Atmosphere, not excess, designed for Ramadan moments As Ramadan approaches, Rituals turns its focus to scent as a way of shaping atmosphere, memory, and gathering. The brand introduces Velvet Oud, a new fragrance collection designed for the season, drawing from ingredients and traditions long associated with hospitality and reflection in the Arab world. Velvet Oud sits within Rituals’ private collection, positioned as a sensory layer that moves easily between personal ritual and shared space. The fragrance is built around oud, an ingredient deeply embedded in regional culture, valued for its warmth, depth, and ability to linger quietly in the background of daily life. Rather than overwhelming, the composition is balanced and composed, designed to feel present without excess. The scent opens with saffron and soft citrus, introducing brightness before settling into a heart of rose. It then deepens into a base of oud, guaiac wood, and vanilla, creating a rounded finish that feels suited to evenings after iftar, intimate gatherings, and moments of pause at home. It is a fragrance designed to accompany the rhythm of Ramadan rather than compete with it. Beyond personal fragrance, Rituals extends Velvet Oud into the home. A stone diffuser, presented with pink salt crystals and a refillable fragrance bottle, allows the intensity of scent to be adjusted depending on the space and occasion. With a lifespan of up to five months, it becomes part of the home rather than a temporary accent, adding a gentle layer to majlis settings and private rooms alike. Gifting is central to the collection. The Velvet Oud gift set arrives pre wrapped, designed as a considered offering for hosts, family, or close friends during Ramadan and Eid. Inside, the selection brings together home fragrance and body care, including mini reed diffusers, foaming shower gel, hair and body mist, and a scented candle. It is positioned as a complete gesture rather than a single item, aligning with the season’s emphasis on generosity and shared moments. Rituals has long framed beauty through the lens of daily practice, encouraging moments of intention within routine. With Velvet Oud, that philosophy feels particularly aligned with Ramadan. The collection is not about spectacle, but about creating spaces that feel welcoming, composed, and warm, whether for guests gathered in the evening or for quieter moments of reflection. Available from February, Velvet Oud offers a refined way to mark the season through scent, blending personal care and home fragrance into a single, cohesive experience designed for the pace and mood of Ramadan.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara invites travellers to experience the Liwa Desert As winter settles across the Empty Quarter, the Liwa Desert reveals a quieter intensity. Cooler air, open skies, and long stretches of golden dunes create a season defined by clarity and scale. At Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, winter is not framed as a pause, but as an invitation to engage more fully with the landscape through movement, culture, and moments of deliberate stillness. This is the time of year when the desert feels most present. Days unfold at an unhurried pace, and experiences are shaped by light, temperature, and terrain rather than schedules. Desert Adventures and Cultural Encounters Winter brings a renewed ease to outdoor exploration, allowing guests to experience the Liwa Desert with comfort and focus. Cultural immersion sits at the heart of the season, beginning with the Ezba Tour. Designed as a considered introduction to Emirati desert life, the experience offers insight into traditional customs, animal husbandry, and the relationship between people and land. Set within the vastness of Liwa, it provides context and understanding rather than spectacle, appealing to both adults and families seeking depth. Camel rides at sunrise and sunset remain an essential ritual, offering a measured way to experience the desert as colour and shadow shift across the dunes. Horse riding introduces a different rhythm, allowing guests to move through the landscape with intention and connection. For those drawn to skill and challenge, the Dune Master Class provides guided instruction in desert driving, transforming the terrain into a learning experience shaped by expertise and respect for the environment. A seasonal highlight is the Falcon and Saluki Show, which brings the region’s hunting heritage into focus. Live demonstrations offer insight into falconry techniques and the longstanding bond between falcons and Saluki hounds. Winter conditions allow the animals to be more active, making the experience both engaging and informative, rooted firmly in Bedouin tradition. As evening arrives, the desert opens upward. Winter skies offer exceptional stargazing conditions, with low humidity and extended nights allowing for clear visibility from now through early spring. For those seeking daytime balance, padel and tennis courts provide active counterpoints to the surrounding stillness. Wellness Shaped by the Desert Wellness at Qasr Al Sarab follows the natural cadence of the landscape. At Anantara Spa, winter programming focuses on restoration through carefully curated rituals. Guided meditation and sound healing sessions encourage mental clarity and nervous system balance, while Pilates Reformer classes bring attention to strength and alignment through controlled movement. The Floating Sound Bath Experience offers a distinctive ritual, allowing guests to float in water as sound vibrations encourage deep relaxation and awareness. Traditional Hammam rituals continue year round, grounding the experience in time honoured bathing practices. Visiting and resident wellness practitioners further personalise the season through tailored treatments and programmes shaped around individual intention. Dining Beneath Open Skies Winter evenings invite dining outdoors, where the desert becomes part of the table. Al Falaj reopens for the season, offering Levantine dishes designed for sharing and unhurried conversation beneath the stars. The setting is informal yet atmospheric, shaped by firelight, open air, and the surrounding dunes. For couples seeking privacy, Designer Dining offers bespoke experiences set deep within the desert. A candlelit table, reached by foot across the sand, becomes the stage for a personalised menu curated by a dedicated chef and butler. The result is an evening defined by quiet attention and place rather than ceremony. Camp Nujum, A Seasonal Return Exclusive to winter, Camp Nujum offers an overnight experience inspired by Bedouin heritage. Accessible by camel at sunset, the journey unfolds with dune exploration, sunset cocktails, and a traditional barbecue served under the stars. Evenings are spent in conversation by the fire, followed by stargazing in near silence. At dawn, guests awaken to a wellness ritual and a Middle Eastern breakfast with Arabic coffee, completing an experience shaped entirely by rhythm and environment. Winter at Qasr Al Sarab is not about retreating from the desert, but entering it with intention. Through cultural encounters, wellness practices, and open air dining, the season offers a measured way to experience Liwa at its most compelling, expansive, and quietly unforgettable.

A bridal journey guided by legacy For generations, choosing a bridal jewel has been less about a moment and more about a lineage. At Mouawad, the bridal journey is approached with this understanding, that an engagement ring or wedding band is not simply worn, but carried forward, shaped by memory, intention, and time. Mouawad Bridal brings this philosophy into focus through a dedicated offering that reflects the maison’s long standing relationship with love and legacy. With more than a century of craftsmanship behind it, the house positions itself as a destination for couples seeking meaning alongside beauty, and permanence alongside design. At the centre of the bridal universe are the engagement rings, each one defined by proportion, balance, and material integrity. Mouawad’s Exceptional Solitaires are composed with clarity and restraint, allowing the central diamond to remain the focal point. The settings are refined rather than elaborate, designed to age gracefully and to remain relevant long after the moment of proposal has passed. For couples drawn to symbolism, the Unity Collection offers a more narrative approach. Interwoven bands and considered silhouettes reflect partnership and connection, expressed through form rather than ornament. The pieces feel grounded and deliberate, chosen not for trend but for what they represent. The Love M Collection speaks to a more contemporary sensibility. Its clean lines and architectural structure introduce a modern rhythm to the bridal conversation, while the distinctive M motif anchors the design firmly within the house’s identity. These are pieces created for couples who value clarity and modernity without sacrificing heritage. For those whose vision extends beyond convention, Mouawad’s high jewelry bridal rings occupy a different space entirely. Each piece is conceived as a singular creation, centred on rare diamonds or exceptional gemstones. These rings are designed with no limitation other than balance and craftsmanship, transforming personal commitment into an object of enduring significance. The bridal experience extends beyond the engagement ring itself. Mouawad offers a considered selection of wedding bands, diamond bracelets, necklaces, and earrings designed to accompany celebrations, ceremonies, and milestones. Each piece is intended to move naturally from occasion to archive, becoming part of a family’s story rather than a single chapter. Private appointments and bespoke services allow couples to engage with the process at their own pace. Customisation is approached with precision and respect for the maison’s design language, ensuring that personal expression is guided by expertise rather than excess. Mouawad Bridal is ultimately about continuity. It reflects a belief that the most meaningful jewels are those that hold their place quietly over time, carrying emotion, memory, and intention across generations. In choosing Mouawad, couples are not marking a moment alone, but beginning a legacy that will continue to shine long after the vows are spoken.

