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Editor’s Letter
Come fly with me Albeit we all enjoyed the enchanting evenings of Ramadan, packed with warm invitations, mile long buffets and the tantalizing aromas of shisha filled tents, an escape of some sorts has definitely been up each and every one of our fabulous Saint Laurent sleeves. Eid has long been welcomed, long before it’s arrival, having us all book getaways to the travel destinations of the moment. For that, our fashion editors, inspired by their own agendas, put together the fundamental guide to holiday style; from chic-yet-functional essentials you’ll need during the flight to the must-have pieces to sport from St.Tropez all the way to the Kalahari desert. For those planning to pursuit the leisurely sport of shopping on their trip, this is one of the most exciting times of the fashion calendar! Yes, the pre-fall collections have hit the shelves so check out our breakdown of the key themes to look out for when it comes to next season. With sunny skies in the forecast a bronzed glow is always a nice accessory to a holiday look. That’s why, for the die-hard tan aficionados out there, we’ve compiled the industry’s best tricks to help you, not only get that Greek goddess glow, but to achieve it with as minimal damage possible to your skin. After all, the long-term plan is to age gracefully, no? With Doha emptying out nicely for Eid and events slowly frizzling out for the summer, catch up on the last big nights out from last month’s society scene. See who was out and about where, and you never know - you just might catch yourself peaking out from one of our pages! Dina Kabbani
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STYLE The Hotlist Style Love Plane Gorgeous Life’s a Beach On Safari Little Black Book
Fashion 34 The Haute Report 42 The Accessory Files
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Beauty Beauty News A Shaded View The Tan Commandments Suck It Up
MOTORING 60 Porsche Macan Turbo dining 62 Girls Just Want to Have Fun Art&CUlture 64 Art Corner shopping 68 Ohlala! Boutiques 73 Where to Buy
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society A Chic Soiree Arabian Nights Dining in the Sky Exotic Orient A Feast to Remember
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Discover the buy-now, wear-now and wear-later pieces that are next fall’s biggest hits.
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UP, UP & AWAY
Jet off in style in this season’s favourite collection from Tod’s.
Wherever you’re jetting off, travel in style with our picks of the hottest must-haves to take with on your journey.
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The Panama hat has protected the style set’s tresses for years and is the perfect accessory to hide under from the sun. Check out Sensi Studios for a chic chapeau.
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TRAVEL COMPANION Crafted for the discerning woman, Smythson’s Travel Wallet makes for the ideal partner for all travel related essentials.
IN THE FRAME Add an instant cool factor to your holiday wardrobe with a sleek pair of shades from Fendi.
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BOOK WORM
This luxurious clothbound set explores the exotic must-see destinations of Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia and Oceania.
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Get from A to B in style with a standout piece from Mark Cross; tres chic, you’ll be the envy of every other traveller.
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STYLE
BON VOYAGE With everyone jetting off to different corners of the world it’s time to pack up and hit the road as well. Pack all your essential holiday attire in a classic travel trunk from France’s most luxurious sought after brand, Goyard. After all, there’s nothing like travelling in absolute style!
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Although comfort is key when you’re 30,000 feet in the air, arriving in style should be just as high on your priority list. Here are some stylish and realistic looks to wear en route.
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Heading into the wild is always fun as long as you’re dressed to match the fashion jungle out there.
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THE PRE-FALL REPORT
Transition seamlessly into fall and jump-start your autumn wardrobe with a preview of the hottest Pre-Fall collections out there. Barbara Bui
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STRIPES AHOY The Breton stripe gets a makeover for classic dressing at its finest.
Lanvin
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Gucci
Michael Kors
Phillip Lim
FROM THE BOYS
Androgyny kicks it up a notch with an ode to the gents and their masculine silhouettes.
Acne Studios
Maison Martin Margiela
Stella McCartney
Valentino
High Volume Invest in the must-have shape for fall with a softly structured and gently oversized piece.
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A Fuzzy Affair Nothing will keep you warm the next season than a bit of faux fur.
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Prada
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GLOBE TROTTER
It’s all about ethno-flair and channelling your inner boho traveller.
