In the ever-shifting landscape of global trade, Dubai’s DP World stands as a colossus, orchestrating the flow of goods across continents with unmatched scale and ambition. In 2025, the Dubai-based logistics giant solidified its influence with a $1.2 ...
In a city where beauty trends move quickly and new salons appear just as fast, few names command the enduring loyalty of Dubai’s residents quite like Sisters Beauty Lounge. With multiple locations across the city—including in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and Jumeirah Beach Residence—the brand has become a fixture of the local beauty landscape, prized for its reliability, efficiency, and range of services.
Founded in 2004, Sisters has steadily expanded its presence while maintaining a strong commitment to quality. Its sleek, modern interiors—tailored to each location—offer a calm, professional environment, whether you're stopping in for a quick manicure or a full day of treatments. Across all branches, clients find the same polished service: expert hairstyling, meticulous nail care, lash and brow enhancements, and an array of body treatments designed for both relaxation and results.
Part of Sisters’ success lies in its strategic accessibility. Situated in Dubai’s most frequented commercial and retail hubs, the lounges cater to busy professionals, mall-goers, and hotel guests alike. Corporate partnerships and loyalty programs further cement its role as a go-to for those seeking consistent excellence without the guesswork.
In a beauty scene that thrives on novelty, Sisters Beauty Lounge is not just a salon—it’s a dependable part of their personal routine.
Along the sunlit curve of Dubai Marina’s promenade, Pose Salon offers more than just beauty services—it presents a polished fusion of technical expertise and contemporary luxury. Nestled among cafes and high-rise residences, this recently renovated salon has become a destination for discerning clients seeking cutting-edge hair treatments with a view.
Inside, the ambiance is sleek and modern. The space has been outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, reflecting Pose’s commitment to high-performance beauty. Clean lines, minimalist décor, and natural light create a setting that feels as current as the city itself—tailored for both comfort and social media.
Pose is best known for its precision in hair styling, coloring, and treatments, but it also sets itself apart with Hush, its in-house brand of premium hair extensions. Developed to meet the salon’s own standards for quality and blendability, Hush represents Pose’s deeper investment in innovation and craftsmanship.
Whether for a blowout before a night at the Marina or a transformative hair overhaul, Pose Salon delivers with professionalism and style. It’s a space where technique meets atmosphere—proof that beauty in Dubai is as much about experience as it is about outcome.
In a city that prizes refinement and service, Pastels Salon has long stood as a standard-bearer of luxury beauty in Dubai. With two prominent locations—one along the quiet, villa-lined streets of Jumeirah, the other inside the opulent Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Jumeirah Beach Residence—Pastels has built its reputation on consistency, expertise, and a distinct sense of grandeur.
From the moment clients arrive, the experience is seamless. Valet parking greets visitors at both branches, a small but telling detail in a city where ease is part of the luxury equation. Inside, the salons evoke the atmosphere of a private members’ club—tasteful, immaculate, and quietly regal. Whether you’re seated in a styling chair or reclining in a treatment room, the setting feels designed to elevate even the most routine beauty service.
Founded in 2004, Pastels is especially known for its hairstyling and color work, with a loyal clientele that spans residents and international visitors alike. The salons also offer an extensive menu of beauty treatments, including precision manicures, customized facials, and lash extensions, each carried out by well-trained staff with an eye for detail and discretion.
But beyond the services, it is the salon's ethos—treating every guest as royalty—that has cemented its place in Dubai’s high-end beauty culture. In a city of constant reinvention, Pastels has earned its staying power not through trend-chasing, but through quietly impeccable service.
In the sleek heart of Dubai’s Business Bay, where mirrored towers and busy thoroughfares define the skyline, Beige Beauty Salon offers a rare kind of stillness. Tucked inside the Ubora Tower, this boutique salon has quickly established itself as a sanctuary of calm—one that speaks the language of subtlety rather than spectacle.