The SS 2026 collection from Jonathan Anderson now sits in boutiques and online The Spring-Summer 2026 collection from Jonathan Anderson now sits in boutiques and online, marking the first full season under his direction and the beginning of a new chapter for Dior. What emerges throughout these pieces is a clear engagement with the house’s heritage. Seen on the Paris runway and now available to shop, the palette leans light and considered. Powder blue enters as a foundational shade, matched with soft grays, pale pinks, and other pastel tones that carry a sense of quiet ease. Tailoring maintains precision, but there is also room for ease in denim pieces and relaxed styles that sit alongside more structured silhouettes. Bows and literary references recur throughout the collection, a visual thread that connects the garments back to narrative touchstones beyond fashion alone. These motifs appear on knitwear, tees, and accessories, including the newly introduced Dior Bow Bag and updated takes on staples like the Dior Book Tote, the latter paying tribute to the founder’s autobiography with a refined ribbon detail. Signature Dior codes such as the Bar jacket and houndstooth tailoring remain present, though tempered by Anderson’s own point of view. Denim is offered in vintage-inspired washes and cuts, a counterpoint to more formal looks and a reminder that 2026 fashion continues to navigate between refined and relaxed. Accessories in this first wave underline the collection’s direction. Slingback pumps retain the house’s feminine lineage while adopting updated proportions and surface details. Handbags, from the Bow to reimagined iterations of the Lady Dior, distil Dior’s codes into objects that feel immediate and wearable. The runway reception reflected a moment of continuity more than rupture. Anderson’s debut was widely noted for bridging past and present, speaking to the house’s history while making choices that feel deliberate and relevant for now. Silhouettes ranged from reworked classics to contemporary essentials, all grounded in craftsmanship and clear design logic. What is now available to purchase gives a sense of how the collection translates from runway to wardrobe. Knitwear, classic tailoring, and accessories carry the same visual language seen during the show, but with a practicality that supports everyday wear. The result is a collection that reads as thoughtful and grounded, one that signals a direction without urgency. This first set of pieces for Spring-Summer 2026 suggests that Dior’s next chapter will evolve at its own pace, privileging clarity of design and wearability. It is a shift that honours the house’s heritage while inviting renewed engagement with its codes and motifs.

An oyster and caviar experience shaped by setting and luxury Along J1 Beach, where the sea sets the pace and afternoons stretch easily into evening, Sirene Beach by GAIA introduces a new seasonal chapter focused on precision, restraint, and the pleasures of the table. The launch of its Oyster and Caviar Experience arrives alongside a refreshed menu that leans into Mediterranean clarity, allowing ingredients, setting, and rhythm to guide the experience. The new Caviar and Rock Experience places caviar and oysters at the centre of the offering, presented with a sense of confidence that does not overstate itself. A curated selection of premium caviar includes Kaluga, Beluga, and Ossetra, offered in serving sizes ranging from 125 grams to 500 grams. The approach is straightforward and deliberate, inviting guests to choose according to appetite and occasion rather than formality. Oysters sourced from Italy, France, and Ireland follow the same philosophy. Each variety brings its own character, from sweet and tender to clean and mineral driven. Accompaniments are kept focused, allowing for variation without distraction. Tomato juice with tabasco and vinegar offers depth, lime with shallots, tabasco, and yuzu brings brightness, and red wine vinegar with shallots remains a classic constant. The experience is designed to unfold slowly, best enjoyed with time and conversation. For those who prefer a composed introduction, two platters