Ohlala Qatar December 2019

THE ESSENCE OF STYLE

INSPIRING GREATNESS The Prowess of

Rolls-Royce

FESTIVE FEAST

Places to Go

Unwrapped

Style

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DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE 101

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Greg Hughes

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PUBLISHERS Edward Smith Rami Khalil

Jayne Houghton CONTRIBUTOR Jenny Guttridge

PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Chirine Halabi SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jyoti Rawat

WEBSITE DESIGNER & DEVELOPER Ammar Ali

WEBSITE Melek Yildirimtekin

LOCAL EDITOR Anushay Khan

COVER IMAGE Bthaina

CREDITS IMAGE Jacob & Co.

Praveen Alexander PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTOR Sudheesh Kollaroth

PRODUCTION MANAGER Neil Mahmood

ACCOUNTANTS Gigimon Thankachen

PRINTING PRESS Al Anan Printing Press, Oman

DISTRIBUTION Qatar – Dar Al Sharq DISTRIBUTION TEAM

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Rajesh Noushad

Ajit Kumar

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SNOWFLAKE Beauty MZ Skin The Venue

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E D I T O R ’ S

L E T T E R

The festive period isn’t always easy and it can be one of the most difficult times of the year for lots of people. There are lots of people feeling the same as you this year. Trust me there are. They are hard to spot because they are probably the ones keeping quiet and hiding or they are putting on a brave face and doing their best to fake it and put on a show. . You aren’t alone and you’re probably in better company than you realise. Don’t be too scared of telling people how you’re feeling, you never know, it might help them to admit that they are struggling too.

Give yourself permission to opt out if you want to. Want to skip drinks? Bail on your friends? Bunker down and hide away for a little while? That’s all ok, don’t be afraid of putting your needs first. You don’t need to feel that you have to or should do anything that you don’t want to. Traditions can be lovely things and are a nice way of people providing structure to a holiday but that is all they are and sometimes disengaging with them can be really refreshing! Want to ditch the party and catch up on Netflix instead - go for it! You might end up creating some new ways of spending your holiday time that become personal traditions that work for you.

On that note, I just want to say thank you to all of our lovely readers who truly are the gift that keeps on giving. Goodbye 2019 you’ve been a good ‘un!

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NET-A-PORTER

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’Tis the

Season TO BE

SOCIAL THE ULTIMATE GUIDE OF WHAT TO WEAR THIS PARTY SEASON FROM IMPROMTU DRINKS TO BLACK TIE DINNERS

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ERDEM

ELIE SAAB

AKRIS

GIORGIO ARMANI

ALAÏA

GIORGIO ARMANI

CHANEL

TOM FORD

Focus

Velvet has been dominating our party wardrobe for the last couple of years, but we still can’t get enough.

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EMPORIO ARMANI

VELVETEEN DREAM

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MOSCHINO

ALTUZARRA

PRADA

BROCK COLLECTION

DOLCE & GABBANA

CHLOÉ

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CÉLINE

SOLD ON GOLD Metallic palettes are essential and this season we are obsessing over

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ALTUZARRA

TEMPERLEY LONDON

all things gold. Channel those allimportant glitz vibes with this edit.

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LUTZ HUELLE

BRANDON MAXWELL

ALEXA CHUNG

ANNAKIKI

GEORGES HOBEIKA

RALPH & RUSSO

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FESTIVE SATIN Throw it back to the 90’s with these definitive wardrobe staples that are endlessly versatile.

This material allows for something you can

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CAROLINA HERRERA

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STYLE

ONG-OAJ PAIRAM

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

GEORGES HOBEIKA

VALENTINO

ISABEL MARANT

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SEQUINNED SIREN RAMI KADI

If you’re ready to shine bright like the diamond you are, then this sequin edit was absolutely collated

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GUCCI

GUCCI

GEORGES HOBEIKA

JULIEN MACDONALD

with you in mind.

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Focus L E G E N DA RY S T Y L E Looking for something to wear this festive season? Look no further than NAEEM KHAN AUTUMN/ WINTER 2019

“I feel an air of anticipation that society is taking a new direction and fashion with it. With a nod to Halston, my mentor, this is my take on fashion that today’s woman can mix to make her own.”

-Naeem Khan

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he story of Naeem Khan’s Fall 2019 show should really begin with its finale. Just as everyone thought they’d seen the last look, out came three surprise models: Pat Cleveland, Alva Chinn, and Karen Bjornson.

They were once a part of what was referred to as the Halstonettes; Roy Halston’s muses in the 1970s. Khan apprenticed for Halston back in the day, and it was during his time in that studio working alongside the legendary designer that he learned his craft. The collection he showed, like many of his collections, made nods to his former mentor through the draping and the figure-hugging dress silhouettes.

Backstage, Khan articulated that the politically and socially charged times we’re living in now mirror those of Halston’s ’70s.

It seemed like he was trying to balance then and now, both in his heart and in his mind. He didn’t elaborate on the state of the world too much, but seeing him walk the runway with Cleveland, Chinn, and Bjornson it was plain to see that he misses those good old days, though of course he’s still moving forward and evolving his brand.

Naeem Khan collections are available at Fifty One East, Qatar’s favourite department store. @NaeemKhanNYC / @51_east

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Jewellery that touches your soul

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STYLE

Focus

FESTIVE DREAMING

STEP INTO THE BVLGARI WORLD AND BRACE FOR SURPRISE!

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he magical holiday season campaign takes us behind the scenes, where every Bvlgari dream comes true. From the first sketch to a surprising wrapping, every Bvlgari piece is a story of vision, excitement and know how.

Once more, Bvlgari celebrates its everlasting love affair with the Seventh Art. For Holiday Season 2019, the Roman Maison turns about 330 boutique windows worldwide into the backstage of a movie set. The Digital Campaign is all about dreaming : a magical journey takes us behind the scenes during the Roman Jeweller’s preparations for the festivities.

Make a gift the Bvlgari way!

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JEWELLERY

Edit

Timeless FABERGÉ UNVEILS NEW FESTIVE STAR LOCKETS

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abergé is delighted to introduce two new pieces to their celebrated Festive collection – the 18k Rose Gold Locket with Diamond Set Star Surprise and the Palais Tsarskoye Selo 18k Yellow Gold Locket with Teal Enamel and Diamond Set Star Surprise.

These delicate lockets – perfect for gifting – open to reveal a white gold and diamond Star surprise inside. The minimalistic 18k Rose Gold Locket with Diamond Set Star Surprise features a Gemfields ruby set within the button which opens the locket.

In contrast, the bold Palais Tsarskoye Selo 18k Yellow Gold Locket with Teal Enamel and Diamond Set Star Surprise features a painstakingly hand painted lustrous enamel in a wintery teal, with shining diamonds set within the gold motifs.

Highlighting Fabergé’s joy of surprise, the star is ‘en tremblant’ – creating heightened sparkle and liveliness as the wearer moves.

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Trinkets

These new pendants take inspiration from the Polar Star. This timeless celestial constant has been used for thousands of years to help travellers find their way home – which is, after all, the most important journey of the season.

Fabergé has long been adored as the seasonal gift of choice by Royalty and nobility over the years, including Queen Alexandra who received Fabergé works as festive presents from her sister, Tsarina Marie Feodorovna. These new Star lockets are a playful way to create your own legacy and festive traditions, becoming future heirlooms.

These two new star lockets join Fabergé’s Festive collection, which includes the Snowflake surprise locket – perfect for someone dreaming of a white day on the 25th December. .

The 18k Rose Gold Locket with Diamond Set Star Surprise is available now, while the Palais Tsarskoye Selo 18k Yellow Gold Locket with Teal Enamel and Diamond Set Star Surprise is available to pre-order. www.Fabergé.com

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JEWELLERY

Edit

THE

BUTTERFLY EFFECT

NEW LE MARCHÉ DES MERVEILLES JEWELLERY WITH BUTTERFLY MOTIF SHOWCASES ITS WINGS AS PART OF GUCCI’S LATEST FINE JEWELLERY COLLECTION. The butterfly motif, a powerful symbol of life and transformation, has been introduced into Gucci’s Le

Marché des Merveilles fine jewellery collection with a pair of earrings, a necklace and a ring.

Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and studded with diamonds, the motif ’s detailed cut-out design is reminiscent of filigree, and sculpted using a fusion process. The head is topped with refined antennae and miniature interlocking G elements are nestled within the wings’ intricate latticework.

The stud earrings are dominated by the butterfly motif, whilst the ring’s single centerpiece is perfectly offset with a torchon band. The necklace has a butterfly at its center, with interlocking G motifs further enriching the fine gold chain.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER* 31 December 2019, from 8.00 pm to 1.00 am Welcome 2020 in a unique and spectacular location. Gather family and friends and enjoy a lavish buet on the waterfront, celebrating the New Year in style.

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FOR HIM

Looking for the ultimate gift?

Look no further than RICHARD MILLE introducing the RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams

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he talented, multi award-winning singer, songwriter and producer has long been a friend of the brand, sporting many of its iconic timepieces. And when Richard Mille suggested they work together on the first watch to bear his name, Pharrell looked deep into his childhood for inspiration.

“I’ve always been fascinated by looking up at the sky. What could be more inspiring than all that ever was and all that ever will be? Space, before your eyes. It’s yours to see. It was here before the Earth, before this Solar System. It’ll be here after us and nothing’s more meaningful than that. I feel part of so many different parts of a whole. This is the Alpha and the Omega.”

The word Pharrell uses to describe his music is ‘subversive.’ His artistic world is all about shifting focus, looking for new perspectives in unexpected partnerships. ‘If it’s not subversive, it’s just plain. We need things to “pop” in this world.’ As humans, we spend our time looking out at the cosmos. The 32

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‘pop’ on the RM 52-05 comes from totally changing our perspective a full 180°. It’s the moment we realise, staring at the watch’s face, that what we are peering at, through the vastness of space is ... ourselves. Earth as seen from Mars. A distant and beautiful reflection trapped in the helmet of an astronaut.

But how to capture this sheer vastness within the confines of a watch face? The RM 52-05 rises to this artistic and technical challenge with the kind of groundbreaking ideas devotees of the brand expect from the Richard Mille Creative Development team. High-tech materials handled in miniature, using state of the art technology and honed by the partnership of an engraver, an enameller and a painter. The technical innovations of the RM 52-05 tourbillon calibre are mind-bendingly innovative. Equivalent to a space shuttle, the baseplate that carries the movement is machined of grade 5 titanium through which it is possible to glimpse the grade 5 titanium bridges, skeletonised to evoke rocket launch platforms. It features large inserts in dazzling blue aventurine glass that evoke outer space and the confines of the universe with all its stars.

