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    August’s – The High Summer Issue with Lululemon

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    August 1, 2025

    Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Žiga MihelčičStylist: Sarah RuxtonProduction: Sarah JosephVideographer: Mark MathewMakeup & Hair: Sarah SayaCover Star: Paula Cunha  at MMGLocation with special thanks to Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
    Welcome to The High Summer Issue.
    This summer, we wanted to add value to your vacation season whether you’re departing for Euro summer, exploring new cities, orstaying close to home.
    With our mindset firmly focused on delivering you the best, this issue is a thoughtful curation of content from incredible people to inspire and educate. It’s designed so you fill your time with value – ready for you to return home refreshed, revived and ready to take on the next challenge.

    Wishing you all safe travels!
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      June’s – The Self-Care Issue with Zieda’s Aesthetic Clinic

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      Welcome to The Self-Care Issue.
      For our cover we have Zieda Sharipova, Founder of Zieda’s Aesthetic Clinic on the business of beauty and deliveringbest-in-class skin innovation as a form of self-care in Beyond Skin Deep.
      This month focuses on self-care, and this is something that will look different for everyone. For some, self-care is working overtime to ensure you build your dreams, for others it’s dialing things down a notch and reassessing what it means to have peace in your life.
      We speak to CEO of Aman Essentials, Kristina Romanova, on creating a line of wellness essentials that instills stillness and the inspiration behind Aman Tennis Club in Pause and Play; Natalie Holloway, founder of Bala, discusses changing the game in the fitness industry in The Game Changer; and we discover the latest spaces in the region that cultivate self-care in Power Up, Power Down.
      If taking time to read is a form of self-care for you, both Annalie Howling and Mimi Bouchard speak on their latest book launches in Unapologetically Yourself on and Your Future Self.

      Which ever end of the spectrum you’re sitting at in terms of what self-care means for you, we invite you to listen to your intuition and do more of what serves you.
      Shop from this month’s hero buys

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      March’s – The Resilience Issue with Cymbiotika

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      by Amy Sessions
      58 mins ago

      Cover Star: Durana ElmiCreative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Laura Bravo MertzProduction: Lauren Palmer and Maka UddinStylist: Ozzy ShahAssistant Stylist: Anabelle HernándezMakeup: Fariia SipahiHair: Hannah Kvasova
      Welcome to The Resilience Issue.
      For our cover, we are proud to have partnered with a powerhouse of a woman who I would count as not only someone I admire, as her story is exceptional, but also a friend. Co-founder and COO of Cymbiotika, Durana Elmi is a powerhouse of strength, resilience and determination, yet she retains a femininity we have long admired. Durana Elmi’s journey is a testament to the art of resilience – grace under pressure, strength in adversity, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. On our cover shoot, we took the time to understand what it’s taken to build a global wellness brand and continue to strive for excellence whilst having empathy on a daily basis in The Art of Resilience. It is for this reason we wanted to share with you two special covers this month, to represent that resilience can show up in severalnforms; inner strength and how you show that, is up to you.
      “Look Within”
      In this issue, we focus on stories from women who have overcome adversity, challenges or taken on big dreams and made them happen, no matter what it took. It is an incredibly inspiring issue and we look forward to you discovering stories that give you strength, bolster your belief in yourself and allow you to believe that anything is possible.

      During this very special Holy month, allow yourself the time for introspection and in turn renewal. When we look within – we always find the answers.
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      Lisa Yang

      Carlie belted brushed organic cashmere cardigan Dhs3,277
      Mango

      Grey V-Neck Knitted Cardigan Dhs179
      Nour Hammour

      Layla scarf-detail leather jacket Dhs 5,533, available at Mytheresa.
      Paris Texas

      Lidia Mules Dhs2050. Shop from THAT Concept Store
      Vince

      Cashmere sweater Dhs1,060. Shop at Mytheresa.com
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      Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Awards 2024 winners