Founded by skincare specialist Aneta Pszczolkowska, a veteran in the field with more than 15 years of experience, Beige Beauty Salon sets itself apart with a minimalist philosophy rooted in expertise. The focus here is clear: results-driven skincare delivered in an environment that feels more like a modern spa suite than a traditional salon.
Pszczolkowska’s approach is clinical yet warm, offering treatments such as micro-needling, light chemical peels, and bespoke facials tailored to individual skin concerns. Each service is carefully calibrated to target long-term skin health, rather than short-term fixes—an approach that has resonated with Dubai’s increasingly wellness-savvy clientele.
The interior mirrors the ethos of the brand: neutral tones, soft lighting, and a sense of refined quiet that is both rare and intentional. Clients frequently note the salon’s immaculate presentation, along with its knowledgeable, discreet staff who prioritize comfort and professionalism at every step.
In a city known for its maximalism, Beige Beauty Salon is an ode to restraint—where beauty is pursued with care, science, and sophistication. For those seeking more than just a quick glow-up, it offers something far more valuable: trust.
Nestled within The Wings in Arjan, Dubai, 91 Beauty Salon offers more than just a routine beauty appointment—it delivers a distinctly British take on precision grooming in a space that merges style with substance. Owned and operated by British professionals with extensive training in the UK’s exacting beauty standards, the salon brings a level of rigor and refinement that sets it apart in the city’s crowded self-care landscape.
The moment one steps into 91 Beauty Salon, it’s clear this is not a typical neighborhood establishment. The interior, bathed in white and deep blue tones, is purposefully curated to evoke a serene yet sophisticated ambiance. Full-length mirrors line the salon’s perimeter, while a faux cherry blossom tree—a whimsical centerpiece—adds a touch of elegance and Instagram-ready charm. It’s a setting designed as much for comfort as for aesthetics, and it resonates with a clientele increasingly drawn to experiential environments.
But design is only part of the story. The salon has quickly earned a reputation for its technical expertise, particularly in advanced hair treatments such as balayage and hair extensions. Using premium-grade products and techniques developed in the UK, stylists at 91 take a tailored approach to each client, ensuring that services are not just trendy, but also healthy for the hair and scalp.
Beyond hair, the salon provides a full spectrum of beauty services, including lash extensions, brow shaping, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Each treatment is delivered with attention to hygiene and detail, reflecting the high standards of British certification. In a region where regulatory oversight can vary, 91’s commitment to UK-based training offers both peace of mind and a mark of distinction.
In a city where beauty salons are as ubiquitous as coffee shops, 91 Beauty Salon stands out not through flash, but through quiet confidence and consistent excellence. For residents of Arjan, Al Barsha, and beyond, it offers a reliable, elevated destination where modern aesthetics meet professional integrity.
In Downtown Dubai, just steps from the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera stands as a landmark for the performing arts. Designed in the shape of a traditional dhow, the 2,000-seat venue - with VIP box tickets reaching AED 3,000 - has become a regional hub for opera, ballet, classical music, and theatre.
Since its opening in 2016, Dubai Opera has welcomed performances that span the global canon, including Verdi’s La Traviata and exclusive piano recitals by internationally acclaimed artists. According to the venue’s official site, major galas and concerts regularly sell out, drawing an audience that values both the craft of performance and the setting’s acoustical and architectural quality.
The venue’s programming reflects its goal of making world-class productions accessible to a growing audience of music and arts lovers in the UAE. From seasonal festivals to one-night-only events, the opera house continues to strengthen Dubai’s place on the international cultural map.
In a city often known for its ambition, Dubai Opera adds a distinctive voice - one dedicated to artistic excellence and creative diversity.
In the rarefied skies above the Arabian Peninsula, a new definition of luxury is ascending. With 8,755 private jet movements recorded in 2024 alone, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) has firmly established itself as the nexus of elite aviation in the Middle East, according to Gulf Business.
