A Little Beauty, A Lot to Discover
The latest beauty conversations take us from a travelling makeup experience in Dubai to Florentine skincare, clever complexion formulas and a few exciting regional developments.
Mariam Khawer
The Fragrance Edit! Notes of Interest
The world of fragrance has plenty to talk about, with perfumers drawing inspiration from childhood memories, traditional craftsmanship and some rather unexpected ingredients. Here's what has caught our attention lately.
10 Fitness and Wellness Experiences to Try in Dubai
Dubai’s fitness calendar is filling up as the city prepares for Dubai Fitness Challenge on 31 October. There’s plenty to try before then too, whether you’re looking for a one-off session or a programme to follow through November.
12 Things to Do in Dubai This Week
A concert at Dubai Opera, a gimbap lesson on Palm West Beach and a free outdoor bootcamp share this week’s calendar. Dubai also has several new menus and late-night programmes to explore before October ends.
8 Things to Do in Abu Dhabi This Weekend
There is art to make, barbecue to eat and a celebrated bartender taking over one of the capital’s most intimate drinking spots.
A Sense of Place
Arabic numerals, Saudi collector collaborations and a watch brand conceived in Dubai offer different expressions of the Gulf’s identity on the wrist.
The Making of a Watch Icon
The IWC Ingenieur SL struggled to find buyers in 1976. Its later rediscovery by collectors offers an intriguing look at how a watch earns its reputation over time.
Your Halloween Plans, Sorted
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which is good news for anyone planning to make a proper occasion of it. There’s still time to organise a costume and get a few friends together.
Movie Night Takes to the Water at Siyam World
Siyam World is taking movie night onto the lagoon with its new JetCar Cinema, where guests cruise across the water before settling in for a film, popcorn and drinks beneath the Maldivian night sky.
There’s Still Time to Take Part in Pinktober
With initiatives continuing until the end of the month, a few plans in the coming weeks can help fund research, support patient care or connect someone with a screening.