Ohlala Qatar October 2021 by Ohlala Magazine

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OCTOBER 2021 ISSUE 121

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Greg Hughes PUBLISHER Rami Khalil PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Chirine Halabi EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Liz O’Reilly EDITOR Fernanda Langhammer DIGITAL EDITOR Sara Waddah CONTRIBUTORS Amica Sicilia Emille Artigas Gareth Woods PRODUCTION MANAGER Neil Mahmood

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Omnia Elamir

CREDITS IMAGE Boucheron COVER IMAGE Amal Al Raisi

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTOR Sudheesh Kollaroth

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Ajit Kumar

WEBSITE DESIGNER & DEVELOPER Ammar Ali ACCOUNTANTS Gigimon Thankachen Praveen Alexander

DISTRIBUTION Qatar – Dar Al Sharq

DISTRIBUTION TEAM Rajesh Noushad

PRINTING PRESS Al Anan Printing Press, Oman

ENQUIRIES

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CONTENTS Ohlala

Editor’s Letter Style Focus A Gem Love Affair

Your Best Version Framing Your Inner Beauty OHLALA Spa & Wellness Awards – Nominees

A Click Away Chic Eats – Lime, Salt and Love Diva Drives – Fresh and Fabulous

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Editor’s Letter Click, click, click…the sound of my keyboard reminds me that the digital world is a daily presence in my life and I believe in yours too. In our cover story this month, we explore the new services offered online in the fashion and beauty world that have made our lives easier and aim for a more personalised experience (pg58). How long do you spend each day in front of a screen? Maybe longer than you should. We bring you a list of ideas to help you deal with a possible screen addiction (pg82). Our fashion pages bring stylish trends from the autumn and winter 2021 collections (pg12); we are very much into pieces that warm, protect and embellish our heads. Eye-catching pieces inspired by a cat and royal gems are the picks in our Jewellery Edit pages (pg30). We embrace beauty with a new fragrance and make-up products (pg34) while our contributors embark on pampering sessions involving hair dying (pg42) and signature massages (pg46). You also find our OHLALA Spa and Wellness Awards nomination list (pg50). Have you voted yet? If not, go to www.ohlalamag.net and choose your favourite beauty spots and treatments in Doha. Peruvian cuisine is on the menu in our Chic Eats dining experience this month. Mouth-watering dishes with fresh ingredients and unique degustation is what you find when heading to this eatery (pg72). To finalise, we drive an SUV that will impress even sporty car enthusiasts (pg78). PS: It's Pink October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to get your girlies checked!

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Trendy fashion staples to upgrade your everyday looks. Be an enhanced version of yourself! 12

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OHLALA ICYMI

This month, we bring exciting partnerships, a unique new product, and a helping hand initiative – a round-up of interesting news from the worlds of fashion and beauty.

Modest Style

The Somali American model Halima Aden has become a global ambassador for the modest fashion portal modanisa.com. The fashion retailer has signed an exclusive twoyear partnership with Halima to lend her face, name and creativity while designing two new collections. Halima said about her new position: "I'm so excited to be working with Modanisa. They have been an ever-present in my career, my first modest fashion catwalk, my first collection, and now my first global fashion role. They share my faith and values and fully respect my choices as a Muslim woman. I'm coming home." The brand believes that, like its customers, Halima is proud of her Muslim heritage and seeks a harmonious blend between Islamic traditions and modernity.

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OHLALA ICYMI Stylish Clutches

The American luxury handbag brand and designer Tyler Ellis announced her first-ever regional partnership with designer Hamda Al Fahim. The limited-edition collection 'Love and Romance' is a bespoke capsule line offering a selection of Tyler's timeless silhouettes adorned with Hamda's intricately embellished textiles. The fabrics used are embroidered at Hamda's atelier and sent to Tyler's factory in Italy. "We are thrilled to celebrate the collaboration of two women from different cultures joining forces to create unique works of art, both female-owned brands focus on craftsmanship, true luxury, and ageless designs," says Tyler. The pieces within the collection will be made to order and can be further customised based on the client's preferences and requirements to add that extra personalised touch.

Beauty With a Cause

BRAND AMBASSADOR ISABELLA ROSSELLINI AND PROGRAMME PARTICIPANTS

The cosmetics brand Lancôme celebrates the 50,000 women who will have benefited from the 'Write Her Future' philanthropic programme worldwide since its launch in 2017. They are also expanding their mission from literacy to mentorship for entrepreneurship initiatives to reach over 100,000 women by the end of 2022. Around the world, Lancôme partners with 15 international organisations and new initiatives continue to launch at pace. "At Lancôme, we continue to accelerate our global transformation. Our priority is to scale up our programmes in order to deliver on our ambitions and ultimately allow all women to become authors of change, starting with themselves, their families and beyond," says Françoise Lehmann, Lancôme Global Brand President.

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OHLALA ICYMI What Moves You?

The Montblanc' What Moves You, Makes You' campaign was launched last year to inspire people to express their full potential by doing what truly moves them rather than following a more conventional path to success. It tells the extraordinary stories of 'Mark Makers', individuals living their life doing what excites them and leaving their mark along the way. After spotlighting the journeys of award-winning director Spike Lee and actor Taron Egerton, the brand brings two new Mark Makers: Irish-born actor Cillian Murphy and South Korean DJ Peggy Gou. "Cillian and Peggy are inspiring individuals who embody the ethos of Montblanc. They are both living proof that when you do what inspires you with audacity and creativity, you lead a more fulfilling life," says Vincent Montalescot, Montblanc EVP Marketing.

Cycling Mood

The German brand MCM is launching its first 3D-printed luxury e-bike in the AW2021 M'ETAVERSE collection. They are made in partnership with Urwahn Bikes, with only 50 units available worldwide. This category expansion is a step forward for the MCM lifestyle, toward a place where wellness and sustainability exist in natural harmony with freedom and empowerment. It celebrates MCM's 45-year heritage in mobility while reflecting customers' desire to live more conscious lifestyles. Each bike is precision-engineered from steel, which offers unparalleled performance while being easier to service and recycle than aluminium and carbon. The MCM x Urwahn e-bike features a 3D-printed steel frame with the MCM logo emblazoned upon the bike's custom brass front plate and Brooks Cambium grips, while a reflective logo hit can be found inside the bike's custom rims.

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JEWELLERY

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A Gem

Love Affair Bold in colour with astonishing designs, the Jewelled Vault is home to Garrard's most striking, unique and unusual gemstones. 30

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new, breathtaking collection, with no two stones and no two designs the same, the Jewelled Vault creation from Garrard is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The jewels honour the innate character and unique qualities of the world's most exceptional gems, such as the Royal Blue and Padparadscha sapphires, Colombian emeralds, Pigeon's Blood rubies, and other rarities. Each of them is selected for their beauty and uniqueness. The Jewelled Vault takes inspiration from Maria Alexandrovna, the Duchess of Edinburg, whose love for the best and most beautiful gemstones was legendary. She travelled from Russia to England to marry Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, in 1874. With her, she brought an incredible collection of jewels, which grew as she commissioned new designs from Garrard. The jewels were kept in a magnificent vault at the royal residence, Clarence House, and were arranged by colour, creating a vivid palette of gemstones. This vault continues to inspire Garrard's Creative Director, Sara Prentice.

