Author: Alina Ali

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Alina Ali grew up in Dubai and has spent the last ten years watching the UAE's fashion and lifestyle scene transform into one of the most dynamic in the world. As a writer, she was documenting UAE sneaker culture, high fashion, and luxury lifestyle before most outlets realised it was worth covering.She joined What's Hot in UAE as Fashion, Lifestyle & Sneaker Culture Writer after years of running her own fashion blog and building a following among Dubai's style community. Her network includes boutique owners, brand representatives, stylists and resellers across the UAE — which means her release guides, stockist lists, and fashion coverage are sourced from people with actual access, not copied from brand press kits.Alina covers everything from Nike and Jordan regional exclusives to high fashion, couture, luxury brands, beauty, and the UAE's homegrown streetwear labels making noise internationally. Lifestyle at What's Hot in UAE is her domain — and that means anything fashion, from the runway to the street.She is based in Dubai Marina and collects Air Maxes.Follow Alina's work on Muck Rack, Substack, Vocal, and Medium.

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Zenith Kicks Off Its “Double Signed Program” With a Naoya Hida & Co. G.F.J. Timepiece

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Zenith has officially unveiled one of the year’s most quietly significant releases: the G.F.J. Calibre 135 Double Signed with Naoya Hida & Co. Launching on 2 June 2026, limited to just 10 examples and priced at $75,000 (around AED 275,000), it’s a watch built for serious collectors — and a fitting one to land in a market like the UAE. In fact, the G.F.J. Calibre 135 is already sparking conversation among enthusiasts worldwide, especially those seeking rare G.F.J. Calibre 135 editions. It also marks the debut of Zenith’s new “Double Signed Program”, and that’s the bigger story here. The special…

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Supreme x Jordan Brand Spring 2026: The Full Collection

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When two titans of streetwear and basketball culture link up, the result is always guaranteed to vanish in seconds. The Supreme x Jordan Brand Spring 2026 collaboration is already generating major anticipation among fans. After a decade of coveted drops, Supreme and Jordan Brand are reuniting for Spring 2026 — but this time they’re stepping away from sneakers entirely to deliver a premium, head-to-toe apparel collection that blends hardwood heritage with classic New York grit. The hype for Supreme x Jordan Brand Spring 2026 couldn’t be higher. Here’s everything in the Supreme x Jordan Brand Spring 2026 collection, when it…

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