offer a clear entry point. The Ola platter presents six oysters alongside caviar cones, while the Ap’ola platter expands the experience with twelve oysters and Kaluga caviar. Caviar Bites, including Bluefin Tuna Caviar and a brioche based caviar toast with mascarpone and Baeri caviar, add texture and contrast without shifting the focus. The refreshed menu continues this sense of balance. Raw starters highlight clean flavours and careful sourcing, from the Trilogia Carpaccio of bonito, tuna, and carabineros to a langoustine tartare layered with pistachio, chilli, and onion. Kagiana Carabineros, served with eggs, tomato, basil, and toasted bread, sits comfortably alongside a savoury chicken pie that feels grounded and familiar. Mains follow with dishes designed for depth rather than drama. Baby Goat Orzo, slow cooked and finished with Graviera cheese, offers warmth and substance, while lighter options suit those moving between table, pool, and shoreline. Baked red prawns scented with rosemary, garlic, paprika, and lemon, an avocado and feta spread, and a sashimi selection of bluefin tuna and yellowtail maintain the menu’s focus on freshness and restraint. A premium seafood platter brings together carabineros, tuna, bonito, scallops, and select additions for sharing. Families are considered with a dedicated children’s menu that favours simplicity and familiarity, including chicken skewers with lemon oil, tomato linguini, and parmesan linguini. Desserts close the experience without excess. An Alphonso mango cheesecake offers a clean, refreshing finish, while the Sirene tiramisu remains a steady favourite. This season at Sirene Beach by GAIA is defined by ease. Long lunches give way to late afternoons, plates arrive without urgency, and the setting does much of the work. With its new Oyster and Caviar Experience and a menu shaped by Mediterranean sensibility, Sirene continues to position itself as a place where dining follows the natural rhythm of the sea rather than the clock. Reservations can be made directly through Sirene Beach by GAIA.

A cultural calendar interpreted through fine watchmaking Vacheron Constantin’s latest Métiers d’Art release turns attention to the Chinese calendar with a pair of limited editions marking the Year of the Horse. The newest additions to the maison’s ongoing zodiac series carry the quiet rigor of fine watchmaking into a territory where tradition and craft converge. Presented in 40 mm cases of 18 k 5N pink gold and 950 platinum, each reference is limited to 25 pieces and reserved for Vacheron Constantin boutiques. The choice of metals and the scale of production reflect a measured approach to exclusivity, emphasising presence over spectacle. The dial follows the lineage of Métiers d’Art timepieces by placing artisanal technique at the centre of design. Grand Feu enamelling, miniature painting, and hand engraving combine to create a three-dimensional motif of the horse in motion. The animal, a longstanding symbol in Chinese culture associated with vitality and good fortune, is rendered with depth and restraint rather than flourish, set against a graduated enamelled background that shifts subtly in tone. Inside each piece sits Vacheron Constantin’s Calibre 2460 G4. The automatic movement uses a disc-based display rather than conventional hands, allowing the dial space to remain free for decoration. Hours and minutes appear at the top, with day and date shown discretely below, a layout that prioritises the métier d’art work without compromising utility. Straps in Mississippiensis alligator leather accompany each version, brown with the pink gold and blue with the platinum, paired with clasps that mirror the case metal. The effect is cohesive rather than decorative, calibrated to the materials and the overall composition of each reference. This new release underscores Vacheron Constantin’s longstanding commitment to the Métiers d’Art series, where decorative arts, cultural reference, and mechanical expertise align. The Year of the Horse watches do not seek to reinvent the collection but to continue a disciplined exploration of craft that has defined the maison’s approach for generations.

