Dubai hotels among “World’s Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands”

The “World’s Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands Official Release “, organized by World Luxury Association, was successfully held in January 2012 in Beijing. This event, commonly referred to as the “Luxury Oscar Awards”, bring together the Top 100 luxury brands in such diverse fields as aircraft, yachts, cars, jewelry, watches, fashion, liquor, cosmetics, resorts and Innovation brands. Read more

Dubai’s first sustainable living expo at The Dubai Mall

• Marks first day of Dubai Summer Surprises 2011
• Dubai Police and S.S. Lootah Group organize Dubai’s first Green Cars Caravan

Dubai’s first EPIC sustainable living expo kicked off today to a staggering number of eco-wise and savvy consumers who got a firsthand look at environment-friendly products and sustainable initiatives from over 70 local and international companies. The EPIC expo, taking place at The Dubai Mall till June 24, marked the first day of Dubai Summer Surprises 2011. Read more

Palazzo Versace Dubai 80% completed

Emirates Sunland Group has confirmed that its AED 2.3bn Palazzo Versace Dubai, one of the UAE’s most highly anticipated five-star hotels and high-end residences, is making excellent progress with its construction, and is now 80% complete. Palazzo Versace Dubai, which will provide an outstanding collection of private residences and luxury hotel suites, is well advanced and is fast becoming a recognisable landmark in the city.

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Damas: First store in the world to carry Magerit’s ‘Atlantis’ collection

Magerit, the Spanish jeweller made famous by its sculptural approach to fine jewellery, has today (Wednesday, April 27, 2011) unveiled its new ‘Atlantis’ collection at the Damas Les Exclusives Boutique in the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, making Damas the first retailer in the world to stock the new collection.

The highly anticipated Atlantis collection of pendants and rings blends the elements of water and air into stunning pieces that emanate a delicate and unique beauty. All of the pieces feature images of mermaid-like ‘sirens’, which are mythological creatures famous for using their enchanting voices to capture hearts.

“We selected the United Arab Emirates as first country in the world to stock ‘Atlantis’ as we believe that the market will be very impressed with our new collection, as the pieces are all beautifully sculpted gold pieces of art, distinguished by a high degree of creativity and originality and the exquisite finish of the pieces,” said Antonio Calvo, Commercial Director of Magerit. “Like the singing of the sirens, these pieces exert a power of irresistible attraction, and every piece is unique and hides secrets that only the woman who wear it will be able to discover,” Calvo added. Read more

First time Dubai? Here is what you need to know

While planning the next holiday to Dubai, travelers can select from a broad array of attractive hotels. The city is a well-liked selection for numerous visitors from around the globe. As part from seven emirates, Dubai, which is not only a city , but an emirate, is situated south of Persian Gulf on Arabian Peninsula, directly in the Arabian Desert. This strategic location provides a distinctive landscape for Dubai hotels, as sea and sand is blended together. The deserts surrounding the city consist mostly of the crushed coral and shell, clean, fine and white sand which is solely heavenly, whilst the big dunes to East are big piles of red sand, shaded with iron oxide. Read more