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Tory Burch Kenzo
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FALL COLLAGE
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Ink swirls and bold prints are the perfect catalyst for this whirlwind pattern craze.
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STYLE Chloe
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Proenza Schouler
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Fall fashion revisits the 70s with flared denim, platform mules and peasant blouses.
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Phillip Lim
Lanvin
Ralph Lauren
Sonia Rykiel
T by Alexander Wang
SWEATER DRESSING Pair soft sweaters with just about anything this season.
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Floral prints take on a theatrical edge in whimsical prints.
Matthew Williamson
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Disco fever hits town with gold sequins, crushed velvet and silk numbers.
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Bottega Venetta
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Colour-Fall
Look forward to a bright fall with bold jewel tones and vibrant hues that make standing out this season oh so easy.
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The Haute report We share with you our favourite looks from the Haute Couture Fall 2014 shows as we saw them on the runway; here is who we loved best!
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ATELIER VERSACE Celebrating construction and de-construction by cleansing, removing fabric and playing with the sensuality of the female body, Dontella Versace proved once again that Haute Couture can be modernized.
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GIAMBATTISTA VALLI
Visiting the gardens of Alhambra, Giambattista Valli’s collection was a sweet ode to the eclecticism of both the Moorish and Spanish roots of the state. Skirts were pencil thin and below the knee, paired with crop tops and tanks; beautifully simple and not forced. A simple elegance entirely sublimated, fitting with Valli’s much loved workmanship.
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CHRISTIAN DIOR
This year’s show was a true testament as well as a lesson in the history of Haute Couture. Divided into 8 themes, the collection took us through a journey in fashion history lit up by techniques and modern savour faire, punctuated by the different historical periods.
VALENTINO Inspired by Pre-Raphaelite painters, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli brought back couture in its purest form.The duo sent off goddess gowns on the runway, with beautiful 21st-century interpretations of 19th-century Roman togas. Pairing them with gladiator sandals laced up to the knees, the dresses symbolized an air of youthfulness and ease, endearing to an Haute Couture collection. www.ohlala-magazine.com
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The Kaiser of fashion introduced us to his vision of the modern day woman, one that resembled Marie Antoinette but with a punk heart.There were coatdresses over shorts, jackets and skirts over shorts, plus jackets with padded shoulders and accentuated waistline. 38
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ARMANI PRIVE
Taking inspiration from the Lady in Red, Giorgio Armani showed everyone that he really knew his way around the colour, sending off red vinyl strips studded with rhinestones and beautiful A-line jackets that swayed off the shoulders of his waive like models.
Focusing on after dark, Elie Saab produced a collection of tone-on-tone embroidered numbers guaranteed to be snatched up by Hollywood darlings for the season’s red carpet events. Our favourite was a sweeping ball gown in pink with tiny blue embroidery that really stood out.
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FASHION INSIDER
LITTLE BLACK BOOK This month we delve into the world of quirky fashion designer, Razan Suliman, who reveals her favourite trends, musthave beauty products and more… Q: What are your favourite trends for Spring Summer 14?
Olivia Palermo
I like fresh, fabulous and utterly fashionable pieces. I love the pieces to be full of life and reflect my mood in vivid trendy colours; I like cuts that are both stylish and edgy.
Q: Who is your style icon? Olivia Palermo - She has an enviable sense of style and mixes feminine classics with contemporary cuts, often pairing vintage dresses with colour-blocked blazers. I like that.
Q: Whose closet do you covet?
STYLE RESUME Name: Razan Sulimat Profession: Fashion designer My style is: Definitely unique! I am not into flashy things, but prefer rather simple and effortlessly chic pieces that make a statement Givenchy
go-to labels: I would say Zara for their colours, Givenchy has adorable t-shirts and I am really in love with D&G’s latest collection.
Dior
My fail-safe pieces: For me it would be a nice printed t-shirt and a nice pair of jeans
Kim Kardashian - There is nothing in her wardrobe that is short of awesome! I appreciate her love for heels as they’re my favourite part of my wardrobe. She knows how to look cool and casual when needed and looks effortlessly stylish in glamorous events.
Q: Favourite shopping spot in Doha? Definitely Villaggio Mall! I don’t know why but I like its atmosphere and overall experience when I am there.
Q: Signature scent? Dior Addict and Oud or Oud Saffron by Dior
Q: Favourite beauty products? I consider MAC and Yves Saint Laurent to be my favourite beauty products and must-haves in my makeup bag. For MAC I love their eye shadows and for YSL I love their lipsticks.
Q: Which do you prefer: Flats or Heels? Why? Of course I would go for heels. I somehow feel prettier in heels. It is my favourite when going to work or going out.
Q: What music is on your iPod now? Adele; I love her music and lyrics. She has songs for different moments and her voice is so strong and full of emotion.
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THE ACCESSORY FILES
From brighter than bright clutches to neon-worthy shades, summer’s a blazing and we’re all jumping on the colour wagon.
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Go bold or go home this August with killer shades that match summer’s hottest lip colours. Fendi
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BRIGHT LIGHTS
Go all out tropical with Smashbox The Santigolden Age Double-Ended Limitless Liner; a vibrant double-ended liner that offers maximum colour payoff with minimum effort.
HEAVY METAL
As always, bronze wins the battle of the palette this summer, perfectly highlighted with bright and nude accents for a winning siren look. We are currently obsessed with this beauty, Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Airbrushing Bronzing Veil- Deluxe Edition.
LASH LOVERS
Beauty News Getting vacation beauty ready has never been so easy with our guide to the must-have beauty products out there for a summer to remember!
SHINE ON This trio, in our books, pack the biggest shimmer punch for those looking to standout this summer.
For killer lashes that are oozing volume and sensuality why not try Sephora’s Full Action Extreme Effect Mascara for instant look at me lashes.
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BRONZE AMBITION
Picking the right colour bronzer is essential if you don’t want to look like you’re faking it. Givenchy’s Croisiere Jumbo Powder has a shade for just about any skin tone.
BEACH HEAD
These scaled-down versions of cult-favorite Bumble and Bumble Surf Foam Shampoo, Surf Crème Conditioner, and Surf Spray will have you flouncing about with breezy, wind-tousled waves minus the mess.
SUMMER ROMANCE
An ultra-feminine, sensual and captivating fragrance, Kenzo’s Jeu d’Amour is simply seducing with hints of Pomegranate, Tuberose and creamy Sandalwood. Get a whiff of this must-have scent at one of Merch’s outlets here in Doha.
PUKER UP
Nobody likes to look overdone for the beach, that’s why these beauties from Revlon, the ColorBurst Matte Balm, are truly the only acceptable makeup we will be pouting around the shores with this summer.
THINK PINK
Get the ‘pinched cheeks’ look without the pinch and add a rosy glow to your bronzed complexion with a bashful shade of blush for that final touch. We recommend Dior’s Rosy Glow for just the right colour! www.ohlala-magazine.com
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A S HAD E D V I E W Concerned about sun damage? Get a gorgeous tan and stay UV protected with the top sun creams out there. Remember the higher the SPF, the less wrinkles and sunspots!
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Nuxe sun protection
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Lancaster Tan Deepener
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Lierac Sunific Bronze Star
The tan Commandments
Say goodbye to pasty skin with these must-have golden beauties that’ll help you build a bronze glow in no time!
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Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Oil
Dior Bronze After
Bath Concept Luminous Glow Bronzer Tanning Oil
Clarins Sun Care Oil Spray
L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Elixir
Beauty
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Show off those wonderful pins that are perfectly toned and cellulite free with the industry’s most coveted beauty secrets - We say, dimples be gone! Bioelixia Body Shaper
Sisley Intensive Anti- Cellulite Body Care
Khadi Anti-Cellulite Massage Oil Dior Eau Svelte
L'Occitane Almond Shaping Delight
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The view of Downtown Miami
MIAMI VICE Beach life, cool architecture and a budding art scene; there really is no place like Miami. Nicholas Chrisostomou checks in to the city’s hotspots, giving us the inside scoop on where to go, what to eat and how to do it all in style!
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ot since the transformation of Miami Beach from a moth-eaten retirement enclave and narcotics war zone into a celebrity playground has the city undergone such development as it has during the past five years. But whilst South Beach is known as the fashion, glamour and style epicentre of Florida, the Miami of 2014 is notable for an altogether different reason. One word: Art. The Miami of 2014 is artistic, cutting edge and original, and this creative energy has saturated the city. Nowhere is Miami’s cultural renaissance more evident than in funky arts hub, Wynwood, which since 2009 has been transformed from a gritty warehouse district and homeless encampment into a vibrant 54
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all manner of creative types. The epicenter of Wynwood’s street art scene is Wynwood Walls, a showcase of work by internationally renowned graffiti artists including murals by Shephard Fairey, Kenny Scharf, Invader and more. Wynwood Walls
artistic centre of over 70 galleries, museums and collections. On the second Saturday of every month Wynwood is flooded for it’s famed Art Walk. And during Art Basel, the world’s premier international art show for modern and contemporary works, Wynwood draws in thousands for its pop-up parties and collaborations between musicians, artists, graphic designers, commercial brands and
Adjacent to Wynwood is the Miami Design District, a neighborhood dedicated to fashion, architecture and dining, and home to more than 100 galleries, showrooms, antique dealers, eateries and bars. Dacra has transformed this once abandoned part of the city into a community dedicated to art and design, and Craig Robins is masterminding it’s continued development to further transform Miami Design District into a destination for cutting-edge fashion, design www.ohlala-magazine.com
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international works by some of the world’s foremost artists. PAMM has been universally acclaimed for skillfully marrying cuttingedge architecture with Miami’s tropical landscape, and includes indoor and outdoor spaces with relaxed, open galleries, shaded verandas, an affordable waterfront restaurant and a superb museum shop. It’s very easy to spend a whole day at PAMM. For a unique insight into what makes Miami tick, get a taste of the diversity that makes life in the city a truly
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The Biltmore
The Betsy, South Beach This beautiful colonial 63-room boutique hotel at the top of Ocean Drive has an excellent restaurant BLT-Steak, a rooftop garden offering spa treatments, secluded courtyard pool and easy beach access. www.thebetsyhotel.com
The Biltmore, Coral Gables A veritable oasis in the heart of Miami, this 1926 national landmark’s 275 rooms (of which 130 are suites) offer old world glamour and elegance within a beautiful, historic building, surrounded by tropical gardens including an 18-hole golf course and the largest hotel swimming pool in the continental USA. If the weather is sunny be sure to have lunch in the gorgeous courtyard of the hotel’s Fontana Ristorante. www.thebiltmorehotel.com
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The Dutch Enjoy sophisticated but unpretentious food courtesy of celebrated New York restaurateur Andrew Carmellini, served in an ultra cool relaxed dining room by super helpful waiters. Be sure to tap sommelier extraordinaire, Phil Fuentes, for his expert tips. www.thedutchmiami.com
La Mar Master chef Gastón Acurio’s new Miami restaurant serves delectable, award winning Peruvian cuisine in refined yet comfortable surroundings, including three bars providing different, distinctive culinary experiences. Located within the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Miami on prestigious Brickell Key private island. Telephone (305) 913 8358.
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Living Room International DJs and top mixologists make Living Room the place to be seen in South Beach. Ask nicely dapper manager, Liko Miles, to arrange for one of his team to create a bespoke cocktail especially for you. www.wsouthbeach.com/living-room-bar
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink A vibrant neighborhood bistro in the heart of the Miami Design District, where friends gather to enjoy simply prepared dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Delicious food and good selection of vino. www.michaelsgenuine.com
LIV Fusing a lavish lounge with a high energy club, exclusive nightspot, LIV, at the multi billion dollar newly renovated Fontainebleau Hotel & Resort in Miami Beach, is THE destination for Miami’s über stylish party set. Opens 23:00 Wednesday through Sunday. www.livnightclub.com www.ohlala-magazine.com
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Aventura Mall Anchored by Bloomingdales and Macy’s, Aventura Mall is South Florida’s number one shopping destination and boasts 300 stores ranging from designer boutiques including Michael Kors and Louis Vuitton, to popular retailers such as Abercrombie, Calvin Klein, Apple, True Religion and Diesel. www.aventuramall.com
Frangipani Funky boutique in the heart of Wynwood selling everything from art to homewares, jewellery, tableware and vintage clutch bags. www.frangipanimiami.com
Bunnie Cakes Hands down the best cupcakes and brownies in Miami, a stone’s throw from Wynwood. www.bunniecakes.com OHLALA!
