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Conrad comes to Dubai

Say hello to the latest luxury hotel in town — Conrad Dubai, housed conveniently on Sheikh Zayed road, right next to the World Trade Centre metro station. A 555-room hotel, it offers the best in luxury, dining and hospitality, and is located close to all the coolest hubs in town including DIFC, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. A great pick for both business and leisure travellers, it is part of the Hilton group of hotels. Travellers can pick from a range of rooms depending on their budget, and can customise the details of their hotel stay before or during their stay, using the Conrad Concierge app on their tablets or smartphones. Relax after a long day at their pool or spa, or indulge in some culinary treats at one of their many premium restaurants.

Louboutin Shades APP

A nude pair of heels are a basic in every fashionista’s closet. Not only do they pair well with almost any outfit, the right shade can also make your legs look longer. Christian Louboutin — one of the hottest shoe designers — who recently launched his collection of nude shoes has also launched a new free iPhone application — Louboutin Shades — to help you pick the best hue for your skintone. The app allows you to take a picture of your feet, and then upload it to find the perfect match. There are a variety of shades available in five classic shapes — Pigalle, Fifi, Simple Pump, Flo and Vendome. Not exactly easy on the pocket, a pair of nude Loubies are definitely a wise investment.

The curve


Who says education has to stop when you start working? The Curve is a new online marketplace for adult classes in the Middle East, and it aims to help working people break out of their daily rut, and learn something new. There are a variety of classes listed — crafts, photography, fashion, beauty and art, to name a few — and you can even pick one according to your budget. The website — www.thecurve-me.com — basically puts together the different classes available all over in Dubai. The Curve team tries the classes before they are listed on the website. You can browse, book and rate classes you take through the website. Keep growing your learning curve!

Sonam & Rhea Kapoor to design

Sonam Kapoor, without a doubt, is one of the most stylish women in India. Not only does she have access to some of the best brands across the world, what sets her apart is how she gives each outfit her own little twist, and keeps her looks fresh. Not only has it made her a fashion icon in India, international brands like Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry also invite her for their catwalk shows.

Even though she can be credited for making the ladies of Bollywood more fashionably conscious, it is her sister Rhea Kapoor who styles her. We don’t get to see the junior Ms Kapoor in front of the cameras as often as we would like to, but whenever we have, she’s been spotted in some seriously quirky and trendy pieces.

We are surprised it took this long, but the sisters are now collaborating to create their own clothing line. They are trying to keep the details under wraps, but we do know that the work on the line has already begun, and they are designing pieces that are super stylish but classic at the same time. Their aim is to create a line that is elegant, and very wearable.

Vogue Fashion Experience in Dubai

Book a date with Dubai Mall on October 10, Thursday, to indulge in the first ever Vogue Fashion Dubai experience. The event will start at 6 pm, and go on till 3 am.You can expect fashion shows, exhibitions, presentations, special events and celebrity appearances. The event is being organised in association with Vogue Italia.

The largest hotel suite in the UAE

A 2,100 sq mt, double-storey, four-bedroom royal suite was recently unveiled at The St Regis, Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, and is currently the largest hotel suite in the country. The ambience is inspired by the sea, white sand, sea shells, ancient sea-worn stones and driftwood, and features a warm earth-toned palette with shades of sea mist, teal and blue. If you’ve got Dh130,000 per night to spare, you can spend it lounging around in this super luxurious suite, which comes with a personal butler service and a private spa treatment room. The suite houses a 12-seater dining room, a private study, a mini-cinema and a game room fitted with a billiards table. Spanning the entire lower floor, the master bedroom comes with an ocean-view private balcony.