HAUTE Horology

“IN EVERY ASPECT OF MY WORK, I ALWAYS LOOK FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT, SOMETHING NEW. WORKING WITH RICHARD MILLE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO WHERE NO ONE ELSE HAS EVER GONE BEFORE. MARS, FOR INSTANCE. CREATING IS ABOUT SHIFTING THE PERSPECTIVE FROM WHICH WE LOOK AT THINGS, THAT’S REALLY THE ONLY DIFFERENCE, AND WITH THE RM 52-05, WE’VE LOOKED AT MARS FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE, AN UNEXPECTED FIRST-PERSON POINT OF VIEW. IN DOING SO, WE’RE BREAKING THE MOULD. WE HAVE THE BEST TIMEKEEPER IN THE WORLD. WE HAVE MARS. AND WE HAVE AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN MAN FROM VIRGINIA, ALL CONNECTED.” - PHARRELL WILLIAMS

The astronaut’s helmet is sculpted in grade 5 titanium, hand painted using indestructible paint to hint at all-pervading timelessness. As for the Red Planet itself, only red gold could bring to life its unmistakable hues. We are drawn into the dramatic Valles Marineris, named for the Mariner 9 Probe, humanity’s first envoy to our distant neighbour. The engraving captures the overpowering rock face, rising a daunting 7 kilometres above the russet sandscapes below. For this it was necessary to achieve multiple colour changes in the enamel. Unlike traditional grand feu enamel, obtained by adding different pigments, the orange to red and blue to black gradients were made by superimposing layers and increasing the number of firings at 850 °C. We become the astronaut. In the helmet, two white gold elements containing a black sapphire and two diamonds evoke the floodlights that light up our immediate surroundings. Against the skin, we feel the spacesuit composed of grade 5 titanium, painted white using an airbrush.

Other innovations complete this cosmic timepiece. The brown Cermet

combines the lightness of titanium with the hardness of a ceramic. It consists of a metallic zirconium matrix associated with high- performance ceramic that gives the material its incredible brown hue with metallic reflections.

The caseband is made of Carbon TPT®, well known in the field of aerospace.

The hands and bridges on the back of the model have been skeletonised to evoke rocket launch platforms or satellite arms. The crown is based on the design of a rocket capsule. Even the rubber surrounding it sports the distinctive profile of a Martian rover tyre.

Only a very small crew of astronauts will be on board this unique mission to Mars. The RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams will be produced in an edition of 30 pieces. The little boy who grew up watching Star Trek in Virginia Beach is more than excited to be piloting the expedition...

Available at Richard Mille Boutique, 21 high street, Katara @richardmilleofficial / @21highst_katara www.ohlalamag.net

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OHLALA Spotlight

Modestly &Style Changing the way the world sees the fashion industry, HALIMA ADEN is the first Hijab wearing model and has been breaking stereotypical barriers ever since. Our local editor ANUSHAY KHAN delved behind-the-scenes to discover more in our exclusive interview with Halima herself.

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How important was it to be able to represent yourself as the first model to wear a hijab?

It was so exciting but you have to realise that being the first is never easy. There were a lot of questions that popped into my mind like; what is it going to look like? What is a hijab wearing model? It is so hard to see yourself as that person, especially if you have never seen that representation. So, for me it was a lot of learning and paving the way for the next generation of girls to enter the industry. I want them to feel that if I can wear a hijab and still be in Vogue, they can definitely feel like they can enter the industry too.

How was it like to be on the cover of magazines such as Sports Illustrated and Vogue?

I did Miss USA in 2016 wearing a burkini and for me it was a moment of feeling like my life was coming together, it’s a full circle moment because my entire career was launched off with me wearing a hijab and a burkini.

For my first ever photoshoot, before I did Vogue, I did a CR fashion book which was shot by Mario Sorrenti. At that time, I did not know a whole lot about photographers or the fashion world in general so I wasn’t really nervous about it since I did not know what a big of a deal it was. Although, after Vogue Arabia, which was my first ever Vogue shoot, I could not believe that I was a Vogue cover girl. That was something that maybe you would hear on America’s Next Top Model and it just sounded like something so unattainable. I was floored when I found out. One of my favourite memories would have to be on the British Vogue set where there were nine girls who were the ‘new faces of fashion’. When we got to talking to another model, Adut Akech and a conversation of camel milk got deeper and we found out that she was from the city that I was born in, and even the same refugee camp. We had an entire Parent Trap moment there and then! How amazing was that? Two girls to be born in the same refugee camp in Kenya reunited for the first time on the cover of British Vogue. For me that represents hope.

Shooting for Sports Illustrated, a magazine that is so iconic, which features models like Tyra Banks, Chrissy Teigen,

Christie Brinkley - all iconic women have graced the cover.

In 2016 Ashley Graham was the first plus size model to be on the cover as well and this just started to show the change in the fashion world that represented beauty goes beyond size and age. So, I could not believe that I was going to be featured alongside these incredible women who I have looked up to. A lot of these women are mothers and high fashion magazines have been featuring a diverse group of women for a very long time. I was so honoured to be able to just shoot and then to be able to wear hijab and burkini as well.

Since you’re a modest fashion model, which trend in the industry in your personal favourite?

Winter and Fall are my favourite seasons since you can simply layer them up! For me, it is not just about being a model who wants to cover up, I want to be intentional about what I wear and let my personality come out through my style. I’ve picked up so many tips and tricks from the stylists and photographers that we’ve worked with and right now I absolutely love the hat-trend and the collar. I recently did a shoot where I was wearing a cowboy suit with a clip-on collar – it was fantastic. I want to do more of this type of look that just blends in naturally with the entire outfit.

As a model, it is not just about the fashion shoots for you since you’re always in the public eye and people are noticing the clothes that you wear. Is it difficult to find designs internationally that complement your style?

Abayas are the key to that look. No matter how big I get in my career or how much I love fashion, abaya is a staple modest piece, especially for Muslim women. I sometimes pair it with a belt and get an instant stylish look, but again, that is more of a commodity for me since I grew up with it, my mom owns ten of them, and every time I go home, I am always in an abaya. Fashion is one of the things that you just have to play with. I have always tested with loose looks and layers since I am not comfortable in tight clothes.

How does it feel like to be a part of Heya Exhibition that represents modest fashion and do you feel like the world needs more exhibitions like this?

I just had to be a part of this exhibition for this reason. I feel like modest fashion stood the test of time and has always been around and it will stay. I do not feel like it is exclusive to just Muslim women in The Middle East. I would be able to carry any of these pieces worldwide and I wanted to be more accessible to everybody. I like styles that are exclusive to all women and that is why being a part of this exhibition is important and I didn’t just want to come for the show, I also wanted to talk because I wanted to share my story too.

I have a lot of girls here who follow me and a lot of the designers from different parts of the world are here today and I just wanted to be a part of that. @halima / @heya.qa

“For me, it was a lot of learning and paving the way for the next generation.”

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BEAUTY Buzz PACO RABANNE, OLYMPEA AJMAL, AURUM SPRAY MOLTON BROWN, THREE WICK CANDLE

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SHOWCASING AN ARRAY OF BEAUTY MUSTHAVES AND A TOUCH OF FESTIVE DAZZLE, THE EDIT INCLUDES A RANGE OF LUXURIOUS FRAGRANCES AND AROMATIC SCENTED CANDLES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR PRESENT STAND OUT FROM THE REST.

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BEAUTY Column

GET THE LOOK

DON’T: Get too cheeky with DO: Experiment with something bright cream blush. The cold, different. Whether you’ve always winter months can leave our skin wanted to try fake eyelashes or a looking dull and dry. Cream blush bright red lipstick, the holidays is an excellent way to add extra are the time to try something new. radiance and colour at the same Not sure if you’ll like it? Practice time. If choosing a brighter colour, makes perfect. Always test your GETTING YOUR HOLIDAY MAKEUP make sure you blend, blend and new look out first before your big RIGHT CAN BE TRICKY, ESPECIALLY blend on the cheeks until it looks debut, ensuring you will look and IF YOU’RE PLAYING WITH SEASONAL natural and smooth. The key is feel your best. starting with a light touch and DON’T: Go overboard with glitter COLOURS, SO WE’VE ROUNDED-UP softly adding pigment as you go.

— unless glitter is your thing, in SOME DO’S AND DON’TS SO YOU This will eliminate patchy areas which case go for it. A little sparkly GET IT RIGHT EVERY TIME. and doll-like pink cheeks. shadow on the eyelids is an easy DO: Take your time. Trying a way to dress up your eye makeup new makeup look for the holidays is no fun if you’re rushing. Create an in less than 10 seconds. For a balanced look, keep the shimmer nice and compact on the lids and not on the cheeks or lips. Opt for liquid or cream experience, put on your favourite playlist, light a dreamy scented candle and view your face as the perfect canvas. Have just as much fun putting illuminating makeup if you want to highlight your other features.

DO: Play with liquid liner. One of the most beautiful and iconic holiday on your makeup as wearing it. makeup looks involves winged liquid eyeliner. If you have been afraid to try DON’T: Go to sleep without washing your face properly. Make sure that this in the past, tackle your fears and start practicing now! As a makeup artist you remove everything before beauty sleep, from fake eyelashes to lipstick. myself, I had to practice this technique over and over until I got it perfect. This will keep your skin healthy and blemish free. Use a deep hydrating moisturiser to keep your skin healthy through the cold winter months.

Start practicing a few nights before your holiday party to get in the spirit.

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BEAUTY Spotlight

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STANDARDS OF THE

PERFECT SKIN

With Galeries Lafayette roping in the biggest names in the market, DR. MARYAM ZAMANI recently visited Doha to launch her skincare line MZ Skin and our local editor ANUSHAY TAIMUR KHAN talked about the secret to perfect skin.

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t what point did you feel like a skin care line is the perfect addition to your profile and why?

I actually didn’t plan for this at all. I’ve trained as an oculoplastic surgeon in America and then I shifted to London after I got married to my husband. There, I did an extra fellowship in facial plastic and reconstruction. I was actually trying to convert my board certification from the US for UK standards when I got to know that we are shifting. The news of the shifting and my pregnancy came the same week as I received the certification!

Even though I knew this was temporary, I decided to do dermatology which was a compliment to my fellowship. I worked with hyaluronic acid which is found in our skin cells and is the main ingredient used in fillers, that are used to plump and hydrate the skin. That’s when it started to dawn on me that the journey is not about coming to me and having something change with surgery. It is about what you put on your skin and put in your body as well. You must exhaust all options before trying something surgically.

Tell us how the idea of a skin care line came into being My mother gave me my first moisturiser, which was a tinted moisturiser, and that is the first time I feel like I discovered skincare. It became a part of my ritual to have a proper skincare routine and that’s how it began at the age of 14-15 for me. Even my friends told me I always talked about skincare. Fast forward to a few years later and I was all in for this skincare regime. I tested a lot of creams in the market and I kept trying new brands. I couldn’t use certain brands because they felt like medicine that I was applying something that strong to my skin.

So, I started experimenting with other brands and started adding my own ingredients to certain products. Then, I took it a step further to which my husband encouraged me to take some for my office too. It started off that organically and it took almost 2 years to work on my products. I was introduced to a buyer at Harrods who loved my concept.

It was all about revealing, enhancing and protecting the skin and I was approached even before I started proper production. That was a huge boost in my confidence! I wanted to be free from any gimmicks and I wanted an environmentally friendly product.

I wanted to be practical and simple, irrespective of loving the ritual.

I had all these points in my mind that I wanted to achieve and that’s exactly how I made the products. I wanted it to be girly, so I chose pink and golden packaging, I wanted it to be the perfect size so that the product did not go to waste either, and since I faced pigmentation issues, that was my prior concern for this skincare line. I made sure that I wasn’t using compositions just for the sake of it and have clinically proven products. My Cinderella moment came in 2016 when I officially launched at Harrods! We are 3 years old this month and this launch at Galeries Lafayette comes at the perfect time of celebration.

What is the one beauty/skincare trend you are not in favour of ?

For me, the most important thing is to have informed decisions. I love influencers and that title itself has a lot of weightage. But everyone needs to have a responsible source feeding you the right information.

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I am not too big on the ‘do it yourself ’ technique that is widespread now because of this reason. I am also in favour of education, so the one thing that worries me is when people say that they would not go for a certain product because it is not natural but to be fair, anything that lasts more than 10 days in your cupboard has preservatives. So, you need to be educated on this topic.

In our digital world, certain trends will keep being promoted and as a doctor, this worries me a lot. We are all looking for ‘the cure’ and we are willing to accept things that are not even true just to find ‘the answer’.

Another trend I do not like are subscription boxes because that is not the way to go about skincare. Not everyone has the skin that will take any product and do wonders. You end up paying more eventually and you need to know whatever you are putting on your skin is suitable or not.

You tackle various issues for skin on a daily basis - which is your most trusted secret go-to product?

Truthfully, all of the products have something special to offer. Since our motto is to reveal, enhance and protect the skin, we have products that focus on all of these ideologies. Since our products are animal cruelty free, we have two non-vegan products which are Rest and Revive and Non-Replenish & Restore. These two have placenta stem cells from sheep and plants. I felt like placenta stem cells would be tricky for my consumer but we found out that people who tried it cannot live without it! That would be the first and the second one would be the Brighten & Perfect which is a 10% vitamin C capsulated, that doesn’t cause irritation but decreases the pigmentation almost 40% when its used twice a day. It is a power-house ingredient for sure!

How does it feel to have the biggest names in the industry like Gwyneth Paltrow, Arizona Muse, Selma Blair and Princess Charlene of Monaco, endorse your skin care brand?

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because it means that they trust my opinion and I am absolutely humbled by it. I work really hard and try to provide the best that I can and actually make a product for myself first before creating for the market. It is my passion that I try to bring to life. So, I feel like when you make something with a vision, no matter how small, it definitely shows you the best results.

What gives you the edge in the local market in Qatar by introducing your line here?

For here, because of the humidity and heat, it is important to make sure that you do the reveal and protect part of the process really well. I have a trio, that includes a cleanser which will help to remove the oil, pollution and debris on the face without drying the skin. The second product would be the Vitamin C Brighten & Protect because it protects you from the sun. There is a myth that says you should not use vitamin C in the sun and I would like to debunk that because it is a shield from UV damage and I highly recommend everyone to use it. Then, the third step is a treatment, which you can perform at home, called the Radiance & Renewal, which is packed with different types of acids that lightly exfoliate and de-clog pores. So, I think these few things should be used by all of my consumers in Doha because it is the best treatment for the weather here. As a bonus, you should always use a moisturiser with SPF in it so a minimum of 30 SPF or if you go for my recommendation, you should go for 50 SPF. Why did you choose Galeries Lafayette Doha as your partner in launching the brand in Qatar?

It is so beautiful and iconic worldwide! It has been well thought out and it has a reputation of being the best. I have a lot of Qatari patients who see me in London, and I think this establishment that speaks for the standards that Qataris want. The beauty department itself is stunning – from the shelving to the floors as well. The VIP suite is out of this world because it is so exclusive! I feel honoured and privileged to be here. @mzskinofficial @galerieslafayettedoha

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Looking Good!

Prepare to obsess over Kat Von D Beauty’s biggest and best value Lolita Palette yet: The Lolita Por Vida Eyeshadow Palette launching just in time for the holidays. Ever since the first Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita launched in 2015, this iconic chestnut rose shade has become the most beloved, fast-selling, and highest-rated shade of all time. Its beautiful balance of undertones makes it a universal neutral that is uniquely flattering on

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any complexion and the perfect holiday gift idea! The original best-selling Lolita Palette was all mattes. This new ultimate every-occasion eyeshadow palette has 18 stunning shades in matte, shimmer and special effect finishes, including the incredible Creamfoil eyeshadow plus an all new super-glitter shade. With warm golds and browns, go-to neutrals and ultra-romantic rosy purples, the eyeshadow looks are truly endless and look good on everyone.

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RED LIGHTS PALETTE

It all starts with a glittery case in sparkling red...This festive case opens to reveal the legendary 4Gs, in a bold palette to embellish the eyes and complexion.A quartet of daring shades in a combination of matte and shiny finishes: an intense red, a flamboyant pink and a bright peach, all three of them matte, plus an illuminating metallic gold.This structuring powder is easy and liberating to apply. Tailor the amount to suit your mood; superb density and absolute comfort are guaranteed.There are no rules to follow for this blush, highlighter and eyeshadow. The texture blends evenly into the skin, just the way you want it and just how you like it, for individual results and a look that tears up the rulebook. Define your eyes, illuminate your face: nothing is off limits with this creamy, long-wear texture.

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Better Together

MONSIEUR BIG MASCARA HAS OPENING HIS HEART WITH A GIFT OF 12 UNIQUE EYESHADOWS! THE METALLIC PINK MONSIEUR BIG PALETTE “12 SHADES OF LOVE” IS MONSIEUR BIG MASCARA’S GREATEST ALLY. DEVELOPED BY LISA ELDRIDGE, LANCÔME’S GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAKE-UP, THESE 12 SHADES ARE ENRICHED WITH DEEP PIGMENTS TO HELP CREATE THREE UNPARALLELED EYE BEAUTY LOOKS. FROM THE SOFTEST PINK TO THE RICHEST BURGUNDY, OUR 12 NEW EYESHADOW COLOURS FEATURE NAMES THAT MATCH THEIR ROLES TO LET YOU EASILY ACHIEVE A STEP-BY-STEP BEAUTY LOOK.

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BEAUTY Insight

PIONEERING NATURALS We talked all things beauty with MELISSA SGAGLIONE-SEGANTI, Director of Communications at tarte™

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Over my career I’ve had the chance to work with a variety of different beauty, fashion, fitness and lifestyle brands. Joining tarte earlier this year has been more thrilling than I could have even imagined—it’s such an exciting, growing brand where there is no limit on creativity and strategy. It’s a great team to be a part of, and when I’m not in the office or at an event they know they can probably catch me running in Central Park or at a nearby spin class!

What does a typical day in your job role at Tarte Cosmetics look like?

No two days look the same. I’ll be planning for an international trip one day, working with media on a story another day, and identifying a new brand partner or collaboration the next. That’s what I love about working at tarte, there is always something new to explore and a new challenge to tackle!

What has been your biggest challenge to date? How did you overcome this?

The public relations field is always evolving. When I entered this industry over a decade ago the landscape of media was different. We were still faxing! It’s been challenging to stay forward thinking and adapt with the times.

I’m an official convert to Tarte Shape Tape Concealer. What is your favourite Tarte product and why? shape tape™ is definitely one of my favourite products. My day-to-day look doesn’t always require a ton of makeup, but it always involves shape tape™!

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I love it because a little goes a long way – it completely covers any dark circles, conceals spots and hides redness.

The other product that’s in my bag right now is the tarteist™ Amazonian clay pro to go palette.

I’ve been traveling a lot recently so it’s perfect to have this little compact with all my favourite shades in it – even when I’m not traveling this one’s always in my rotation.

Tell us your #1 beauty hack and/ or tip(s) to share with our lovely Ohlala readers.

I’ve always been told that you must take care of your skin first.

No matter how much makeup you wear you want to have healthy skin as your foundation.

It’s always been so important to me what I put on my face.

What has been your biggest achievement in your career?

There have been so many great moments throughout my career, when I step back and take it all in its truly so hard to choose one.

Right now, I’m thankful that I have the opportunity to work for a great brand like Tarte, that has been cruelty-free for 19+ years and is the pioneer of high-performance naturals.

Can you give us any intel on any upcoming launches with Tarte Cosmetics?

We’re continuing to innovate within our shape tape™ line – shape tape™ concealer is our #1 product so we’re always looking for ways to complement it! You can expect a really fabulous new addition to the shape tape collection coming soon!

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BEAUTY Insight MELISSA SGAGLIONE-SEGANTI DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, TARTE™

MELISSA SGAGLIONE-SEGANTI IS THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AT TARTE™. IN THIS ROLE SHE OVERSEES BRAND PARTNERSHIPS, EVENTS, MEDIA AND INFLUENCER RELATIONS GLOBALLY, SPEARHEADING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE BRAND AND MEDIA, INFLUENCERS AND TASTEMAKERS ALL OVER THE WORLD. SHE WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE MARKETING, DIGITAL, SOCIAL AND MERCHANDISING TEAMS TO ENSURE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIP AND A STRATEGIC 360 ̊ APPROACH TO ALL EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION. PRIOR TO JOINING TARTE™ IN 2019, MELISSA WAS THE HEAD OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS AT SWEATY BETTY, OVERSEEING ALL US ACTIVITY FOR THE BRAND. SHE JOINED SWEATY BETTY IN 2015 TO BUILD AND ESTABLISH THE US MARKETING TEAM, OPENING STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND GARNERING BRAND AWARENESS IN THE ATHLEISURE MARKETPLACE. DURING HER TENURE SHE OPENED 13 STORES, FACILITATED IMAGE-ENHANCING REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, IMPLEMENTED A ROBUST INFLUENCER STRATEGY AND EXECUTED NUMEROUS CONSUMER, PRESS AND INFLUENCER EVENTS. PRIOR TO JOINING SWEATY BETTY IN 2015, MELISSA WORKED AS A VICE PRESIDENT IN HOSPITALITY AND LIFESTYLE FOR DKC PUBLIC RELATIONS, MANAGING TOP LIFESTYLE, BEAUTY, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY ACCOUNTS, INCLUDING JCPENNEY, NEW BALANCE, EXHALE SPA, ULTA BEAUTY AND IHEARTMEDIA’S JINGLE BALL. BEFORE HER TIME WITH DKC, MELISSA WAS WITH FULL PICTURE PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTING SEVERAL PROMINENT CELEBRITY CLIENTS INCLUDING MERCEDES BENZ-FASHION WEEK, VICTORIA SECRET FASHION SHOW, VITAMINWATER, FRÉDÉRIC FEKKAI, AND LIVING PROOF. MELISSA IS A GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. SHE CURRENTLY RESIDES IN NEW YORK CITY WITH HER HUSBAND. IN HER FREE TIME, MELISSA ENJOYS TRAVELLING AND ALL THINGS FITNESSFASHION RELATED. SHE HAS COMPLETED OVER 35 HALF MARATHONS AND TWO NEW YORK CITY MARATHONS.

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EXCLUSIVELY LUXURIOUS

On the lookout to get in shape for the Ohlala Spa & Wellness Awards, ANUSHAY KHAN headed to THE VENUE for some impressive results.

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hen you hear that there is a ‘Paradigm of Elite Fitness’, you don’t completely understand what is being said. As soon as you enter The Venue, you will know what this luxury is about. Located on the Pearl in the Abraj Quartier’s 8th floor, luxury takes a new meaning with this VVIP fitness club. I was instantly taken aback by the way the entire set up was just waiting for me to get blown away. An exclusive social club that targets the elite of Doha, you’d know why this place is coined as the epitome of luxury. The latest technology can be found here that includes body analysis machines and state-of-the-art equipment that you can use as you work out at one of the best locations in Doha. I say the best location because the magnificent views of the sea are bound to leave you breathless, and as the sun goes down and the city lights up, you’re going to experience an aweinspiring sight of Doha in all of its glory.

With personal trainers that push you to be your best, you will find yourself amidst a sea of options to make yourself feel better about all those lunges. In my modern time Cinderella story, the clock striked 4 and I needed to get myself ready to experience a regime that I’d far given up on. As I limped away from Yana, my personal trainer, on more than one occasion and cursed myself for being out of shape, I always went to Mary Jane who was my fairy Godmother. The spa (you read that right) was my treat after my workout where I indulged 58

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in a selection of facials, massages and manicures. The Venue knows how to treat a woman who is this bent out of shape and then pamper her with all the good things in life at their spa.

What was more surprising to me was the deluxe lounge in the middle of the club. It wasn’t just about working out here, it was a complete package where you were taken care of entirely - a complete 360 approach. Whether you want to relax, enjoy a healthy meal or just get in some girl time with your friends, The Venue is the exclusivity that you need. From swimming pools, jacuzzis, saunas, to the glorious views; The Venue is the hot spot for the elite women of Doha who want to be treated like the queens that they are.

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SPA Spotlight

LUXURY INSIDE-OUT Nails are showcasing their innovative talons with a newly renovated salon at their Salwa Road location.

Living up to the reputation of being one of the best in the country, the Nails Salon in Salwa Road has reopened after extensive renovation and now has a new sleek and sophisticated look. Providing a holistic, 360-degree beauty services in luxurious surroundings, the salon is set to pamper its clients in an even more beautiful surrounding.

The open-plan salon, designed in pristine white throughout, now features six manicure stations, 13 pedicure stations and six private rooms, two of which have showers. It also features the super convenient Express Blow Dry (BD) concept which provides just blow dries to women on-thego saving them precious time and money. BD clients choose from eight styles and expert stylists will then blow dry their hair all for a very affordable price. For the busy woman, the Salwa Road Blow Dry section has three hair wash stations and five blow dry areas, three of which also have pedicure facilities.

Clients of the Salwa Road salon will benefit from all Nails’ renowned experiential service levels and product offerings including their full range of massage therapies, pioneering skin treatments and personal beauty advisories.

Nails salons are conveniently located in Salwa Road, The Pearl in Porto Arabia, Royal Plaza Mall, Ezdan Mall, within the Franck Provost Salon at the Four Seasons Hotel, Jean Louis David Salons at North Gate Mall, Marriott Marquis Hotel and Jean Louis David at Crowne Plaza – The Business Park Hotel, Qatar Foundation student center. Nails also caters to male clients at The Barber Shop at the Four Seasons and Marriott Marquis Hotels.

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SPA Spotlight

DECADENT INDULGENCE There’s no better time than the festive season to get a pamper session in‌ as if we really needed an excuse!

ALWADI HOTEL DOHA MGALLERY

CITY CENTRE ROTANA

M|Spa - Paradise For Two Book an M|SPA Perfect Pair Massage this December and enjoy a complimentary revitalizing facial or book a DUO Bliss treatment with its delicious light meal and get a SPA Gift free.

Call 4009 9999 for reservations and more information.

Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Centre Thai Aroma Oil Massage involves deep massage techniques that are applied over the whole body in combination with Aroma Oils.This massage revitalizes your body, improves blood flow and circulation to different pressure points in the body. Thai Aroma Massage is for the value of QR475 per person for 60 minutes and QR635 per person for 90 minutes. Pre-Booking required.

Call 4445 8686 for reservations and more information.

INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA Spa Escapade Tailor your own spa experience with a combination of 60 and 30-minute treatments of your choice. Curate your own spa journey for only QR825, instead of QR1,350, with an exclusive 30% off on retail. Valid till 30 December 2019. 60-minute massage choices: Balinese, Heavenly Massage, Swedish, Foot Reflexology, Intraceuticals Facial per person and 30-minute treatment choices: Body scrub, body wrap, eye treatments, foot massage for QR825.

Call 4040 5050 for reservations and more information.

THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB The Diplomatic Club Special Combination of Aroma, Swedish, Thai treatment ensuring a fast recovery from muscular strain, increasing circulation, simulating skin and soothing the nerves. For members: QR325 and non-members: QR425 for a duration of 90 mins.

Call 4484 7444 for reservations and more information.

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THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA Full Moon Yoga How can one miss the beauty that Doha is right now? Join in on December 12 for a full moon yoga session with Maria and channel your inner chi.

Call 4492 1682 for reservations and more information.

MONDRIAN DOHA ESPA Warm up your body this winter with a 90-minute aromatherapy hot stone massage. Using 100% natural essential oils and the power of volcanic heated stones, this treatment is perfect for warming and soothing the entire body.

To make sure you keep looking after your body over the winter months, we will include a gift of the ESPA Body Introduction Travel Kit. Call 4045 5550 for reservations and more information.

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PROJECT YOU

Amidst the events all over town our local editor ANUSHAY KHAN stepped into M|SPA at Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery to de-stress from yet another meeting.

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was first introduced to Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery earlier this year in February at their launch. This was the idyllic introduction to Msheireb Downtown Doha, the world’s first sustainable regeneration project. Where Qatari hospitality meets contemporary design, this hotel is an enticing sight to see and an experience for everyone. The views of Souq Waqif, the luxuriously grand suites, Sofra with its delectable BBQ – I am certainly no stranger to this place today.

This time around, I wasn’t concerned with anything other than one thing: to detoxify the anxieties and worries of the day with an

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excellent masseuse at my absolute disposal. I went in, determined as an eagle, wanting to simply get started on the relaxing part of the evening after an unusually tiring day. The detoxification process starts the minute you say hello as warm smiles greet you and assure you to leave the worries of the world behind. I was served with a refreshing drink that helped me escape the unpredictable weather outside and soon after, was shown to a changing room with my essentials and then led to the relaxing room. Light blue and green lights helped in the cooling down process and I felt myself relax instantly. I love how M|Spa has oil names as different emotions instead of straight-to-it details;

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Sense of Purity, Sense of Balance & Happiness. I obviously chose Happiness because deadline week could certainly have an injection of positivity due to the stress that inevitably ensues.

As soon as I filled out my consultation form that had different information for my focus points and preferences, I got myself comfortable on my massage bed, ready for an hour of bliss. I could feel endorphins being released and my muscles calmed down as the aroma of the oil that I chose danced in the air. The candle lit room immediately transformed into a soothing pink arena as soft music and smooth, wave like movements of my therapist helped me reach ultimate bliss in that very moment.

I love how massage rooms have this unspoken policy of whispering just so you’re not even disturbed for a nano second. The expert muscle relaxing movements, the music, and the entire package that I received in this one hour entirely surpassed my expectations.

“The candle lit room immediately transformed into a soothing pink room as soft music and smooth, wave like movements of my therapist helped me reach ultimate bliss in that very moment.”

I decided to stay back after the massage and enjoy the ambience of the M|Spa as I sipped on my scented lemon water. You know how every place has a scent of its own? I have experienced this true for spas as well and for me, lavender for the most is the prominent one here. Since lavender has calming qualities, I was not the least bit surprised that I didn’t want my visit to come to an end!

M|Spa thrives on making journeys about their customer as they take inspiration from local Arabic oils and blend in modern techniques of massage into their skilled nourishing ways. I noticed that the spa was not just about making the best of it for yourself, you could also share this experience with someone in the couple’s treatment room.

So impressed was I with my experience that I booked myself and my Mr a treatment in two weeks time. I just can’t get enough of M|Spa. For reservations or more information, please call 4009 9666 @alwadi.hotel.doha www.ohlalamag.net

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Surpassing the norm of following seasonal trends, Bthaina introduces a collection dedicated to occasion wear that can be worn anytime of the year.

Inspired by Oman, this collection embraces Omani colours, patterns and traditions from a modern and contemporary angle. Mesmerised by the way city lights glitter in the night sky, Buthaina

Al Zadjali has designed custom

pieces incorporating the sparkle of Swarovski crystals. Fused with a variety of fabrics such as organza and velvet, each handcrafted piece portrays elegance and richness. Rich velvet exudes luster and softness whereas featherlight organza adds a touch of purity and elegance. Staying true to the inspiration, the colour palette featuring classic Omani hues such as ecru, olive, dusty blue, white and black radiates a sense of royalty. Referencing the silverwork market and the Omani on jewellery patterns and designs, Bthaina translates this inspiration onto flowy velvet kaftans. Layered golden threadworks fused with metallic shades offer ethnic designs that have been revived with a modern twist. Fully sequined dresses in gold and silver take centre stage emphasizing the richness of the collection.

Paying great attention to every detail from incorporating smooth, flowy fabrics to intricately embellished designs, Midnight

Mirage transcends seasons

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DIVA Drives

BEYOND CONVENTION BLACK BADGE DAWN has really set the bar high, even by ROLLS-ROYCE standards, this beautiful car continues the legacy of the manufacturer’s impressive lineage with the developments in design, style and, of course, power. Where else would our Publishing Director, CHIRINE HALABI enjoy such a marvel than in London, the luxury brands’ birthplace.

