Emirates Woman - December 2022

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Editor’s Letter

Welcome to The Winter Escape Issue.

For our cover, we are proud to have partnered with global skin guru Dr. Barbara Sturm. In The Skin Superwoman on page 20 we discuss what it takes to build and scale without compromising on quality. Sturm is everything you would expect from a powerhouse who has built a brand from the ground up, with a laser sharp attention to detail and second to none wit that reflects deep-rooted intelligence.

In this issue we get you ready for party season to close out 2022 and look at taking a break in climates both hot and cold. Soft Touch on page 34 compiles an edit of the best tactile textures for FW22, The Edit on page 32 delivers the coolest attire for a vacation en piste and Alanui shows us how to look cool while staying

BEST

cosy in Après-Ski Attire on page 40. The Gift Guide gives us a glimpse into the hero pieces the Emirates Woman team and some of the incredible women we know want to invest in on page 76 and we look at the best locations to unwind over holiday season in The Wanderlust – The Cold Escape on page 116 and The Wanderlust – The Hot Escape on page 120.

I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of the team to thank AW. As the year draws to a close and we reflect on what we are grateful for, we have been grateful for both your guidance and support and are proud of what we have built together.

We wish you all a Happy New Year. The best way to predict the future is to create it, see you in 2023!

Amy Sessions

EDITOR / ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

THE HERO BUYS

Tie-detailed

THE

WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT.

THE MONITOR

Monitor News p.16 Social Listings p.18

The Skin Superwoman – Cover Shoot with Dr. Barbara Sturm p.20

High Shine – Precious metals punctuate BY FAR’s FW22 collection p.46

The Edit – The coolest attire for Après-Ski p.32

FASHION

Soft Touch – Tactile texture for FW22 p.34

Seasonal Sparkle –Stand out this festive season in Maison D’AngelAnn Swarovski crystal creations p.36

Luxe That Lasts – The cosiest cashmere for FW22 p.38

32Après-ski Attire –For FW22, Alanui delivers a cool spin on feeling cosy p.40

Party Piece –Embellishment takes centre stage this festive season p.44 Resplendent –Van Cleef and Arpels celebrate a new iteration of the Alhambra collection this season with guilloche in white gold p.50

The Creative Journey – Interview with Bahraini jewellery designer Azza Al Hujairi p.52

True Wonder – This season, BVLGARI is championing magical moments p.54

A Festive Haven –The Bicester Collection delivers a luxe shopping experience p.60

CONTENTS

The Cold Escape –Fresh air and movement for a real reboot p.116

110 76 62

BEAUTY

Hot New Buys p.62

Metallica – Makeup takes a darker side for the festive season p.64

Revive – The best facials to recharge your skin p.68

All That Glitters –Shimmering beauty products to last you throughout party season p.70

Beauty Shelf – Lana Albeik p.72

AM to PM Beauty –Hala Abdallah p.74

THE GIFT GUIDE

The Wishlist p.76

The Beauty Addict p.90

The Fragrance Addict p.92

The Makeup Addict p.96

The Wellness Addict p.100

The Host p.102

The Man p.104

The Tech Addict p.106

The Wanderluster p.108

LIFESTYLE

Palace Appeal – Hotel Lutetia marries Palace appeal with a truly modern touch p.110

An Elevated Eye –Courchevel Cheval Blanc delivers a

modern take on vacationing at high altitude p.112

The Hot Escape –Tropical heat and under-palm relaxing for serious downtime p.120

The Premium Winter Cityscape – Madrid, Spain p.124

The UAE’s Luxury Escape – Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island is where you can find endless luxury in the UAE p.126

The Gift Guide p.76

The Cover

Cover Star: Dr. Barbara Sturm

Corset Top Kristina Fidelskaya; Shearling Jacket by Raey available at MATCHESFASHION

THE

CREATIVE DIRECTION: AMY SESSIONS & DAN ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHER: GREG ADAMSKI

Dr. Barbara Sturm is changing the skincare

FASHION: SATIN-TRIMMED TWILL BLAZER & SATIN-TRIMMED TWILL STRAIGHT-LEG PANTS, ALL STELLA MCCARTNEY; CORSET TOP KRISTINA FIDELSKAYA; PREVIOUS PAGE: CUT OUT-DETAIL ONE-SHOULDER JUMPSUIT GENNY; SHEARLING JACKET BY IRO PARIS; KATE 100 LEATHER PUMPS CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Above: Glow Drops and Hyaluronic Serum; All Dr. Barbara Sturm

FASHION: SATIN-TRIMMED TWILL BLAZER & SATIN-TRIMMED TWILL STRAIGHT-LEG PANTS, ALL STELLA MCCARTNEY; CORSET TOP KRISTINA FIDELSKAYA; KATE 100 LEATHER PUMPS CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Above: Super Anti-Aging Eye Cream and Face Cream; All Dr. Barbara Sturm

