Memos From The Middle East: Assouline Honours Oman, Refy Beauty Launches In The Middle East, And Yoga At The Balloons Returns
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Fashion
Ounass’ Pop-up Unveils The Skims Holiday Collection
Ounass brings the Skims Holiday Collection to Dubai with a dedicated pop-up at Mall of the Emirates, running from November 12-21, 2025. From cosy sleep sets and festive loungewear to signature underwear warm knits; Skims has created luxurious essentials for the season. Featuring exclusive pieces from collections such as the Romance Lace, Fits Everybody Lace, and Cotton Fleece, Cotton Rib, and Silk, the daily pop-up offers a curated shopping experience, blending comfort and style with the spirit of the holiday season.
Beauty
Sephora Middle East Now Houses Hourglass’ Limited-edition Palettes
Hourglass showcases its limited-edition Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palettes, adorned with exclusive artwork by Ukrainian tattoo artist Sasha Unisex. Featuring the Swan, Fox, Deer, and Horse designs, each palette blends expressive animal motifs with luminous new shades. Now available in Sephora Middle East, the collection includes four premium gift sets – The Bestsellers Set, Sculpt & Gloss Duo, Equilibrium Skincare Eye Essentials Duo, and the Face & Eye Travel Brush Set – offering luxurious gift options.
Refy Beauty Expands Into The Middle East With Sephora
In partnership with Sephora, Refy is launching its award-winning make-up in the Middle East, across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. Available online from November 1 and in-store across the GCC from December 1, Refy offers its extensive range including Glow & Sculpt Primer, Blur & Hydrate Primer, Lip Gloss, Lipstick, Lip Blush, Brow Sculpt, Lip Sculpt, and Lash Sculpt. The collaboration with Sephora reflects a shared focus on innovation, inclusivity, and elevating the customer experience, adhering to Refy’s ethos of minimalist and multifunctional products, designed to elevate your beauty routine.
Augustinus Bader Launches Exclusive 2025 Holiday Skincare Collections
This year, Augustinus Bader’s exclusive holiday offerings, feature science-approved skincare powered by over 30 years of research and the proprietary TFC8® technology. The collections include the Supreme Collection with 10 full-sized award-winning essentials, the 12 Days of Bader Advent Calendar which offers twelve doors of transformative skincare, the Rich Renewal Trio that cares for deep nourishment and hydration, and the Illuminating Collection designed to refresh and revitalise your complexion. Each set features carefully curated formulas, including serums, creams, masks, and eye treatments, elegantly packaged in the signature blue boxes.
Leisure
Assouline’s Latest Releases Celebrate Culture, Tradition, and Timeless Destinations
Assouline’s latest titles explore the culture and heritage across the Middle East. Sharjah: The Capital of Culture by Anna Seaman highlights the emirate’s dedication to arts, education, and historical preservation, Mystic Mist: The Rituals of HuqqA written by Sarah Khan explores the cultural history of the hookah and its evolution as a global social ritual, and Oman Odyssey authored by Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter captures the Sultanate’s dramatic landscapes, living traditions, and timeless architecture. These releases celebrate the intersection of knowledge, artistry, and storytelling, through the craftsmanship of the authors and photographers.
Dining
Tatel Dubai Showcases The Art of Mixology
Tatel Dubai collaborates with renowned rum house Dictador on November 22, 2025, inviting guests to indulge in an evening of Art of Mixology, combining innovative cocktail creations with contemporary art. Exclusively available at Tatel, collectible Dictador Game Changer bottles designed by French artist Richard Orlinski. Guests can enjoy four signature Dictador-based cocktails crafted by the house mixologists, alongside a selection from the à la carte menu. The evening also celebrates the reopening of Tatel’s outdoor terrace, offering a sophisticated al fresco dining experience in Downtown Dubai.
For reservations visit tatelrestaurants.com
Health & Wellness
Yoga At The Balloons Returns To Jumeirah Al Qasr
Yoga at the Balloons has returned to Talise Spa in Madinat Jumeirah, running every Sunday from November 9, 2025 to April 30, 2026. From revitalising hatha yoga sessions led by Kajal Thakur on the terrace of Jumeirah Al Qasr, to a wellness-inspired breakfast buffet at the magical Balloons, you are surrounded by breathtaking views of Madinat Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. This experience combines mindful movement and relaxation in an intimate setting.
For reservations visit www.jumeirah.com
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