We’ve said it before and we will say it again, we simply

love the Rolls-Royce brand! For ladies of leisure, mums on school runs, the boss woman hustling from one meeting to another, or even a single young female enjoying a night on the town with her girls, Rolls-Royce has never let us down. And why would it?

It seems that every automobile they create is a work of art and this has been true for almost a century of vehicle production.

Ohlala’s front woman had the pleasure of taking the Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge for a spin... chauffeur driven of course! The thought of being at the helm of such eponymous luxury of such a Rolls-Royce model is always a thrill for us and we made sure to lap up every moment of the experience. When I landed in London and the driver was waiting for me at the airport for a journey with Rolls-Royce, I was expecting to find the one and only prestigious Phantom waiting for me, but, no, to my surprise... a Black Badge Dawn! My first thoughts? Stunning!

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“There are few feelings that can match the excitement of being powered along the tarmac by a vehicle of this calibre.”

Dawn I just thought RR Motor Cars Doha must have researched the woman I am through social media as they couldn’t have done better while choosing the car they had appointed for my long weekend ride! Slipping inside the new Black Badge Dawn, an immediate feeling of luxury and class enveloped us. As expected, Rolls-Royce’s attention to detail and use of high-quality materials was obvious and the overall design of the interior has been developed for performance and practicality. This model offers a complete range of digital features that are operated seamlessly.

This system has been perfectly designed to provide the driver with an interactive experience that increases their control over the vehicle’s performance. This Rolls-Royce model houses a screen where the user interface can be adjusted to cater to personal requirements. You know what that means ladies; put your bff ’s on speed dial, your favourite playlist on repeat and put the heel to the shield. There is no doubt it’s a magnificently built vehicle that employs the best of what the British brand has been offering with the latest in technology.

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It is fair to say that we were instantaneously impressed with the overall shape and design of this new open-top four-seat drive. As expected of a Rolls-Royce, its lines and curves seemed to effortlessly sweep along the length and breadth of the vehicle giving its appearance a perfect balance of power and style. With the perfect silhouette, the front end of the Black Badge Dawn has been crafted to perfection. Black Badge Dawn’s muscular prowess hints at the power that lies within. Carbon fibre composite wheels form a halo around the self-righting Rolls-Royce emblem. Let’s just say, if you need a good spotlight for those impromptu after sunset photos in the coolest locations, the beams have got your back too! Enhanced torque, refined suspension and an optional sports exhaust deliver a more spirited driving experience. Spirited? Yes, they certainly had me down to a tea matching my characteristics to said beauty on this trip - ‘Dawn’ is the best friend I never knew I needed. Ah just stunning, especially when my lovely driver Doug opened the rooftop as he drove me through London streets down to Rosewood London hotel.

No matter if you’re pedalling it down the highway to your next mani-pedi appointment or gaining your daily caffeine fix, the Black Badge Dawn adjusts to the road and driving style. In my role as Publishing Director I’m certainly an ‘Emblem of Expression’ as is this victorious model with her glamorous embellishments. Striking colour combinations. Artisanal detailing.These are motor cars customised by their patrons themselves, with 76

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“FOR OUR ROLE WE LOOK AT EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF THE BRAND AND TRYING TO BRING THESE HERITAGE STORIES THAT WE CAN TELL WITH THE FEATURES IN OUR CARS” - MATTHEW DANTON, BESPOKE DESIGNER AT ROLLSROYCE MOTOR CARS absolute panache. All of these features and many more, ensure the Black Badge Dawn has a bold and beautiful presence on any road.

As with any Rolls-Royce, the real excitement began once the ignition was engaged. There are few feelings that can match the excitement of being powered along the tarmac by a vehicle of this calibre. And there’s no better feeling than being in a car that is as powerful on the outside as it is under the bonnet.

The performance of the Black Badge Dawn is bolstered by both its efficient handling and breaking that keeps the driver in full control

throughout the driving experience. Doug being the gentleman that he is made sure I was in my element, allowing me to drink in all the senses that this drive allowed.

As far as aesthetics go, the Black Badge Dawn shines bright like a diamond! Hot seats, wind blowing in my hair, beautiful trees all made for an

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exhilarating diva drive experience in this moving salon, I just didn’t want to make it to the hotel.

This car has totally changed my vision of RollsRoyce as all I wanted was to take control of this car and press the fuel pedals for a high speed drive. Certainly not! No more generic thinking that ‘Rolls-Royce is a car for a driver’, no! This car should be in the hands of smart ladies wanting to feel the real waves of luxury, fashion and adventure.

By the time we arrived at the Rosewood London, our already sky-high opinion of the Rolls-Royce brand was once again solidified. Black Badge Dawn is for those who reject conformity and live on their own terms. It’s for the innovators, trailblazers, rule-breakers — and above all — those who dare.

We attended the launch of the new RollsRoyce Art programme where Matthew Danton, Bespoke Designer At Rolls-Royce Motor Cars talked about Muse, a forward-looking vision that fosters creativity through collaboration with artists who share their passion for pushing technical and conceptual boundaries. Muse’s flagship initiative invites emerging and midcareer artists to submit a moving-image work that delivers an immersive sensory experience.

Artists will be identified by expert nominators worldwide and selected by a jury of leading curators and artists, in a two-phase, two-year process. Only one artist will be chosen to develop a final work. The inaugural commission will be unveiled in 2021. All of this beautiful experience is amplified by this programme and also The Spirit

of Ecstasy Challenge showcases a celebration of both tradition and innovation, asking creative virtuosi to re-imagine the sculptural figurine that graces the bonnet of Rolls-Royce motor cars.

I for one love Modern Art as I feel that it is an engaging trap to the senses... as modern art itself is an innovation, experimentation with form, the shapes, colours and lines that make up the work with a tendency to abstraction; and an emphasis on materials, techniques and processes does in fact spotlight the exact definition of Rolls-Royce interiors! I totally understand this joint venture which is such an innovative and smart venture. Rolls-Royce is certainly more than just a pretty face. @rollsroyceqatar / @rollsroycecars

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OHLALA Spotlight

HOMEGROWN

TALENT

We talk to award-winning British artist and designer HELEN AMY MURRAY about her collaboration with ROLLSROYCE and how she sculpts textiles – mainly leather, suede and their synthetic counterparts – into three-dimensional decorative surfaces, including the RollsRoyce Phantom Gallery during her visit to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha.

Can you tell me a little bit about yourself, how did you start getting inspiration for art?

I studied art throughout my schooling and college, then I went to Chelsea College of Art to do a degree in textile design. I’ve always been massively influenced by art and now able to collect a few pieces that I love so it’s a really big part of my world.

Where did the nature aspect come from? What first ignited that?

I think looking back pretty much all of my works influenced by nature whether that’s even some of the most geometric patterns. When you look really closely almost microscopically at things there can be a very geometric structure to them, so pretty much everything I do is influenced by nature and that’s obviously just from travelling, just walking around, and so the feathers and the flowers are a very big part, and plants in general have always been a big part of what I do.

It was really interesting when you were saying you would digitise something and you would zoom in even on the flower and then make that abstract. Tell us more about the process.

When I was looking at the Rolls-Royce Phantom’s rose as a theme my natural kind of response to it was not to do the obvious and just put a few roses on the gallery, even though I’ve obviously shown that’s possible, I kind of wanted to zoom in on it, with the gallery itself its quite, ornate in comparison to working with my large wall coverings and art works.

How many gallery items do you host within the gallery at the moment for Rolls Royce?

I think I’ve developed a collection of around 20 themes, but these are the first two prototypes and then the phantom rose and the maritime one, the nautical one you saw, are the next ones that will be prototyped so it’s a kind of ongoing process, we aren’t just making them all at once, obviously there’s the testing.

It’s such a different process to what we do for the outside of the Rolls-Royce too, obviously everything still has its process and takes its time but it was a real challenge working out how to actually work with the gallery given the proportion and the shape and the irregular shape as its not flat.

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“I was actually approached by RollsRoyce probably nearly three years ago now, when they came up with the idea for this gallery and they approached about 150 artists and then narrowed it down to seven.”

What would you say has been your biggest challenge?

The fact that it was aluminium, so it’s not really upholstery in the way that we would upholsterer a panel, there’s no staples or anything, so I came up with the idea of corseting the back. So, the back is sort of equally beautiful in terms of the level of hand craftsmanship and it has got a permanent corset hand stitched corsetry to it to hold everything in place because there’s no glue or staples or anything Out of the gallery what’s your favourite, if you had to choose?

I really love the whisper muse. That was the original one that I was asked when I was asked to work on this project. At the very start I was inspired by the spirit of ecstasy, and whisper muse is kind of like a detail of the drapery on her arm and for me it’s just very subtle, it’s very sculptural and very beautiful, but, I also think the possibilities are so vast and amazing so I’m actually really excited about doing one of the digital peacock feather ones as well in the multi colours How ethical is the process?

We have been awarded a Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury earlier this year!

They are a UK based organisation where they assess you for sustainability and good practice and ethical practice for all. We’re obviously quite a small company but people like Stella McCartney and stuff all have this mark. When you click on it, it brings you to a page which shows you what we do and what we’re achieving but for me ever since I started because it’s a hand-made product it has also been a minimal waste process so we’re not buying metres and metres of fabric we’re not throwing away much we order what we need essentially.

Everything is made by hand in the studio so very little travelling going on, we don’t travel much as a company. We’re very big on recycling which sounds really lame, but you know. The materials themselves we are always looking at what we can improve on, so there’s a material we use for the depth that we found one that is made out of recycled plastic water bottles, so that would be amazing to start using that, but they just have a massive minimum order which is to be expected I suppose. And then I’ve developed my brand this year, had a rebrand and a new website and within that we are going to have our first range of packaging which will be for the samples, as we send a sample to every client and we’ve never had an actual box so we’re having a really beautiful box made of recycled materials with the branding and everything.

In regard to the future with Rolls-Royce have you an additional vision for the next year, two, five?

I was actually approached by Rolls-Royce probably nearly three years ago now, when they came up with the idea for this gallery and they app roached about 150 artists and then narrowed it down to seven. So, they had an event in London called the closed room event where they unveiled the seven artworks by seven different artists and that was when I showed the whisper muse.

How did you feel in that inaugural moment?

It was absolutely amazing because it was a proper incredible event where you walk through a dark tunnel and you’re presented with the new phantom to start with and then we went into another room where they presented these seven beautiful individual gallery pieces and there I was.

So, if you had any words of advice to any upcoming artists, what would they be?

