A classic returns: the re-imagined Zaika of Kensington to open this November

It was a celeb-packed weekend at SLS Las Vegas. Lauren Conrad was spotted partying with husband William Tell, Joe Jonas hit the deejay booth again, Dirty South celebrated his new album release and Desiree Hartsock celebrated her bachelorette party. Other familiar faces on property included Scott Eastwood, Fred Savage, Matt Kemp and more.

Online shopping in Dubai has gotten a kick start with the launch of online unisex retailer SIVVI.COM. Founded by Emirati entrepreneur Rashid Alabbar, SIVVI.COM is for devoted fashion followers looking for new trends, brands and swift sartorial inspiration. The site is now featuring Autumn/Winter 2014 with exclusive new brands and an Arabic website.

Nada Debs, one of Middle East’s most talented and reputable contemporary designers, will join the region’s inaugural Design Awards taking place on 29th October at The Oberoi Hotel. As a member of the judging panel, she will highlight the central title of the night, Emerging Designer of the Year. She has also been chosen to design the winners’ trophy at the awards.

alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet celebrated the launch of its second boutique in the UAE with a soiree inspired by alice + olivia’s Fall Winter 2014 collection, “Enchanted: A Midwinter Night’s Dream”. The celebration was hosted at the alice + olivia boutique in The Dubai Mall by Shereen Mitwalli, International Presenter and Founder of The Female Network.

The first of its kind in the Middle East, Salon des Grandes Complications is set to debut in Dubai from 25th – 27th November 2014 at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This new watchmaking exhibition concept is designed to offer a platform for the fine watchmaking sector to engage with watch enthusiasts from across the region.

Brooklyn-based photographer of the moment, and founder of www.le21eme.com website, Adam Katz Sinding, shoots the new campaign for international leather goods brand Baraboux, founded by HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud.

Following the successful collaboration with the Shanghai and Venice Film Festivals, Jaeger-LeCoultre supports the creativity of filmmakers from the Gulf region with its four-year partnership with the 8th Abu Dhabi Film Festival.

Highly precious, vibrantly colored and eye-catching, the de GRISOGONO exquisite new jeweled timepiece is made of playful grapes of gems and will be specially on view in October in the UAE in several special locations.

The Oberoi and XVA Gallery have united for a special initiative: The Art of Food. The result of a ground-breaking creative collaboration between the signature Indian restaurant and the award winning XVA Gallery, this Indian food prepared is inspired by the colors and forms of several artworks hung in the restaurant by XVA gallery's artists.

We catch up with London College of Fashion tutor, Sharon Hughes, during her last visit to Dubai to learn about her impressions of the Middle Eastern fashion industry and what is needed for the region's fashion education.

On Friday night, 1 OAK at the Mirage at the reality star Brody Jenner and William Lifestyle for a DJ set.

Mall of the Emirates' `World of Fashion 2014' officially opened with an impressive show by Harvey Nichols, with the international luxury lifestyle brand giving spectators a glimpse of the fashion essentials that everyone needs every season. The night culminated with models rocking the pieces with 28 looks from high street brands and local designers.

Kim Kardashian West celebrated her 34th birthday at Tao at the Venetian on Friday with friends, family and husband Kanye West.

The San Francisco Giants have the city abuzz with World Series fever. However, Bruce Bochy and his boys weren't the only talk of the town this past week. We toasted the Shanti Project at its 40th anniversary dinner and the Ronald McDonald House turning 40. The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show got underway with an elegant preview gala and This Old Bag enjoyed another successful edition. Down in Menlo Park, there were oohs and aahs at the grand opening of the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry and Timepiece Boutique. Read on for more details of these haute events as we look back at the week that was.

Held this Wednesday, 22 October at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the Christie's watch sale made a record total of $3,316,625 (AED12,181,963) and, with 152 lots, was the largest ever held in this category in the Middle East.

Michael Shikany, chef and owner of SHIKANY in Wynwood dishes on his kitchen essentials and cooking eight to 20 courses

The word "Rockefeller" implies glamour, riches, and a bygone era. While that isn't exactly what you'll find at The Rockefeller, a New York style gastropub by the beach, you will thoroughly enjoy your experience here.