FASHION: SATIN-TRIMMED TWILL BLAZER & SATIN-TRIMMED TWILL STRAIGHT-LEG PANTS, ALL STELLA MCCARTNEY; CORSET TOP KRISTINA FIDELSKAYA

FASHION: SATIN-TRIMMED TWILL BLAZER STELLA MCCARTNEY; CORSET TOP KRISTINA FIDELSKAYA; RIGHT PAGE: SHEARLING JACKET BY IRO PARIS; KATE 100 LEATHER PUMPS CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

WORDS: OLIVIA MORRIS

If you’re a skincare fan, you’ve most definitely heard of the household name Dr. Barbara Sturm – and if you haven’t, well, it’s about time you found out. After launching her epon ymous line in 2003, followed by a full skincare line in 2014, Dr. Sturm – or known as BB to her nearest and dearest – has become a pioneer in the beauty sphere, with her renowned anti-inflammatory philosophy approach to skincare.

While you’d assume she comes from the dermatological side of the medical field, her background is from the orthopaedic field which concerns itself with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system in the body. In fact, before making waves in the beauty in dustry, Dr. Sturm was part of the team in Düsseldorf, Germany at the Centre for Molecular Orthopedics which developed innovative and groundbreaking anti-inflammatory treatments to tackle osteo arthritis and back pain. One such patient which benefited from this treatment was the late Kobe Bryant – one of the best NBA basket ball players of all time – who underwent a procedure on his knee. Since then, it’s been coined the ‘Kobe Procedure’.

So, how exactly did she find herself entering the aesthetics field, arguably a huge 180 degrees from what she trained in? Well, being a person, as she says, “who always liked to swim against the main stream”, she opted to utilize the anti-inflammatory aspect of ortho paedics as she realized it could be adapted to the skin. “Inflammation is really the bane of the body, and at the root of much dysfunction and disease,” she explains. “As a doctor and scientist, I pursue advances in ingredient science and cutting-edge techniques and treatments.”

This led to her first “big break” into the aesthetics space in 2002 creating the acclaimed ‘Blood Facial’, also known as the ‘Vampire Facial’ – a treatment loved by celebrity A-listers including Kim Kar dashian. Just a year later, in 2003, Dr. Sturm launched Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics, followed by a dedicated clinic in 2006 in her hometown of Düsseldorf. But, it was in 2014, that the Dr. Barbara Sturm name really rose to prominence with the launch of her core skincare line which is based on “innovations in ingredient science and potent natural extracts that strengthen and improve the skin, without attacking it.” And the rest, as they say, is history.

Dr. Sturm is now a true household name in her field, with a cata logue of celebrity clients including Bella Hadid, Victoria Beckham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss – just to name a few. As well as this, Sturm products are now the go-to for luxury houses during fashion month and they are also some of the top sellers on Net-A-Porter globally, as well as right here in the region. Here, Emirates Woman discusses with our December cover star what it takes to build a results-driven brand backed by innovative research, how she’s harnessed the innovative treatments from orthopaedics and

transferred them to the aesthetics space and what the future holds for Dr. Barbara Sturm, because it’s clear the only way is up.

Talk us through your career. My aesthetic career was heavily inspired by the anti-inflammatory treatments I helped pioneer in the ortho paedic field. Aesthetics is a combination of art and science, and it is a fascinating challenge with immediate and very gratifying patients results for patients. I started by injecting Hyaluronic Acid and Botox which provided amazing results, but I kept thinking that it would be a great additional anti-ageing booster for the skin if we also started mixing it with the body’s own anti-inflammatory healing factors like we did in orthopaedics. The results, in the form of the ‘blood facial,’ lasted longer and the skin benefited greatly from the additional heal ing power and anti-inflammatory proteins. I always liked to swim against the mainstream, and I see skin and overall wellness through the prism of combatting inflammation through ingredient science. As you mentioned, you rose to prominence back in 2002 before launching your eponymous skincare brand after pioneering the ‘blood facial’ – how did this come about? The ‘blood facial’ was a translation of the scientific research and practice I had been working on in orthopedics; I would inject the patient’s own plasma with ac celerated growth factors and other anti-inflammatory proteins into the area of the injury to boost healing and repair injuries in athletes and ageing arthritic joints. I translated this into a facial treatment where I took a patient’s own blood, treated it over the course of a day in the laboratory to accelerate the healing factors and expression of other beneficial proteins, and then reinjected the treated plasma into the skin. It had a tremendous healing and anti-inflammatory effect. The public later termed this the “Vampire Facial.” This eventually led you to launch Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cos metics. How have things evolved for you and your line? I originally created my ingredient science-based, high-performance skincare line only for my patients. I was not involved in the cosmetics busi ness at all and I knew from trying out products that were on the market that nothing would help my own skin concerns like dryness, irritation and blackheads. My mission has been to reach every pa tient or customer and give them education and information about ingredient science and the science of our largest organ, our skin, so they can make better choices to achieve healthy functioning glow ing skin without falling into the traps of empty marketing promises. As a doctor, my instinct and philosophy is patient first, business second. I am always focused on innovation, and it’s less about my own success in the industry and more about creating treatments and products that yield results – that’s my passion.

