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Shopping 3. D u ba i m a l l The world’s largest mall. Period. Fashion Avenue alone takes up 440,000 square feet. It has an indoor ice rink and aquarium. Outside, the world’s largest dancing fountain sprays water 50 stories high. s*Uce dubai Mall 971-4-339-9696 s h o pat s a u c e . c o M Pronounced “sauce,” this was among the first Dubai boutiques that featured local designers. The winner of this year’s annual design competition was 25-yearold Hamda Al Fahim, whose glitzy evening dresses made their debut here. 4. Gold soUk dubai Mall This trove of nearly 50 jewelry stores in the newly built “gold souk” literally dazzles with nearly every type of ornament designed, Eastern or Western, whether ruby-encrusted Indian necklace-and-earring sets or modern cuffs set with diamonds. operA GAllery dubai Mall 971-4-323-0909 o p e r a g a l l e r y. c o M The Gulf ’s preeminent ar t dealer features works by Dali and Gauguin, as well as by acclaimed Indian painter M.F. Husain and Feng Zheng jie, the Chinese painter known for his Warhol-like “Por traits of China” series. z A d i G & V o ltA i r e dubai Mall 971-4-339-9186 z a d i g - e t-v o lta i r e . c o M Never mind the casual look: The cashmere fabrics and heavy studded detailing in the Dubai branch of this French boutique give downtown streetwear its luxury bonafides. B At e e l dubai Mall 971-4-885-8737 b at e e l . c o M It is believed that the humble date fruit has been cultivated 4 3 m a l l o f t h e e m i r at e s Don’t let the world’s only indoor ski slope distract you. From electronics to groceries to haute couture, it can all be found at MOE. (And then you can always treat yourself to après-ski Dubai-style.) UterqUe M a l l o f t h e e M i r at e s 971-4-341-0331 uterque.coM The slightly funkier older sister of mass fashion brand Zara, Uterque taps into the late ’70s and early ’80s with color-block cardigans, plaid trousers, and a wide selection of clutches, handbags, sunglasses and chunky jewelr y. 5. A s A l A A n t i q U e s M a l l o f t h e e M i r at e s 971-4-341-1993 You’ll feel as if you stumbled into a mini-Arabian souk: embroidered dresses, Moroccan glass lamps, carved wooden sideboards inlaid with mother-ofpearl — and at your feet, every variety of hookah pipe. lUxUry ArcAde M a l l o f t h e e M i r at e s Time-pressed shoppers might enjoy the ease of having all their favorite houses on one block: Emporio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and others line a faux streetscape under a glass-andsteel arcade. AlmAz M a l l o f t h e e M i r at e s , inside harvey nichols 971-4-409-8877 It’s worth the effort to track down this Moroccan-themed café tucked away on the top floor of a British department store for the Arabian art, urban architecture and cinema books. B o o m & m e l lo w M a l l o f t h e e M i r at e s 971-4-341-3993 b o o M a n d M e l l o w. c o M The accessories boutique calls itself “a life-sized jewelry box,” and it’s easy to see why. Vintage dressing tables and glassenclosed curio cabinets display all manner of accessories, funky and refined. H A B Ay e B M a l l o f t h e e M i r at e s 971-4-341-3223 Islamic fashion can be mysterious to non-Muslims, but expat women in Dubai swear by this boutique’s top-notch service and selection for those occasions requiring the proper shayla/abaya combo. Each garment is tailored in-store for a fast turnaround. ABdUl sAmed Al qUrAsHi M a l l o f t h e e M i r at e s 971-4-347-5589 a s q g r p. c o M Arabia’s distinctive smell comes from oud, the intense perfume made from oud wood, sandalwood, amber, and musk or rose. These master blenders offer a variety of oils, sprays and blends in modern spray bottles or handcrafted vials, from which only a drop is necessary to fill a room. 5 in the Arabian peninsula for nearly 4,500 years — this jamand-chocolate purveyor elevates it to haute cuisine. zUHAir mUrAd dubai Mall 971-4-351-5551 z u h a i r M u r a d. c o M The Lebanese-born designer has become a favorite of the glitterati, with his beaded, ultra-feminine gowns. Snag yours — or opt for a less formal cocktail dress — at his Dubai flagship store. t H e pA p e r r o o m dubai Mall 971-4-339-8875 Vera Wang’s line is popular at this high-end stationery store. Take a seat at its antique writing desk and discuss printing and engraving options with its knowledgeable staff. 48 w w w. r i t z c a r lt o n . c o m http://www.SHOPATSAUCE.COM http://www.UTERQUE.COM http://www.BOOMANDMELLOW.COM http://www.OPERAGALLERY.COM http://www.ZUHAIRMURAD.COM http://www.ZADIG-ET-VOLTAIRE.COM http://www.ASQGRP.COM http://www.BATEEL.COM http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2012

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2012
Contents
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
President’s Letter
Falling in Love With ... Hong Kong
Design
Auto
Technology
On the Boulevards
Shopping
Jewelry
Watches
Palm Beach
Wellness
Santiago

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2012