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Why New Balance is turning Dubai’s creative district ‘grey’ this May

The Dubai programme will run from May 1 to May 10, inviting visitors to move through a series of community-focused spaces across Alserkal Avenue through what the company describes as a “neighbourhood hop”

Neesha Salian
Neesha Salian

02 May, 2026

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Lifestyle, Fashion

Diamonds rewritten: Inside Astrea London’s bold new era of conscious luxury in UAE

At Astrea, nothing is left to chance. Every diamond is hand-selected by expert gemologists, PhD-level specialists, and designers who treat precision as both science and art

Nida Sohail
Nida Sohail

25 April, 2026

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Interviews, Retail, Fashion

Marcella Wartenberg on Hackett London’s regional expansion, alliance with Apparel Group

AWWG Group’s CEO reveals how a strategic alliance with Apparel Group is driving Hackett London’s aggressive expansion and digital evolution across the GCC

Neesha Salian
Neesha Salian

15 February, 2026

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Fashion

How AR and culture are redefining fashion and beauty in the GCC

The report was launched alongside an exclusive panel discussion at Shop Talk Luxe, featuring industry leaders and digital innovation experts who explored how AR is opening new avenues for storytelling, engagement, and commerce in the GCC luxury market

Rajiv Pillai
Rajiv Pillai

30 January, 2026

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Fashion

Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion to feature Reem Acra, Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is scheduled to appear in person to receive the “Global Style Icon” award at the Armani Hotel on the concluding day of the festival

Gulf Business
Gulf Business

28 January, 2026

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Interviews, Lifestyle, Retail, Fashion

Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle CEO on expanding Abercrombie & Fitch’s regional reach

Fahed Ghanim, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, how the company is navigating omnichannel transformation, and staying ahead of regional trends — from the rise of sustainability and personalisation to the growing appetite for culturally attuned, experience-led retail

Neesha Salian
Neesha Salian

24 October, 2025

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Lifestyle, Retail, Fashion

Dubai Mall to host ‘Festival of Fashion’ in January 2026

Taking place on January 29 and 30, 2026, the two-day event will showcase regional and international style trends, creativity, and innovation

Gulf Business
Gulf Business

08 October, 2025

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Retail, UAE, Dubai, Fashion

Record-breaking July: What’s driving Dubai Duty Free’s growth?

Year-to-date sales now stand at Dhs4.734bn ($1.30bn), marking a 5.86 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024

Gulf Business
Gulf Business

03 August, 2025

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Interviews, Retail, Fashion

GCC luxury market has defied global slowdown, says Chalhoub Group’s Jasmina Banda

Seven new malls featuring luxury brands are scheduled to open across the UAE and Saudi Arabia by 2027, and these developments will definitely help boost the GCC luxury sector further, says Banda

Neesha Salian
Neesha Salian

07 July, 2025

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Lifestyle, Retail, Fashion

Toy tracks to trendsetters: Mattel’s Ruth Henriquez on the Hot Wheels-B-Hype collab

What happens when the world’s bestselling toy car brand meets one of the Middle East’s most influential streetwear labels? You get a fusion of nostalgia, identity, and style. The head of Licensing, Publishing, and Location-Based Entertainment at Mattel EMEA tell us more about the collab

Neesha Salian
Neesha Salian

16 June, 2025

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