A few years ago the beach opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence was but a simple landscape of sand. Now it is much more. Over the last year a new development has been erected in the form of an outdoor shopping mall complete with numerous stores, a cinema and places to eat. Entitled THE BEACH, a the landmark development from Meraas Holding is Dubai’s very own shoreline destination and latest addition to the city's leisure and entertainment landscape. It has created the first-of-its-kind art hub at the Dubai Marina.

"Dancing With The Stars" pros Cheryl Burke, Mark Ballas and Sharna Burgess dined at Tao Asian Bistro at the Venetian on Friday night with friends.

On the evening of 27 May, the Young Collectors Auction, now in its 20th edition and the third of the 2014 season, was held at Ayyam Gallery in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai amassing over $1,173,000 from seventy-seven lots, 81 percent of which sold.

On the evening of 27 May, the Young Collectors Auction, now in its 20th edition and the third of the 2014 season, was held at Ayyam Gallery in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai amassing over $1,173,000 from seventy-seven lots, 81 percent of which sold.

Currently on view at The Third Line in Dubai is The Lost Empire, Fouad Elkoury's third solo show in Dubai. The works on display reveal the artist's photographic journey through an abandoned Soviet military base.

Currently on view at Dubai's Carbon 12 Gallery is Atman, an exhibition by Hazem Mahdy. The works on display reveal abstracted photographic works with abstract and geometric subject matter.

Yet another al fresco lounge comes to the bar with Above Rooftop opening at Sofitel Downtown this month. Located on the eighth floor of the hotel and with its own private entrance, this night concept will boast stunning views of the Burj Khalifa.

Gulf Craft was recently named one of the world’s top 10 superyacht builders. During the Beirut Boat Show, the company stated that they see the demand for luxury on-water yachting continues to be strong in the Lebanese capital.

Italian leather goods and cashmere brand Cruciani has introduced a glamorous new rock line called BLACK BLOCK.This dark leather collection is made predominantly in saffiano leather, which is used also on the inside linings, the logos and enameled shoulder straps. The brand has introduced five handbag sizes as well as a new trendy carry-all bag.

The Milanese atelier reveals its newest concept: a yet-to-be-priced modern collectible car commissioned by renowned auto collector Albert Spiess, created in honor of the Zagato's 95th anniversary.

The 12th Annual Taste of Tel-Hi fundraiser raised more than $300,000 for the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, one of the oldest nonprofits in San Francisco, to support programs that enhances the lives of toddlers, youth, families and seniors in the community.

With selfies galore, ladies screaming and cameras flashing everywhere, Friday night's official Backstreet Boys concert after-party brought a boy-band frenzy to Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas.