Summer is here, and so is the much-awaited sale season at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, where luxury meets affordability. Spanning across 23 designer outlets in Europe, the centers Summer Sale is set to kick off in mid-June in Northern Europe and conclude at the end of August in Southern Europe. Shoppers are in for an exciting treat with discounts soaring up to 70% off European retail prices. For the valued customers from the Middle East , this is a golden opportunity to capitalize on Tax Free Shopping for even greater savings.

This sale period coincides with the peak travel season for Middle Eastern residents heading to Europe. It’s the perfect moment to pack light and return with suitcases filled with treasures from the favorite brands, including Gucci, Fendi, Saint Laurent, Brioni, Tumi, Bally and Polo Ralph Lauren.

This July, ME Dubai, the only hotel globally designed by the late Zaha Hadid, has transformed into an oasis of art. With an unwavering dedication to continuously fostering cultural exchange and highlighting the region’s rich art ecosystem, guests can discover eye-grabbing and thought-provoking art displays on three levels of the hotel.

As guests wander through the futuristic lobby, they will find select artworks from visual artist Mano González’s, also known as ChefBurger, captivating "Journey Through the Arts: From Tokyo to Paris” exhibition. With the entire collection on display in the hotel’s third-floor atrium, visitors can marvel at the works, which offer a unique opportunity to experience the convergence of diverse cultures through compelling portraits, French masterpieces, and a profound reverence for nature. Also available is his newest collection of work, "TreesArt to the World,", featuring paintings that capture the delicate beauty and transient nature of trees. Proceeds from the sale of these paintings will support ImpactHero, a start-up dedicated to tackling some of the world's most pressing environmental and social issues by planting trees in critically needed reforestation areas in the Global South.

Renowned for its forward thinking approach and regular collaborations with world-class experts, the award-winning The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Doha was delighted to host an exclusive sound healing therapy workshop on 29 June 2024. Led by Qatar-based Maha Almoisaifri, the event marks the spa’s latest venture into transformative sessions that places holistic healing at the heart of the experience.

An inviting oasis of calm at the center of Qatari life, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Doha provides the ideal environment for luxurious treatments, such as sound healing therapy. Under Maha’s guidance, a handful of guests were encouraged to feel at ease in the intimate space, where dimmed lights, warm hues and soft music were complemented by the spa’s signature lavender fragrance. After serving a refreshing welcome drink of infused berries, Maha commenced the 90-minute ladies-only session with a series of breathing exercises, designed to release stress and clear the mind, before moving onto the sound healing techniques.