A one off Continental GTC Azure that reads the region through tone, texture, and restraint There is a particular quality to Gulf light in the late afternoon. It softens colour, deepens texture, and lingers just long enough to feel intentional. The one off Continental GTC Azure Qatar Edition by Mulliner from Bentley feels designed for that moment. Finished in Desert Sand, the exterior reads understated, a tone that shifts gently with the light rather than competing with it. The details are discreet and deliberate. Gold toned wheels sit comfortably within the palette, while the darker rear elements add definition without breaking the overall restraint. Qatar Edition badging appears on the fenders with a confidence that does not require explanation. Inside, the Azure specification brings Bentley’s focus on comfort into sharp relief. The cabin is quiet, insulated, and designed for long stretches of road where time slows. In this commission, Mulliner introduces subtle plaid accents on the headrests, a small but thoughtful gesture that adds depth without disrupting the interior’s calm rhythm. What makes this car compelling is not its singularity, but its clarity of intent. Mulliner’s recent work increasingly speaks to place through mood, material, and tone. This Qatar Edition feels attuned to its environment, to heat and light, to open roads. It suggests an understanding of how luxury functions here, quietly integrated into daily life rather than staged for attention. The Continental GTC Azure provides a natural canvas for this approach. With its refined performance and measured elegance, it supports interpretation rather than distraction. In this edition, it becomes less an object and more an atmosphere, one shaped by landscape and sensibility, rendered with precision and care by Mulliner.

A global exploration series premieres in Dubai, linking science, story, and responsibility Dubai will open the year with a rare kind of premiere, one that places storytelling, science, and responsibility at the center of the red carpet. On 9 January 2026, Will Smith will attend the Middle East premiere of National Geographic’s original series Pole to Pole with Will Smith  at SEE Institute, the region’s first net zero emissions building, located within The Sustainable City Dubai. The setting is deliberate. Rather than a traditional cinema or hotel ballroom, the premiere unfolds inside an architectural statement dedicated to sustainable living. The evening will begin with a Hollywood style red carpet, followed by a private screening of an episode from the series and a live conversation with Smith alongside the explorers and scientists who shaped the project. It is an intimate format that mirrors the spirit of the series itself, focused less on spectacle and more on meaning. Five years in the making, Pole to Pole with Will Smith  is a seven part cinematic journey across all seven continents. From Antarctica’s ice fields to the Amazon’s dense jungles, from the Himalayas to the African deserts, the Pacific islands, and the Arctic’s frozen waters, the series documents a one hundred day expedition that tests endurance, perspective, and purpose. Smith skis to the South Pole, dives beneath the ice of the North Pole, and ventures into environments that challenge both physical strength and emotional resolve. “This journey was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced,” Smith has said. “There were moments when I was genuinely shook and wondered if I was going to make it home. But it became far more than a physical adventure. It’s an exploration of our planet’s outer edges and of the remarkable people who call those places home.” His reflection captures the tone of the series, which moves fluidly between awe and vulnerability, danger and beauty. Told with the scale and access that National Geographic is known for, the series blends exploration with science and environmental insight. Guided by researchers, local experts, and seasoned explorers, Smith helps uncover scientific discoveries while forming meaningful connections with communities whose knowledge offers lessons about resilience and coexistence. The result is a narrative that feels human first, global second, and urgent without being alarmist. Hosting the premiere at The Sustainable City reinforces those themes. The development has become a global reference point for integrated sustainability, built around renewable energy, biodiversity protection, circular economy principles, and community wellbeing. Faris Saeed, founder and chairman of The Sustainable City, has described the partnership as a shared belief in the power of storytelling to inspire action, noting that sustainability is not a single solution but a way of life embedded into daily systems. That alignment gives the premiere added resonance. The series is not only about remote landscapes and extreme journeys, but about the choices societies make and the futures they shape. Presenting it within a living model of sustainable urban design turns the event into more than a screening. It becomes a conversation between story and place. Pole to Pole with Will Smith  will premiere on National Geographic on January 13 at 8:00pm UAE time, followed by National Geographic Abu Dhabi on January 14 at 9:00pm. The series will also stream exclusively on Disney+ starting January 14. Produced by Westbrook Studios, Nutopia, and Protozoa, with Smith serving as host and executive producer, the project stands as one of the most ambitious exploration series in recent years. In a region increasingly invested in culture, sustainability, and global dialogue, the Middle East premiere feels well placed. It is a reminder that powerful stories do not need to shout to be heard. Sometimes, they arrive quietly, in the right setting, and ask us to look at the world and our role within it with renewed clarity.