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Porsche Macan Turbo This month we were given the new 2014 Porsche Macan Turbo to drive around Doha for the day, what a fantastic car!
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and engine dynamics that are more direct, meaning fast gear changes, more power and sharper turning (great for avoiding any heart stopping roundabout moments!). The 2014 Porsche Macan has LED headlights and taillights that look fantastic and use 75 per cent less energy than halogen and xenon headlamps. The full panoramic sunroof gives a full view of the skyline as you drive around the city, a great way to keep little passengers busy in the backseat cloud watching during the day and stargazing at night. Inside the Macan is a world of luxury, with contemporary styling that is attractive and very comfortable. In the centre of the console is a sizeable touch screen for the infotainment system, under it a series of buttons for the screen, climate control and drive control. The Porsche Car Connect accesses apps from your Smartphone and displays them on the Macan’s media screen. Get real-time traffic and weather updates and find the fastest route with the on board Navigation system. The interior includes an 8-way power seat for the driver, two-zone climate control (with an optional third zone for backseat passengers), and an amazing sounding Bose sound system, making this Porsche even more fun. After the day of driving the Macan Turbo I definitely did not want to give it back! Porsche have managed to give the spirit of a sports car to a more practically sized vehicle, giving you speed and power, but also allowing your friends to be able to sit in the backseat and experience it with you! www.ohlala-magazine.com
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GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Now that Ramadan is over that long over due date with the girls should definitely be in the works! So whether it’s a quick catch-me-up over tall soy lattes or a long gossip session during pink cocktails and sashimi you prefer, Ohlala! has the lowdown on the top spots for you to catch up. 62
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Get ready for some fits, giggles and of course yummy cocktails when you sign up for the Ritz’s signature event: The Art of Cocktail Making Class. Yes, the two-hour long session will have you immersed in exciting drinks and wonderful concoctions with the famous Habanos team. Get together at least 15 of your closest friends and book now for August 8; this is one class you don’t want to miss! GO: For more information & reservations call 4484 8504
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Catching up with the girls is definitely a favourite past-time that we can’t wait to start again over food and drinks; one month is just way too long to go with a juicy gossip session! LA VARENNE
INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA THE CITY
Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with dinner and drinks at The Square with Cosmopolitan Thursdays. Enjoy international popular dishes from 6pm to 11pm along with your favourite house beverages, all for QR300 including selected house beverages or QR230 inclusive of soft drinks and mocktails. For more information & reservations call 4015 8888
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every Tuesday and enjoy authentic Thai flavours with mouthwatering signature dishes, all with a 20 per cent discount for the two of you. Hurry before this great deal expires! GO: For more information & reservations call 7021 8097
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With lush tropical plants and a soothing soundtrack designed to transport diners to Asian shores, Nusantao is the place to go to for authentic pan-cuisine. Start the weekend on a leisurely note with their Friday Brunch for QR330 for the regular deal or splurge for their sparkling brunch at QR415. GO: For more information & reservations call 4494 8601
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Nothing brings people together like High Tea. Head over to Sky Lounge where you can sip on exotically infused teas while nibbling on freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and dainty cakes every afternoon from 3pm until 7pm. We recommend trying the Oryx High Tea for QR75 or Chocolate Fondue High Tea for QR85. GO: For more information & reservations call 4402 3333
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The name “Social Sushi” says it all! The city hotspot offers a playful twist on Happy Hour at Asia Live with a sweet offer on four pieces of sushi including one drink for only QR50 daily from 5pm to 8pm. Choose your favourite from California Maki, Prawns Tempura Maki, Spicy Tuna Roll or Dynamite Roll for your perfect combination of Sushi and bubbly! GO: For more information & reservations call 4429 8499
The sophisticated French-style brasserie offers the perfect setting for a quick delicious meal and catch-up. Escape work during lunchtime with the girls and recharge over a 2 course meal for QR85 or a 3 course meal for QR95, every Saturday to Thursday from 12pm to 3pm. GO: For more information & reservations call 4499 0680