"The design concept is unique. The stones are the stars, and we only begin designing a Jewelled Vault piece when our gemmologists have discovered an outstanding new gem," says Sara. Many of Garrard's most famous royal jewels feature rare and exceptionally fine sapphires, from Queen Victoria's sapphire cluster brooch to Princess Diana's engagement ring. A five-carat sapphire and diamond Jewelled Vault ring pays homage to this legacy and echoes these iconic designs. Moving to rubies, only stellar stones that display the highly prized shade of Pigeon's Blood are selected for the Jewelled Vault – opulent, 'redder than red' gems that are vanishingly rare in the world of gemstones. Garrard also celebrates the rarefied beauty of Colombian emeralds in designs that channel light through the centre stones, illuminating their vivid green colour. Modern masterpieces designed to celebrate nature's greatest miracles, Garrard's creative flair and coloured stone expertise, converge in the Jewelled Vault.

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FELINE Maison Boucheron is adding newpieces to its Animaux de Collection with fresh interpretations of the Wladimir, the cat, designs.

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ature has been an inspiration to Boucheron since its foundation in 1866. Hedgehogs, snakes, does, chickadees and hummingbirds have been portrayed throughout the years – a procession of animals that have come to life in the hands of skilled craftsmen. From know-how capable of chiselling, polishing and paving with precision, each animal modelled in volume seems more real than life. The Animaux de Collection is expanding and is inspired by Wladimir, the maison's emblematic feline, the cat that entered the 'Paris, Vu du 26' High Jewellery collection in 2019. This season, the line is taking liberties and awakening the fashionista in those who adopt it. With intense sapphire eyes, a diamond-set coat in relief and iridescent fur, each hand-sculpted piece displays a wealth of techniques. The cat collection goes beyond the jewel and becomes a totem, a lucky charm. Whether it is strength or pleasure, sweetness or power, the jewellery pieces allow each woman to find her individuality in these intricate items, to free her temperament and assert her style. Boucheron's ambassador, Alexa Chung, interprets these feline new creations with style and freedom, defining her own codes and assuming her independence – just like cats. The pendants bring a white-gold or yellow cat with diamonds hanging from a yellow-gold or white-gold chain, with erect ears and shimmering fur. Its vivid gaze of green agates and tsavorites and irises in black sapphire, displays exquisite feline confidence. The necklace is set in the centre with a pear-cut diamond. The rings come in yellow-gold or white-gold. Made with round diamonds with a delicate sculpted nose, sapphire-black eyes, and silky fur, its neck is ringed with eight round tsavorites and one pear-cut tsavorite. The ring envelops the finger in a shiver of sculpted light and shadow. Another design joins the ring sets; two white-gold cats paved with diamonds surround a 12-carat cushion-cut blue tanzanite. Hand-carved with an adorable white-gold muzzle paved with round diamonds, a deep countenance set with sapphires and a chest adorned with sapphires, each feline appears more realistic than the other. They're just like two precious sentinels. A necklace with a double row of cultured pearls tied with a diamondpaved jewelled clasp, forming a spectacular choker with a detachable feline brooch pendant completes the collection. The clasp is made in white gold and entirely paved with diamonds. The cat brooch is made with sapphire eyes and sports a sparkling neck ring of blue tanzanite. A piece that testifies to the mastery of the Boucheron High Jewellery workshops.

For more information, please visit the boutique at Lagoona Mall or call 4422 5536. @boucheron @51_east

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ZOË KRAVITZ FOR YSL THE SLIM VELVET RADICAL

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LET IT

LINGER

Carolina Herrera continues to explore the theme of contemporary femininity with its new fragrance, Very Good Girl. A sumptuous and surprising eau de parfum. ery Good Girl is the new olfactory experience by Carolina Herrera that takes an unexpected turn. While the other fragrances in the Good Girl family explored the subversive power of jasmine and tonka bean, this new eau de parfum draws its strength from the potency of the rose. Very Good Girl is a fruity floral fragrance, and its aromatic journey starts with currant. This mischievous wild berry is joined by the exotic lychee in the unity of confidence. Rose is one of the most important raw ingredients in the history of perfumery, and it has seen countless interpretations. All involving a seductive trail. Its unique scent is an ace up any sleeve, which is precisely what perfumers Quentin Bisch and Louise Turner capitalised on for this

new chapter in the Good Girl universe. The final burst in Very Good Girl is a veiled background of vetiver, the raw form of which evokes the smell of wood and is often used in men’s perfumery. It provides a surprising and contemporary counterpoint that, in this new fragrance, creates an alliance with the warmth of vanilla. It’s impossible to discuss Good Girl without alluding to the impossibly high stiletto bottle, the irresistible shape of which has made it into an object of desire since its launch in 2016. With Very Good Girl, this modern emblem has acquired a unique finish with a red-lacquered interior, the characteristic colour of the House of Carolina Herrera that also defines its fashion, accessory, and make-up collections.

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BEAUTY Focus

YSL Beauty is launching a new product, The Slim Velvet Radical, a subversive semi-matte lipstick that does not compromise on comfort.

he iconic matte lipstick The Slim from YSL has a new family member, The Slim Velvet Radical. The new lipstick comes in 12 new shades in a palette of nudes, oranges, reds and fuchsia and a cuttingedge formula that prioritises comfort. The latest beauty tool speaks to the woman in love with matte, who also wants the textural effect of velvet. The lipstick is inspired by YSL fashion couture and its love for the iconic velvet fabric. Timeless. Enveloping. Vivid. With an opacity that cloaks the body entirely, yet a malleability that is soft and comfortable, velvet bridges the line between subversive and sophisticated. Influenced by this soft textile, The Slim Velvet Radical brings colours that stay true and feels light as air. Created with comfort as the number one priority, it uses the latest technological breakthroughs in the field. Each element of the formulation was chosen by YSL Beauty’s labs with the utmost precision. Hemispherical fillers give the semi-matte effect of velvet; these help the lipstick to feel soft on the lips. Silky oils have been used for moisturisation and to provide easy application. These were increased to guarantee lightweight texture and give a luscious feel to the lips. As a result, the new lipstick won’t dry out the lips but instead leave them feeling supple and soft all day long. The pigmentation levels were optimised to the max for an impactful colour coverage in just one stroke. The square-cut bullet design is as practical as it is stylish, enabling the user to draw a square shape at the Cupid’s bow first, making it easier to fill in the colour. With a sharp lip line in place, the intensely pigmented lip shades stay longer, accentuating the natural curve of the lips, delivering a more volumising effect and a plumper, fuller look.

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BEAUTY Spotlight

GLOWING COMPLEXION

Healthier looking skin can be achieved with a balanced diet and hydration, but you can give it extra help with weekly homemade masks. The Spa at Park Hyatt Doha sponsors OHLALA’s DIY beauty tip for October.

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popular spice in Eastern cuisine, turmeric is a flowering plant native to Southern India and Indonesia that has its roots used in many dishes. Known for its yellow/orange colour, strong aroma and bold flavour, this root has some incredible medicinal properties and has been used as a natural skincare ingredient since ancient times. The beauty benefits of turmeric for your skin are anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce skin irritation and anti-bacterial characteristics, which act as a great ally to fight acne. The golden powder is also rich in antioxidants, preventing hyperpigmentation and scars while fighting free radicals and slowing down cell damage. And, as if it didn’t have enough qualities, it is also said to treat fine lines and wrinkles. To take full advantage of turmeric’s attributes, some other ingredients can be added to create the perfect homemade facial mask. Whether you are looking for an improved complexion or want to treat specific needs, this rich powder will become your go-to ingredient on your spa days at home.

