Summer Perfume in Dubai: Ultra-Luxury Scents for Heat, Light and Long Evenings

Discover ultra-luxury summer perfumes for Dubai. Find sophisticated scents that conquer heat, light, and long evenings.

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Perfume carries a particular significance in Dubai. It is part of personal style, social presence and regional culture, yet summer in the city demands a more considered approach. Heat changes the behaviour of fragrance. Citrus can rise quickly, sweet notes can become more pronounced, and dense amber, oud or vanilla can feel too weighty before evening.
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Perfume carries a particular significance in Dubai. It is part of personal style, social presence and regional culture, yet summer in the city demands a more considered approach. Heat changes the behaviour of fragrance. Citrus can rise quickly, sweet notes can become more pronounced, and dense amber, oud or vanilla can feel too weighty before evening.
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A Guide To The Rolex Yacht-Master – A Watch For The High Seas

Explore the Rolex Yacht-Master: a luxury nautical watch blending style, precision, and maritime heritage for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

If any Rolex evokes the spirit of life at sea, it’s the Yacht-Master. Introduced in 1992, this nautically inspired model marked the brand’s boldest foray into maritime timekeeping – designed not for the depths, but for the deck. While it shares its foundational DNA with the iconic Submariner, the Yacht-Master was never built for saturation diving. With a water resistance of 100m (versus the Submariner’s 300m), it trades technical extremity for visual presence and all-day wearability.

The Rolex Air-King – The Neo-Vintage Pilot’s Watch, Explained

Explore the history, evolution and market value of the Rolex Air-King, from its RAF origins to today’s modern 40mm sports watch.

The Air-King occupies a singular space in the Rolex pantheon. Long regarded as an affordable gateway into the brand, the model is sometimes overlooked as a modest, entry-level Rolex – a perception shaped more by price point than by provenance. Behind the humility of the Air-King though, lies remarkable lineage: introduced in 1945, the Air-King was born in the same year as the first Datejust, predating the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master by nearly a decade. Its origins trace back to the skies of World War II, where British RAF pilots reportedly wore Oyster Perpetuals during combat. Across eight decades, the Air-King has remained a pure distillation of Rolex design. From its earliest 34mm references to its modern rebirth as a 40mm sport watch with anti-magnetic engineering, the Air-King has charted an unusually dynamic path – one that reflects Rolex’s shifting priorities, technological advances, and evolving aesthetic language. Read on for a closer look at its history, notable references, collector interest, and current market value in the UAE.

Shanqin Bay Golf Club, Hainan – coastal golf course with cliffs and ocean views.

Shanqin Bay Golf Club, Hainan: A Coastal Original by Coore & Crenshaw

Shanqin Bay Golf Club in Hainan, a stunning masterpiece designed by Coore & Crenshaw, offering breathtaking ocean views and world-class golfing experience.

On Hainan’s southeast coast, near Wanning and the village of Bo’ao, CITIC Shanqin Bay Golf Club sits on a spectacular headland of cliffs, dunes, and jungle that looks out over the South China Sea. Private, perfectly discreet and perennially lauded, it is one of modern golf’s true destination courses – Golf Digest includes it in the World’s 100 Greatest, while GOLF Magazine also ranks it among the world’s top courses. Opened in 2012, it has quietly earned acclaim ever since.

On Hainan’s southeast coast, near Wanning and the village of Bo’ao, CITIC Shanqin Bay Golf Club sits on a spectacular headland of cliffs, dunes, and jungle that looks out over the South China Sea. Private, perfectly discreet and perennially lauded, it is one of modern golf’s true destination courses – Golf Digest includes it in the World’s 100 Greatest, while GOLF Magazine also ranks it among the world’s top courses. Opened in 2012, it has quietly earned acclaim ever since.

Dubai Luxury Jewellery Brands

Explore Dubai’s luxury jewellery scene, from Mouawad and Cartier to Emirati ateliers, offering rare diamonds, heritage pieces, and collectible artistry.

Jewellery is not merely a purchase but a quest for beauty, rarity, and legacy. For those in search of exceptional pieces of jewellery, there is no other place like Dubai, where diamonds are selected as intentionally as works of art, and pieces are suffused with heritage and craftsmanship. Behind the glass of boutiques and the serene atmosphere of private salons, luxury jewellery brands present pieces that, if not as rare as they feel, are beyond radiant.

