Memos From The Middle East: Ralph Lauren Opens A Beach Store On Saadiyat Island, Tanagra Unveils Its Holiday Ties Campaign, And Isabel Mayfair Is Set To Bring Mediterranean Glamour To Abu Dhabi For 2026

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Fashion

Ralph Lauren Launches A Beach Store On Saadiyat Island

Opening its first beach store on Saadiyat Island, Ralph Lauren makes its debut in the St. Regis Hotel, Abu Dhabi. Part of the Next Great Chapter: Drive strategy to expand its presence in key cities, this launch strengthens the brand’s commitment to the UAE market. Featuring a selection of leather goods, accessories, and apparel across men’s, women’s, and childrenswear, this marks the brand’s first beach store in the capital. Offering a timeless blend of luxury with modern, casual, beach-inspired elements, materials like white wood and seagrass offer an inviting environment against a beautiful backdrop, reflecting the brand’s iconic aesthetic.

Rebecca Vallance Unveils Modest Dressing Collection: A Celebration Of Refined Elegance

There’s news on the occasion wear radar. Rebecca Vallance has introduced its debut Modest Dressing collection. Titled ‘Rococo’, the collection hits the sweet spot between Art Deco polish and Baroque glamour, with sharp tailoring softened by sculptural draping, a rich jewel-tone palette, and intricate embellishments. The edit features gowns and capes in rich satin, jacquard, and brocade, played out upon cinched waists, high necklines, and full-length skirts. Highlights include the Memphis gown with pleated sheer sleeves, the Ellerie Cape Gown in deep forest satin, and the Alora gown with delicate embellishment and voluminous sleeves. With the Founder and Creative Director Rebecca Vallance’s meticulous attention to detail evident in every look, she describes the collection as “elegance with intention.”

The collection is available at rebeccavallance.com, Ounass, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Net-a-Porter, Mytheresa, and Bloomingdale’s.

Beauty

Hourglass Cosmetics Introduces Its Ambient Lighting Holiday Collection

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. Available in Sephora Middle East, the holiday 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 for the festive season.

Sephora Partners With The Al Nassr Women’s Football Team

“We Belong to Something Beautiful” is part of Sephora Middle East 2025’s annual campaign, which celebrates women’s confidence and their empowering communities across the region. Sponsored by their commitment to support women who inspired Saudi Arabia, the campaign is defined by a collective story told through the Al Nassr Women’s Football Team. As embodiments of determination, unity, and resilience, the team stands as champions who have helped shape the future of women’s football. The campaign highlights confidence expressed through strength, teamwork, and unwavering belief in showing up as yourself on and off the field. Sephora is bridging beauty and self-expression through defining moments where confidence is lived visibly and powerfully. The Al Nassr Women’s Team reflects a generation of women shaping their own paths and redefining empowerment.

Dining

Experience Sousouro At Kyma Beach Club

Kyma Beach has quickly become one of Dubai’s most coveted shoreline escapes- an Aegean-inspired refuge where sun-bleached minimalism meets the city’s appetite for modern luxury. By day, it’s all about languid lunches, crisp white loungers, and that unmistakable Riviera-by-way-of-Mykonos ease. Take yourself up to the restaurant to enjoy a sharing style lunch with views of the beach club and palm waterfront – by this point, the music is turned up a little and an afternoon shimmy is encouraged. On Fridays, the energy shifts to an evening event. As dusk settles, Kyma transforms for Sousouro, its now-signature evening affair. The mood lifts, the tempo climbs, and a stylish crowd gathers for a night that blends island-spirit hedonism with barefoot glamour, magnetic percussion, and an atmosphere that feels both exclusive and effortlessly unbuttoned. Sousouro isn’t just another weekend event- it’s the pulse of Kyma after dark.

For reservations, please visit kymabeach.ae

Zuma Reigns Supreme In DIFC: The Hotspot For Japanese Flair This Festive Season

Zuma Dubai in DIFC remains one of the city’s most enduring benchmarks of exceptional Japanese dining. Set within a sleek, softly lit space that hums with energy, it delivers modern Japanese cuisine with a cosmopolitan edge that feels absolutely Dubai, despite its global culinary footprint. Power-dining executives, fashion insiders, and the after-dark style set weave through its bar, between both floors, and its statement dining room, where every detail from the perfectly plated sashimi to the curated soundtrack is polished and inviting.

For reservations, please visit zumarestaurant.com

Bakalis By Envy is the Palm Dubai Beach Resort’s newest Greek-inspired restaurant

Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort has introduced Bakalis by ENVY, a Greek-inspired beachfront restaurant offering an immersive Aegean-style dining experience overlooking Palm Jumeirah. With toes-in-the-sand seating, sunset views, and a sharing-style menu crafted around authentic Greek flavors, Bakalis blends laid-back coastal charm with Dubai’s skyline backdrop. Guests can enjoy traditional cold and warm plates, flame-grilled specialties, and classic desserts, all enhanced by the expertise of renowned Greek chef, Ioannis Baxevanis. Designed for romantic evenings and intimate gatherings, Bakalis promises a soulful Mediterranean escape along Dubai’s serene shoreline.

For reservations, please visit th8palmdubai.com

Isabel Mayfair Is Set To Bring Mediterranean Glamour To Abu Dhabi For 2026

One of London’s most celebrated dining destinations, Isabel Mayfair, will open its first international location in Abu Dhabi at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in the first quarter of 2026. Known for its Mediterranean glamour, elegant design, and vibrant cuisine, the restaurant will bring its signature fusion of classic and modern Mediterranean flavors to the UAE, offering impeccable hospitality. Designed by award-winning DBM Studio, the space will feature a blend of sophistication and playful energy, capturing the essence of Isabel’s Mayfair roots while embracing the local culture. The Abu Dhabi location promises to be a destination where guests can gather, connect and enjoy a dynamic dining experience.