A beauty-led experience that turns afternoon tea into a statement Tom Ford Beauty and The St. Regis Riyadh come together in a collaboration that feels natural. Set at VIA Riyadh, the Tom Ford Beauty Afternoon Tea takes a familiar ritual and gives it a sharper point of view, one where food, setting, and beauty sit comfortably in the same conversation. What makes the partnership work is a shared understanding of precision. Tom Ford Beauty has always been rooted in control, polish, and a certain visual authority. The St. Regis brings with it a long-standing relationship with ritual and service, where afternoon tea is treated with care. Together, they offer an experience that feels considered and complete. The setting plays an important role. Within the St. Regis, rich colours, clean lines, and composed presentation set the mood. The menu follows suit. Savoury bites are artistic. Pastries and desserts are detailed but not overworked. Everything feels balanced, designed to be enjoyed without distraction. What stands out is how beauty is introduced into the experience. There is no heavy-handed branding, no interruption to the flow of the afternoon. Instead, Tom Ford Beauty appears in moments that invite conversation. It feels less like a promotion and more like an extension of the setting, allowing guests to engage with the brand in a way that feels relaxed and social and very sensory. For The St. Regis Riyadh, the collaboration adds a contemporary layer to one of its most recognisable rituals. Afternoon tea remains familiar, but this version speaks directly to the city’s current pace and sensibility. It reflects how Riyadh continues to adopt global luxury experiences while shaping them to fit its own lifestyle. For Tom Ford Beauty, the partnership offers something different from a retail or campaign setting. Here, the brand exists within time and atmosphere. It is experienced slowly, across a table, among friends, and through shared moments. The Tom Ford Beauty Afternoon Tea is available for a limited time at The St. Regis Riyadh in VIA Riyadh. Reservations are recommended. It is an experience best approached without hurry, designed for those who appreciate detail, good service, and the pleasure of staying a little longer than planned. For bookings, call 055 032 5736 The Tom Ford x St Regis Afternoon Tea is available daily from 4:00pm in the Drawing Room

An unprecedented partnership bringing one of the world’s biggest restaurants to the world’s most spectacular race day The Dubai World Cup has always been about scale. The world’s richest race day. A global audience. A city that understands how to turn sport into spectacle. For its thirtieth running, the event is making a decisive shift toward something more layered, where racing, dining, and cultural status intersect in a way that feels distinctly Dubai. This season, the Dubai World Cup enters a new chapter through a landmark collaboration with Zuma, one of the most influential restaurant brands in the world. Together with Dubai Racing Club, the partnership introduces the Royal Enclosure Majlis by Zuma, a hospitality experience that sets a new standard for what a race day can be. Hosted at Meydan Racecourse, the Royal Enclosure Majlis by Zuma is not an add on or a themed lounge. It is a fully realised concept that brings Zuma’s signature dining philosophy into the heart of the Dubai World Cup. For the first time, one of the world’s most recognisable restaurant brands is not simply catering an event, but shaping its most exclusive space. The experience is designed to feel seamless from arrival to final furlong. Guests enter through a private bridge into the Royal Enclosure, welcomed into majlis style lounges furnished with plush leather seating and elevated views of the track. From there, the day unfolds with unrestricted access to the Parade Ring and Saddling Garden, placing guests alongside owners, trainers, and jockeys during the most charged moments of the race. At the centre of it all is Zuma’s culinary direction. The menu has been developed exclusively for the Dubai World Cup, drawing on the brand’s globally celebrated approach to contemporary Japanese cuisine while responding to the scale and pace of race day. Dining is not treated as a pause between races, but as part of the main event, unfolding throughout the day alongside the action. Premium beverages flow freely, reinforcing the sense that this is a complete experience rather than a sequence of moments. Zuma’s presence at the World Cup feels both natural and strategic. Since opening its first restaurant in London in 2002, the brand has shaped modern dining culture across cities such as London, New York, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Its influence extends beyond food into lifestyle, design, and social ritual. Bringing that sensibility into the Royal Enclosure signals a shift in how racing hospitality is imagined, not just in Dubai, but globally. Ali Al Ali, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Racing Club, describes the collaboration as transformative, positioning it as a new international benchmark for race day hospitality. Zuma’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Turkey, David Smyczek, frames the partnership as an honour, bringing the brand’s experience to one of the city’s most defining cultural moments. Together, the statements reflect a shared understanding that the Dubai World Cup is not only a sporting event, but a stage where the city presents itself to the world. Priced at AED 22,000, the Royal Enclosure Majlis by Zuma is aimed at a guest who values access, atmosphere, and curation in equal measure. It is an experience designed for those who see race day not as a single afternoon, but as a social and cultural occasion that deserves the same attention as any major international event. As the Dubai World Cup celebrates its thirtieth edition on Saturday, 28 March 2026, this collaboration feels less like a one off and more like a signal. Racing, dining, and luxury are no longer running on parallel tracks. In Dubai, they are converging, creating experiences that are ambitious, confident, and unmistakably of the city. The Royal Enclosure Majlis by Zuma does not just elevate race day. It redefines it completely.

