Did you know that the Egyptian jeweller Azza Fahmy has collaborated with the textile-loving Lebanese homeware and furniture creator Bokja? It makes sense on many levels, not least for the fact that both brands share…
Yearly Archives
2025
Léa Daaboul, the Lebanese-American founder of Léa the Label, moved to Dubai a decade ago; a decision which she describes as a “mix of business and love’’. As it turns out, she relocated to be…
Beirut’s legendary nightlife scene has always been a vibrant part of the city’s culture, where the unparalleled diversity of its nocturnal entertainment acts an irresistible lure for both locals and visitors seeking an unforgettable escape.…
Debuting in the beautiful city of Limassol, VIMA focuses on placing contemporary art from Cyprus – as well as the wider Mediterranean region – into the spotlight. Co-founded by Edgar Gadzhiev, Lara Kotreleva and Nadezhda…
We love good hotels, but we also love classic cars, and the Peninsula has found some clever ways of joining the two. As a result, they’ve become the quintessential choice for the world’s most important…
Rami Tabbara, 40, co-founder and co-CEO speaks to me on Zoom from Stake’s “cool set-up” at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) located on Gate Avenue’s shiny financial and fintech district. He scans the camera…
After decades of being closed to travellers, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to finally welcome tourists. This push to attract visitors is part of the country’s Vision 2030 scheme, which aims to diversify…