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      by Ruman Baig
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      Emirates Woman thinks globally and supports locally.
      On October 10, 2024, we hosted the Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Awards 2023 to honour the prolific women of the region and here’s how it unfolded:
      The Awards
      As the region’s leading women’s fashion and lifestyle brand and with more than over 40 years at the forefront of publishing in the Middle East, we remain dedicated to championing and supporting the incredible women of the region and beyond. The event returned this year to shine a light on the women whose outstanding achievements in their respective fields align with the values we hold dear: integrity, authenticity, excellence, and grit.
      The Event 
      Winners were announced at the event held at the One&Only One Za’abeel, Dubai. The black-tie event was an intimate occasion. The evening was hosted by MC Rosemin Opgenhaffen, and guests included Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District, Ingie Chalhoub, Founder and President, Etoile Group, Amina Taher, Vice President Brand, Marketing, & Sponsorships at Etihad Airways (previous) and Founder, AT The Agency and Sheikha Al Mheiri, Entrepreneur and Founder, MAD Hospitality.
      The Winners

      Congratulations to all our nominees and winners this year and we look forward to supporting more incredible women in the next year ahead.
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      July/August’s – The Summer Escape Issue with MAISWIM

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      by Amy Sessions
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      Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Greg AdamskiCover Star: Tania V Santos SilvaFashion Editor: Camille MacawiliMakeup & Hair: Mauro HernanFashion Assistant: Dhaarna MakerVideographer: Ahmed AbdelwahabStyling with thanks to THAT Concept StoreLocation with thanks to TAGOMAGO
      Welcome to The Summer Escape Issue.
      This issue encourages you to explore and unwind as summer unfolds.
      For our cover, we partnered with MAISWIM in The Free Spirit, the new swimwear brand rethinking a billion-dollar industry, a testament to founder Tania Santos Silva’s creative mindset and freedom of thought.
      We deliver you the best edits for summer dressing from lowkey cool in The Bucket Hat, to solid investments to see you through summer until closing in The Summer Essentials. Beauty and lifestyle wise, we roadtest the best Pilates studios to carve and hone the body in Stretch It Out, Michele Barclay, founder of Browz discusses the art of effortless brows so you can stay low maintenance beachside in Laminate on and we deliver the ultimate essentials for summer hair protection in Under the Heat.

      Finally, in terms of wanderlust, we share the natural beauty of Six Senses Ibiza, an unexpected haven of peace on the magical island and Anantara Santorini, delivers the best of Greece close to home for those staying put this summer in Island Escape. Rest, recharge and refocus this summer.
      Rest, recharge and refocus this summer. It’s time to level up…
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      June’s – The Body Issue with So Much Trouble

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      by Amy Sessions
      1 hour ago

      Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Ziga MihelčičFashion Editor: Camille MacawiliMakeup & Hair: Karolina Kurowicka at MMG ArtistsCover Star: Dominique LairdProps with thanks to Klekktic
      Welcome to The Body Issue.
      For this cover, we partnered with SMT (So Much Trouble), a brand repositioning the pre-loved retail landscape. Dominique Laird, founder of SMT and Partner and Creative Director at Solutions Leisure Group, delivers a heavy dose of cool girl style and discusses her journey of overcoming perfectionism in terms of both mind and body and her own personal development in Body of Work.
      In this issue, we focus on form in terms of fitness, strength and optimal internal health. We deliver the best edit of form fitting pieces for SS24 in Bodycon, hero the best bodysuits to sculpt and shape in The Edit and Marie-Paule Minchelli, Creative Director at ERES discusses quality, structure and composition in The Real Flex.

      Beauty and wellness wise, Kate Neal, founder of Commune, speaks on building a brand in the luxury beauty space and bringing likeminded people together in The Commune, Founder of JSHealth, Jessica Sepel leads the way in harnessing the transformative power of supplements and vitamins to nourish your health and hack the body’s stress response in Health Hacking and Dina ElShurafa, founder of Reform Athletica expands on how she’s created the luxury boutique fitness studio and where she’s taking it next in Sweat in Style.
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      The mind-body connection highlights the intricate relationship between the two throughout this issue – protect your peace, and your body will become a powerhouse of health.
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      April’s – The Abundance Issue with Louis Vuitton

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      by Sarah Joseph
      60 mins ago