“I always liked to swim against the mainstream, and I see skin and overall wellness through the prism of combatting inflammation through ingredient science.”

Your brand has become the go-to for many, particularly among the celebrity crowd. Who would you say the most high-profile Dr. Bar bara Sturm clients are and why do they love your brand? I think it’s a couple of things. Firstly, my products work, and you will see re sults. Second, I’m a medical doctor and when treating my patients, I’m connecting with them on a personal level and often, they be come my friends. I like to get to know and connect with people and it’s through this that I’ve been able to spread the word and share my passion with everybody out there, not just celebrities. What does this region mean to you in terms of your brand and beau ty? I have been coming to the Middle East since 2003 and feel very connected to my client base, whom I have such strong relation ships with. And my collection is very suited to help combat the specific environmental stressors that can affect the skin if you live in the region, including sun, humidity and pollution.

If you had to choose one hero product from your skincare line, what would it be? I love all my products and I created all of them for a reason so it’s very difficult to choose a favourite but if I had to I would say my Hyaluronic Serum and Face Cream are absolute must-haves. I call serums the “power tools” of skincare because of their ability to penetrate deep and fast into the skin to address concerns with active ingredients. A modern, innovative skincare routine always includes a serum as well as a face cream – it should never replace it – both are absolutely necessary.

performance ingredient science as well as telomerase activators like Purslane. Combining our skincare with our supplements will get you the ultimate, insideout and top-to-bottom anti-ageing result. With the Dr. Barbara Sturm brand, you’ve managed to foray into the fashion world and now have a huge presence during Fashion Month. How did this come about? I have had a presence at Fashion Weeks for the past few years, we were one of the first skincare brands to do so. I initially began in 2015 with pop-up spas offering facials for models, designers, stylists or anyone in need of some self-care during their busy Fashion Week schedules. And then two years ago the brand began to have a regular backstage presence at the shows, as we had such a great demand from the makeup artists and manicurists for good quality, healthy skincare. The models’ skin really suffers during this hectic period as they are constantly travelling, taking part in mul tiple shows per day and having makeup applied and removed. It’s long and exhaust ing and they need their skin to be glowing, fresh and healthy. For makeup artists, it’s critical because the better the skin, the better the makeup. Unlike a photo shoot, a fashion show is a live experience and you can’t edit your work if you’re not happy with the results. It’s essential that the skin looks perfect. You’re, of course, known for being a major player in the beauty industry, but what are some things that people may not know about you? My dad and brother are architects and I’m super interested in interior design – we all love art. I grew up with lots of cars – so I know a lot about cars and my mum was an amaz ing chef; we would cook the most delicious dinners and make menus. My mom was a chemist, and my grandmother was a pharmacist, and they would always mix creams for us as chil dren – we would often go into the forest during my childhood and pick medicinal herbs and roots. It’s interesting to look at different facets of life and be inquisitive about multiple things. We’re sure there’s been some major milestones and hurdles you’ve had to overcome throughout your career. What stands out to you? When I launched with Net-a-Porter more than ten years ago it was such a huge milestone for me and a win dow to all other retailers, who started asking me one by one to join them. On the other hand, when I had just created my Darker Skin Tones line in 2014, which works to reduce hyperpigmentation, even skin tone and soothe irritation in melanin-rich skin, I was discouraged by the initial reluc tance of some of the major retailers in picking it up. We had put so much effort and research into creating something truly extraordinary but we didn’t give up. Finally, it came to the point where I insisted that if retailers wanted to carry my main Molecular Cosmetics Skincare line, they’d have to carry the Darker Skin Tones line as well, and they did. I’m a doctor, so I am in the service business. Serving patients starts with listening to the patient. What does scaling in the Middle East look like for you? Trust me, I’m working on it! My number one priority for my clients wherever I am is to be able to educate them on making the best decisions for their skin – I am always looking at further opportunities in which I can share my anti-inflammatory philosophy and help each person I meet have the best and healthiest skin possible. It’s one of the driving principles of my work and inventions.

