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

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

Dubai Mall to host 'Festival of Fashion' in January 2026

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

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

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

GCC luxury market has defied global slowdown, says Chaloub Group's Jasmina Banda

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

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

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

How Junior Couture aims to elevate luxury kidswear in the region

SME story: How Junior Couture aims to elevate luxury kidswear in the Gulf

Annelouise and Dominic Speakman share how they’re scaling their business, staying competitive, and driving sustainability in one of the fastest-growing fashion segments in the region

Bling it on, says Piece of You's Amreen Iqbal

How jewellery brand Piece of You’s Amreen Iqbal is ‘blinging it on’

Amreen Iqbal, founder of Piece of You, is proving that jewellery is more than just an accessory — it’s a timeless connection to life’s milestones 

Piece of You's Amreen Iqbal on the appeal of personalised jewellery

Piece of You’s Amreen Iqbal on the appeal of personalised jewellery

Amreen Iqbal discusses the growing personalised jewellery segment, the exciting trends to watch in 2025, and the future of luxury jewellery in a tech-driven world

Etoile Group's Ingie Chalhoub on navigating the future of luxury fashion

Etoile Group’s Ingie Chalhoub on navigating the future of luxury fashion

Globally, the fashion industry has pivoted towards a more sustainable approach and that’s translated to the Middle East retail environment, says the founder and president of the luxury retailer

Pomellato group CEO Sabina Belli

Inclusion, empowerment are key to success, says Pomellato’s Sabina Belli

The group CEO of global jewellery brand, Pomellato, says cultivating a shared vision and fostering a culture of empowerment have been paramount to the company’s success

GCC luxury sector surges in 2023, UAE leads the rest, reveals report from Chaloub Group Image: Getty Images

GCC luxury sector surges in 2023, UAE leads the rest

The region’s luxury market, valued at $12.5bn by year-end 2023, grew at double the rate of the global industry, revealed a report from the UAE-based Chaloub Group

Riyadh Air soars on Paris runway, unveils exclusive fashion line

Riyadh Air soars on Paris runway, unveils exclusive fashion collection

Saudi fashion designer Ashi has taken inspiration from the 1950s ‘golden era’ of aviation to create the fashion collection that will be worn by staff, including cabin crew

Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 to kick off with 12-hour mega sale at these malls

Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 to kick off with 12-hour mega sale at these malls

The mega sale will take place on June 28 from 10am until 10pm, with exclusive discounts of up to 90 per cent across more than 100 brands

Dubai mall unveils elite personal shopping suite

Dubai Mall unveils Elite Personal Shopping Suite for customers

Located on the second floor of Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, this addition aims to set a new benchmark for personalised shopping experiences

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LVMH catches the eye with high-end lab-created diamonds

Lab-created diamonds have become more accepted in the US, where cheaper brands like Pandora and Signet have been increasing their offers

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Birkenstock set for US listing after $1.5bn IPO

Birkenstock is the fourth major company to launch a US IPO in the last four weeks

Vision Industry Store in MOE Dubai Image Supplied

Interview: Vision Industry’s Gian Paolo Biasotto is focused on innovation

The co-founder of Vision Industry and MD of Opitalia Group, tells us about launching the very first Nikon lenswear Shop-in-Shop in the Middle East at MOE and emerging eyewear trends

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Shein X Designer Incubator Program unveils first sustainable fashion collection

Shein plans to invest a total of $105m in the incubator programme over the next five years

MARMAR HALIM at Dubai Fashion Week Image Dubai Fashion Council

Dubai Fashion Week to begin on October 9

More than 25 designers, representing over 12 countries, will showcase their collections at the upcoming edition

Psycho Bunny store opens in Dubai Image courtesy Majid Al Futtaim

Premium menswear brand Psycho Bunny debuts in Middle East with Dubai store

The Mall of the Emirates store marks the brand’s official debut in the region, with its sights set on continued worldwide expansion

Sheikha Mahra

Dubai Royals’ holiday spots: Sheikha Mahra, Sheikh Mana in Greece

The Dubai royal family is well-versed in the art of vacationing with their extensive travels making them among the most well-travelled individuals in the GCC

LVMH to offer virtual experiences

LVMH joins with Epic Games to offer virtual experiences

The French luxury goods group will use Epic’s 3D creation tools to create immersive products and virtual experiences

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Are you ready to invest in sneakers?

From everyday wear to an alternative asset class, we look at the transformation of sneakers

AZADEA Group opens 23 new stores in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall

AZADEA Group expands footprint with 23 new stores in Abu Dhabi

The lifestyle retailer said the expansion will give visitors to Reem Mall a wider selection of top brands to pick from, including 10 franchises debuting in the city for the first time

BeingShe Universe 2022 grand finale held in Dubai on 26 November

BeingShe Universe grand finale held in Dubai on November 26

Aparna Bajpai, founder of BeingShe Organisation mentioned that this edition was powered by Mai Dubai, running under the theme ‘Beauty and Fitness in Perfect Balance’

Balenciaga seeks damages from company that made controversial ad

Balenciaga seeks damages from company that made controversial ad

Balenciaga is seeking at least $25m in damages from the production company behind an ad campaign that has made the luxury fashion house the target of fierce criticism

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Zegna to buy Tom Ford fashion operations in Estée Lauder deal

Estée Lauder is buying the Tom Ford brand and its intellectual property

Balenciaga is latest Twitter quitter amid exodus under Musk

Balenciaga is latest Twitter quitter amid exodus under Musk

Other companies have paused advertising on the platform, including General Motors, Volkswagen, Pfizer and General Mills

Burberry hires Daniel Lee to replace Tisci as designer

Lee will join as chief creative officer at the start of October

PUMA X MCM announce limited edition basketball teamed sneakers

Puma and MCM collaborate on three-drop limited-edition sneaker collection

The third and final drop for the collaboration will be launched in the first half of 2023