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The Middle East’s world of fashion, beauty and culture is an ever-revolving door.
From exclusive exhibitions to pop-ups galore to immersive experiences, the region is abuzz with creativity and innovation.
Stay in the loop with this edition of GRAZIA’s regional rundown, where we bring you all the must-know happenings in the Middle East and beyond.
C Concepts launches “The UAE Jewellery Movement” Tangible Collection
In December, C Concepts by Constant Catwalk is launching “The UAE Jewellery Movement” collection, featuring three distinct jewellery pieces. Each necklace is handmade using beads, bringing raw and authentic heritage to everyday wear. Traditional Emirati heritage through a modern lens is the philosophy by which this collection was born. The UAE Jewellery Movement started as a storytelling initiative celebrating cultural jewellery and its emotional identity in the country. This year, the movement has evolved from digital to tangible, through the collection’s three artisanal necklaces.
Where Heritage Meets Horology: Tiffany Debuts High Jewellery & Next-Gen Watches at Marsa Al Arab
Tiffany & Co. brings an extraordinary moment to Dubai, revealing their historic High Jewellery & Watches Exhibition. A very exciting milestone, as this is the first time that pieces from the Tiffany Archives are unveiled in the region. Located at Marsa Al Arab, this invitation-only exhibition brings together the worlds of High Jewellery artistry and horological mastery, and will be held from November 17 to November 20. Showcasing exceptional creations that bridge Tiffany’s heritage with its bold and modern vision, this display gets heart eyes from GRAZIA.
Aman Group Announces Second Janu Property in UAE: Janu Al Marjan Island
Following their success with Janu Tokyo, the Aman Group’s sibling brand, Janu, has announced they will be opening another property, located in Ras Al Khaimah. The property will hold both a hotel and residences, bringing soulful connection and purposeful travel to a collection of pristine islands in the Arabian Gulf. Offering style, joy, and design-led spaces, the hotel will feature 132 rooms with expansive sea views and top- of-class amenities.
Le petite maison opening in Bahrain
Le Petite Maison, also known as LPM, is a Dubai favourite for many, including GRAZIA. This November, we got word that Le Petite Maison will be opening their next restaurant in the region, in Bahrain. Recognised by MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants, LPM already has multiple loved restaurants in the region, including Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh, and their debut in Bahrain will bring their globally celebrated French Riviera flavours to another coastal destination in the Arabian Gulf. Another fantastic food spot to be excited for in Bahrain!
APM Monaco Reveals their new collection in downtown dubai
Hana El Zahed sparkled at the APM Monaco event hosted in Dubai. Appointed as the new ambassador for fine jewellery house, the Egyptian actress stepped on the carpet bedazzled in the new APM Monaco Winter Collection. In an exclusive conversation with GRAZIA, Hana shared everything that she loves about APM Monaco’s exclusive launch in Dubai.
Mejuri launching in the Middle East
This year marks Mejuri’s 10-year anniversary and its entry into the Middle Eastern market. A major milestone for the label and for founder Noura Sakkijha, who herself has roots in the region. In an exclusive interview with GRAZIA, Noura highlights this full-circle moment, explaining how it was the right time for Mejuri to come to the Middle East. Excited to bring their philosophy of precious jewellery for everyday use to the region, Mejuri partnered with Alyasra Group to open their first store in Kuwait. As Mejuri fans at GRAZIA, we couldn’t wait for this launch and can’t wait for further expansion in the GCC.
The Budapest select pop-up
Budapest Selected arrived in the region the November 12-13. Bringing contemporary Hungarian designs to the region, GRAZIA visited the pop-up earlier this month to get the insider scoop. Located at Alserkal Avenue, the pop-up hosted a curated showcase of Hungarian designers at the Edit. The selection included brands like Nanushka, Hoffmann D’or and Nubu. If you missed it this year, it’s one to mark your calendars for next year!
The princess, Bella Hadid, visited the region
It’s always a good week when the Bella (our princess) is in the region. Beloved by many, the supermodel celebrated the launch of her fragrance label, Orebella, in Kuwait and Dubai. In collaboration with Ulta Beauty, who announced they are launching in the Middle East earlier this year, Bella brought her skin-first fragrance philosophy to her fans here. Not only did she celebrate the launch of her label, but she also got to celebrate the birthday of her beloved ‘Baba’ together, indulging in a Palestinian feast filled with their favourites. In an intimate conversation with GRAZIA, Bella spilt the tea on everything about fragrance, heritage, and the Middle East.
ILÁI SARÁI LAUNCHES THEIR FIRST COLLECTION
llái Sarái’, a luxury Persian-heritage label, unveiled its debut ready-to-wear collection at an intimate gathering in Dubai. Welcoming an inspiring circle of the region’s leading cultural voices, Persian models Baran Ghias and Dorsa Hosseini are just two of the many who attended. Dressed by the brand, they embodied its modern expression of heritage. Inspired by Kurdish tribal dress, Attar’s Conference of the Birds, and the movement from darkness into light, the debut collection, Wadi 00 / Quest, lends sculptural strength with fluid femininity. Shop the collection at Ilái Sarái.com.
