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A Private Tour of the “Best Hands of Spain” Loewe Collection
We were invited by Spanish luxury brand Loewe to celebrate their latest project, “Best Hands of Spain.” The initiative pays homage to Spanish craftsmanship by working with local Spanish artisan brands to create four distinct products from Spain which will thereby be sold internationally under the Loewe label. One of the brands Loewe worked with [...]
The Little Black Jacket Exhibition Travels to Dubai
We attended the exclusive Dubai preview of Chanel’s traveling photograph exhibition “The Little Black Jacket: Chanel’s Classic Revisited” by Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld. Held inside a custom made tent at the foot of Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, the exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday 27th April until Saturday 11th May 2013. [...]
4th Annual Zayed University Middle East Film Festival
Zayed University will be holding the 4th annual Zayed University Middle East Film Festival in the Abu Dhabi Campus in Khalifa City. This will be a two-day event featuring the region’s best student filmmakers from 10 different countries in a way to encourage them and support this activity. On the 29th and 30th of April, [...]
Report: UAE’s Multi-Cultural Mix Gives Children a Head Start
The multi-cultural nature of the Emirates’ population can help give the nation’s children a head start, if properly embraced, according to the head of a leading UAE childcare development company. Badr Al-Olama, chairman of Bidayaat, a child-centric company with a vision to create a learning culture for children of all nationalities, said early childhood exposure [...]
DIFF April Film Screenings at The Pavilion Dubai
Don’t miss the free DIFF screenings this month at the Pavilion in Dubai, starting tomorrow Monday 22nd April to Wednesday 24th April. This month’s films are all about organized crime. “Rio de Janeiro, Naples, Paris. Three cities with nothing in common come together this month at The Pavilion Downtown Dubai. Three movies – each of [...]
Interview with the Profound Emirati Photographer and Visual Artist Lamia Gargash
An Emirati photographer and visual artist, Lamia Gargash’s powerful images delve into multiple worlds; the rapidly changing interiors and exteriors of Emirati architecture, a moving tribute to her grandfather, a playful encounter with Louis Vuitton, and a piercing social commentary upon image and self-perception. A keen observer, Gargash captures nuances and details that may otherwise [...]
Afternoon Tea with Khushi Jewellers in Dubai
One of India’s leading jewelry house, Khushi Jewellers invited Khaleejesque to attend an Afternoon Tea showcasing their latest collection ‘The Art of Polki’. With over 20 years of experience in the business, Khushi Jewelers are known for their craftsmanship and high quality. Hosted at the brand new Marriott Marquis Hotel, the event was beautifully executed. [...]
Abu Dhabi Film Festival Calls for SANAD Fund Film Submissions
Calling all aspiring filmmakers in the Arab world! The Abu Dhabi Film Festival has extended its call for applications for the ADFF’s celebrated SANAD grant until the 20th April, with the second deadline for the next call for submissions on 1st July. This year’s Abu Dhabi Film Festival marks its 7th edition and will take [...]
Launch of theDRESSroom.com in Dubai
We attended the glamorous official launch of thedressroom.com, an exclusive online business selling dresses for every occasion. The all-day event was held at the studio located in the bustling Jumeirah Lake Towers district of Dubai. A fun filled day, the studio was buzzing with fashionistas and socialites who gathered to get a first glance of [...]
BookMunch: Because a Good Book without a Bite Just isn’t Right
I’m sure most of us have, at least once, snuck in a beverage into a food-prohibited library, and after a long and focused search found an amazing book just right for the mood and then just as you get settled in, you’re caught red-handed and asked to either throw your heavenly drink away or leave [...]