Believe in yourself and don’t be held back by the idea that you have to be something in particular or do something in particular. Don’t let it cage you into your aspirations. I spent all of my textile degree thinking well I wasn’t doing fashion, I wasn’t doing interiors because it didn’t look anything like this at that stage, completely impractical for anything but it didn’t matter it was beautiful and for me it’s just about making something beautiful. www.helenamymurray.com www.ohlalamag.net

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BBQ DELIGHT WITH A VIEW

With a job as busy as ours, our local editor ANUSHAY KHAN headed for date night with her friends to enjoy an evening of food, views and ambience.

J

ason Atherton was one of the first people I interviewed when I started this job earlier this year. Could you imagine landing an interview with a Michelin star chef within the first two months? I was ecstatic. Being a writer, I have noticed how I tend to hold things dear to my heart once I know the story behind it. When the Pearl Social was relaunched earlier this year, I got to know all about Jason and his passion for food, his commitment to his family and his way of honouring his legacy – a story made for the likes of me. When you know the love that goes into making the menu, you’re already prepared to fall in love with the cuisine.

How the team convinced me to try their BBQ menu, I will never be able to remember. BBQ at Pearl Social? It somehow didn’t fit! I sat next to the soothing views of the sea and saw the Qanect Quartier light up at night. I absolutely love the European vibes that the Pearl gives and Marsa Malaz Kempinski sits in the center of it all; like a queen on a throne.

As soon as the first item was served, I latched on to the food as a bee would latch on to honey. You’d think that the sides of the dish would add as an added benefit but the snow pea salad with its feta cheese and scrumptious dressing

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kept pulling me back for seconds (maybe thirds and fourths) as a filler between meals too. Haute cuisine meets avid haute foodie is how I would like to describe this dinner. I appreciate people who sometimes understand that there is absolutely no need for starters when it comes to meaty night. The night started with a big bang as hotel Aberdeen Angus striploin was served with its greens and parmesan cheese, accompanied by some horseradish sauce that only added to the juiciness of the tenderloins. Once I bit into this heavenly goodness, it took every ounce of me to stop myself and wait for the rest of the BBQ to be served. Level 1 – Pearl Social wins!

One would think that being in a city like Doha would have me accustomed to the seafood around. Whereas it’s true that I do love my maki rolls, sometimes a girl just needs a break. When the monkfish and tiger prawns brochette was served, I whispered to my friend that she was going to have to eat on my behalf. I poured the provencal tomato sauce for the sake of the insta-life and simply took a single bite of the dish. Lets just say that the two of us were fighting over the last piece because the magicians behind the counter just wanted to see who could resist these tempting bites from paradise. Served on skewers similar to the chicken and halloumi, both these delicacies had us roped in until we ate the dressings from the plates as well. The glazed honey drizzled upon the chicken skewer just added to the luscious twist of the yogurt on the dish. Mr Atherton’s newest menu was winning me over and we were only half way through.

“I latched on to the food as a bee would latch on to honey.”

For me, the short rib bo took the trophy home. Have you ever imagined how the thing that you are attracted to the most usually has something to do with a memory? This particular dish took me back to Lahore, experiencing the best food I have had in my life; the street food of Punjab. I know this is a Michelin star chefs’ restaurant but trust me, this is the biggest compliment a foodie from Pakistan with a knack of twists and spicy deliciousness could ever give anyone. The smoked rib, the dripping pickled mustard, the BBQ sauce wrapping itself in the dripping juices of the meat and the sauces that can only be described as euphoric folded into warm pita bread that balanced all the flavours perfectly – I had officially met my match at this place.

When it comes to desserts, I usually tend to get excited. This was one of those times that I honestly couldn’t care about anything else. The menu has been perfected to the point that I believe the Pearl Social is leading the BBQ game this season. Innovative yet seasoned for local taste buds and simply marvellous for everyone.

For reservations or more information please call 4035 5300 @pearlsocialdoha

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QATAR

NATIONAL DAY 2019

The Torch Doha Flying Carpet

Celebrate Qatar’s National Day in the authentic atmosphere of Flying Carpet restaurant. Buffet menu at QR150 per person including selected beverages. No better way to spend the weekend celebrating the country at one of Qatar’s finest!

Call 4446 5600 for reservations and more information.

Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

WE’VE CREATED A ROUNDUP OF HAPPENINGS TO ENJOY THE MOST CELEBRATED DAY OF DECEMBER.

Santa Monica Breakfast Club

Rejoice Qatar’s most momentous occasion at Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas to a sumptuously rich selection of Qatari flavours. Guests can sample an array of mouth-watering local delicacies and benefit from a 20% discount on food and beverage at all of the restaurants. In addition, experience the magnificent traditions of Qatar at the traditional tent setup comprising of a range of cultural activities including the customary Henna design and Qatari falconry.

Call 4448 1234 for reservations and more information.

Oryx Rotana Doha The Cellar

Rejoice in the celebrations of the Qatar National Day as Oryx Rotana goes all out. Experience palate-pleasing perfection dinner with a special 3-course set menu for QR141. This offer is valid on December 18 only and not valid in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Call 4402 3333 for reservations and more information.

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night for larger families. Non-Qatari guests will also get a 20% extra discount on SPA retail products and on all outlets while Qatari nationals will qualify for 40% off all SPA and F&B offerings on production of their ID. Call 4009 9666 for reservations and more information.

Centara Westbay Residences & Suites – Doha Fitness Centre – Complimentary Class

Get your day started with a bang this National Day as you can avail a complimentary HIIT Class from 10am to 11am.

Call 4009 5555 for reservations and more information.

Crowne Plaza, Doha The Business Park Aramede

Celebrating Qatar National Day in a way that is best known to the gastronomical Doha, Aramede is hosting a special lunch buffet at Aramede that features national dishes as well. Avail the offer for QR125 and get the festivities going!

Call 4408 7777 for reservations and more information.

Sharq Village & Spa Al Liwan

City Centre Rotana Doha Olive Oil

Enjoy relaxed National Day Lunch: choose items in the live cooking station, sample Arabic and Qatari cuisine in the modern setting of restaurant. Only available on December 18, 12.30pm to 3pm for QR119 per person.

Call 4445 8888 for reservations and more information.

Al Messila, Resort & Spa, Doha

Come together and celebrate the pride of Qatar National Day while enjoying a true epicurean culinary experience at Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. Treat your family and friends to an elaborate lunch displayed in the lush gardens, carefully crafted by Michelinstarred chefs. To delight and content differently indulgent palates, guests will be able to savor local and international specialties from QR325 per person only on December 18.

Call 4445 0000 for reservations and more information.

Soak in the spirit of National Day festivities by celebrating with your loved ones over traditional Qatari fare, handcrafted with pride by the chefs. Dishes that resonate memories of home-cooked Machboos, Harees, Madrouba and Luqaimat, brought back to life at this feast.

Marvel in Qatar’s tradition and simplicity as you pass by the beautifully setup ‘Souq’.

Call 4425 6666 for reservations and more information.

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel National Day Brunch at La Veranda

Join in at La Veranda for the National Day Brunch, which features Italian and Mediterranean spreads, a selection of antipasti, and a free flow of unique beverages. Enjoy our sumptuous grill stations with fresh fish, lobster and meats, and interactive cooking stations. December 18, 12.30pm to 4pm. QR325 per person including soft beverages and QR475 per person including special beverages.

Call 4485 3000 for reservations and more information.

Alwadi Hotel Doha, MGallery National Day Staycation

Helping guests celebrate Qatar’s National Day Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery Hotel Collection launches a superb offer open for direct bookings only between December 15 and 20. The celebration room rate starts at QR700 per night for double occupancy plus a child under 10 years, comes with complimentary breakfast for two, a QR250 spa voucher per room per night which covers a one-hour massage to be taken during the stay. An extra bed can be provided for just QR150 per www.ohlalamag.net

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LOOKING FOR THE PLACE-TO-BE TO MAKE THE MOST OF DECEMBER 25? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

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FESTIVE

DELIGHT

CHIC Eats The Torch Doha

Four Seasons Hotel, Doha

A special day with family and friends in the authentic atmosphere of the restaurant. Buffet menu at QR150 including selected beverages. Special price for children aged between six to 12 for QR70 per person. Located at Mezzanine 2. Booking and payment required 48 hours in advance as limited seats available.

Call 4446 5600 for reservations and more information.

Nobu will be offering a brunch on December 25 featuring a live band, festive themed welcome drinks and an overall upgraded premium buffet selection including caviar and lobster bar, live stations and special dessert counter. Nobu rooftop will also open early with DJ and early evening festivities. An extra special area for kids will be available during brunch. From QR510 to QR750.

Call 4494 8700 for reservations and more information.

The Flying Carpet

The Pearl Social Festive Brunch

The Pearl Social offers a festive lunch menu that caters for everyone. It features delightful starters, main dishes, as well as unique desserts Pearl Social is known for QR390 to QR550.

Only on December 25, between 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Call 4035 5300 for reservations and more information.

The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa Bubbalicious on the big day

Celebrate in the most Westin way possible as you dance and dine to the tunes of the entertainment of the Bubbalicious brunch on December 25, 12.30pm to 4pm for QR360 to QR480.

Call 3359 8514 for reservations and more information.

Mondrian Doha Cut

Come enjoy a new family-style Festive Brunch with beverage packages, live DJ entertainment and singer as well as handmade pasta station and dessert station. Kids club on our Staircase. Price ranges from QR315 to QR465.

Call 4045 5999 for reservations and more information.

Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas Santa Monica Breakfast Club

Nobu

InterContinental Doha Coral

Have a Sparkling Brunch for QR450 where you will get live entertainment with resident band from 12.30pm to 4pm with international tunes. Santa’s going to be there too along with an array of a festive international buffet which will include seafood and sushi bar, oysters, roast turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce and gravy, cheese counter, etc.

Call 4484 4444 for reservations and more information.

Sheraton Grand Convention Hotel

Doha

Resort

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Mamma Franca’s Festive Brunch at La Veranda

As the Christmas morning greets you with birds chirping and the trees rustling, make your way to La Veranda and come home to enjoy Christmas day brunch prepared by the delightful and charming Mamma Franca! Gather with your loved ones and delight yourselves in an endless selection of homemade dishes prepared with love by our chefs. Buffet, with live music entertainment. December 25, 12.30pm to 4pm. QR325 per person including soft beverages, tea and coffee and QR475 per person including special beverage package.

Call 4485 3000 for reservations and more information.

Santa Goes to Malibu and decks the halls to celebrate the festive season at Santa Monica Breakfast Club. Enjoy the ultimate laid-back brunch with Malibu vibes as you savor mouth-watering treats freshly prepared at live stations whilst enjoying a selection of exotic beverages and tapping your feet to the beats of the resident DJ Santiago. End the day on a sweet note with an exciting array of delectable desserts, for those feeling a little indulgent. QR350 per person.