OHLALA’s Turmeric Facial Mask What you’ll need:

1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 ½ tbsp honey 1 tsp milk or yoghurt

How to make and apply it:

1. Mix the turmeric powder, apple cider vinegar, honey and milk or yoghurt in a small bowl. The idea is to create a paste-like consistency that will stick on your face without dripping. 2. Wash and dry your face to remove any impurities. Also, opt for an old T-shirt while undergoing your turmeric treatment, so you don’t get any of your favourite clothes stained. 3. Apply the mask using your fingers or a make-up brush, avoiding eye contact. 4. Allow the mask to sit on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off the paste with warm water, and don’t get scared if your skin looks a bit yellow afterwards. If you are too pale, the turmeric might dye your complexion, but it will go away in a few hours or try to use cleansing oil to remove the yellowish tint. PS: Dairy-based products such as milk and yoghurt help avoid turmeric leaving its colour on your complexion, so make sure it is added to your mask. However, if the treatment still stains, make a quick sugar and water scrub and apply it to your skin.

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INNER BEAUTY

With focus on your individual style and personality, Jean Louis David’s bespoke service and superior treatments bring out the beauty in you and give a glow that radiates from within. As OHLALA’s Emille Artigas reports. 42

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BEAUTY Spotlight woman’s hair is the primary and most noticeable fragment of her beauty. It’s a vital element of her appearance and sets the tone of her whole look. It is often the first impression and also what other people remember you by. As for me, it could set my mood, and a bad hair day is simply a bad day – to ensure my day is good, my daily long hair look is a ponytail or hair bun, and I will also use a bracelet as a hair tie. Our hands and feet are overworked every day, and they are also the first things that others notice about us. Whilst a manicure and pedicure are applied directly to the nails, the entire hands and feet not only get beautified, but get the healthy benefits as well. Having felt the need and importance, I have learned, managed and enjoyed doing my nails myself since last year. My hair has been exposed to the sun and hot weather from frequently going to the beach or beach holidays and water sports activities. It has become considerably lighter in colour, dry and certainly long. So, I was thrilled for days when I was booked to visit Jean Louis David for my hair and nail spa, a salon visit I have not had for over a year. The personalised service began when a member of the team gave me a phone call to remind me of my appointment and offered directions to the branch. She gave me another call 10 minutes before my appointment to ensure I was finding the way alright, and even met me from the car.

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BEAUTY Spotlight Jean Louis David is located along North Gate Mall, and I was pleasantly surprised how convenient and easy the parking space is – right in front of the salon. I was warmly welcomed by the most soothing aroma that fills the air, as the therapist led me along the bright yet warmly lit corridors towards my treatment section. Sada, my hairstylist, consulted with me to discover precisely what I needed. For my hair, she blended the most accurate mix with products that come directly from Paris using Majirel L’Oreal. The colour concoction was industriously and gently applied and left on my hair to relax and soak for 35 minutes, before it was then rinsed thoroughly. The much-needed trimming was done, my locks were meticulously styled and voilá, the hairstyle I have always wanted, combined with renewed glow and shine. Meanwhile, my nails were treated to the salon’s own brand called ‘nails’ simultaneously with Plexigel and a nail spa. Plexigel is a versatile and convenient brush-in-a-bottle nail enhancement system that provides strength, length and shape; protects nails and lasts for more than three weeks. Once the scrupulous treatment was completed using the Shellac system, the nail polish was finished off with a crystalclear shine.

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The treatment administered came from the CND Gardenia Woods Spa brand, and was an indulgence of rich moisture that hydrates the skin with a botanical blend of soothing chamomile and purifying sandalwood, leaving the skin luxuriously soft. A four-step approach – soak, scrub, masque and lotion – was used. The brand features sandalwood, chamomile, jojoba seed oil and jojoba soft beads, flawlessly perfected with jasmine and gardenia fragrance that leaves the skin hydrated, moisturised and with lasting softness. I was completely in the moment with the treatment, so calming, within the serene and tranquil environment. The Jean Louis David hair and nails treatment is a combination of balance that brings out your inner beauty with the bespoke service, top-ofthe-line products, and high-end facilities. I went with a very high expectation, but it even surpassed this and my desires – I left with enhanced confidence and pleased with every single result that enriched my whole wellbeing.

For more information, please call Jean Louis David North Gate Mall on 5047 7430. @jldqatar

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SPA Spotlight

OHLALA’s tester headed to the Heavenly Spa by Westin and encountered a therapist with the hands of an angel.

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entered through the lush green atrium located at the heart of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa. This is truly a unique pathway towards the highly anticipated Heavenly Spa by Westin experience. Upon entering the spa, I was greeted by a friendly hostess who provided a refreshing bottle of water. A standard yet effective massage questionnaire had to be filled in. A good first sign. Next, I was fortunate, to encounter a therapist whose abilities, character and professionalism single-handedly added a star to my experience. This gem is named Ricky. A spa’s beauty is not only about its design. Spa beauty, in part, stems from the therapist’s character, knowledge and skills. Ricky has 16 years of experience. He was trained at the crème de la crème of spas in Abu Dhabi and subsequently gained further knowledge at the Heavenly Spa by Westin. In a knowledgeable and professional manner, he explained the chosen Heavenly Signature Massage to me. It is essentially a muchimproved Swedish massage. A heat pack was gently placed on my back prior to the treatment as moderate heat functions as a natural sedative and relaxes muscle tissues, a perfect start to a massage indeed. I frequently workout at the gym, and therefore have constant stiffness in my upper back and shoulder regions. My massage questionnaire informed Ricky about my request for extra attention to the knots in my shoulders. And he did indeed spend significant time, working effectively and skillfully to get rid of the knots. Many people will complain about soreness after a massage and blame the therapist for it. Please be advised that soreness is an indicator of an effective massage, especially when medium or stronger (deep tissue) pressure has been requested. This positive discomfort is called DelayedOnset Muscle Soreness. After the soreness, which can set in a few hours after the massage and lasts a day or two, comes the feeling of being loose and relaxed. If you do not like soreness or a bit of struggle during your massage, always opt for soft pressure. If you like strong intense deep tissue massages, Ricky, who is as strong as an ox, is your guy!

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SPA Spotlight After my excellently executed Heavenly massage, it was time for a facial. In dusty and extremely hot places like Doha, facial treatments are a godsend. The hot summer sun dries the skin and dust fills sinuses and pores. I opted for the Rose Crystal Lymphatic Facial. I encouraged Ricky to guide me through the process of the treatment. His step-by-step explanation and use of terminology all indicated that his 16 years of experience were at work. The Crystal Lymphatic Facial follows the steps of standard cleansing, exfoliation, toning and application of a mask. Heavenly Spa by Westin exclusively uses high-quality products from Organic Pharmacy. Contrary to a regular facial, the procedure is complemented by stroking of crystals on the skin. Lymphatic drainage is the result or, in layman's terms, flushing of stagnant water. It subsequently promotes detoxification and clearing of sinuses too. Other benefits include improvement of blood flow and circulation as well as brightening of the skin.

The Rose Crystal Lymphatic Facial at Heavenly Spa by Westin is truly a valueadded facial treatment with scientifically proven effects. The use of crystals, such as quartz and amethyst, can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China. Cleopatra is said to have treated her face with crystals from the Nile River; she would sing the praises of Heavenly Spa’s treatments. Cleopatra is not with us to comment on the matter anymore. However, the biggest compliment came from my better half, who said that I looked fresh and young! I discovered, in my post-review research, that Ricky is not the only exceptional therapist at the Heavenly Spa by Westin. One finds accolade after accolade on the internet, positively referring to the characters and skills of the therapists. So, this is not a review full of poetic laurels about design decadence or opulent flattery. None of that! This time the sincere recommendation to visit the Heavenly Spa by Westin at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa stems from my encounter with a valuable human gem!

