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04/12/2016

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04/12/2016

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29/11/2016

We're getting set for National Day on Friday 2nd December with these nail art designs from The Nail Spa Art Bar. How are you going to celebrate?

20/11/2016

We are all about the party season ahead, so thought why not give you a sneak peek of our festive Fashion Editorial? Shot at Dubai's latest hot spot Blind Dragon in Habtoor City. Stay tuned for the full story...

15/11/2016

Have A Stylish Christmas| Gifts All Wrapped Up at NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER

The festive season is drawing closer and closer and that means one thing its time to start thinking about gifts! We here at Viva love to spoil our loved ones but often don't have the time so what better way to kick off the festive Season than relishing in stress free gift giving? Brought to you by NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER you can find whatever you are after in their unique edit of luxury gifts. The best part is they are then delivered in their signature packaging.

It's as simple as a few clicks! Don't believe us check out the video below!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/DpHy-y4McVg

Introducing a stress-free and stylish Christmas brought to you by NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER. Wrapping gifts is our specialty. We make sure your order is the...

06/11/2016

OK! Middle East is celebrating its 200th issue with a huge Dhs150,000 prize giveaway! Pick up a copy to win Business Class flights to London, a three-night stay in the Maldives, Swarovski jewellery, a stay at Emirates Palace, spa treatments at Armani/Spa as well as hotel stays, brunches, beauty hampers, designer dresses and lots more… Out Today!

02/11/2016

We here at Vivamagazine have a huge style crush on fashion illustrator Megan Hess. She returns to dubai tomorrow to launch her latest book -New York Through A Fashion Eye. Meet Megan and get your own personally signed copy from 7pm at Mashrabiya Lounge or ✨ Tell us what you love about Megan's illustrations in less than 100 words, as we have one copy to give to a luck Viva reader! Send your answer to [email protected] ✨

02/11/2016

Calling all fashion lovers its time to start getting ready for Live Dubai Festival City from 4th to 12th November. You can watch for the first time as the editorial team produce their glossy straight from the mall itself! From Photoshoots to a beauty bar your set to get a real behind the scenes experience

25/10/2016

Do You Know Your DNA? | Viva

Do You Know Your DNA? | Viva

Tired, stressed out, feeling bloated? We know it’s not just us! That’s why we took some much needed time out of our busy schedules to discover the first DNA Centre to open up in Dubai. Run by world renowned physicians and surgeons they look to Integrative Medicine, Wellness & Bio-Aesthetics as well…

23/10/2016

With Halloween just around the corner its time to head to the artbar at The Nail Spa to kit out your nails with some frightful nail art! Starting from Dhs25 a nail there's no excuse not to go all out... Which is your favourite design?

23/10/2016

Studio 94 - www.studio94.ae

Need a little bit of inspiration at the beginning of the week? Then picture the future with Studio 94 and watch the below video to find out more about the company, that helps brands move beyond a simple picture!

20/10/2016

We celebrated the brand's 90 years of lingerie expertise in quality and design during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a glamorous afternoon tea, featuring special guest M&S technician and bra fit expert Julia Mercer who shared her expert advice on bra fit and the brands latest innovations!

19/10/2016

THINK PINK | Viva

THINK PINK | Viva

We’re going dotty for the companies that are really supporting Breast Cancer Awareness this month, especially if it means getting pampered at the same time. Yes the sayings true a leopard/beauty editor never changes her spots! So when we discovered just how much the House of Enspa was getting involv...

11/10/2016

How stunning is our latest cover star Emily Blunt?

06/10/2016

We love our readers so much we've reserved them some seats at our Marks and Spencer afternoon tea celebrating the brands 90 years as lingerie experts with special guest M&S technician and bra fit expert Julia Mercer! We are also aiming to raise awarness for Breast Cancer Awareness. Check out the invite for details....

22/09/2016

Head over to our InstaStories where shoestova is taking us backstage MaxMara with Gigi Hadid Bella Hadid and Taylor Hill to name just a few! Beauty by Maccosmetics

21/09/2016

Live Updates straight from the streets of Milan with our fashion crush shoestova! Head over to our Instagram for some seriously stylish InstaStories

21/09/2016

Time Is Luxury – Behind The Scenes With Harvey Nichols Dubai | Viva

VIVA magazine got an exclusive sneak peek behind the scenes at Harvey Nichols Dubai's AW16 Time Is Luxury Fashion Show. Head over to our new website www.vivabeauty.me to find out all about the beauty looks, that will be featured on the runway tomorrow evening!

