Memos From The Middle East: Fendi Couture Returns To Rome, Sephora Launches ‘Beauty on Wheels’, and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Introduces New Summer Retreats
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Runway To Real Life
FENDI Couture Returns To Rome This July
FENDI has announced that its first Couture Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri will be unveiled in Rome on July 9 at the city’s Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea. Marking the occasion, guests will also be invited to a private preview of After Un Percorso di Lavoro. FENDI / Karl Lagerfeld 1985. After Steps Through Work, an exhibition celebrating the House’s creative legacy and its longstanding relationship with Karl Lagerfeld. The exhibition will open to the public from July 10 until October 25, 2026.
Dubai Label Quab Drops Mirrorwork Capsule Collection “Dreamers”
Dubai-based fashion label Quab has launched Dreamers, its third capsule collection, inspired by the centuries-old art of sheesha mirrorwork and its symbolic connection to light and self-expression. Designed and produced in Dubai using fabrics sourced from India, the nine-piece collection weaves intricate mirrorwork across denim, crepe and structured fabrics, with pairings such as Lucknowi embroidery with corduroy and delicate dupatta textiles with clean modern lines. A refined palette of black, gold, brown and soft pink runs throughout. Founded by Nupur Mohanty in Dubai in April 2025, the brand takes its name from the Urdu word khwaab, meaning dream, and was created in tribute to her grandmother who once dreamed of becoming a fashion designer.
Shop the collection at quabofficial.com
Beauty Briefing
Sephora Launches ‘Beauty on Wheels’ Experience Across Dubai
Sephora has unveiled Beauty on Wheels, a new mobile retail concept designed to bring beauty experiences directly to communities across Dubai. Centred around a custom-designed beauty bus, the initiative combines product discovery, complimentary beauty touch-ups, interactive activations, and community-led mindset. The tour debuted with activations at Mihbash x Curated Playlist and Alserkal Avenue, where Sephora partnered with Soul Movement and NALA to create immersive experiences that blend beauty, self-expression, and community engagement. As part of its wider strategy, Sephora plans to expand the tour with additional destinations and collaborations throughout the summer.
For more information, visit sephora.me
ONE/SIZE Is Finally in the Middle East
Patrick Starrr’s makeup brand ONE/SIZE has officially launched at Sephora Middle East, available online and across 92 stores in the region. The debut brings some of the brand’s most viral products to the region, including the On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, which holds the title of top-selling makeup SKU at Sephora in the United States, alongside the Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder and Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Spray. Built on an inclusive ethos and high-performance formulas, the brand is designed for all skin tones and all occasions.
For more information, visit onesizebeauty.com
Alkemy’s Third Salon Has Landed at One Za’abeel
Dubai’s conscious luxury salon Alkemy has opened its third UAE location on the second floor of One Za’abeel, offering a full range of hair, makeup, nails and grooming services for both men and women. To celebrate the opening, three exclusive launch packages are available for a limited time. The Executive Gentleman experience, covering a precision cut, beard trim, caviar hair treatment and classic manicure and pedicure, is priced at Dhs590. The Signature Gelish Duo, offering a Gelish manicure and pedicure with two complimentary nail art accents, is Dhs550. The Glamour Refresh, which includes root colour, toner, caviar hair treatment, blow-dry and trim, is Dhs990. The salon is open daily from 10am to 8pm and accepts all payment methods including cryptocurrency.
For more information, visit alkemysalons.com
Leisure, Luxe, Repeat
DRIFT Dubai Unveils Two Summer Events To Know About
This June, DRIFT Dubai is bringing a touch of Riviera glamour to the city’s social calendar with two seasonal experiences. Launching on June 19, Candlelight Swim transforms Friday evenings into an atmospheric affair complete with poolside candlelight, live DJ sets and sunset views, while the White Party returns on June 27 with an all-white dress code, French-inspired dining and a complimentary Hendrick’s Gin cocktail on arrival. Set against the backdrop of the One&Only Royal Mirage, both events offer the perfect excuse to spend summer by the water.
For more information, visit driftbeachdubai.com
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Introduces Three Curated Summer Retreats
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has unveiled Mirage, Reimagined, a new summer programme featuring three curated desert escapes designed around wellness, family experiences, and adventure in the Empty Quarter. Available throughout the season, the collection includes the Wellness Haven retreat, focused on restorative treatments and holistic wellbeing; the Family Summer Escape, offering activities ranging from camel rides and stargazing to cultural experiences and children’s programming; and the All-Indulgence Retreat, which combines dining, spa treatments, and desert adventures into a comprehensive luxury stay. Set against the backdrop of Abu Dhabi’s iconic dunes, the programme aims to offer guests immersive ways to experience one of the region’s most distinctive landscapes, starting from Dhs2,345 per night.
For more information, visit anantara.com
Dubai’s Most Intimate Wellness Experience Has Just Landed at ARTE Museum
On 18 June, Charge Wellness is bringing The Charge Circle to ARTE Museum inside Dubai Mall for one night only. Led by Silvina Joseph, founder of Charge Hypnosis and Wellness, the 60-minute headphones-on group session is designed to help the nervous system slow down, release unhelpful emotions and shift into a state of deep rest through immersive audio, subtle scents and guided visualisation. The setting inside ARTE Museum adds a dimension few wellness events in this city can match, with the museum’s larger than life surroundings wrapping around guests throughout the session. Each ticket, priced at Dhs270 per person, includes the guided session, full museum access and refreshments at the Tea Bar. Spots are limited to 15 guests.
For bookings, visit nomodapp.com
Address Beach Resort Launches Night Swim at World’s Highest Infinity Pool
Address Beach Resort is launching a Night Swim experience at its Guinness World Record-holding highest infinity pool on the 77th floor running from 6pm to 11pm Sundays through Thursdays throughout June, the experience offers sunset views transitioning into a star-filled evening above the Dubai skyline. To mark the launch, an exclusive Eid package is available at Dhs377 per couple, including pool access from 6pm to 11pm, a dedicated floating tray service and a chilled bottle of premium bubbles. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
For more information, visit zetaseventyseven.com
Pierre’s TT Debuts Five-Course Tasting Menu in Dubai
Pierre’s TT at InterContinental Dubai Festival City has launched a new five-course tasting menu priced at Dhs590 per person, created by legendary Chef Patron Pierre Gagnaire in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine Mathieu Balbino. The experience moves through duck foie gras terrine with redcurrant veil and brioche tuile, raw-cut langoustines with red beet syrup and pink peppercorn opaline, turbot pavé poached in butter with mussel cream, Wagyu beef tenderloin with périgourdine sauce and a signature millefeuille with diplomate cream and stracciatella ice cream to close. A grape pairing is available upon request.
For reservations, visit pierresdubai.com
Berenjak Opens Villa-Style Restaurant in Abu Dhabi
Persian restaurant Berenjak, already a firm favourite in London, Dubai and Sharjah, has opened its third UAE location in Abu Dhabi, set within a standalone villa called The House in Al Bateen. The two-floor space draws on Persian stories and history through warm lighting, dark oak seating, aged brass details and a curated wall of 19th and 20th-century Persian artworks. The menu spans beloved classics including Koobideh Kabab, Jujeh Kabab, Kashk-e Bademjoon and Ghormeh Sabzi, alongside a new Abu Dhabi-exclusive Persian Tea Ice Cream with subtle notes of Persian earl grey tea.
For more information, visit berenjak.com
Lead Image Courtesy of: Qasr Al Sarab