      Words & Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Ziga MihelčičFashion Editor: Camille MacawiliMakeup & Hair: Kasia Gajewska at MMG ArtistsVideographer: Mark MathewModel: Brenda Santos at DUO Management
      Location with thanks to One&Only One Za’abeel
      Welcome to The Abundance Issue.
      For this cover, we partnered with Louis Vuitton, as Nicolas Ghesquière plays with abundant layered volumes to create airy silhouettes and tailored lines for SS24 in Audacious Abundance.
      In this issue, Creative Director of Etro, Marco De Vincenzo discusses delivering detail, scaling in luxury and never compromising on quality in A Master of Opulence; Otiumberg who have quietly made name for themselves as the go-to label abundant with elevated everyday jewellery speaks on building a brand in Bold Simplicity.
      Founder and Creative Director of René Caovilla, René Fernando Caovilla, shares the joys and challenges of continuing a legacy brand in An Abundant Legacy and we take note of pioneering Kuwait’s jewellery industry from Duha AlRamadhan in Abundant Vision.

      Beauty and wellness wise Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Louis Vuitton’s Master Perfumer, discusses the art of creating a bespoke fragrance using the finest quality ingredients in A Perfumer’s Dream; RTT founder Marisa Peer shows us how to move towards an abundant mindset in A Magnet for Abundance and Courtney Black explains how she is revamping the fitness industry with a newly launched app in Core Strength. Cultivating an abundant mindset is key to championing others success and reaching your own.
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      November’s – The Refinement Issue with Jimmy Choo

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      by Amy Sessions
      1 hour ago

      Words & Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Ziga MihelčičFashion Editor: Camille MacawiliMakeup & Hair: Ania Poniatowska at MMGModel: Zahra Hussain at MMGLocation with thanks to ICD Brookfield PlaceAll styling with thanks to OUNASS
      Welcome to The Refinement Issue.
      In this issue we focus on clarity and the well- considered both in terms of design and through a honed approach to life. Small tweaks to our daily habits compound and can have a surprisingly large effect on optimising and refining our lives.
      For our cover we are very proud to have partnered with Jimmy Choo, a brand that is known for its precision detailing and next level leather in Cool Clarity.
      We also have exclusive interviews with Dr Maha Ema, Director of Transcendental Meditation, UAE discuss Transcendental Meditation and its ability to elevate mind, body and spirit in Another Level, Founder and CEO of The Sleep Chapter, Mansi Khandelwal, discuss restorative sleep to achieve optimal output in Refine Your Rest and Bulgari unveils “Serpenti Factory” and “75 Years of Infinite Tales” exhibition in True Brilliance.

      In terms of style, we champion Schiaparelli’s signature detailing in Refined Codes, Mach & Mach delivers refined sparkle for FW23 in Adorn on page xx and we recount how Messika lit up Paris Fashion Week in Refined Rebel.
      This year also saw the return of the Emirates Woman – Woman of the Year Awards. We re-live an incredible evening that shone a light on those cementing outstanding achievements in their industries in Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Awards 2023.
      Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, you are all incredible women.
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      June’s – The Skin Issue with Instytutum

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      by Amy Sessions
      47 mins ago

      Words & Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Ziga MihelcicFashion Editor: Camille MacawiliMakeup & Hair: Melanie Meyer at MMGModel: Sama Zakeri at Signature ElementAll Fashion with thanks to OUNASS
      Welcome to The Skin Issue.
      In this issue, we focus on optimizing your skin from the inside out as well as at the surface level.
      For the cover, we have partnered with INSTYTUTUM, a result-driven skincare brand founded by Nataliia Derkach, MD, Ph.D. , with innovation at its core in The Skincare Guru – Cover shoot with INSTYTUTUM.
      Maison Francis Kurkdjian CEO and Co-Founder, Marc Chaya, discusses scaling a global brand successfully and how important skin is to fragrance in Scaling Scent; Lauryn Bosstick, Founder of The Skinny Confidential, tells us why we need to invest in an ice roller in The Game Changer; Founder and CEO of Sana Jardin, Amy Christiansen, shares what it takes to build a sustainable fragrance brand that’s gentle on the skin in Second Skin and Body Fwrd Founder Kenzie Burke shares what kickstarted her passion in wellness, overcoming challenges, and the importance of nourishing within in Feed Your Skin.

      There is so much valuable knowledge to soak up in this issue and we are grateful to be able to share this with you.
      This month – focus on doing what makes you feel comfortable in your own skin.
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