For more information, please call Heavenly Spa by Westin at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa on 4492 1682 or WhatsApp 6686 6854. @heavenlyspadoha

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CLARINS RADIANCE BOOSTER AT SPA BY CLARINS – MARSA MALAZ KEMPINSKI, DOHA

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THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB SPECIAL AT THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB SPA – THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB

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VITAMAN AT THE SPA – PARK HYATT DOHA

DIAMOND INFUSION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA – THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOHA

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THE ORGANIC PHARMACY AT HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN – THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

CLARINS DOUBLE SERUM BY CLARINS AT SPA BY CLARINS – MARSA MALAZ KEMPINSKI, DOHA

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OHLALA Awards Hammam Experience ANANTARA SPA – BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA CHIC & POSH BEAUTY LOUNGE EFOREA SPA – HILTON DOHA OZONE GYM & SPA – LA CIGALE HOTEL, DOHA ESPA – MONDRIAN DOHA THE SPA AT SHARQ VILLAGE – SHARQ VILLAGE & SPA, A RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL DOHA THE SPA – SOUQ WAQIF BOUTIQUE HOTELS THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA – THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOHA

Body Reshaping & Weight Loss Programme ANANTARA SPA – BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA

RESIDENCES DOHA, WEST BAY

THE BAY CLUB – INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA

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SHARQ VILLAGE & SPA, A RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL DOHA

GYMMITO FITNESS CLUB

BIOSKINSPA

HILTON DOHA THE PEARL HOTEL & RESIDENCES

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POOL AND BEACH – THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB

M ACTIVE

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THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB

CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON, ALEPH RESIDENCES DOHA, WEST BAY

VLCC INTERNATIONAL, QATAR

Health Club

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ALRAYYAN HOTEL DOHA, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON BANYAN TREE DOHA SPA – BANYAN TREE DOHA AT LA CIGALE MUSHAIREB

THE VENUE LADIES INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA

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GRAND HYATT DOHA HOTEL & VILLAS

THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOHA

CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON, ALEPH

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Outdoor Pool

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CITY CENTRE ROTANA DOHA

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Male Spa ANANTARA SPA – BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA

THE BAY CLUB – INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA

Wellness Spa BALANCE WELLNESS BY ANANTARA – BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA

MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA HOTEL SHARQ VILLAGE & SPA, A RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL DOHA SHERATON GRAND DOHA RESORT & CONVENTION HOTEL

THE SPA – FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA SPA INTERCONTINENTAL – INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA EFOREA SPA – HILTON DOHA

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THE SPA – MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA AL BORJ – THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB THE ST. REGIS DOHA LADIES ONLY OUTDOOR POOL – THE VENUE LADIES

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THE SPA – SOUQ WAQIF BOUTIQUE HOTELS THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA – THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOHA

WESTIN INFINITY POOL – THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

Spa Design M|SPA – ALWADI HOTEL DOHA MGALLERY HOTEL COLLECTION ANANTARA SPA – BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA BANYAN TREE DOHA SPA – BANYAN TREE DOHA AT LA CIGALE MUSHAIREB EFOREA SPA – HILTON SALWA BEACH RESORT & VILLAS

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Business Hotel Spa M|SPA – ALWADI HOTEL DOHA MGALLERY HOTEL COLLECTION THE CROWNE SPA – CROWNE PLAZA DOHA-THE BUSINESS PARK

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THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA – THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOHA

Resort Spa AL MESSILA SPA – AL MESSILA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA, DOHA

THE SPA – SOUQ AL WAKRA HOTEL THE SPA – FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA THE SPA – SOUQ WAQIF BOUTIQUE HOTELS

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EFOREA SPA – HILTON DOHA QUAN SPA – JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA OZONE GYM & SPA – LA CIGALE HOTEL, DOHA SARAY SPA – MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA HOTEL

Hotel Spa

JAULA SPA & CLUB – GRAND HYATT DOHA HOTEL & VILLAS

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EFOREA SPA – HILTON SALWA BEACH RESORT & VILLAS

SPA INTERCONTINENTAL – INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA

SPA BY CLARINS – MARSA MALAZ KEMPINSKI, DOHA

PURE SPA – MILLENNIUM HOTEL DOHA

QUAN SPA – JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA

THE SPA – PARK HYATT DOHA

THE SPA – MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA

HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN – THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

SARAY SPA – MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA HOTEL

THE SPA BY SIMAISMA RESORT – SIMAISMA, A MURWAB RESORT THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB SPA – THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB REMÈDE SPA – THE ST. REGIS DOHA

Boutique Spa THE SPA – AL AZIZIYAH BOUTIQUE HOTEL

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Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment BEAUTY FORMULA LOUNGE BY MARIANE AYOUB – STAYBRIDGE SUITES DOHA LUSAIL BEAUTY HIVE – KATARA CULTURAL VILLAGE BIOSKINSPA CHIC & POSH BEAUTY LOUNGE DESERT PRINCESS BEAUTY SALON JAULA SPA & CLUB – GRAND HYATT DOHA HOTEL & VILLAS SULTANA LASHES AND BEAUTY – HILTON DOHA THE SPA – MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA NUTRIHEAL WELLNESS CENTER ROOTS HAIR AND BEAUTY HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN – THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

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OHLALA Awards Eyelash and Eyebrow Services AL MASHATA BEAUTY CENTER & SPA CHIC & POSH BEAUTY LOUNGE

JEAN LOUIS DAVID QATAR MINT BEAUTY LOUNGE – JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA SABIT AKKAYA – MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA

DESERT PRINCESS BEAUTY SALON ROOTS HAIR AND BEAUTY SULTANA LASHES AND BEAUTY – HILTON DOHA SABIT AKKAYA – MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA ROOTS HAIR AND BEAUTY SKIN & SOUL BEAUTY CENTER

Nail Salon 18TH AVENUE ALDO COPPOLA – AL HAZM MALL

HEAVENLY BEAUTY AT HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN – THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

Hair and Beauty Treatments ALDO COPPOLA – AL HAZM MALL FOUR ONE ONE SALON FRANCK PROVOST – FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA SULTANA LASHES AND BEAUTY – HILTON DOHA

DESERT PRINCESS BEAUTY SALON JEAN LOUIS DAVID QATAR SABIT AKKAYA – MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA SABIT AKKAYA – MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA N.BAR PN FOR CARE SALON & SPA NAILS QATAR ROOTS HAIR AND BEAUTY HEAVENLY NAILS AT HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN – THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

Beauty Salon ALDO COPPOLA – AL HAZM MALL BLOW DRY BAR

Hair Salon

DESERT PRINCESS BEAUTY SALON

ALDO COPPOLA – AL HAZM MALL

DESSANGE PARIS DOHA

BLOW DRY QATAR

FRANCK PROVOST – FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA

DESERT PRINCESS BEAUTY SALON ELIE & RALPH – INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA FRANCK PROVOST – FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA

JEAN LOUIS DAVID QATAR

GLAMBAR BEAUTY LOUNGE

NAILS QATAR

ELIE & RALPH – INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA

ROOTS HAIR AND BEAUTY

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SPA Spotlight

SPA TIME

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF RELAXATION, WELLNESS AND RENEWAL WITH THESE TREATMENTS IN DOHA THIS MONTH. ALWADI HOTEL DOHA MGALLERY HOTEL COLLECTION

Ultimate Body Balance at M|SPA Relax your mind, body and soul with a heavenly spa ritual that includes a full-body exfoliation to soften and smooth the skin, followed by a relaxing Balinese massage. The Ultimate Body Balance consists of 30-minute body scrub and a 45-minute massage at QR599 per person. Call 4009 9666 or WhatsApp 3075 8211 for more information or to make a reservation.

