What more soothing for a lazy afternoon than a get to together with friends over tea and crumpets? Dubai may not have the dreary winter weather common of cities in Europe and North America, but you can still enjoy a nice cup of tea in welcoming and luxurious atmosphere. Visit the following top five tea parlors in Dubai for your tea and crumpets.

The Chicago Chic, a Chicago based cultural catalogue moves into 1871 with the aim of achieving goals in promoting Chicago's best, globally.

We know it's not cool to go gaga over celebrities—even if they are two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Costner— but we understand if you just can't help yourself during the fourth annual Napa Valley Film Festival, taking place in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga from Nov. 12-16. There will be 12 screening venues, 125 films, 300 filmmakers, 50 chefs and 150 wineries participating in the event that showcases the year’s best new independent films and is directed by co-founders Brenda and Marc Lhormer. We know you're just dying to know, which haute celebrities are attending? Here are five to keep an eye out for and where you can spot them

Crab season in California is officially underway. If you're looking for the best crab restaurants in San Francisco, we've got five haute Bay Area restaurants where you can count on enjoying this crustacean that can be served so many ways.

Diana Ross took down the house at the spectacular 20th annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-WIsh Ball hosted by Gabrielle Anwar and Shareef Malnik.

As the holidays approach, we thought we'd fill you in on the happenings at a few of our favorite haute hotels. Check out our five picks for the most holiday friendly hotels in Southern California and just try not to get into the seasonal spirit—we dare you!

The esteemed fashion designer on his new limited-edition beauty collection for MAC Cosmetics.

The exquisite furniture pieces by Dutch-Belgian design team Studio Job will be featured in a solo exhibition presented by Carpenters Workshop Gallery at Design Miami/2014.

Enjoy a spot of après ski in the heart of London at Archer Street's winter pop up, Piste.

Truffles are in season now and reach their peak this month. Here's where to find them in London

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This November, Frankie’s Italian Bar & Grill welcomes an all new Saturday brunch featuring the restaurant's Italian specialties as well as new live performances from Cassandra Chong, who will perform on Saturday at lunch and on Sunday and Monday evenings.

In our fast food nation, there’s still something to be said about taking up the British tradition of savoring an hour (or two) over a cup of tea served with delicate finger sandwiches and sweets. And if you’ve never experienced a true afternoon tea, you owe it to yourself to book one with a group of friends for a leisurely afternoon.

M Missoni has opened its first boutique in Kuwait in The Gate Mall in Kuwait City. Located in the city’s elegant Egaila Shopping District, the boutique features contemporary décor with 70’s inspired shapes and neutral hues create a backdrop in which to highlight the brand’s famously multicolor collections.

Macy's has confirmed its plans to open a 205,000 square-foot four-level department store in Abu Dhabi by 2018. The store will mark the company's first branch outside of the USA.

After Condé Nast International launched the Vogue-branded café in The Dubai Mall just over a year ago, another international publishing house is launching a similar fashion magazine branded café in the world's hot spot for luxury spending: Harper's Bazaar.

As winter blows in with chilly winds and a little bit of biting sunshine, a cosy coat (or two) makes the ultimate wardrobe statement. Whether you dress it up or down, layer or accessorise it, we've got the top cosy coats to keep you looking chic this season.

To celebrate the recent launch of online shopping at wilkesbashford.com, we asked the man himself, style arbiter Wilkes Bashford, to tell us what fall fashion trends are hot at his eponymous luxury clothing store that launched in 1966 and is now part of the Mitchell Family of Stores.