The What's Hot in UAE guide

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The What's Hot in UAE guide to living well in Dubai and across the Emirates. About this section

The What's Hot in UAE guide to living well in Dubai and across the Emirates. Shopping, wellness, beauty, watches, streetwear, and the things that make life here worth talking about — covered without the PR fluff, written for residents who know the difference between what's actually good and what's just been heavily seeded. From fashion drops to fitness culture, this is the lifestyle section for people with taste and limited patience for filler.

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A group of fashion models pose seated together in eclectic outfits under bright studio lights

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The Stealth Couture Shift: How Balenciaga is Redefining Ready-to-Wear

7 Oct

Discover how Balenciaga is blurring the lines between haute couture and ready-to-wear, applying high-craft techniques to everyday luxury staples in SS27.

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Glass measuring cup filled with chopped okra, surrounded by whole okra pods and cut pieces

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Is Okra Water Actually a Wellness Miracle? Here’s What the Science Says

7 Oct

Is okra water a wellness miracle or just social media hype? We dive into the science behind the viral trend, from blood sugar claims to skin health myths.

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Clothing and scarves hang on a rack beneath a row of clipped photographs

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Best Thrift & Vintage Stores in Dubai: 9 Verified Spots

5 Oct

The 9 best verified thrift and vintage stores in Dubai for 2026 — designer consignment, budget thrift, and pop-up markets.

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Close-up of a blue IWC Schaffhausen chronograph watch dial with Arabic numerals, subdials, and “Chronograph Automatic” text

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IWC Unveils New Arabic-Dial Portugieser Chronograph in Abu Dhabi

4 Oct

IWC Schaffhausen unveils the new Portugieser Chronograph (Ref. IW3716) in Abu Dhabi, featuring Eastern Arabic numerals and ten vibrant dial colours.

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Casio stainless steel watch with a blue patterned dial, Arabic numerals, day-date display, and 50-meter water resistance

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Casio Unveils First Arabic-Dial Watch Collection for the Middle East

1 Oct

Casio launches its first Arabic-dial watch collection, the MTP-E735AR, featuring Eastern Arabic numerals and arabesque designs for the Middle East.

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Five Omega Speedmaster watches with white, blue, black, rose-gold, and pale-blue dials arranged side by side

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Omega Speedmaster 38mm: The New Collection for Versatile Luxury

23 Sept

Discover the new Omega Speedmaster 38mm collection, featuring diamond dials, mother-of-pearl, and Moonwatch-inspired designs perfect for UAE luxury lovers.

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Three women pose in formal attire beneath a “Chopard” sign

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Chopard celebrates 50 years of Happy Diamonds with Bella Hadid and Liu Wen

22 Sept

Discover Chopard’s new Happy Diamonds campaign featuring Bella Hadid and Liu Wen, celebrating 50 years of iconic, moving diamond jewellery.

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Gold-toned metal bracelet watch with a textured rectangular face on a person’s wrist

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WHOOP Meridian: The performance wearable that actually fits your evening wardrobe

18 Sept

Discover the WHOOP Meridian collection: a jewellery-inspired take on performance tech featuring Milanese mesh straps and luxury finishes for 24/7 wear.

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Bright, multi-level luxury shopping mall atrium with skylights, escalators, and designer boutiques

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Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall: Luxury Shopping

8 Sept

A full guide to Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall — the brands, the layout, the perks, and how to make the most of Dubai’s biggest luxury shopping destination.

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