BANYAN TREE DOHA AT LA CIGALE MUSHAIREB

Sanctuary for the Senses Banyan Tree Spa offers guests a Sanctuary for the Senses – a place for physical, mental and spiritual renewal. The spa focuses on a non-clinical and holistic approach based on traditional Asian healing therapies. Call 4410 3334 or email spa.doha@banyantree.com for more information and to make a reservation.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA

INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA

Desert Diamond Rose Body Treatment Enjoy a soothing and nourishing rose exfoliation followed by a regenerating 90-minute massage with the exquisite absolute Damask rose oil that will transport you to a complete state of relaxation and wellbeing. Priced at QR920. Call 4484 4060 or email spa.icdoha@ihg.com for more information and to make a reservation.

Men’s Body Ritual Pamper yourself with a relaxing ritual combination of scrub and back massage at The Spa at QR1,075. The 90-minute treatment begins with exfoliation with Platinum, Meteorite and Volcanic rock. It continues with a back and neck massage to work on your bespoke problematic areas. It concludes with awakening the luxurious body spritz and hair fragrance to leave you exuding impeccable style and confidence. Call 4494 8600 or email res.doha@fourseasons.com for more information and to make a reservation.

INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA

HYATT REGENCY ORYX DOHA

Digital Wellness Escape Concentrating on the head, eyes, neck, shoulders, hands and feet, this restorative treatment aims to ease stresses and strains resulting from the frequent use of digital devices. Taking time for oneself is a way to encourage mindfulness, restore balance, clear one’s mind, and reconnect with important values. Priced at QR830 for an hour and 20 minutes. Call 4008 8888 or email modoh-spa@mohg.com for more information and to make a reservation

Club Olympus Experience the ultimate in comfort, tranquillity and wellness. Indulge yourself in a sanctuary of relaxation in the Club Olympus wellness area, which offers a wide range of massage treatments, including a full-body massage, an aromatherapy massage, head, neck, shoulder and back massages and much more. Call 4141 1230 or email clubolympus.oryxdoha@hyatt.com for more information and to make a reservation.

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O2 Relax Body Treatment This essential exfoliating and invigorating treatment of 60-minutes re-energises cellular function and reveals perfectly hydrated skin. The revitalising power of pure oxygen will decongest and brighten a dull complexion restoring clarity and a healthy glow. Priced at QR620 per person. Call 4484 4060 or email spa.icdoha@ihg.com for more information and to make a reservation.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA

SHERATON GRAND DOHA

Relax, Rejuvenate, Recharge Awaken your senses and enhance your inner relaxation with tailored massages after an intense fitness session or just to relax. Swedish, Deep Tissue Sports and Combination are available for 30, 60 and 90 minutes; and Anti-Stress Neck and Shoulder and Foot Reflexology for 30 and 60 minutes. Prices start from QR350. Call 4485 4600 for more information and to make a reservation.

MARRIOTT MARQUIS CITY CENTER DOHA HOTEL

Saray Hour Savour a pampering spa experience during weekdays and enjoy significant savings on selected signature treatments. Holistic massage for QR250 instead of QR460, Balinese and Swedish massage for QR300 instead of QR480, and Sports massage for QR350 instead of QR500. From Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm. Call 4419 6090 for more information and to make a reservation.

THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

Four Hands Massage The therapists at Heavenly Spa by Westin will use slow and comforting techniques with harder and deeper movements to work on each specific problem while making you very relaxed. Priced at QR1,270 for 75 minutes. Call 4492 1682, WhatsApp 6686 6854 or email heavenlyspa.doha@westin.com for more information and to make a reservation.

THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

Microblading by Sibille at Heavenly Spa by Westin Combining world-class knowledge and the skills of the brow and make-up industry, Heavenly Spa by Westin offers a wide range of brow treatments and products. With more than 15 years of international experience in the world of beauty and wellness, Sibille brings a wealth of knowledge across different market sectors and brands. Microblading costs QR2,750 and Combination Brows costs QR3,000. Call 4492 1682, WhatsApp 6686 6854 or email heavenlyspa.doha@westin.com for more information and to make a reservation.

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OHLALA Insights

Everything is possible at our fingertips these days. Technology and a lack of boundaries in the digital arena are opening space for new experiences, services, and products. Welcome to the internet jungle!

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he digital world has been growing at a fast pace and, with the pandemic, it has received a big push. During the days of strict lockdown online shopping was mandatory if you wanted any new goods in your home beyond essential food and medical supplies. So even the most non-tech person had to learn to navigate in the virtual universe. A study by the U.S. Census Bureau showed that Americans spent US$791.7 billion during 2020 on e-commerce, a 32.4% growth when compared to 2019. This behaviour means that e-commerce accounted for 14% of total retail sales, compared to 11% in 2019. Most of the purchases were in the fields of groceries, home improvement products and items to help relieve boredom during lockdowns, such as sporting goods and musical instruments. Together with articles to keep people distracted while staying at home, many virtual services were also required. Learning a new language was one of them. According to data compiled by the free language app Duolingo, 30 million people attempted to learn a new language in the weeks after the world was forced into lockdown. With all the new instruments that were bought, the need for virtual teachers increased. According to Yamaha, 75% of Britons turned to music as a hobby during this period. Music teachers from all over the globe took the opportunity to offer their expertise in video classes and online teaching.

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OHLALA Insights Online shopping Amazon.com and eBay launched their sites in 1995 and Alibaba in 1999. The culture of buying online started there and just grew exponentially. The website digitalintheround.com predicts that in 2021 there will be anywhere between 12 to 24 million online shops. It is difficult to keep up with numbers, many companies are going out of business, and new shops are popping up out of necessity and change. In the fashion world, online shopping has been part of people’s lives for a long time. Designers have their collections available in the multi-brands marketplace, such as Tryano, Netaporter, Theoutnet and many more. About 10 years ago, subscriptions boxes such as Stich Fix and Franck and Oak appeared in the market and, with them, services such as virtual personal styling. A form with private information from measurements to taste has to be filled and a selection of clothing and accessories is sent to you. Some of them even offer virtual styling consultations. The idea of having someone helping you sort your wardrobe out is an exciting one, and there are personal stylists out there that have turned their services full-on virtual with a comprehensive step-by-step system.

Perfect Fit Technological tools have been key in the transformation of the fashion scenario. Companies like Zozo, MTailor and MySizeID have an even more audacious approach when it comes to the personalisation of your closet. The Japanese fashion retailer Zozo invested in a body-measuring suit and app. The measurements are taken from a tracking-dot covered body stocking. The improved version from the first model, the Zozosuit 2, can generate precise 3D body models with a simple and intuitive scanning process using your phone and is available for business partnerships. The American company MTailor does not use a bodysuit, but its app system calculates the measurements through your phone camera and sells you fitted T-shirts, shirts, jeans, and suits. The promise is a perfect fitting, no matter your body shape. Another app that uses a patented algorithm to take measurements is MySizeID, it uses technology already available in mobile phones without accessing the camera. “There are no pictures taken. It is completely private,” said MySizeID CEO Ronen Luzon. The app offers a solution for online shoppers and retailers alike. MySizeID lets consumers create an online profile of their measurements, which can then be used with partnered online retailers to ensure that the consumers get the right fit, no matter the manufacturer or size chart. With this technology, no one will be small, medium or large anymore, and clothes will have the main purpose of representing someone’s style — a big step forward in the fashion world.