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How does an Organic Egg Breakfast sound? Get the ladies together for a morning session before work (we won’t tell if you’re a bit late to the office) and head over to Katara’s favourite brekkie spot. Their new designed breakfast menu includes a yummy selection of organic eggs, served fresh and healthy at QR48, daily from 8am to 11am. GO: For more information & reservations call 4408 0733
KEMPINSKI RESIDENCES & SUITES, DOHA
For those groups with a sweet tooth we highly recommend heading over to Aroma and Gourmet House to get a taste of Kempinski’s ‘Dessert of the Year 2014’. The Siam Passion, concocted by Alfred Merkel, pastry chef at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok and his team, offers a lush combination of passion fruit, coconut, mango and banana for a treat for the senses, available daily from 7am to 9pm. GO: For more information & reservations call 4405 3326
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The top artistic endeavours in August MIA Highlights Tour Sunday, August 3 from 2pm to 3pm at the Museum of Islamic Arts Part of the Cultural Pass events, this tour highlights ten masterpieces from MIA’s collection and illustrates major principles of Islamic Art. Prior to the visit, it’s encouraged to take the tour online in preparation for your visit to MIA, where you will see these masterpiece objects on display. This activity is reserved for Culture Pass members only. If you are not yet a member you can sign up now at qm.org. qa/culturepass
Alif Exhibition
Doha-based artist Sabah Arbilli showcases his latest work, inspired by the holy month of Ramadan at capital hotspot InterContinental Doha the City.
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Ongoing until until 28 September at the Museu de Arte Brasileira, São Paulo, Brazil ‘Pearls’ explores the history of Pearl fishing in Qatar and enables visitors to experience the beauty and allure of pearls, which across centuries and cultures have long been associated with wealth, royalty and glamour. This acclaimed exhibition, specially adapted for Brazil, will be presented at the leading art museum in Sao Paulo, the Museu de Arte Brasileira.
Starts from the first day of Eid to 2 August at Grand Mosque This year the city welcomes a one of a kind experience for its residents with a special tour organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs for a visit inside the Qatar Mosque this Eid. The tour, which has free admission, will be conducted every afternoon from the first day of Eid till the fifth day of Eid. Visitors will get the chance to check out the beautiful Islamic architecture of the Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Mosque.
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rt lovers will rejoice at the stunning exhibition hosted by the InterContinental Doha the City. Showcasing the work of world-renowned Iraqi- British artist, Sabah Arbilli, the presentation will feature an eclectic mix of paintings, sculpture and installations all inspired by Ramadan and the revelation of the Quran. Over the last ten years Arbilli’s work has had a tremendous impact on Arabic calligraphy-inspired art on the international art scene, and has won him several awards. He has become known and loved for his painterly aesthetic and way with Arabic letters, showcasing the true beauty of the rich and deep language. Arbilli’s calligraphic art piece on the Corniche, here in Doha, was unveiled on Qatar’s National Day last year, when the artist and Oxy Qatar presented it to the Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning, HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa al-Thani. It has since then, become a major attraction for visitors who come to take pictures snapped along the beautiful sculpture. Check out the exhibition that will be running until September.
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Channelling the tropical waters of paradise islands and the bright blue skies of summer, turquoise makes its way from the catwalks to jewellery this season. Pandora’s reef-blue new collection is available at all Fifty One East branches: at Lagoona Mall, City Center Doha, Al Maha Center and the Center.
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In a stylish Sohour evening at the St.Regis Doha, Montblanc hosted the city’s top media and VIP personalities for Ramadan.
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To celebrate Ramadan, Al Siddiqi Holding held a sumptuous Iftar for guests and media at Lebanese hotspot Wafi Gourmet at Landmark Mall.
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ARABIAN NIGHTS
A souq-like atmosphere took over the Ritz’s Al Wassail ballroom, with exotic music and the very best of Middle Eastern cuisine this side of town.
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DINING IN THE SKY
In celebration of Ramadan, Alfardan Properties hosted a magical Sohour at the Sky Villa, Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha.
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EXOTIC ORIENT
With lavish décor and an extensive buffet, the Sharq Village & Spa’s yearly Sohour was a big hit amongst the capital’s diners.