Dubai’s ultra-high-net-worth travelers are no longer content with first class. Their mode of choice: custom-outfitted Gulfstreams, Bombardier Globals, and the occasional converted Airbus, complete with in-flight private chefs, spa treatments, and even pet suites for purebred companions.
Jet operators like Jetex and ExecuJet cater to these clientele with bespoke services, including interiors adorned with Italian leather, silk bedding, and gold-plated fixtures. Some clients request customized aircraft with personal branding, private bedrooms, and entertainment lounges that rival five-star hotels.
Dubai's strategic location - a crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa - has made it a favored base for international jet-setters. The demand for individualized airborne experiences is reshaping global aviation trends, pushing manufacturers and service providers to redefine what personalized air travel means in a post-commercial age.
As with much of life in Dubai, the skies are not the limit - they’re just the beginning.
Photo credits: Jetex.
Alexander Agafiev Macambira
Alexander Agafiev Macambira is former tech contributing writer for Forbes Monaco.
In a city where opulence is both an aesthetic and a lifestyle, fine dining in Dubai has evolved into an art form. At restaurants like IDAM by Alain Ducasse, housed within the architectural marvel of the Museum of the Future, the experience of dinner transcends mere sustenance - it becomes a performance of taste, design, and status.
Here, menus begin around AED 2,000 per person, pairing Kristal caviar and truffle-laced creations with rare vintages of Dom Pérignon. Designed by Philippe Starck, IDAM blends French haute cuisine with subtle Arabian influences, all served beneath sculptural ceilings with panoramic views of Downtown Dubai’s futuristic skyline.
The city has emerged as a global culinary hub, attracting Michelin-starred chefs who cater to a discerning clientele that expects innovation alongside exclusivity. Restaurants such as Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm, where guests dine in an underwater setting surrounded by marine life, and Trèsind Studio, where molecular gastronomy meets Emirati heritage, are redefining what it means to indulge.
For Dubai’s high society - royals, billionaires, and cultural elites - dining is no longer a social activity but a ritual of refinement. With menus featuring ingredients like Hokkaido scallops, Iranian saffron, and 40-year-aged balsamic vinegar, these experiences underscore a broader truth: luxury in Dubai is about unrepeatable moments.
In the shimmering corridors of Dubai Mall - the world’s largest shopping destination - two boutiques stand as sanctuaries of elegance: Graff and Cartier. Within their private salons, luxury transcends ornamentation. Here, jewelry is not simply worn - it is commissioned, curated, and composed to echo the singular identity of Dubai’s elite.
These maisons specialize in bespoke high jewelry, designed exclusively for individual clients. Graff, renowned for handling some of the rarest diamonds on Earth, works with ethically sourced stones from mines in Botswana and Lesotho. Cartier, meanwhile, offers haute joaillerie consultations in discreet salons where sketches and gemstones meet personal narratives and family heritage.
In Dubai, such custom pieces are more than accessories - they are statements of individual legacy. “Clients want something that no one else has. Exclusivity is the real luxury,” a Graff representative told The Jewellery Editor, a trusted publication covering global high jewelry trends.
Often, these creations are unveiled not in storefront windows but at private galas, hosted in villas on Jumeirah Bay or aboard superyachts moored in Dubai Marina. Set beneath crystal chandeliers and surrounded by art collectors, such events celebrate not only craftsmanship but also the emirate’s evolving aesthetic: opulent, yes - but increasingly personal.
This pursuit of individuality in high jewelry reflects a broader ethos in Dubai’s luxury culture - one rooted not merely in display, but in the art of bespoke expression.
Dubai Marina, a shimmering jewel along the Persian Gulf, has become synonymous with luxury yachting, hosting some of the world’s most opulent vessels. Among its 700 berths lies the AED 1 billion Icon - a floating palace owned by international billionaires who have turned Dubai’s vibrant waterfront into their private playground.
