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18/02/2025

Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser highlighted the UAE as a key market for ultra-exclusive bespoke cars in an interview with The National, revealing plans for the brand’s first all-electric luxury SUV, set to debut in 2027.

Walliser also reflected on striking a balance with heritage, as the carmaker transitions toward full electrification by 2035. “If you stay too much in the past and you do not develop design and brand, you lose your reputation over time,” he said.

18/02/2025

From Azza Fahmy’s Ottoman-inspired Tales of the Nile collection to Loewe’s Al Ain perfume pop-up and Breitling’s rugby-inspired timepieces, here’s our weekly guide to the finer things in life.

14/02/2025

Four-bedroom home is in only private residential building in Europe designed by Thierry Despont

14/02/2025

Six-bedroom townhouse was originally the home of the third Earl of Malmesbury, and hosted French emperor Napoleon III during his exile in London

14/02/2025

Eyewear by Lacoste and a Valextra bag round up this week’s guide to the finer things in life

13/02/2025

The country has long been considered a bucket list destination but here, we argue that it’s best experienced time and time again

13/02/2025

Founded by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Bait Elowal blends Emirati and Moroccan influences while paying homage to Sharjah’s history as a trading hub along the Silk Road.

“I wanted Bait Elowal to reflect that sense of homecoming, a place that embraces visitors as if they were returning from a long voyage, where every dish, craft and space carries echoes of the journeys that have shaped us,” Sheikha Bodour told The National during a visit to the newly opened restaurant.

Beside being a charming dining spot, Bait Elowal also serves as a cultural space, with a bookstore featuring historical works and an arts and crafts boutique showcasing regional artisans.

13/02/2025

“I tried to listen to Abu Dhabi first”

American multidisciplinary artist Theaster Gates tells The National about his experience bringing Prada Mode to Abu Dhabi and discovering the capital’s Miza neighbourhood in Mina Zayed, which is rapidly turning into a space for culture, conversation and connection.

The traveling social club brings together the region’s creative voices, offering a sanctuary for reflection and exchange.

Tap the link in our bio for the full interview.

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13/02/2025

The February issue of The National’s Luxury magazine is here. In our pages this month you’ll find our cover shoot with Emirati urban planner and general manager at Miza’s .ae Alamira Reem Al Hashimi. Being the first Emirati woman to obtain a PhD in urban planning - she literally wrote the book on urban planning in Abu Dhabi - Al Hashimi spent the first part of her career thinking of cities from a bird’s eye view. Now in her leadership role at the heart of Miza’s rapidly growing creative ecosystem, she’s making a difference on the ground.

Elsewhere in the issue we discover the importance of highlighting the role of the perfumer, look into how Middle Eastern collectors are influencing the world of watchmaking, travel to Japan with Leen Al Zaben, explore the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah and run designer Zaid Farouki through our One Last Thing questionnaire. All that and more in the latest issue of Luxury, inside today’s edition of The National.

Cover look by from the Ramadan Capsule Collection

Editor and words: Nasri Atallah
Deputy editor and fashion director: Sarah Maisey Maisey_
Photographer: Amina Zaher
Hair and make-up: Ivanna Osyp
Nail technician: Gulnar

12/02/2025

Frank-Steffen Walliser reflects on electrification and striking a balance with heritage

12/02/2025

Services include door-to-door chauffeurs, an in-lounge art gallery and personalised shopping

11/02/2025

The American artist discusses his inspiration and ambitions for the travelling social club’s time in MiZa

11/02/2025

New collection, limited to 99 pieces, has been inspired by a women’s design

10/02/2025

Earlier today, at the Bvlgari Yacht Club in Dubai, Jean-Christophe Babin, chief executive of Bvlgari, unveiled the MB&F x Bvlgari Serpenti watch for men, a collaboration between the luxury house and independent watchmaker MB&F.

Crafted with a distinctive snake head-shaped case, the timepiece is available in three variations: white gold with blue, rose gold with green, and all-black, with only 99 pieces released worldwide.

“Many watches for women are made either exclusively for women or are variations on a men's watch,” Babin said at the event. “Now, for the first time in watchmaking history, a ladies' watch has birthed a man's watch.”

10/02/2025

How to get the most out of the traveling social club as it arrives in the capital

10/02/2025

Frank Luca, co-founder of the Lebanese design house, on the vision that brought the boutique to the UAE

09/02/2025

From a series of films by Prada on the fashion industry’s potential to drive environmental change, to Celine’s newest addition to its 16 Soft Line, here’s our weekly guide to the finer things in life.

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