The Perfect Date

Bateel Dates are known in the region as being the best for personal consumption and as the perfect gift to take to friends and families. We met with Tina Memic, General Manager, Retail & Operations Bateel International to talk about the brands gourmet food business; their expansion plans for luxury Boutiques and her journey with…

SANDALYECI Furniture launches flagship showroom

SANDALYECI, leading Turkish furniture brand, has launched its new flagship showroom on Al Quoz / Umm Sequim junction opposite Mall of Emirates, a 4,400 sq feet interior destination-featuring brand’s collection of chairs, sofas, tables and accessories. Established in 2001 in Turkey, SANDALYECI opened its regional headquarters in Dubai in 2014 to service private and corporate…

‘Jeans for Refugees’ celebrity collection

The online auction house for extraordinary things, Catawiki announced [Johny Dar’s] highly anticipated ‘Jeans for Refugees’ celebrity collection is now officially open for bids. UAE residents can now bid for these jeans along with people across the globe. ‘Jeans for Refugees’ is a global artistic collaboration dedicated to helping refugees all around the world. The…

A Jazzy Culinary Affair

Abu Dhabi is hitting all the right notes with the launch of JazzArabia the Middle East’s first jazz radio station at p&c by Sergi Arola, creating a unique ambience at the hotel as the new restaurant complements food and beverage offerings with distinct sounds that gets guests in the mood before their arrival with the…

‘Les Quatre Heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte

So there’s one more place in town to satisfy my sweet tooth. I can’t wait to experience the French version of afternoon teatime ‘les quatre heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte in Downtown Dubai. A phrase translating to ‘the four o’clock’, les quatre heures is a time to gather with family or friends, and relax…

Delightful Smoothies from Ocean Spray

Im into Smoothies at the moment as they are little more nicer than straight juicing and better than having the normal fry up for breakfast. Ocean Spray sent me some great recipes that I am loving at the moment: Berry Smoothie Serves: 1 Ingredients 225ml (8 fl oz) Ocean Spray® Chilled Cranberry Original juice drink 12-15…

That perfect Rocca Salad

With the Spring season around the corner, we bring you the perfect Rocca Salad recipe by the Six Senses Zighy Bay Executive chef, Richard Lee. ROCCA SALAD 60 gram Rocket leaves 20 gram red onion, thin slices 20 gram tomato 40 gram goat cheese, crumbled 5 gram sumac 10 ml olive oil 10 ml lemon juice…

Check out the ‘luxury’ facet of India

India’s fastest-growing luxury segments encompassing travel, hospitality, wellness, healthcare, education, fashion and lifestyle domains are coming together for an exclusive trade show in Dubai on December 4 and 5 to showcase the comparatively lesser-known ‘luxury’ facets of India among the Emiratis, Arabs and HNIs Asians. The 2nd edition of Royal India Luxury Show will take…