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Tag: Middle East
Van Cleef & Arpels releases six new Perlée designs in Middle East ahead of global launch
April 3, 2021/10.41
Van Cleef & Arpels has released six Perlée creations, exclusively for the Middle East first, coinciding with the holy season of Ramadan. They are available now in the region, two months ahead of their official global release. The new Perlée additions comprise three bracelets and three rings in gold hues. These feature the sweet […]
September 26, 2018/11.38
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a new online visa process, called Sharek, for sports fans, beginning with the Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix, which kicks off the 2018–19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship on December 15. The race, as well as associated events such as live music and entertainment, take place at the […]
Fadwa Baruni celebrates UAE National Day with new collection
November 13, 2014/21.23
Designer Fadwa Baruni has launched a UAE National Day-themed collection in association with Professionelle Boutique in Dubai Mall, available from November to the day itself on December 2. The dress design features the colours of the country’s flag, using silk and other high-quality fabrics. It features red, black and white, with a deep shade […]
La Martina opens at Emirates Mall
October 11, 2010/12.23
Argentinian label La Martina has opened a second flagship shop at the Emirates Mall, following an earlier one at the Dubai Mall. La Martina’s owner, Lando Simonetti, says the opening was prompted by ‘double-digit growth in most prominent markets … including the UAE. ‘Our UAE sales are higher than many other major global […]
Bentley builds 50 limited-edition Flying Spurs for Middle East
August 11, 2010/6.55
If a regular Bentley Continental Flying Spur is not enough, then the Crewe company can offer Middle Eastern customers a special edition, called the Arabia. We imagine that customers in the Middle East might want even more appointments that are on offer: ‘subtle exterior and interior “Arabia” motifs. These include an exterior front fender […]
Giorgio Armani sets opening date for hotel in Burj Khalifa
April 16, 2010/2.45
A definite date has been given for the opening of the Armani Hotel Dubai in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa: April 21. This is over a month later than the originally projected date of March 18, as detailed in this publication in January. The hotel has been designed by Giorgio Armani […]
Lagonda returns at Salon de Genève—but will it fly?
March 4, 2009/10.32
We get a lot of information about press conferences and at the Salon de Genève, we have been seeing them come in thick and fast. Renault, Volkswagen, BMW, etc. But the most intriguing was for a brand I never expected to see in an email: Lagonda. Lagonda is a brand that celebrates its centenary […]