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Customised Beauty In the beauty scenario, the in-person factor is fundamental. You can watch tutorials online on how to give yourself a haircut but having this service through virtual reality is still not possible. Hairklinikken, a hair clinic founded in Denmark at the beginning of the ‘90s, and now with locations all over the globe, has an innovative way of offering virtual hair consultations. It does sound tricky, but we spoke with Lars Skjøth, Hairklinikken Founder and Lead Researcher, who told us about how they have been exploring the digital field and offering their tailor-made services. “For over 10 years, Harklinikken has been servicing clients virtually to help individuals who are unable to visit one of our clinics. It has always been a goal of mine to make effective hair care solutions accessible. Once the pandemic temporarily closed our physical clinics, safety and self-care became the primary concerns for our clients and us. Thankfully, we already had a lot of experience in the virtual scene, and all worked out well,” says Lars. A virtual consultation with a Harklinikken specialist begins on FaceTime or Zoom video call, with a detailed review of the client’s hair history and is followed by a thorough analysis of the hair and scalp. Photos from different angles and specific hair partitions are requested. If the specialist concludes

that the Harklinikken Hair Extract formula (100% personalised and handblended) is a good option for you, a programme with the brand’s product regime to meet your specific needs is created. “While we prefer to have the opportunity to invite people into our physical clinics, after years of experience in virtual consultations, we have finetuned the process to service the clients to achieve the best results possible,” highlights Lars. “The response from our customers about our remote appointments has been overwhelmingly positive. Our new clients were thrilled to hear that they can have access to Harklinikken specialists and good-quality hair care from the comfort and safety of their homes. So many have commented that this is the first time they felt listened to when opening up about their concerns on hair thinning,” he adds. When asked if he believes that people have been more open to trying online services with the pandemic, Lars said that with the continued technological advancements, their virtual department has been experiencing steady growth for many years, but the pandemic indeed yielded a significant rise in traffic. Whether you love or hate technology, little by little, it will enter your life and make it easier and more connected with every corner of the world and allow you to experience an abundance of services.

HARKLINIKKEN CONSULTATION PROCESS

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We sat with Ali Almohannadi, founder of the beauty app Venita, to talk about wellness, beauty and technology. Connectivity and practicality are key elements in today's world. 62

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OHLALA Voices “There is no such thing as an end to knowledge; you must continue to work on your learning experience.” – Ali Almohannadi OHLALA - Venita is an innovative online beauty platform that connects customers to various services such as salons and spas, and they can even purchase beauty products. How did you come up with this concept? Ali Almohannadi - The platform's idea is about beauty and health, which we are focusing on for the future. Personal care was at the centre of attention during this pandemic. This period has been the most influential in our industry, with many shops shutting down, many laws passed that affected public income and employment, so much harm to businesses. During the upcoming months, we will try hard to continue moving towards a successful online process in which we serve all social groups, which will allow us to achieve more and more success. OHLALA - The element that unites the whole platform revolves around beauty. The pandemic affected the regular services at salons and spas. How can this market grow again? Ali - Every business involved with beauty, wellness and personal care has been hit during the lockdowns. But it's natural to go through crises like the one that has happened and, at the same time, these challenges give us the power to continue and work again. It helps us develop and collaborate with new partners to come back, take advantage of what's happened positively and shift our operations in a positive way. And that's where our struggle comes from, so during the upcoming time, we'll continue to work hard to achieve more relevance to the market, our subscribers and Doha's beauty community. OHLALA - How do you see Venita expanding even further? Ali - We plan to grow and expand during the upcoming period. We have updated Venita features, and we are taking it to the next level, as you have never seen before. We also have been working on shopatvenita; our e-commerce platform for beauty and wellness products. We have taken advantage of the times when services have been closed and worked hard to make sure we are providing inclusive, user-friendly services to our consumers all in one place. We will work on marketing it extensively to spread awareness, provide the best

services to the Doha community and widen our services in different markets within the region. OHLALA - You have a degree in Analytical Chemistry & Forensic Science. Do you believe that your science background helps you have a clearer vision of your own businesses and your clients' strategies? Ali - My study period was in Britain. While living there, I learned a lot from the consumer behaviour perspective, how technology made my life easier, and how different apps were tailored for customer satisfaction and a user-friendly experience. I also have a diploma in business administration, which helped me a lot in my business. I don't get bored with studying. I'm currently learning more about digital marketing, and it got me building my business and expanding considerably, and I've got a lot of plans for the future. OHLALA - When you are not busy managing your brands or finding the best solutions for your clients and partners, how do you like to spend your free time? Ali - When I am not working or researching the latest technology trends, I spend time watching Netflix, catching up with TV series. I also have been a football fan; I am in for watching any game. I like to browse different social media platforms; I love content creation in all its different forms. I used to write and create content like storytelling on my IGTV. I haven't done that in a long time, but I am determined to go back again. OHLALA - If you could give one piece of advice, personal or professional, what would it be? Ali - My advice is that there is no such thing as an end to knowledge; you must continue to work on your learning experience; science is constantly developing. Change is the only constant, especially the one we are part of; it evolves day by day. You must keep pace with everything and learn everything that comes in front of you. Knowledge is power. Marketing management 20 years ago was not what it is now. What I want to say is never stop learning with every lesson, course or reference found through social media or any educational platform.

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Wakan is a hidden gem nestled in the Western Hajer mountains in Oman. A farming village home to terrace gardens and apricot flowers, serving as an inspiration for Amal Al Raisi's autumn and winter 2021 collection. Dedicated to resilient women, this line embraces the inspiration by defining the strong layers embedded in each woman. Like the Sakura (cherry) blossom in Japan, when the apricot flowers of Wakan village are in full bloom, the place becomes a fairy tale of white flowers. These florets symbolise change and new beginnings which are captured in Amal's signature embroidery of leaves and flowers. The collection boasts the flowy silhouettes of long dresses and separates that stay true to the brand's feminine aesthetic, and the designs come with touches of lace and velvet. The colours used are intense grey and black, signifying fortitude and power, fused with hints of turquoise, embodying emotional balance, and pale rose, expressing grace. The lookbook was shot in collaboration with Jawahir Oman Jewellers.

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OHLALA had the opportunity to talk to Amal about her brand and latest collection. OHLALA - Your creations have an Arabian touch. Are the Middle East and its traditions and culture your primary source of inspiration? Amal Al Raisi - My brand's identity is embedded in the idea of fusing tradition with modernity while honouring Arab roots. Every collection is inspired by an Omani element as I use my designs as a canvas to portray the heritage and craftsmanship of Oman to the rest of the world. OHLALA - What are the main fabrics used in your AW2021 collection, and which is your favourite? Amal - The collection is mainly comprised of soft crepe, lace, tulle and silks. The fabrics are highlighted using delicate embroidery techniques. I personally prefer the soft crepe as I feel it's a very light and comfortable fabric to wear. OHLALA - Your collections have traditional cuts; however, at the same time, the final pieces have a modern silhouette. How do you achieve that? Amal - I like to design for those on the lookout for feminine yet modern pieces to suit their style. With this in mind, I use traditional silhouettes as an inspiration and redesign them from a contemporary angle to suit today's women.

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OHLALA - What is the message behind your clothes? What do you want women of all ages to feel when wearing an Amal Al Raisi piece? Amal - Through my designs, I want women to feel bold and confident while embracing their inner femininity.

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Lime, Salt and Love The culinary artists at one of Doha’s most beautiful dining spots invite Amica Sicilia in to sample the secrets of their family kitchen tables.