Travelers continue seeking destinations that offer quiet luxury, natural beauty, and the freedom to slow down For years, global travel has been defined by urgency. Packed itineraries, endless checklists, and the quiet pressure to experience everything at once shaped the way people moved through the world. Now, that rhythm is changing. A growing number of travelers are stepping away from overstimulation and toward something more deliberate. Fewer stops. Longer stays. More silence. More nature. More meaning. This shift, often described as the move from FOMO to SLOMO, is redefining what luxury travel looks like today. Along Saudi Arabia’s north western Red Sea coast, AMAALA is emerging as one of the clearest expressions of that change. Set where the Hijaz Mountains meet the sea, AMAALA stretches across three naturally formed bays defined by untouched landscapes and crystalline waters. Rather than competing for attention, the destination is designed to create space. Space to breathe, to restore, and to reconnect with the natural world. It is a coastal lifestyle shaped around wellness, regeneration, and a slower, more conscious way of living. At AMAALA, time is treated as a luxury in itself. Days are not built around rigid schedules but around rhythm. Mornings unfold quietly by the sea. Afternoons invite restoration rather than activity for activity’s sake. Evenings are shaped by light, landscape, and stillness. The destination responds directly to a global desire for travel that feels restorative rather than exhausting, replacing constant motion with presence and ease. As the first phase of AMAALA prepares to open, the destination will introduce five luxury resorts, each offering a distinct interpretation of the SLOMO ethos. Together, they create a landscape where wellness, nature, and refined hospitality coexist without urgency. A yacht club, state of the art marina, and a marine life institute further anchor the destination, while the Wellness Route, a five kilometer linear park, connects coastal experiences through preserved natural terrain. Each resort contributes its own perspective on slowing down. Equinox Resort and Residences focuses on regeneration and recovery, integrating open air magnesium vitality pools, subterranean spa spaces, hyperbaric chambers, and sleep optimized environments designed to support physical restoration. Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay emphasizes flow and calm, with cascading water features and outdoor spaces that naturally soften the pace of the day. Nammos Resort and Residences balances social energy with personal wellbeing, offering coastal dining experiences, an island restaurant, and sunset facing spaces that encourage both connection and solitude. Rosewood AMAALA introduces a refined, nature led approach across dedicated zones designed for families, couples, and spa focused stays. Its Asaya Spa draws on tradition inspired treatments and immersive activities that prioritize balance and inner restoration. Six Senses AMAALA builds on its reputation for personalized wellness journeys, offering programmes centered on sleep, yoga, longevity, and advanced wellbeing practices tailored to each guest. Marine discovery plays a central role in shaping AMAALA’s identity. The Red Sea’s biodiversity is among the richest in the world, and the destination treats this environment with care and intention. Corallium, a three level marine life institute designed by Foster + Partners, invites guests to engage with the region’s coral reefs and rare marine species through immersive storytelling and expert led experiences. These encounters allow visitors to learn, observe, and connect without disrupting the delicate ecosystems that surround them. Regeneration is not a supporting theme at AMAALA. It is foundational. The destination is powered entirely by renewable energy and has been designed to deliver a net conservation benefit to local ecosystems by 2040. Visitation is intentionally limited to preserve the integrity of the landscape, ensuring that the sense of calm and exclusivity is maintained. This approach reflects a broader global movement toward nature positive travel, where responsibility and luxury exist side by side. The sea itself is honored as both environment and heritage. The AMAALA Yacht Club is set to become one of the world’s leading yachting destinations, celebrating maritime culture while supporting sustainable exploration of the Red Sea. In 2027, AMAALA will host the Grand Finale of The Ocean Race, reinforcing its role as a global destination where sport, nature, and stewardship intersect. As travelers increasingly seek places that offer quiet luxury, depth, and authenticity, AMAALA stands apart. It is not designed to impress through excess, but through restraint. Not to accelerate experience, but to slow it down. In a world ready to trade constant movement for meaningful moments, AMAALA represents the future of luxury travel. A place where presence replaces pressure, and where the journey is no longer about doing more, but about being more.

