UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah Art 2024 Festival has officially opened, showcasing creative talents from around the world. His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, officially opened the annual festival at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village in Ras Al Khaimah at the start of February. His Highness Sheikh Saud: ‘This annual festival reflects our rich history, culture and heritage, embodying our commitment to nurturing...
Kicking off the international maritime exhibition season, The Dubai International Boat Show returns from February 28th-March 3rd with a classic showcase of luxury yachts, supercars, and accessories from a selection of both local and international companies, along with the most up-to-date innovations in the marine industry. It is the largest and most established event of its kind in the Middle East and is one of the fastest-growing leisure marine industry exhibitions in the world. Each...
Over 90 of the rarest F1, sports cars and classics are confirmed to compete at the Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival at the Dubai Autodrome from 8th-10th December. Legends of Le Mans include five Ford GT40s, Porsche 962 and Peugeot 90X, while F1 thoroughbreds such as Ferrari 643, Tyrell 012 and Hesketh 308C will feature. The spirit of classic motor racing will be bought back to life with a 70s-themed paddock brimming with exquisite hospitality...
The world’s most expensive unisex perfume, estimated at £1.015 million, is scheduled to arrive in London after making its debut globally in Dubai. The Arabic word for “deserving the highest,” Spirit of Dubai Parfums SHUMUKH, combines the crafts of perfumery and jewellery-making to produce a unique work of art that uses seven primary design elements to convey the story of the Emirate and making Shumukh by Nabeel the world’s most opulent perfume. The 1.97m tall...
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It may seem like a small city nestled neatly on the Persian Gulf coast, but since stumbling on a rich oil reserve in 1966, Dubai’s presence on the world stage has been anything but. Home to the tallest building in the world (the Burj Khalifa, at 828 metres); the world’s only seven-star hyper-luxury hotel (the Burj Al Arab); and internationally recognised for its gleaming skyline, this young Emirati state’s ostentatious display of wealth and ‘bigger-and-better-than-you’...
Art Dubai: Craftsmanship of Cartier’s jewellery. The annual art fair, Art Dubai, features works by local artists and brings visitors closer to the Middle and Far East, as well as the sparkle of the design and craftsmanship of Cartier’s jewellery. ‘Big girls need big diamonds. I adore wearing gems, not because they are mine. You can’t possess radiance, you can only admire it.’ Elizabeth Taylor was referring to the diamond ring bought for her by Richard...