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s the great heat of a Doha summer begins to ease, there are few more beautiful places to eat than La Mar by Gastón Acurio at InterContinental Doha. We pass down an avenue of olive trees and through tall latticed dark-wood doors. The double-height dining room is an oasis of neutral tones, natural stone and warm wood, but we are lured beyond it, stepping between twin fountains to our table on the terrace. Our view is the pale golden sand and lapping waves of Doha’s longest private beach, embraced by a curving promenade that runs out to a viewpoint with 360-degree views of the Arabian Gulf and city skyline. Peruvian cuisine is all about simple, fresh ingredients used to maximum effect: contrasts of colour and texture, sweetness, acidity and heat. This food is a love-affair, a criollo marriage of flavours from Spain to the Amazon, Asia to the Andes, and Gastón Acurio is its premier global ambassador, recruiting the finest young culinary talent to bring his passion to the world. It’s this strong and active connection to the motherland, under the leadership of Executive Chef Frank Ponce Yalico, that makes dining at La Mar such an entirely authentic and transporting experience. And La Mar is now offering an altogether more intimate invitation. Every Saturday evening, this young and innovative cooking team invites diners to taste a new menu based on the flavours of their homes, the food they grew up eating, secrets handed down generation to generation, now refined, elevated and presented to the world.

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CHIC Eats And nothing could be more quintessentially Peruvian than the first plate to arrive, Cebiche Amazonico. It’s a genius dish, the key to which is absolute freshness. Chef de Cuisine Luis Huamani, creator of this week’s menu, reminisces about making Cebiche on the beach with fish caught himself off Peru's long, equally golden but rather wilder Pacific coast. “If you have fresh fish, you have everything,” he tells us. Instead of cooking, the freshest catch of the day is quick cured in lime juice, salt and ice, then bathed in Leche de Tigre. This ‘tiger’s milk’ is an elixir of fish stock, garlic, ginger, aji chillies and coriander. This version is gilded with the unexpected sweetness of mangoes and studded with roasted avocado and Choclo, a large creamy white corn, like giant pearls. The Cebiche is paired with another Peruvian icon, Causa, in which fresh, tender shrimps are layered with delicately whipped potato laced with yellow chillies, avocados and tomatoes (plus, of course, the three ingredients that Chef Luis says make everything better: ‘lime, salt and love’). That was just the warm-up. Next, in swoops a platter of Chabata bread loaded with succulent spit-roasted chicken, and charcoal-roasted fish Anticuchos, a fragrant kebab originating with the Incas. Each one, beautifully flaky, smoky from the coals, nestles on a little bed of buttery corn mash striped with the sweet heat of Rocoto red-chilli cream. This is classic Peruvian street food, meant to be eaten sizzling from the grill, burning your fingers but satisfying your cravings.

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Then it’s time for the main event, two recipes entrusted to the chef by his grandmother and hers before her. On one side, a steaming dish of Aji de Gallina, the tenderest chicken cooked in yellow chillies, milk, peanuts and black olives, gently laid over mouthful-sized bites of perfectly crisp home-fried potatoes. Beside it, a vibrant tangle of Tallarines Verdes. Italian emigration to Peru dates back to the 1840s, so this cousin of spaghetti with basil pesto has been enriched over the generations with spinach, evaporated milk and Queso Fresco to a dreamy creaminess. It’s crowned with a Milanesa, a finely breaded cutlet of beef, crisp outside, tender within. This is comfort food honed to a fine art. We’re wondering whether we could possibly manage anything else, when Chef Luis appears one final time, bearing a surprise that typifies the fun, flair and sophistication of La Mar. Between us is placed a bowl of red-hot coals, with around it a stack of crumbly Alfajores shortbread cookies, a pot of the darkest melted chocolate, a cone of melt-in-your-mouth Manjar Blanco (Peru’s answer to Dulce de Leche caramel) and – the clue to it all – two plump marshmallows. Toasting our Peruvian smores, we are children again, gobbling sticky molten clouds of joy. Delighted and satisfied, we lean back and savour the view. The lights of the city shimmer out across the water. That stretch of pale gold sand fades to blue, then deepest midnight, reaching upwards to a starry sky.

For reservations and more information, please call La Mar by Gastón Acurio on 4484 4919, WhatsApp 3391 2820 or email fb.icdoha@ihg.com @lamardoha

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Invite your friends and family for a scrumptious meal at your favourite eatery. We selected the best destinations for a memorable feast in Doha this month.

ALWADI HOTEL DOHA MGALLERY HOTEL COLLECTION

AtTEAtude Experience the tradition of a sumptuous Afternoon Tea at AtTEAtude, with a pink twist during October to raise breast cancer awareness. Priced at QR175 for two people, including refreshing beverages, daily from 3pm to 6pm. Call 4009 9666 or WhatsApp 3075 8211 for more information and to make a reservation.

BANYAN TREE DOHA AT LA CIGALE MUSHAIREB

Vertigo Located on level 28, Vertigo Doha is one of the highest lounges in the Mushaireb area, with incredible 360-degree views of Doha’s skyline, Corniche and old city. The lounge offers an experience like no other with a creative beverage menu, mixology inventions and Pan-Asian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist in a lively set up with music. Call 4410 3310 or WhatsApp 3992 0808 for more information and to make a reservation.

CENTARA WEST BAY HOTEL & RESIDENCES DOHA

Thai Kitchen Restaurant & Bar A true culinary treat for all Thai food lovers, prepared by Thai chefs using the freshest ingredients available; including a delectable, refillable selection of starters, soups, mains and desserts to choose from at Thai Kitchen Night Tabletop Buffet every Thursday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at QR88 per person (food only) or QR169 per person with soft drinks and selected enhanced beverages. Call 4009 5530 or WhatsApp 3001 5360 for more information and to make a reservation.

CROWN PLAZA HOTEL DOHA – THE BUSINESS PARK

Rodizio Ongoing Saturday Churrascaria Brunch from 12.30pm to 4pm, indulge in meat and some more meat at Rodizio’s Saturday foodie fest for QR249 per person inclusive of unlimited cuts and pool access. Call 4408 7777 for more information and to make a reservation. 76

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA

Tea Lounge A sweet fashion fantasy awaits you at Seasons Tea Lounge in partnership with Harvey Nichols. Join in with the Afternoon Tea to enjoy a fashionthemed tea set filled with dainty culinary treats inspired by the most popular fashion accessories in Doha, exclusively sold at Harvey Nichols. Ongoing till October 13 from 2pm to 7pm at QR275 per set, including a pot of Jing Tea. Call 4494 8600 or email res.doha@fourseasons.com for more information and to make a reservation.

HOLIDAY INN DOHA – THE BUSINESS PARK

Stock Burger Co. Looking for a cool, fun, casual brunch vibe? Check out the Friday Brunch at Stock Burger for free-flowing tipples and unlimited party platters with surprises in store. At QR299 per person for unlimited house beverages, speciality platters, plus pool access at Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park available when you book. Call 4031 3333 for more information and to make a reservation.

HYATT REGENCY ORYX DOHA

Al Nafourah Garden In the mood for some Middle Eastern specialities for your business lunch? Escape the office and invite your co-workers for a three-course set menu of Al Nafourah Garden inclusive of your choice of starters to main courses, ending with desserts. Available from Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 3pm at QR110 per person. Call 4141 1234, WhatsApp 6608 5806 or visit hyattrestaurants.com for more information and to make a reservation.

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La Mar Sort your weekend plans and have a fabulous Peruvian brunch at La Mar. Set menus for two and four people available every Friday and Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm. Brunch for two QR375 and brunch for four QR645. Call 4484 4919 or email fb.icdoha@ihg.com for more information and to make a reservation.

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Fuego Take a food trip to Fuego and enjoy a pre-plated brunch experience in Latin America without leaving Doha. Make the most of this fun offer every Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Soft beverages package at QR240, and enhanced beverages at QR360. Call or WhatsApp 5506 2798 for more information and to make a reservation.