This superyacht exemplifies the pinnacle of nautical grandeur, with amenities rivaling five-star hotels, including expansive sundecks, swimming pools, helipads, and bespoke interior design. It is a symbol not just of wealth, but of a lifestyle where the boundaries between home, leisure, and spectacle dissolve at sea.
The owners and guests of these yachts represent a global elite - tech magnates, oil barons, royalty, and celebrities - who treat their vessels as second residences. Lavish parties aboard these floating palaces are a fixture in Dubai’s social calendar, seamlessly blending the extravagance of maritime living with the glittering backdrop of the city’s iconic skyline.
Dubai Marina’s strategic location and state-of-the-art facilities have helped it become a magnet for luxury yachting, supporting a booming lifestyle sector that intertwines leisure, status, and exclusivity. The scene captures a unique fusion of tradition and modernity, where the ancient allure of the sea meets Dubai’s futuristic urbanity.
On Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s man-made marvel shaped like a palm tree, beachfront villas gleam as monuments to ambition. These mansions, like the AED 300 million Ayumi project sold in 2024, are not mere homes but emblems of a city vying to eclipse London and New York as a haven for the world’s elite. With gold-detailed interiors, private infinity pools, and vistas of the Burj Khalifa piercing the sky, they draw billionaires seeking grandeur in a desert oasis. Here, high society finds a stage where wealth and dreams converge.
Palm Jumeirah, crafted by Nakheel Properties and completed in 2006, spans 560 hectares, its 16 fronds lined with 4,000 villas. The Ayumi villa, a 25,000-square-foot masterpiece on Frond G—dubbed Billionaires’ Row—boasts eight bedrooms, a private cinema, and marble floors inlaid with gold leaf. Its sale, brokered by Alpago Properties, reflects a 42.5% value surge since 2021, driven by global demand for Dubai’s tax-free luxury. Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s AED 293 million purchase for his son Anant underscores the frond’s allure for the ultra-rich.
These villas are engineered for exclusivity. Gated communities with 24-hour security ensure privacy, while private beaches and underground parking for six cars cater to lifestyles of seamless opulence. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Arabian Gulf and Burj Khalifa, blending indoor splendor with Dubai’s iconic skyline. Yet, their beauty lies in ambition: Dubai’s vision to rival global capitals. In 2024, 21 Palm Jumeirah properties sold above AED 30 million, outpacing Manhattan’s prime market, where similar homes fetch $80 million but lack Dubai’s tax advantages.
These mansions are more than homes—they’re declarations of a city sculpting its place among the world’s elite, where gold meets glass and desert meets sea.
In Dubai, where extravagance is a way of life, the thundering hooves of polo ponies at Desert Palm Resort offer a rare blend of sport and splendor. Tucked amid lush green fields—an oasis in the desert—this retreat draws the emirate’s high society to its sun-dappled polo matches, where private cabanas, vintage champagne, and royal tradition weave a tapestry of camaraderie. Here, among the clink of flutes and the roar of the crowd, Dubai’s elite find a timeless elegance that binds sheikhs to global tycoons.
Desert Palm, a 160-hectare estate just 20 minutes from Dubai’s glittering skyline, hosts four polo fields, a rarity in a region where sand typically reigns. Since its founding in 2008, the resort has become a high-society haven, its season from October to April drawing Emirati royals, European aristocrats, and Asian billionaires. A single match, with tickets starting at AED 500 and private cabanas fetching AED 5,000, transforms the grounds into a parade of bespoke suits and wide-brimmed hats, evoking Ascot in the desert.
Polo, rooted in Persian royal courts 2,500 years ago, resonates deeply in the UAE, where equestrian heritage runs as strong as Bedouin bloodlines. Desert Palm’s events, like the annual Gold Cup, see teams backed by patrons—often high-net-worth Emiratis—compete with Argentine pros, their mallets flashing under azure skies. Spectators, sipping Taittinger Brut from chilled flutes, cheer from shaded terraces, their conversations spanning deals in crypto and art. The sport’s intimacy—only 300 seats line the main field—fosters bonds among Dubai’s wealthiest, a microcosm of the city’s global allure.