Reinventing the icon of luck, the Alhambra Since its debut in 1968, Alhambra has stood as one of the most enduring symbols in fine jewelry. Instantly recognizable and quietly powerful, the four leaf clover motif has come to embody Van Cleef & Arpels’ poetic vision of luck, elegance, and timeless design. Over decades, the collection has evolved through materials, proportions, and interpretations, always remaining faithful to the Maison’s core values. Today, Alhambra enters a new chapter, one defined by movement, adaptability, and the art of transformation. With the introduction of transformable creations, Van Cleef & Arpels reimagines its most iconic collection for a modern way of wearing jewelry. These new pieces extend the Maison’s long standing tradition of versatility, where beauty lies not only in form but in function. Jewelry becomes fluid, personal, and responsive to the rhythm of everyday life. At the heart of this evolution is the Magic Alhambra aesthetic, first introduced in 2006. Known for its asymmetrical arrangement of motifs in varying sizes, Magic Alhambra offers a more expressive interpretation of the collection’s signature clover. This year, the Maison introduces new long necklaces that embrace transformation as a defining feature. For the first time, these creations can be worn in multiple ways, shifting from a long necklace to a shorter necklace or even a bracelet through a detachable element. The result is a single piece that adapts effortlessly, offering different expressions of the same design. Color plays a central role in these new creations. Carefully composed combinations of materials draw the eye while maintaining the collection’s refined balance. Each variation feels deliberate and harmonious, reinforcing Alhambra’s ability to evolve without losing its identity. The Maison also expands its exploration of duality through two new Vintage Alhambra reversible rings. Designed with a beaded double contour, each ring offers two distinct faces. One creation pairs gray mother of pearl with rose gold guilloché. When reversed, the soft iridescence of the pearl gives way to the brilliance of a diamond, its light enhanced by the finely engraved gold surface. The second ring brings together white gold and chalcedony, revealing a diamond on its alternate side, again framed by guilloché lines that add depth and texture. These reversible designs invite the wearer to engage with the jewel, choosing how it is seen and experienced. Time itself also finds a new expression within the collection. Faithful to its tradition of jewels that tell time, Van Cleef & Arpels introduces a Sweet Alhambra watch that completes the line with a sense of quiet refinement. Alternating motifs combine precious and ornamental stones with guilloché white gold, marking a first within this particular collection. The watch reflects the Maison’s belief that timekeeping can be as poetic as it is precise. Reflecting on the evolution of Alhambra, Catherine Renier, President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, notes that the collection continues to balance renewal with continuity. She emphasizes that these new transformable pieces offer greater freedom of wear, reinforcing versatility as a core value that has defined Alhambra since its inception. More than five decades after its creation, Alhambra remains a living icon. Its ability to adapt to contemporary lifestyles while preserving its symbolic strength speaks to the Maison’s mastery of heritage and innovation. Through transformable designs, reversible surfaces, and thoughtful material choices, Van Cleef & Arpels once again demonstrates that true elegance is not static. It moves, evolves, and endures.