With Harvey Nichols Dubai set to showcase its amazing AW16 collections tomorrow evening, VIVA got a sneak peek behind the scenes. Of course we headed straight to the beauty area where we spoke exclusively to Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Regional Makeup Director Raja Daniel about what we can expect tomorr...

21/09/2016

Viva X ShoesTova for Milan Fashion Week ❤️ We couldn't be more excited to announce VIVA magazine collaboration with style maven shoestova as she hits the street of Milan for . Follow her fashion adventure on our InstaStories as she takes it over one stylish step at a time!

15/09/2016

Have you been lucky enough to catch one of the breathtaking shows yet? Top of our must see list is Coppélia by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia showing this evening and Saturday. Visit www.dubaiopera.com

14/09/2016

Design Your Way To The Runway - If you haven't already been caught up in the buzz surrounding Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi's Fashion Week and their competition for young up and coming designers, then its time to get clicking www.yasmallfashionweek.com as famed Lebanese designer Reem Acra has just been confirmed as the chief judge for the event! This is one not to be missed from 12th to 15th October 2016

06/09/2016

Behind The Scenes of our MINT VELVET shoot for our September issue with the beautiful Rosemin Manji, Raha Moharrak and Seher Sheikh

04/09/2016

We here at VIVA magazine want to make sure you stay ahead of the beauty game – so we are pleased to announce the launch of www.vivabeauty.me!
Now you have the chance to become part of our VIVA Beauty Squad and be in the running to win Dhs10,000 worth of beauty b***y.
Editor Anita Quade and Beauty Editor Alexandra Venison will keep you up to date daily with all the latest beauty trends, tutorials from some of the world's best make up artists, celebrity looks on the red carpet and the beauty buys you need in your makeup bag each season.
You now have beauty at your fingertips with the simple click of a button. Enjoy!

04/09/2016

Have you entered our competition yet?! If not one lucky winner is in with the chance of having the chance to enjoy a unique make-up application session with the Shiseido group’s visiting celebrity make-up artist, Noriko Okubo. The lucky winner will also walk away with a special hamper full of Shiseido goodies!

Sounds pretty good right? We thought so too! To enter simply answer the question below - sending your answers to [email protected]. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 6th September and must be available for the session between 7-10th September at Dubai Mall, where they can walk away with their hamper too.

Question: How many shades of red does the new Shiseido Rouge Rouge Lipstick collection have?

Good Luck ❤️

01/09/2016

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30/08/2016

It's COMPETITION TIME and this is one not to be missed, especially for all of you beauty lovers out there! One of Viva's favourite brands SHISEIDO 資生堂 is offering the ultimate glamorous experience with their visiting make-up artist....

One lucky winner will have the chance to enjoy a unique make-up application session with the Shiseido group’s visiting celebrity make-up artist, Noriko Okubo. The lucky winner will also walk away with a special hamper full of Shiseido goodies!

Sounds pretty good right? We thought so too! To enter simply answer the question below - sending your answers to [email protected]. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 6th September and must be available for the session between 7-10th September at Dubai Mall, where they can walk away with their hamper too.

Question: How many shades of red does the new Shiseido Rouge Rouge Lipstick collection have?

Good Luck

29/08/2016

Have you checked out the MTV MTV Video Music Awards yet? We're deliberating over the best beauty looks from the evening. Our front runner so far? Beyoncé of course!

25/08/2016

Sonia Rykiel Dies at 86

Such sad news of the passing on one of fashions heavy weights and the self proclaimed "Queen of Knitwear."

French designer Sonia Rykiel has died at the age of 86, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

14/08/2016

Tis the week to indulge in some delicious Fish and Chips with Pierchic! Currently Shellebrating (see what they did there?) the summer in style, you can indulge in a different dining experience every week indulging in a culinary journey based on coastal towns from across the globe! Call (04) 3665866 to find out more.

08/08/2016

It's Competition Time! To celebrate National Friendship Day I SAW IT FIRST. are giving away a lucky reader and her bestie a dress from their collection.
To enter make sure you're following and on instagram then tag your best friend in the comments below!
Good Luck

07/08/2016

Nike: Unlimited You

The Olympics are in full swing and we can't get enough of all the buzz surrounding the event of the year! We especially love Nike's Just Do It 'Unlimited Campaign' it's worth a watch if you're in need of a little motivation yourself...

Life isn’t about finding your limits. It’s about realizing you have none. Begin your story here. http://gonike.me/justdoit.

06/08/2016

Sometimes it's just too hot to leave the house. Also could you think of a better excuse for spending the day ordering delivery and watching movies?