The beauty of Desert Palm lies not just in its manicured lawns but in its curated exclusivity. Cabanas, draped in cream linens, offer caviar canapés and views of galloping steeds, while the resort’s Samana Spa tempts with post-match rose-infused massages at AED 800. The resort’s 38 suites, starting at AED 2,000 per night, often host visiting dignitaries, cementing its role as a high-society nexus.
Still, as the sun sets over Desert Palm, casting golden hues on players and patrons alike, the scene is undeniably beautiful. Polo here is more than a game—it’s a ritual where Dubai’s elite share laughter and ambition. In the gallop of hooves and the pop of corks, the emirate’s high society finds a fleeting, perfect harmony, a testament to a city that turns desert dreams into equestrian elegance.
In Monaco where elegance meets velocity, The Monegasque™ magazine has quietly established itself as one of the most exclusive titles in international publishing. Its formula is simple yet radical: every word is penned by public figures themselves, unfiltered voices of celebrities, athletes, and cultural icons. Its most recent edition, the “Grand Prix Issue,” is attracting attention not only for its editorial ambition but for a curious coincidence: every racing driver featured in the issue has since landed a major podium.
Oscar Piastri, Sébastien Buemi, and Maro Engel—three contributors to the issue—each enjoyed notable success within days of the magazine’s release. In a sport where even the smallest psychological edge can make the difference between a win and a loss, some are beginning to ask: is there a Monegasque effect?
The timing is hard to ignore.
On May 4, 2025, Oscar Piastri captured a commanding win at the Miami Grand Prix, his fourth victory of the Formula 1 season. Driving for McLaren, the 23-year-old Australian held off teammate Lando Norris in a dominant 1-2 finish, widening his lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings. In The Monegasque™, Piastri reflected on the psychological demands of racing at the sport’s highest level, describing the mental discipline that underpins his performance.
That same day, Sébastien Buemi—a long-time Monaco resident and veteran of Formula E—took first place at the Monaco E-Prix. Starting eighth on a rain-slicked grid, Buemi executed a tactically astute race to secure his first victory in six years. Writing for the magazine, Buemi explored the evolution of electric racing, pairing his analysis with a quiet confidence that now seems prophetic.
Just 24 hours earlier, GT racing specialist Maro Engel, also based in Monaco, earned a podium finish at the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup in Brands Hatch, driving for Mercedes-AMG. The result followed his win at the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour earlier in the year. Engel’s contribution to the magazine was a vivid account of endurance racing and the razor-thin margins between success and disappointment.
None of the drivers claim that their written reflections had any direct bearing on their performance. Yet the idea that the act of writing—of introspection, of clarity—could serve as a catalyst for competitive focus is not without precedent. In a paddock where many drivers turn to superstition, mindfulness, or repetition for an edge, a literary ritual may be no stranger.
Each essay is marked by the same traits that define their authors on the track. Piastri’s writing is methodical and analytical, mirroring the precision of his lap-14 overtake on Max Verstappen in Miami. Buemi’s measured tone echoes his strategic composure through Monaco’s wet corners. Engel’s prose is cinematic, as layered as his wheel-to-wheel battles in Europe’s toughest GT circuits.
What The Monegasque™ has created is more than a motorsports edition—it is a hybrid of culture and competition, where world-class drivers become storytellers. With its polished aesthetic and access to voices rarely heard in their own words, the magazine offers something increasingly rare in celebrity media: authenticity.
Whether or not its pages carry a touch of good fortune is, for now, a matter of speculation. What is certain is that its contributors are not only shaping podiums but reshaping how athletes can express themselves beyond them. As The Monegasque™ continues to redefine the role of celebrity editorial, motorsport fans—and perhaps a few drivers—will be watching closely to see if its streak holds.
