Luxury Affluent splash out on pricey Birkin bags but clouds loom PARIS: Brushing off higher prices, affluent spenders are continuing to splash out on luxuries including $10,000... Updated 21 Oct, 2022 11:46pm
Travel Dubai's luxury property market heats up with Ambani's $163mn purchase Mere weeks after a mansion on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah set a new record for the most expensive property to be sold in... Published 20 Oct, 2022 11:41am
Luxury Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week set to begin at Sotheby's Sotheby’s will be holding an 'Islamic, South Asian & Middle Eastern Week' in London, featuring important... Published 19 Oct, 2022 08:43pm
Luxury Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive DOHA: The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in... Updated 19 Oct, 2022 10:22pm
MENA 'The Golden Canary': Sotheby's unveils record-breaking diamond in Dubai Following a series of luxury reveals this year, Sotheby's unveiled another rare gem, 'The Golden Canary' — an... Published 17 Oct, 2022 07:40pm
Luxury From Eiffel Tower, Michelin-starred chef showcases climate-friendly cuisine PARIS: A fancy restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower may not be the obvious setting for environmental... Published 15 Oct, 2022 02:58am
Luxury Hey big spenders: Qatar woos the rich with luxury World Cup DUBAI: With deluxe match packages selling for thousands of dollars and five-star hotels doing a brisk trade, a sheen... Published 10 Oct, 2022 04:10pm
Luxury Energy-saving in fashion, Valentino turns off lights early MILAN: Italian brand Valentino has decided to switch off the lights in its shops earlier at night to save energy and... Published 07 Oct, 2022 01:46pm
Luxury Chanel evokes cinematic glamour at Paris Fashion Week PARIS: Chanel creative director Virginie Viard added a streak of Old Hollywood glamour to a slinky collection for... Published 05 Oct, 2022 02:57pm
Luxury New record for Dubai after sale of $82.2mn Palm Jumeirah mansion Dubai's luxury property surge continues Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:42pm
Luxury Valentino set to launch first-ever exhibition in the Middle East Italian couture brand Valentino will be launching its very first fashion exhibition in the Middle East, in Doha,... Published 03 Oct, 2022 02:40pm
Luxury Victoria Beckham caps French makeover with Paris debut PARIS: Having turned to French experts to overhaul her struggling business, Victoria Beckham is seeking the highest... Published 30 Sep, 2022 03:36pm
Luxury Licence to bill: Bond's Aston Martin sells for nearly £3mn LONDON: A replica of an Aston Martin DB5 used for the stunts in James Bond blockbuster 'No Time to Die' sold for... Published 29 Sep, 2022 01:44pm
Luxury Dior takes baroque-theme to catwalk for Paris Fashion Week PARIS: Dior designer Maria Grazia Chiuri looked to the reign of Catherine de Medici and seized on the era’s hoop... Published 28 Sep, 2022 04:18pm
Luxury Burberry replaces creative chief Riccardo Tisci with Daniel Lee LONDON: Burberry said Wednesday that Italian designer Riccardo Tisci will step down this week as creative director,... Published 28 Sep, 2022 03:26pm
Luxury Chinese snap up used Rolexes, Birkins to satisfy luxury cravings amid slowdown SHANGHAI: China's coronavirus-driven economic slowdown is proving to be a boon for Zhu Tainiqi, the Shanghai-based... Published 28 Sep, 2022 01:39pm
Luxury Saint Laurent heats up Eiffel Tower runway with sizzling Parisian glamour PARIS: French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent took to an open-air runway facing the glowing Eiffel Tower to... Published 28 Sep, 2022 01:11pm
Luxury Singapore dressed up to party like it's 2019 for F1 return SINGAPORE: With tickets selling fast and party suites costing up to $70,000 a night, Singapore is putting the pedal... Published 27 Sep, 2022 04:02pm
Movies & Music Aston Martin stunt car, Daniel Craig costumes star at James Bond auction LONDON: From an Aston Martin DB5 stunt car to costumes worn by Daniel Craig in 'No Time to Die', an array of James... Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:51pm
Luxury Rare pink diamond to go under hammer in Geneva GENEVA: The Fortune Pink, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, will be auctioned in Geneva in November when it is... Published 26 Sep, 2022 01:37pm
Luxury Emporio Armani brings travel-inspired looks to Milan Fashion Week show MILAN: Emporio Armani sought to bring a touch of 'freedom and openness' to women's wardrobes for next spring, with... Published 24 Sep, 2022 05:13pm
Luxury Gucci surprises with twin-themed show at Milan Fashion Week MILAN: Fashionistas saw double at Gucci's Milan Fashion Week show on Friday, with the Italian luxury label ... Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:58pm
Travel Sotheby's Dubai set to exhibit $45mn of art, jewellery and watches In a first for the region, Sotheby’s Dubai is all set to showcase $45 million worth of contemporary art, jewellery... Published 22 Sep, 2022 01:22am
Luxury Milan Fashion Week opens with a spring in its step MILAN: Chinese buyers are back and business is booming -- Milan Fashion Week opens Wednesday on an optimistic note,... Published 21 Sep, 2022 01:58pm
Luxury Sumo wrestlers and theatrics: TABŪ makes a mark on Dubai’s food scene It's not enough to have good food, restaurants need to create a unique atmosphere and experience, explains an F&B expert Updated 16 Sep, 2022 07:12pm
Arts New York opens immersive digital art show NEW YORK: Art lovers in New York can now enjoy an immersive digital experience with works by Gustav Klimt projected... Published 14 Sep, 2022 02:44pm
Arts Crown Jewels: The royal family's precious gems LONDON: The Crown Jewels form the centrepiece of the royal coronation, and symbolise the pomp and history of the... Published 10 Sep, 2022 03:22pm
Luxury Dubai unveils ‘fancy vivid pink diamond’ that could fetch over $21mn The Williamson Pink Star is expected to fetch over $21m and could set a new price per carat record, given its 'incredible purity' Published 05 Sep, 2022 05:57pm
Luxury Dazzling pink diamond could fetch more than $21mn at auction LONDON: A dazzling pink diamond, described as one of the world's purest, could fetch more than $21 million when it... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:21pm
Luxury Swiss watchmakers remain upbeat ahead of Geneva gathering ZURICH: Swiss watchmakers are not seeing signs so far that geopolitical tensions and recession fears are hitting... Published 29 Aug, 2022 07:59pm