Themed in tribute to the great beauties of ancient China, the latest Métiers d’Art collection by BLANCPAIN features four stunning timepieces inspired by the rich culture and history of the region. This special series boasts a host of artistic skills, including champlevé enamel, engraving, shakudō, marquetry and enamel painting. Discover...

Step into Pachaylen and embark on an exotic culinary journey to southeast Asia. A well-established haunt and a firm favourite with the capital crowd, this elegant restaurant at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara invites you to tuck into some of the best Thai fare in town. A few...

Mai Phuong, chef de cuisine at Lao, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, tells us what it takes to stand out on Dubai’s competitive Asian dining scene. The last decade has seen Vietnamese food take the culinary world by storm. Insanely delicious, it’s hard to imagine that most of these signature...

Speedsters, get ready to fasten your seat belts and hit the track in a range of epic race cars at Dubai Autodrome. Boasting a circuit spanning more than five kilometres, including indoor and outdoor karting arenas, you can try your hand at single-seater racing in true F1 style, drifting and...

Montblanc’s new Great Characters Limited Edition collection pays tribute to the rebellious spirit and talent of movie legend James Dean. The Montblanc Great Characters Limited Edition collection is known for paying homage to cultural icons, leaders and thinkers who have shaped the world. It all began in 2009, when the...

If you have yet to visit Dubai’s beloved Global Village, you have until April 6 to do so. It’s a unique destination that’s well worth a visit for its diverse entertainment offerings inspired by different countries from around the world. Throughout the week, browse the market stalls for bargains and...

Following its critically acclaimed tour, Richard Twyman’s Othello makes its way to Dubai Opera. Running from January 31 until February 2, the Shakespearean classic depicts the many lives destroyed by the play’s theme of prejudice. Sure to garner similar applause-worthy praise, this is one not to be missed....

With its great beachfront location and stellar choice of cafés, restaurants and retail, Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence is one of the city’s top spots. Currently making the area even more enticing is the return of #WOWJBR. The five month-long festival, running until the end of March, features a wonderful line-up...

Definitely one for seafood lovers, the new Saturday brunch at Turquoise Restaurant brings an organic seafood feast to Rixos Premium Dubai. Championing a sea-to-table-concept, this dining experience puts the focus on fresh, healthy fare. Diners will be treated to a colourful display of lobster, shellfish, oysters, sushi and more. Using...

In honour of their 50th anniversary in the industry, Mahallati Jewellery, the family-run jewellery empire, wowed fans with the stunning Braille Blocks collection. These dainty designs, produced in partnership with The Rashid Centre for the Determined Ones, feature Braille lettering created in glittering diamonds. To learn more about this inspiring...