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SPAGHETTI POMODORO “ Quality, freshness “ Vapiano uses almost exclusively fresh ingredients. In each single Vapiano pasta, pizza dough, sauces, dressings and also Dolci are produced partly even in the middle of the guest room in the glass Manufattura.
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A Feast to remember
Our favourite eatery, The Square at the InterContinental Doha the City, served up a storm with some serious flavours and a wonderful selection of Arabic and European dishes for its daily Iftar.
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A TASTE OF ARABIA
The Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel came to live for Ramadan with a lively food scene for Sohour, hosting the city’s finest for late evenings.
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A JOYOUS OCCASION
Bringing people together is what the Mรถvenpick Tower & Suites Doha does best, and it was no different at their wonderful Sohour gathering this Ramadan.
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A SUMPTUOUS AFFAIR
City favourite, La Cigale, turned up the heat with a feast for Sohour as Doha’s finest dined to the music of a traditional oud band.
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FAST & FURIOUS
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha hosted the first customer launch event in the Middle East for the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, at an exclusive Ramadan event hosted by Alfardan Group, the authorized dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Qatar.
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A RAMADAN EXPERIENCE Alfardan Automobiles held an enchanting Sohour gathering at the city’s luxury destination, St.Regis Doha, where guests got to enjoy live entertainment by Laily El Nagham.
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Fine Dining
To show appreciation to both customers and employees, Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. hosted a wonderful Sohour event at the W Hotel Doha.
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In a thrilling atmosphere and to an anticipated crowd, Alfardan Sports Motors launched the new Ferrari California T. The event was held at Katara Hall and featured a video highlighting the successful events held during 2014.
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MIDNIGHT RUSH Motor enthusiasts were treated to a wonderful Sohour for the launch of the Toyota Avnaza.
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MISS OHLALA! Escapades of a single 20-something girl living in Doha. The date that wasn’t
Okay I must admit I have been on many disastrous dates in my time. Like the guy who brought a date on our date, or the one that fell asleep. I honestly thought I had experienced it all, until I met HIM right here in Doha, who raised the bar for the terms “epic fail” forever. We met at happy hour in Waham on a casual Friday afternoon. My judgment was highly impaired as I had just come up from brunch at Spice Market, but I could have sworn he was charming and a real gentlemen. So later when he took my number from a common friend and called me up for a breakfast date, I said yes! I woke up early to wash my hair and look pretty and fresh when he picked me up at 10am as planned on a Saturday morning. He sent me a text at about 9:45am apologizing for he had just woken up and hence would be a little late. A little late got a lot longer when he couldn’t find my apartment and was lost for another half hour. Finally around noon, he picked me up. Flinging my hair and ready to start off our date I opened the door to sit in the passenger seat, to have him he scream, “No! You can’t sit there. Please sit at the back as the seat is soaking wet!” I did as I was told and sat at the back and was chauffeured around by my date. The only thing he said to me during the awkward drive was what an unexpected rough night he had yesterday and how sick he was feeling. Prince charming… We decided to have lunch at Cucina at the Renaissance since we missed breakfast anyway, it must have been 1pm by then. To my horror as we walked to the restaurant one of his shoes fell apart, he apologized and explained that he had to take them out of the garbage as the rest of his stuff was in boxes 90
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(excellent so he’s also homeless?!) “Awkward” silence would be an understatement as we sat there waiting for our hops and pizza. I finally started to enjoy myself and was chatting at him while he stared at me in silence. And then he finally spoke, “do you have a couch?” emmm “yeah?” I said afraid of what was coming next. He then signaled for the waiter to come and asked for our food in doggy bags (mind you I was in mid bite). Apparently he had decided that he wanted to spend the day laying on my couch watching movies. We stood outside the restaurant and I told him to please go home (that’s if he has one), and walked away through the passage way to City Center mall where I was safe from him and burst into hysterical laughter for a good 20 minutes. Needless to say he never called me again, and I am yet to bump into him in little Doha. Epic fail? I say almost as humiliating as Germany’s defeat on Brazil in the world cup semi-finales. Ta ta, till next time. Miss Ohlala!
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