For more information, visit isabelabudhabi.com

Leisure

Samsung Introduces The New Galaxy Z TriFold Mobile

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold – a multi-folding smartphone that expands twice to reveal an immersive 10-inch display – delivering the power of an ultra-luxe device with effortless portability and cinematic viewing. Featuring advanced engineering, high-tech display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 200 MP camera and the brand’s largest foldable phone battery, this device caters to the current AI era. It doesn’t stop just there. The TriFold also offers enhanced multitasking, standalone Samsung DeX, a range of creative tools, and intuitive Galaxy AI experiences. Debuting in the UAE alongside the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, Samsung’s next-level mobile innovation is one that remains unmatched.

The Festive Season

Margaux Unveils Luxurious Festive Hampers At Madinat Jumeirah

For the 2025 holiday season, Margaux boutique at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, has launched its festive hampers – a luxurious collaboration between three acclaimed pastry chefs: Thomas Moulin (Jumeirah Al Naseem), Kevin Roehrig (Jumeirah Mina Al Salam), and Nicolas Bacheyre (Jumeirah Al Qasr). The hampers feature a three-ties signature collection with treats such as traditional Stollen and charming chocolate figurines, festive kouglof with mandarin confit, orange and hazelnut cake, and a pistachio cake. Their children’s edition includes festive cupcakes, cookies and playful chocolate figurines.

Ladurée Launches New Sweet Treats With Its 2025 Festive Collection

Ladurée’s 2025 holiday collection invites guests to explore a magical world inspired by the mythical garden of the Hesperides, celebrating abundance, elegance, and fairytale through exquisite French pâtisserie. Collaborating with illustrator Daria Song, the collection features delicate macarons and golden-themed artistry, along with Yule logs, festive gift boxes, and more. Ladurée also introduces its luxury advent calendar for the first time in the Middle East. The advent calendar includes a white-and-gold pyramid of macarons and signature treats, offering a daily festive indulgence and a timeless collectible.

Hero Experiences Group Creates Christmas magic With Santa At The Dubai Balloon

From December 20-26, Hero Experiences Group invites families to celebrate the festive season in the skies, aboard The Dubai Balloon at Atlantis, The Palm. Guests can meet Santa Claus, enjoy canes and cookies, take professional photos with breathtaking views of the Palm and Arabian Sea, and sip on limited-edition Christmas drinks. This unique sky-high experience blends Christmas charm with Dubai’s spectacular flair, creating unforgettable memories for families, friends and loved ones alike.

For more information, visit thedubaiballoon.com

Tanagra Reveals Its Festive ‘Holiday Ties’ Campaign

Celebrating the joy of giving, gratitude, and connection, luxury homeware brand Tanagra is launching its festive campaign from November 12 to January 6. From Baccarat’s intricate plate wear, crystal décor from Reflections Copenhagen, and ambient home fragrances from Baob Collection, a curated selection of gifts, décor, and new pieces will all be featured in the campaign. A blend of Tanagra-branded treasures, a limited-edition Advent Calendar, and luxury pieces from brands like Christofle and Baccarat, are the centrepiece takeaways from the feature.

Bloomingdale’s Festive Season Begins At The Acqua Di Parma Caffettino

In celebration of this festive season, Bloomingdale’s has partnered with Acqua di Parma to introduce Caffettino, a charming pop-up cafe located on the first floor of Bloomingdale’s Dubai Mall from October 31st to the end of the holiday season. Drawing inspiration from Acqua di Parma’s Holiday 2025 collection, a poetic journey to the Dolomites as imagined by Italian designer Cristina Celestino, captures the warmth and elegance of an alpine escape. Guests are invited to enjoy a specially curated festive menu featuring Italian flavours like Panettone, Torrone, rich hot chocolate, alongside espresso classics. Besides winter treats, Acqua di Parma’s Holiday Collection will be available at the pop-up, offering crafted gifts and home fragrances embodying the Maison’s joyful Italian spirit. 

Wheely Launches Its Christmas Gift Card For The Woman Who Has Everything

“Wheely Card”, an exclusive chauffeur gift card available this Christmas at the Swiss-founded luxury British service company. Hand-delivered by a chauffeur in a bespoke sandstone brown box that includes a leather luggage tag with an AirTag, the card is designed as a gift for those who value time and discretion. The card can be purchased in values of AED 5,000, AED 15,000, and AED 25,000, offering premium on-demand and pre-booked rides, automatically granting Wheely Membership, unlocking exclusive benefits like “Chauffeur For a Day” which provides half-day or full-day access to a personal chauffeur. Deliveries of the card are starting from mid-December, ensuring the card arrives just in time for Christmas. 

Junior

Jumeirah Beach Hotel Announces The Re-Launch Of Its Kids Club Designed By OliOli 

The newly renovated Kids’ Club at The Jumeirah Beach Hotel has been unveiled to be designed by OliOli, placing it as Dubai’s award-winning experiential play space. Open to children from ages 4-12, the immersive experience offers recreational and learning activities like shaping clay, Scribble bots, and exploring light and colour through Lightbox designs. This launch aligns with the hotel’s commitment to family hospitality and aims to build curiosity in younger guests. This season also includes the reopening of the hotel’s family pool, which now features a reimagined layout and enhanced safety features.

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