Memos From The Middle East: The UAE’s Longest Suspended Infinity Pool Is Now At This Dubai Hotel
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FASHION
Miu Miu Embraces Sustainability with New Upcycled Collection to Celebrate Chinese New Year
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, Miu Miu is keeping their promise of preserving beautiful vintage pieces and supporting circular design practice with the Miu Miu Upcycled collection: Denim and Patch bags. This year’s collection, the fourth edition of the campaign, will include pre-2000 denim sourced from all over the world and leather left over from past Miu Miu designs. To add to the Chinese New Year celebrations, the campaign also introduces a capsule collection that will include the Wander and Arcadie bags, among other pieces.
For more information, please visit miumiu.com.
Valentino Embraces the Year of the Dragon in New Collection for the Chinese New Year
Valentino is using their iconic red colour to wish the best to its customers with a Chinese New Year collection. The collection’s colour palette is dominated by red; the hue is said to bring good fortune and joy. The collection will include a variety of items, all with the classic V Logo.
For more information, please visit valentino.cn.
Louis Vuitton Releases New Sneakers as Part of Their Cruise Collection
Louis Vuitton is adding to its footwear collection with the new Rush Sneaker. Designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere, the sneaker is indented to be a boot, extending above the ankle, and will allow wearers easy movement and agility thanks to its design. The shoe was released as part of the Cruise collection at Isola Bella, the island that inspired the design.
For more information, please visit instagram.com.
BEAUTY
Armani Beauty Weaves Luxury and Creativity in New “L’Exposition Édition Nomade” Exhibition
Visitors can now experience the Armani/Privé Haute Couture Fragrances exhibition at the Dubai Opera Garden. Created in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, “L’Exposition Édition Nomade” aims to celebrate the city’s vibrant spirit in modern olfactory creations. The exhibition is open to the public from the 9th of January until the 14th of January, with an exciting Armani Café pop-up open on the same days at the same location.
For more information, please visit armanibeauty.ae.
CULTURE
Experience Contemporary Ballet Joined with Spectacular Video at the World Premiere of “4“
Set to Antonio Vivaldi’s legendary The Four Seasons, “4” promises to bring a unique contemporary ballet experience as dance becomes joined with spectacular video art. Taking inspiration from the most recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, the performance aims to capture how civilisation is changing thanks to an array of unprecedented climate changes. Ballet fans can watch the stars, four internationally acclaimed dancers, on the 17th and 18th of January at Zabeel Theatre.
For more information, please visit dubai.platinumlist.net.
“From Monet to Kandinsky” Will Allow Guests to Take in the Work of Legendary Artists Exclusively at the Theatre of Digital Art
The Theatre of Digital Art (TODA) is kicking the year off with a must-attend exhibition featuring works from artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Kandinsky and many more. Visitors will be able to experience the phenomenal pieces in a truly unique way as they become part of the work, encountering the art up close and viewing it from a 360-degree perspective. This exhibition, open until the 31st of January, and is not to be missed!
For more information, please visit toda.ae.
AlUla on Wheels to Returns to AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Returning for its second consecutive year, AlUla on Wheels, AlJadidah Time Machine, will remain in the heart of the city for the coming three years. Originally launched as a pop-up, the roller-blading experience will transport skaters back to the 70s and 90s with music from the remarkable eras to the future as award-winning Swizz Beatz performs some jaw-dropping beats. AlUla on Wheels is set to open on the 25th of January.
For more information, please visit experiencealula.com.
LIFESTYLE
One&Only Za’abeel Unveil UAE’S Longest Suspended Infinity Pool
A new 120-metre long infinity pool has recently opened in Dubai, giving swimmers the unforgettable experience of partaking in their favourite sport all while looking out on the breathtaking view of Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. The pool is part of the resort’s ‘The Link’, a cantilever suspended between the two towers of One Za’abeel 100 meters above the ground.
For more information, please visit oneandonlyresorts.com.
DINING
Enjoy fondue in Alpine surroundings at Chalet 105
Visit the French Alps in Dubai thanks to Montblanc and Twiggy by La Cantine’s cosy Chalet 105. The winter pop-up, that combines a traditional apre-ski setting with a set menu featuring raclette, cheese and chocolate fondue oozes festive vibes – book for dinner now before it disappears.
For more information, please visit twiggy.ae.
Lead image courtesy of Instagram/OneZa’abeel, One&OnlyOneZa’abeel