Call 4448 1240 for reservations and more information.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha Hyde Park Coffee Shop

Get festive with the whole family on December 25 in Hyde Park for the Sparkling Festive Brunch! Tuck in to a sumptuous buffet and indulge in a selection of beverages whilst keeping an eye out for a very special visitor. From QR270 to QR440 you’re bound to have a jolly good time!

Call: 4428 1555 for reservations and more information. www.ohlalamag.net

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CHIC Eats Alwadi Hotel Doha, MGallery Le Colonial

Ease into the holiday spirit at Le Colonial with the lazy brunch that gives you nothing but the motivation to eat. Get yourself comfortable this festive season and let Le Colonial handle the festivities! From QR220 to QR350.

Call 4009 9666 for reservations and more information.

InterContinental Doha The City The Square

A grand festive celebration awaits you and your loved ones at The Square with festive cheer for everyone. Enjoy a wide variety of festive classic favourites, international dishes, and many new surprises. Try the Truffle Risotto cooked à la minute, fresh seafood and stuffed turkey stations. End the meal with a spread of traditional desserts, signature yule logs, and festive corner. The new Aladdin Kids Club will delight your little ones with exciting activities and a dedicated buffet just for them. From QR275 to QR415.

Call 4015 8888 for reservations and more information.

Crowne Plaza, Doha The Business Park Rodizio

The St. Regis Doha Opal by Gordon Ramsay

Celebrate the Festive Day at the biggest brunch in Doha with an enchanting view of the blue hues of the Arabian Gulf and St. Regis’ Olympic size swimming pool. Create memorable moments for your family with a lavish brunch buffet including live entertainment and a mini corner for the younger guests from 12pm to 4pm.

Call 4446 0105 for reservations and more information.

Oryx Rotana Doha Choices

No better way to celebrate this festive season than spending time with your loved ones. Come enjoy the most lavish dinner of the year for QR199 per person inclusive of soft beverages from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

Call 4402 3333 for reservations and more information.

City Centre Rotana Doha Olive Oil

Celebrate the festive with your family and friends: savour traditional Festive foods, fill your plate with international cuisines’ favourites and expect a visit from someone special!

December 25, 6.30pm to 10.30pm for QR135 per person including soft drinks.

Call 4445 8888 for reservations and more information.

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Get yourself ready for the ultimate Festive Dinner at Rodizio’s. Book yourself an early bird price of QR225 or swing in later with QR299. The resident band will make you swing to the tunes of the festive season!

Call 4408 7777 for reservations and more information

Centara Westbay Residences & Suites – Doha Dalchini

A tasting menu on December 25 at an Indian restaurant is just the twist that you need. Head to Dalchini to experience something new for QR199.

Call 4409 5520 for reservations and more information.

Dusit Doha Hotel

Pearl Ballroom & Terrace

Celebrate this special holiday at Dusit Doha Hotel for a Festive Brunch with your friends and family. Join in for a joyous day featuring live entertainment from 12.30pm to 4.30pm for QR350 to QR699.

Call 4004 4414 for reservations and more information.

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” - Charles Dickens

IND I AN CU I SI N E Traditional Indian dining reaches new heights at Al Matbakh restaurant.

Explore from the best street food to the delicacies of fine Indian cuisine.

Open daily : 16:00 - midnight Arumaila Boutique Hotel Souq Waqif, P.O. Box 3496 . Doha, Qatar 4433 6666 | fb.reservations.tswq@tivolihotels.com tivolihotels.com

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3, 2, 1…

HAPPY NEW YEAR! OUR SELECTION OF THE TOP DINNERS AND PARTIES IN DOHA TO ENJOY THE ULTIMATE COUNTDOWN TO 2020.

Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas

The Torch Doha

Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha

Start your New Year countdown above Doha’s skyline and enjoy the most exclusive skyline dinner at heights at QR3000. Available on December 19, 20, and 30, on the 21st floor. Booking and payment required 48 hours in advance, limited seats available.

Call 4446 5600 for reservations and more information.

The unashamedly indulgent five-course menu is the perfect way to say goodbye to 2019 and welcome 2020! Get the party started at the awardwinning Bentley’s Grill and let’s make this a night to remember! QR420 per person.

Call 4428 1555 for reservations and more information.

Skyline Dinner

Isaan - Siam Night Market

Discover the warmth of Thai hospitality, delivering the culinary fire and passion of Thailand with a fun and engaging ambience to start your New Year! Delve into a tantalising fusion of authentic Thai delicacies and an exclusively crafted beverage menu for a special evening with your loved ones at Isaan. A unique dining experience complemented by Thailand’s finest DJ LP as you step into the New Year’s spirit. QR350 with soft drinks and QR499 with special beverages.

Call 4448 1240 for reservations and more information.

Bentley’s Grill

The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa

Four Seasons Hotel Doha

There is a New Year Eve’s countdown and you have to be a part of it! Start off the New Year with a one-of-a kind experience by spicing it up at the Westin Winter Lodge at Mix. Get glammed up for 2020!

Call 4492 1555 for reservations and more information.

Bid farewell to 2019 and welcome 2020 with a memorable countdown at Nobu featuring special NY Omakase and Countdown Party at the Rooftop Lounge with magnificent views and endless beats by the resident DJ! Call 4494 8700 for reservations and more information.

Mix Terrace

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City Centre Rotana

Teatro - New Year’s Eve Dinner

A perfect place to welcome 2020 with your loved ones. Indulge in extensive selection of antipasti, try the large selection of chilled seafood, the oyster bar, international, Indian and Asian dishes and personalise your order at the live grill. Do not miss large selection of desserts and live crepes station for a sweet start of the New Year!

Call 4445 8888 for reservations and more information.

Alwadi Hotel Doha, MGallery Infinity

Mark New Year’s Eve in style at the newest destination in town with Bubbles & Bow Ties. Infinity will open from 8pm till 2am over New Year’s Eve with different packages to keep celebrators satisfied. All are welcome to see in 2020 with a live entertainment at the newest destination in town. Couples packages can be booked from QR900 or simply enter from QR150 to QR200. All packages include pass-around canapé.

Call 4009 9666 for reservations and more information.

InterContinental Doha The City La Vista 55

InterContinental Doha Manko

Manko New Year’s Eve Party, featuring special decorations with Parisian Djs & Secret Acts. Book special table offerings with normal and premium packages. QR200 for entrance including one drink.

Call 4484 4444 for reservations and more information.

The St. Regis Doha

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Vine & Opal

The St. Regis New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner promises the perfect setting to commemorate the start of the New Year with an epic performance at the first-floor terrace. Pamper your friends and family with a huge selection of mouth-watering dishes, live cooking stations and an extensive selection of dessert, complemented by amazing live entertainment. Vine and Opal by Gordon Ramsay, 1st floor.

Call 4446 0105 for reservations and more information.

Oryx Rotana Doha The Cellar

Get into 2020 with Sinbad in Andalucia New Year’s Eve Party and say ‘Hola’ to the New Year and welcome every ring of the bell for a lucky year ahead! Celebrate Nochevieja in company of your friends and family with warmth and charm, always associated with genuine Spanish hospitality for QR299 per person from 8pm to 1am.

Call 4402 3333 for reservations and more information.

Countdown to midnight, Latino style! What better way to end the year than sky high on the 55th floor with breath-taking views of West Bay? Dance the year away with beats from the live Cuban band and superstar resident DJ Katalina as you celebrate with signature beverages and authentic tapas. You won’t find another New Year’s Eve party like this!

Entrance - QR100 per guest. NYE Package QR250 ladies / QR500 per men for entrance and free-flowing selected beverages from 8pm to 1am.

Call 4015 8888 for reservations and more information.

Sharq Village & Spa Parisa

Welcome the New Year by experiencing one of the best that Doha has to offer for QR700 per couple. Experience a delightful meal and say goodbye to 2019 in style! Date and time: December 31 from 6.30pm to 12.30am.

Call 4425 6666 for reservations and more information.

Kempinski Residences & Suites Doha Zengo - New Year’s Eve

Spend your New Year’s Eve in the sophisticated ambience and savour Zengo’s premium menu while enjoying in the mesmerising views of Doha - a dining experience that is absolutely beyond compare! Enjoy your choice of packages from QR675 to QR775 per person - set menu with unlimited special beverage; 8pm to 12am.

Call 4405 3333 for reservations and more information.

Dusit Doha Hotel Benjarong

Gather with your friends and family for New Year’s Eve Celebration to welcome 2020 at Benjarong where you can enjoy a refined dinner featuring live entertainment.

Enjoy a seven-course set menu in a gala dinner for QR500 from 7.30pm.

Call 4004 4444 for reservations and more information. www.ohlalamag.net

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ARTISTIC TALONS N.Bar, The Gate Mall branch launched their new Nail Art Services by the hand of EM.i and will be available in both The Gate Mall and Doha Festival City branches.

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.Bar, a leading nail bar for all types of beauty needs, is a well renowned brand that believes in innovation, being pioneers of nail fashion and being home to locals and expats in the country. Since launching in 2001 by Iranian-American entrepreneur Negin Fattahi, N.Bar has remained the pioneers of premium nail care in the region.

On November 19th, the Gate Mall branch hosted a number of influencers and media to celebrate the newly launched services by the brand that included the Charmicon 3D Silicon Stickers, Naildress Slider Design and Nail Crust Pattern Sliders. The techniques experiment with original designs that take inspiration from the most sought-after trends of the fashion industry. Nail master modelling makes its entrance to the local market with N.Bar, making it easier to create creative textured nails.

From the runway to your local salon – it’s all about being a trendsetter!

“It’s never been a better time to be a woman. Together we are leading change, driving innovation, and building world-class businesses. We are surrounded by strong women, real women looking for real results.

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or simply unplug and put life on hold for a moment. We are thrilled to launch Nail Art Service by the hand of EM.i, brand founded and lead by women sharing the same brand values as we do.”, said the spokesperson of N.Bar in Qatar.

The state-of-the-art salon and flagship in The Gate Mall features four manicure stations, six dual nail stations, two treatment rooms and a dedicated space with two hair stations providing clients with all of N.Bar’s signature services. Hosting their iconic Coffee Bar and concreting its name as an oasis for women to come to unwind, N.Bar is focused on achieving greatness when it comes to the latest trends of the market.

