On Opens their first-ever GCC store in Riyadh’s Kingdom Center

Premium Swiss sportswear brand On has now launched their first ever store in the GCC at Riyadh’s Kingdom Center – marking a significant expansion in their expansion, with plans on nine additional locations to be opened in the GCC in the next two years. The 314 sqm store will stock footwear, apparel and accessories across various sporting categories, such as running, training and tennis. The store will also foster community engagement with a weekly run club at 7:30pm on Wednesdays.

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is now open to the public

One of the most eagerly awaited cultural launches of the year has finally been achieved this year; the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi further cements the capital’s position as a cultural centre. The Museum opened this week, on November 22 in Saadiyat Cultural District. It will feature a near-complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a 25-metre female blue whale specimen, and the Murchison Metiorite, a artifact that is seven-billion years old, and more.

Dubai Watch Week opens at Burj Park, Dubai

The tenth annual Dubai Watch Week opened earlier this week at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai. Spanning over 200,000 sqm, the horology exhibition is its most ambitious version yet. Hosting talks and seminars, and masterclasses, Dubai Watch Week has had a packed itinerary for it’s visitors. It also boasts a gathering of the biggest names in timekeeping and micro and emerging labels as well. Some notable spectacles were Poetry of Time by Van Cleef and Arpels, and Bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo reimagined by renowned Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej.

Burberry’s Outerwear Popup at The Dubai Mall

English heritage clothing brand Burberry has launched a popup at The Dubai Mall this week, curating a selection of its iconic outerwear and accessories. Highlights include the new Trerose trench coat, the Fitzrovia trench coat, the Floriston quilted jacket and the Snowdon puffer. The popup will run till the first of December at the Fashion Catwalk.

Guerlain Opens Flagship Store in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi

The French Maison has launched a new flagship store in Abu Dhabi earlier this month. The store offers an immersive experience into Guerlain’s world of fragrance, skincare, spa and make up. The first Abu Dhabi boutique introduces exclusively for the Middle East, “Les Colognes”, a collection of historic cologne reimagined by Guerlain perfumers. The new boutique will also feature a private space for specialised body, hair and scalp treatments inspired by Guerlain’s holistic beauty philosophy. It will also offer makeup services by their inhouse makeup artists and experts.