LA CIGALE HOTEL, DOHA

Le Cigalon The only good reason to set the alarm on Friday! Experience the L Brunch with a great variety of international and Arabic dishes to delight the senses. At QR250 per person, including a day pass to the pool and Jacuzzi. Call 4428 8698 for more information and to make a reservation.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DOHA

Mosaic Enjoy breakfast with a view at Mosaic, offering a backdrop with an exclusive view of Barahat Msheireb. The menu is inspired by the flavours and spices across the regions of the Silk Route, with a selection of dishes tailored to preferences, including healthy Continental breakfast options to start the day. Available daily from 6.30am to 11am. Call 4008 8888 or email modoh-reservatons@mohd.com for more information and to make a reservation.

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Champions Enjoy a three-week-long Oktoberfest celebration with Bavarian specialities such as Currywurst, Käsespätzle, roasted chicken, Bayerische Auszogne and brews while watching your favourite sports action live from October 7 to October 23, daily from 6pm to 12am at QR285 for two people. Call 4419 5510 or WhatsApp 6643 6890 for more information and to make a reservation.

MONDRIAN DOHA

Morimoto Sunday is Sushi & Steak Night for lovers of great food and good vibes! Offering a selection of nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls, prawn tempura soba, steak and dessert at QR222 (minimum two guests sharing) every Sunday from 6pm to 10pm. Call 4045 5999 for more information and to make a reservation.

SHERATON GRAND DOHA

Jamavar Dabbawala Frunch features the best of Mumbai and Lucknowi street food. Savour an extensive array of authentic Indian cuisine, live carving and cooking station, main course experience in an original yet elegant Dabba and mouthwatering desserts. Every Friday from 12.30pm to 4pm at QR285 per person. Call 4485 3000 or WhatsApp 5594 9701 for more information and to make a reservation.

THE WESTIN DOHA HOTEL & SPA

Sabai Thai The Phuket Waves Party is back this season. Enjoy an array of Asian dishes and a delicious barbecue feast every Thursday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at QR248 for soft beverages per person, and QR395 with enhanced beverages. Call 3359 8514 for more information and to make a reservation.

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SPORTING A FACELIFT AND IMPRESSIVE NEW FEATURES, THE 2021 VW TERAMONT IS SET TO MAKE WAVES IN THE MIDSIZED SUV SEGMENT.

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DIVA Drives olkswagen is a brand that holds a worldwide reputation for producing outstanding motor vehicles. The VW Beatle, the VW Polo, the VW Golf and the VW Tiguan are all proud creations of this massively successful automobile manufacturer. This month, thanks to the amazing team at Volkswagen Qatar, OHLALA got the opportunity to test drive the new and improved VW Teramont, a vehicle that has recently received a stylish facelift. Available in seven different colours, the 2021 VW Teramont exudes an air of confidence with its large frame and classy finishes. With a length of over five metres, a width of almost two metres and a height of more than 1.7m, the VW Teramont is the largest SUV in the Volkswagen family. Although this updated model maintains the same foundation as the previous generation, there are many new features that elevate it above its predecessor. The newly designed grille sits smartly at the front end of the Teramont, housing the globally recognised VW badge. The front diffuser now sits slightly lower on the vehicle and sports a fashionable silver lip. The front bumper has also been redesigned and, along with new IQ.Light, full-LED headlamps and fog lights, gives the car a contemporary feel. The neat lines

of the flanks draw the eye effortlessly from front to rear, with the silver roof rails and striking design of the 20-inch alloy wheels adding to the modern look of the vehicle. At the back end, an updated rear bumper, with IQ.Light and full-LED taillamps, finishes off the Teramont in style. We were fortunate enough to test drive a model with the coveted Highline trim. Inside this version you will find a clean and functional environment that has a premium feel to it. The driver’s 10-way adjustable and front passenger’s eight-way adjustable, ventilated power seats, in leather, offer an abundance of both comfort and support. The next generation steering wheel, also in leather, is well designed and feels great in hand. The driver’s controls have been positioned for optimal ergonomics, providing the most efficient driving environment possible. An eight-inch Touch Adaptable Infotainment System along with a Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 10-inch display, both offer easy accessibility to the vehicle’s various functions and information. A three-zone Climatronic AC and a panoramic sunroof will ensure you and your family are always kept cool and comfy. Customers can opt for either Highline or the prestigious R-Line trim, which can be ordered accordingly.

“The 2021 VW Teramont exudes an air of confidence with its large frame and classy finishes.”

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The three rows of seating provide space for up to seven people to sit comfortably in this SUV, with both rows in the back allowing for customisable seating arrangements. An innovative folding mechanism for the second row offers easy entrance and exit room on both sides by enabling the second-row bench to tilt and slide forward, even with a child seat in place. Being a family-orientated car, the Teramont provides plenty of charging points, cup holders and storage space throughout the vehicle to keep everyone happy. The luggage compartment offers 583 litres of storage, a capacity that can be increased up to 2,741 litres when both rear rows of seating are folded flat. Performance wise, our Teramont boasts a 3.6-litre FSI, six-cylinder petrol engine that produces 3,597CC, 280hp and 360Nm of torque. The power of this well-constructed engine, along with the eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, enables this SUV to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds and offer a top speed of 190km/h. Not too shabby for a car weighing in at almost two tonnes. Add the 4Motion AllWheel Drive system combined with responsive braking to the equation, and you have one very capable vehicle. This setup provides the convenience of an automatic with the hands-on sportiness of a manual transmission.

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Adding to the family-friendly factor of the new Teramont is the abundance of safety features fitted to safeguard you and your loved ones. An automatic post collision braking system, three-point seatbelts for all seats, sidecurtain head protection airbags covering all three rows, along with the car’s reinforced safety cage construction, provide a safe environment for all occupants. Electronic safety systems include an anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control, lane assist, park assist, blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and so much more. All-in-all, we found the new VW Teramont to be a good-looking, modern and versatile vehicle.

For more information and to book a test drive of your own, please call Volkswagen Qatar on 4445 2365.

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IS SCREEN ADDICTION A REAL THING? AND IF SO, HOW CAN YOU FIGHT IT?

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Digital technology has been more significant and present in our lives than ever in recent years. We can use the virtual world to shop, date, study, play online sports with virtual friends, and the list goes on almost infinitely. We can explore the world from the comfort of our sofas. According to research commissioned by Vision Direct, the average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life staring at screens (TVs, smartphones, computers, tablets). The study also shows that it takes less than 10 minutes for the average adult to look at a screen after waking up each day – with six in 10 taking a glance within five minutes. New experiences are one click away, but when do we know we’ve had enough screen time as adults? Health experts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the U.S. say that we should limit screen time to less than two hours per day outside work. Too much screen time can

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cause eye strain, headaches, insomnia, poor sleep, addictive behaviours, neck and back pain and changes in cognition. Forget binge-watching TV shows and having Facebook/ Instagram breaks during your work hours. Here is a list of ideas to start your digital detox: - Turn off all notifications from apps, except from people. - Limit what is on your home screen. - Take social media off your phone. - Charge your phone outside your bedroom. - Set a timer to turn off the screen and move your body. - Find a hobby that does not involve a screen. - Create a solid routine and stick to it. There are as many colours and exciting things to do in the real world; you just have to take the first step towards discovering what is outside your door.

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INTRODUCING THE NEW JAGUAR F-PACE

New 2021 Jaguar F-PACE, refined inside and out. On the outside, the newly sculpted bumpers and bonnet, wider rear haunches and distinctive front and rear LED lights create a distinguished presence. On the inside, everything you touch has been exquisitely enhanced, from the new Pivi infotainment with 11.4” touchscreen to new colourways and improved seat comfort. The New F-PACE is our performance SUV, evolved. Contact us to book a test drive. Alfardan Premier Motors Co. (L.L.C.) Burj Alfardan Showroom in Lusail City or Alfardan Plaza Showroom in Al Sadd St. Tel: +974 4447 7566 84

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