Liam Neeson in Dubai for Taken 3 premiere

The countdown has begun as Gulf Film, the region’s leading film distributor, and Novo Cinemas, the Middle East’s largest chain of cinemas, subsidiaries of Qatar Media Services, announce the the Middle East premiere of Taken 3, with international movie star Liam Neeson in attendance. The red carpet reception and screening will take place on 12th January 2015 at Novo Cinemas Cineplex, and will be open to the general …

Read More

Shoe sales to shop this weekend

If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably already know that the past two weeks in Dubai have been an absolute sale fest. With meerkat-like ears for bargains, UAE shoppers flocked the warehouse sales at Landmark, Chalhoub and Brands Bay, to name but a few.

However, there are those of us who prefer snagging a bargain without forgoing basic first-world comforts such as air conditioning and …

Read More

Weekend Warrior: Rogo’s roller coaster dining experience

With so many options for outdoor activities during this chilly season, going to eat at some new restaurant is probably not very high up on your list. But hear us out, our Weekend Warrior has scouted a new dining destination that might make it onto your agenda.

When you hear the word roller coaster restaurant, what image comes to mind. It probably isn’t healthy, or particularly inviting, to …

Read More

The Handbag Edit – Winter 2014

The handbag is every modern woman’s style staple. More an item of fashion rather than function, the handbag completes, or even dictates your outfit of the day. It’s just an added bonus that it neatly carries your essentials, too!

To celebrate the importance of the handbag, we’ve rounded up Winter 2014’s most coveted styles in all shapes and sizes. From elaborate evening clutches to utilitarian chic totes, this is the …

Read More

Go on a South African expedition with the CH Grand Tour Limited Edition Fragrance

We travel for a lot of different reasons. There’s business and pleasure and everything in between, but more often than not, we do it to experience new things and create new memories to treasure.

Luxury brand Carolina Herrera is offering you a chance to go on a South African expedition plus exciting gifts through its latest CH Grand Tour Limited Edition Fragrance campaign.

Featuring scents for men and …

Read More

Who wants Christian Louboutin’s Dh3,000 nail polish?

In today’s episode of WTF beauty news, Christian Louboutin has released a follow-up product to his well-received collection of nail polish packaged in Thai dancer claw bottles. Priced at $50 a pop, the maison’s entry into the beauty market was seen by skeptics as an exorbitant extension of the highly-focused shoe brand.

Well, that $50 bottle now seems like loose change compared to the limited edition polish that they’ve announced …

Read More

Weekend Warrior: Taste of Japan with Okku

The city boasts an overwhelming number of Japanese restaurants offering delicious food. But, to us, there is only one go-to destination for Japanese cuisine: Okku.

Merging delightful dishes with an elegant interior, Okku is the perfect place to hang out with friends for a weekend cap, a special occasion or just a simple catch up. It’s buzzing with modern yet dim and ambient lights, sleek decors, and the …

Read More

Weekend impulse buy: Sarah Morris x Longchamp

It’s almost the weekend, and if we’re going by your regular shopping habits, we’re guessing you’re probably looking for your next fashion purchase to get you through the week’s final work day. How about a limited edition Le Pliage to accompany your Jeremy Scott and Kate Moss gems from previous seasons?

The House of Longchamp has turned to the artist Sarah Morris to reinterpret its iconic Le Pliage bag in …

Read More