The event saw 40+ industry lovers gather for an event that showcased a catalogue of all things pink. Fashion, style and excellence were celebrated last night as everyone experienced the new services. Believing in Bringing Colour to Your World, N.Bar continues to lead the nail industry in Qatar with the concept of unplugging & pampering yourself. @nbarqatar

“The techniques experiment with original designs that take inspiration from the most sought-after trends of the fashion industry.�

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FASHION WEEK

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ifty One East, Qatar’s favourite department store, hosted an exclusive fashion show for Carolina Herrera’s Spring/Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear and Bridal Collections in the presence of the House’s creative director, Wes Gordon, in his first visit to Qatar and the Middle East. The breathtaking fashion show embodied with elegance and vibrant colours was held in the presence of Emilie Rubinfeld, President of Carolina Herrera New York, and the brand’s senior management team alongside VIP guests, members of the media and a big crowd of the brand’s dearest fans. The fashion show was followed by a trunk show on the next day where clientele had the opportunity to be the first in Qatar and the region to personally experience the new collection.

Mr. Bader Al-Darwish, Chairman and Managing Director of Fifty One East commented, “We were pleased to welcome Carolina Herrera’s first ever fashion show in the Middle East right here in Doha and straight after its successful launch during the New York Fashion Week. This marks yet another key milestone in Fifty One East’s journey, highlighting the importance which internationally renowned brands are giving to the store and the local market. At Fifty One East, we are committed towards delivering an experience that is truly one-of-a-kind while bringing our clientele one step closer to their dearest brands.”

“This launch cements our position as the store of choice among our loyal customers, who appreciate the exceptional design, elegance and uniqueness of the House of Carolina Herrera,” he added.

Mr. Wes Gordon, Carolina Herrera Creative Director said, “It is a great honor and privilege to be visiting Doha for first time in collaboration with our exclusive partner Fifty One East.

I am thrilled to be presenting the Carolina Herrera Spring/ Summer 2020 collection to our clients here, and it has been wonderful to experience first-hand this best-in-class luxury shopping experience, meeting the elegant and worldly women of Doha and exploring this vibrant and multi-faceted city. We look forward to further growing our partnership and I hope to be back again in this beautiful city very soon.”

Wes brings his vision of joyful and dramatic colour to life for the Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer 2020 collection, inspired by the botanical phenomenon of the Californian super bloom adding texture via velvety polka-dots placed on floating tulle and playing with the proportion on sleeves.

The sensory delight of wildflowers as far as the eye can see inform the hyper-saturated and pigment-rich colour palette of this collection: vibrant yellow, hot pink, brilliant orange and bold blue mix with prints evoking ephemeral desert fields blanketed in lilies, verbena and lupine.

Silhouettes are dramatically short or extravagantly long, molded to resemble beautiful shapes found in nature. Yards of delicate silks are meticulously draped to mimic a budding rose.

Joyful and pure in spirit, the Bridal collection for Spring 2020 celebrates modern elegance with unstructured ease. The Carolina Herrera atelier, classically trained in haute couture, brings the meticulous attention signature of the House, to seventeen gowns with the fresh attitude of lightness—a theme translated through each name, beginning in “L” www.ohlalamag.net

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A LANDMARK DEBUT AL MESSILA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA, DOHA IS PIONEERING WORLDCLASS WELLNESS, PALATIAL DESIGN AND ACCLAIMED DINING

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he Luxury Collection marked its debut in Qatar with the opening of Al Messila, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Doha. The resort is owned by Katara Hospitality, global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar;. Only 25 minutes from Hamad International Airport and 15 minutes from Doha’s city centre, West Bay, Al Messila is an urban oasis designed to respect the area’s natural surroundings. The ‘private palace’ setting is a celebration of a verdant retreat in the heart of the desert, offering attentive service infused with age-old Qatari hospitality. A cherished reflection of the local spirit, Al Messila is anchored by holistic wellness and epicurean journeys for each guest to embark on during their stay.

“Doha today is a world-class city with a burgeoning arts and culinary scene, rooted in tradition and a rich heritage,” said Anthony Ingham, Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection.

“We are delighted to welcome Al Messila Resort & Spa to The Luxury Collection’s ensemble of hotels. True to our brand’s mission and informed by Qatar’s foresight and commitment to sustainability, Al Messila offers global explorers a palatial retreat in a lush haven, guiding our guests on transformative journeys that touch their spirits and enrich their lives.”

A REGAL RETREAT IN A HISTORICAL OASIS With an expansive botanical backdrop in Doha’s historic ‘oasis’ district, Al Messila is visually dramatic and equally inspiring. Guests arriving through the stately porte-cochere will be transported to their own private palace. Understated opulence hints at its 21st-century roots, where the three-story, light-filled lobby adjoins a lounge offering expansive views of the resort. Sculpted marble sits alongside mashrabiya, detailing original Arabic patterning with the contrast producing a warm and welcoming ambience, perfectly infusing modern design with Qatari accents.

The resort has 152 rooms and suites, including 30 premium Villas, each with their own pool, garden and personal butler service. Landscaped with native Mimosa and Acacia trees, alongside an abundance of vibrant flora and fauna, Al Messila is the ultimate oasis escape within a dynamic city.

ACCLAIMED DINING AND EPICUREAN EXPLORATION With eight unrivalled dining venues expertly overseen by Michelin Star Chef Pino Lavarra, Al Messila Resort & Spa offers an unrivalled international epicurean experience. Snøull features a Nordic gourmet experience inspired by friluftsliv, the Scandinavian philosophy of ‘reconnecting with nature.’ Dishes are crafted using naturally nourishing, raw and biodynamic produce. Veritas offers a refined Northern Italian menu inspired by seasonal ingredients. Caravanserai will serve hearty, comforting dishes that reinterpret the flavors of the Maghreb and Europe for a contemporary audience. Those seeking a spirited, convivial atmosphere can thrive in the down-to-earth Greek estiatorio, Siga-Siga, with its healthy menu of authentic mezze and fresh seafood. This is complemented by a signature Deli Kitchen where guests can shop, learn and enjoy under the same roof.

AN ORIGINAL APPROACH TO WELLNESS AND FAMILY The resort’s comprehensive Al Messila Wellness facility is an extensive female-only facility with 26 treatment rooms and advanced hydrothermal facilities. Al Messila hosts the region’s largest wellness retreat of its kind, including three therapy pools and four hydro wellness ‘Worlds’ – Oriental, Mystic, Mineral and Floral - equipped with flotation tanks, cocoon beds, oxygen rooms, Kneipp walks, Hammams, salt rooms, and an elite range of exclusive treatment products and protocols.

Suitable for families, Al Messila also hosts the innovative Little Explorers’ Club - the first ‘edu-tainment’ facility of its kind in Doha.

This includes a gym with kids-fit equipment, a cinema, an educational play area, an outdoor playground with interactive water fountains, and a shaded outdoor pool with hot-dip trampolines.

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ARRAY OF TONES

POCA & POCA UNCOVERS ITS AUTUMN/WINTER 2019 ‘SHADES OF FALL’ COLLECTION AT BLUE SALON

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heir story begins as the POCA & POCA princess looks outside her palace window, the winds are now blowing towards the sunset, and she feels the cool breeze on her skin as she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. She takes in the wonderful sweet scents of the majestic gardens below her. Autumn has come, and has wonderfully shaded the landscape into colors of red, yellow, orange, purple and magenta.

She goes outside and walks amongst the stunning trees, venturing towards the path covered with the autumnal leaves ruffling against her beautiful dress. Side by side the trees lead her way down the trail and she sees a glistening sparkle in the distance. She quickly picks up her pace running towards it, and there, perched on a rock lies a pearl tiara gleaming in the sun’s rays, reflecting exquisitely on the fall leaves just like gilded blooms.

POCA & POCA, the charming clothing line handcrafted in Poland, launches its Autumn/Winter 2019 ‘Shades of Fall’ collection inspired by the wonderful season, encapsulating the sentiment of the superb time the leaves turn into a mystic canopy of autumnal colors. The collection embodies the POCA & POCA signature pieces and maintains the iconic statement characteristics of the brand with butterfly sleeves, ruffles and gold as well as black and white enamel buttons. The pieces play on light when exquisite materials such

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as silk and viscose are combined, reminiscing about the way the sun casts shadows and light on the gorgeous foliage during the autumn season.

Showcasing an array of tones of pink, yellow, cream, brown and black, the outfits are perfectly created for the fall weather and holiday celebrations of the season. Dazzling dresses featuring ruffles on the shoulders embody a joyful mood, while lovely blouses with delicate frills along the neckline and sleeves are decorated with gold buttons to elevate the sophistication for an occasion. Wide-legged trousers add a certain elegance to an ensemble while high-waisted skirts are perfectly graceful for a jubilant event. This season, POCA & POCA also introduces key pieces in the collection created with a gorgeous luxurious tweed material and some decorated with lace frills making them statement creations that are timeless.

The collection is now available at Blue Salon – Ladies Section – 1st floor.

Season’s great things.

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The holiday season means pretty lights

MERRY & BRIGHT

and lots of feel-good movies about the magic of the holiday spirit.

But it also means hectic travelling, stressful shopping, and family drama. Every year we manage to survive the holiday season’s odd mixture of warm fuzzy feelings and I-can’t-wait-for-this-to-be-over moments. Between commercialism sapping the meaning out of the joy of giving and the inevitable drama that comes with putting a bunch of people with the same genes in a room together, we could all use a reminder or two about what the holidays are supposed to mean.

Of course, books are a great place to find a few words of wisdom about family, giving, new beginnings, and, yes, even food. And, you know, writers, the keen observers of the world, aren’t just going to let you off the hook with a couple of cheesy clichés.

All the silly, messy, ridiculousness that comes along with the chaotic season of crowded airports, fridges exploding with Tupperware, and coping with

your parents’ annual amnesia that you’re not actually 10 years old anymore should really be celebrated.

Okay, so you’re all grown up now, with a big fancy job, your own apartment, and a gym membership or whatever, we get it… and I’m sure your parents get it, too.

But it’s the holidays, let loose a little. No one’s gonna judge you for making the leaning tower of pies out of the leftovers. Besides, how often do you get to wear fluffy pyjamas and rip open your presents like the feral child that you once were?

Remember, gift giving is supposed to feel good. Make sure you’re giving the kind of gift that will make you as happy to give it as it will make them to receive it. That’s how you know it’s meaningful.

Gifts are hard, but if you take a second to think about the non-material things that someone might appreciate, a night off from parenting, someone else cleaning the house for once, a whole day of sleeping... you could very well give them the best gift they’ve ever gotten without spending too much.

MISS OHLALA DELVES INTO THE FESTIVE SEASON AND SHARES SOME TIPS TO KEEP US SANE DURING THIS HECTIC PERIOD.

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Afra AlMarri, our founder and makeup artist, aims to empower women with the use of expressive makeup tailoring each look to her client’s facial features, skin tone, and personality.

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