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Chantal Stambouli

Chantal Stambouli

Based in Dubai, Chantal Stambouli covers lifestyle, fashion, emerging trends, and gastronomy across the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Morocco 

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A new French brasserie finds its home in Tel Aviv

Israel

A new French brasserie finds its home in Tel Aviv

Parisian brasseries are more than restaurants. They are part of France’s cultural fabric, places where time slows, waiters glide between tables in long aprons, and the menu rarely strays from the classics. 

A Phoenix in the sky: Ras Al Khaimah sets New Year record

United Arab Emirates

A Phoenix in the sky: Ras Al Khaimah sets New Year record

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2026 with an impressive 15-minute New Year’s Eve show combining drones and fireworks, earning a new Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial phoenix formed by multirotor drones.

Casablanca, brighter than ever

Morocco

Casablanca, brighter than ever

Casablanca has just gained a new address for lovers of refined, forward-looking luxury. Nevermind, a contemporary jewellery house, has officially opened its doors, bringing a fresh perspective to high-end adornment in Morocco.

Spectacular fireworks to light up the UAE for New Year

United Arab Emirates

Spectacular fireworks to light up the UAE for New Year

The United Arab Emirates is preparing for a spectacular welcome to 2026, with fireworks and light shows planned across the country, from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah. The nationwide celebrations highlight the UAE’s reputation for hosting world-class, safe, and large-scale events.

Wide range of events boost UAE’s position as winter destination

United Arab Emirates

Wide range of events boost UAE’s position as winter destination

The United Arab Emirates has officially launched its winter tourism season, a period spanning from mid-December through April, during which the country leverages its mild climate and diverse geography to attract both local and international visitors. 

A new luxury icon for Jumeirah Privé

United Arab Emirates

A new luxury icon for Jumeirah Privé

Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality brand under Dubai Holding, has announced a partnership adding one of the world’s most celebrated sailing superyachts – The Maltese Falcon – to its elite Jumeirah Privé collection.

Celebrations light up the Emirates ahead of the year end season

United Arab Emirates

Celebrations light up the Emirates ahead of the year end season

UAE residents are gearing up for a long weekend as the country marks its 54th National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad. The annual celebration commemorates the founding of the UAE on December 2, 1971, when six emirates united to form a single nation. 

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