6 Luxury Smartwatches for Men in 2026

Discover the best luxury smartwatches for men in 2026 — from Apple Hermès and TAG Heuer to Louis Vuitton, Garmin, Hublot, and Montblanc.

What constitutes luxury has shifted dramatically over the past decade. Among today’s wealthiest – the tech billionaires, founders, and futurists – status is less about complications and more about connectivity. In Silicon Valley, you're now more likely to see a state-of-the-art smartwatch on the wrist of an executive than a vintage Patek (though such assets will most certainly be kept in a vault or safe somewhere). Catering to this evolution, a new generation of luxury smartwatches has emerged, balancing haute horology with high-function tech. Whether you're after precision health tracking, voice-enabled scheduling, or a sleek design statement that nods to both Apple and Geneva, these are the most refined, forward-looking smartwatches for men on the market in 2026.

Dubai’s Most Exclusive Lifestyle Management Services

Redefine luxury with handpicked concierge services, elite travel escapes, and signature experiences designed for the modern sophisticate.

For the world’s ultra-high-net-worth community, the Emirati city of Dubai ranks among the globe’s most coveted destinations. In this world-renowned metropolis, there is a range of exclusive five-star hotels, upscale beach clubs, and high-end privileges on offer. Little-publicised private events and luxury limousine and helicopter transfers come as standard.&nbsp;

For the world’s ultra-high-net-worth community, the Emirati city of Dubai ranks among the globe’s most coveted destinations. In this world-renowned metropolis, there is a range of exclusive five-star hotels, upscale beach clubs, and high-end privileges on offer. Little-publicised private events and luxury limousine and helicopter transfers come as standard.

Timeless Insights: Frédéric Watrelot on Luxury Watches and Sotheby’s Auctions

Discover expert insights on luxury watch collecting in the Middle East with Frédéric Watrelot, Senior Director at Sotheby’s Dubai.

A senior specialist in luxury watches, Frédéric Watrelot has been at the helm of Sotheby’s Luxury Watches Department since February 2019, as a senior director, based in Dubai. He came to the auction house with over twenty years of experience working with the world’s top watch retailers, bringing significant strengths to his role. Frédéric is well-regarded in the industry and has a reputation for approachability, charm, and expertise, all of which have served him well in fostering strong relationships with clients, media, and collectors alike. Frédéric started his career with the watches industry in America, Aspen in 1994, after which he spent several years as a regional brand manager for an exclusive Swiss watchmaker in Dubai. His intimate knowledge of the Middle East market and the world’s leading brands means he is well-positioned to advise Middle East-based clients on the consignment and acquisition of luxury watches from and for Sotheby’s auctions around the region and beyond. His role is also instrumental in introducing Sotheby’s bespoke services to clients, highlighting the house’s expertise as a dominant figure in auctioning luxury watches worldwide. Frédéric also plays a dual role in attracting new revenue and fresh audiences to the local market, taking the centuries-old auction house down a path that is fundamentally altering the way it conducts business in the Middle East.

In Conversation with Paul Redmayne, Sotheby’s Senior Vice President for Luxury Sales

Discover Paul Redmayne's journey in fine jewellery with Sotheby’s – rare gems, bespoke designs, and luxury redefined.

For Paul Redmayne, fine jewellery is more than a possession—it’s a symbol of the stories we choose to tell, and a tangible link to the past. As Senior Vice President for Luxury Sales at Sotheby’s, jewels spanning centuries and continents pass through his expert hands each day: Golconda diamonds from the ancient mines of India, earrings once clasped by Marie Antoinette, extraordinary rubies from Mozambique. While his career has taken him around the world, from London to Paris to Hong Kong, one thing has remained constant for Paul: the power of jewellery to mark a moment of joy. Speaking with Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, Paul reveals what fuels his passion, the art of sourcing the extraordinary, and why true luxury is always personal.&nbsp;

For Paul Redmayne, fine jewellery is more than a possession—it’s a symbol of the stories we choose to tell, and a tangible link to the past. As Senior Vice President for Luxury Sales at Sotheby’s, jewels spanning centuries and continents pass through his expert hands each day: Golconda diamonds from the ancient mines of India, earrings once clasped by Marie Antoinette, extraordinary rubies from Mozambique. While his career has taken him around the world, from London to Paris to Hong Kong, one thing has remained constant for Paul: the power of jewellery to mark a moment of joy. Speaking with Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, Paul reveals what fuels his passion, the art of sourcing the extraordinary, and why true luxury is always personal.

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