On 16 December, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the first Ralph Lauren International Ladies Polo Tournament took place at Desert Palm in Dubai. A key member of Team UAE, HH Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took home the trophy for her team in a startling match against Team Europe.

On 18 December, ESMOD Dubai, the renowned French fashion institute in the Middle East, hosted Tellurian, an unconventional fashion event highlighting the avant-garde creations of ESMOD students.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Moschino held an exclusive Spring/ Summer 2014 collection preview at the Andrew Martin Gallery at DIFC. The interactive event began by having guests walk through a digital tunnel showcasing the brand's Spring/Summer 2014 runway show. The surroundings were transformed into a pop fantasy world with cartoons hanging from the ceiling, old school arcade games and quirky furniture.

Fashion Forward (FFWD), Dubai's regional fashion week, has announced the dates for its third edition. After two seasons, the event has positioned itself within the region and international scene for array of established and up-and-coming Middle Eastern designers.

Face Reading is an ancient science that is known to reveal a person's character traits, personality, health and fate. Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah has recalled the art of face reading in their newly launched 'Visiting Masters' series, which presents face reading expert Eric Standop for a limited period to conduct individual consultations.

On 13 December, Ingie Chalhoub, CEO and Managing Director of Etoile Group and Creative Director of Fashion label INGIE Paris was awarded the title of Elle Business Woman of the Year at the first ELLE Style Awards that took place in Dubai at the Art Sawa Gallery in Al Quoz.

Whether you need something big, small, a stocking stuffer or even just shopping for yourself, here is our guide of haute luxuries available in the heart of San Francisco.

Rooney Mara made a stunning appearance on the red carpet at the Oxfam Charity Gala at Armani Hotel wearing a custom ivory-colored Lanvin gown inspired by the Resort 2014 collection. An Oxfam global ambassador, Rooney was in town for the second consecutive year to support One Night to Change Lives, the annual gala fundraiser taking place during the Dubai International Film Festival in aid of UAE-based philanthropic organisation, Dubai Cares, and global development and aid agency, Oxfam.

Renowned Venezuelan-American fashion designer Carolina Herrera has opened two new Boutiques in Saudi Arabia. One is situated at the Khayyat Center in Jeddah, while the other is located at Faisaliyah Mall in Riyadh.

On 13 December, Shira Suveyke, Vice-President of Global Buying for THE OUTENT.COM, Miroslava Duma, Founder of Buro 247 and Erika Bearman, Senior Vice-President of Communications & OscarPRGirl hosted an intimate luncheon to celebrate the 2nd Exclusive Oscar de la Renta for THE OUTNET.COM.

As the year draws to a close, Burj Al Arab offers guests a magnificent array of festive food and celebrations. The hotel's award-winning team of chefs has designed a range of delicious festive dishes including seasonal white Alba truffle, festive turkey accompanied with all the traditional trimmings, freshly shucked Kelly Galway Oysters and foie gras terrine. In addition, the menu will feature a selection of home-made festive treats including traditional fruit cake topped with chocolate and candied fruit, mince pies and a gingerbread house.

Named for the first initial of its owners, Andrey and Aleksandra Melnichenko “A” is a luxury motor yacht designed by Philippe Starck and Martin Francis, and constructed by Blohm + Voss at the HDW shipyard in Kiel, Germany.It is one of the largest motor yachts in the world, at 390 feet. As for the inside, […]