In your opinion, what contributes the most to ageing – and how do we best combat it? One of the biggest culprits of ageing is inflam mation. Inflammation comes from our diet, stress, lack of sleep, pollution, sun… all of those stressors and it can also come from your own skincare routine. To get inflammation under control we can adapt to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle by taking time to destress, sleeping eight hours, eating an anti-inflammatory diet and adapting our skincare routines so that they’re anti-inflammatory. This means excluding harsh ingredients like Retin-A, glycolic acid peels and laser treatments because they cause inflammation – but they also disrupt your skin barrier and your microbiome. This makes your skin vulnerable and unprotected, allowing ag gressors such as sun and pollution to penetrate your skin even easier and cause problems like premature ageing and pigmenta tion. Another factor is hydration. Hydration is the key to antiageing. Dry or dehydrated skin is never an option.

But what’s also important when we look at anti-ageing, is to help our systems repair and heal damage caused by free radicals and other stressors. This is why I created the Exoso-Metic Col lection, because exosomes and growth factors help to repair your skin and your system constantly, upgrading your skin with high-

On a global scale, what is next for you and Dr. Barbara Sturm cosmetics...? I have so many exciting things coming up. I just launched a new Spa & Boutique on Madison Ave. in New York and I have another opening on Mercer Street before the end of the year. I am looking forward to having a new spa location where I can see clients and customers in person. I’m also launching an immersive and interactive virtual shopping experience in the New Year (more on that soon) and I have some new product innovations launching in 2023 - there’s plenty more in-store.

COVER STAR: DR. BARBARA STURM; FASHION ASSISTANT: SARAH JOSEPH; MAKEUP & HAIR: MELANIE MEYER BY MMG; VIDEOGRAPHER: MARK MATHEW

01. Puffer small shearling clutch Dhs5,850 Saint Laurent; 02. Shearling mittens Dhs741 Yves Salomon; 03. Summit faux shearling hat Dhs1,895 Cordova available at NET-A-PORTER; 04. Nowles shearling-lined snow boots Dhs2,043 Isabel Marant; 05. Belted shearling coat Dhs10,033 Remain Birger Christensen; 06. GIA10 Dhs1,337 GIABORGHINI available at giaborghini.it

LUXE

LASTS

APRÈS-SKI

ATTIRE

FOR FW22, ALANUI DELIVERS A COOL SPIN ON FEELING COSY

W ORDS & CREATIVE DIRECTION: DAN ROBINSON P HOTOGRAPHER: AHMED ABDELWAHAB

WORDS: AMY SESSIONS

RESPLENDENT

Van Cleef and Arpels celebrate a new iteration of the Alhambra collection this season with guilloché in white gold

Atime-honoured technique ad opted by the Maison as of the 1910s, the guilloché initially em bellished watch dials and was extended in the 1930s to boxes, powder cases and Minaudières upon which stones mingled with precious metal. True to the original style of the Alhambra collection,

each motif features a beaded contour and a central bead in white gold. The Maison has also created a warm and delicate rose gold Sweet Alhambra watch designed to highlight the emblematic golden bead technique togeth er with the Maison’s watchmaking expertise. This feminine piece combines a white motherof-pearl dial with a golden halo of beads.

The Creative Journey

jewellery designer Azza Al

COMPILED BY: OLIVIA MORRIS

The Story

Things evolved from just being a fine jewel lery brand [that launched in 2012] to creat ing a strong platform for international fine jewellery brands entering the Gulf region; under Azza Showroom, we have always been experience-focused. So, we organically grew from having one branch in a historical mon ument to having branches at the Bahrain International Airport and Al-a’ali Mall, a popular luxury mall in Bahrain. We also ex panded from only offering events and a de sign studio, to launching the first GCC-born luxury piercing studio and brand, Pierced Studio, and Forever Chains our permanent jewellery service.

The Inspiration

My label is inspired by women who are chic and edgy and want to enjoy their jewellery. My brand represents inspiring women to create and express themselves.

The Creative Process

Being a designer is one of the most reward ing parts of my role in my company, it allows me to experiment and have fun while I ex press my research on nature and history and connect them to trends. It is an honour to be designing pieces that are becoming a part of people’s lives.

The Standout

We thrive on being original and offering our clients timeless legacy pieces that they will enjoy wearing.

The GCC’s Fashion Industry

That we have room to grow and create and be supported as we launch new concepts and collections.

The Motivation

I definitely worked hard to get to where I am as an independent jewellery brand and showroom, and my motivation is to inspire women in everything I do. I would love to in spire women to find their purpose and pas sion and take charge of their lives.

The Milestones

Being awarded as one of the top female-led brands by Forbes, as well as opening our branch at the Bahrain International Air port, and launching our own luxury piercing studio and brand have all been some of the milestones we are proud of.

Bahraini

Hujairi discusses the decade-long journey of her eponymous fine jewellery brand and creating a platform for international brands to enter the GCC region

TRUE WONDER

WORDS: OLIVIA MORRIS

This season, BVLGARI is championing magical moments. Encouraging you to let curiosity guide you and look to the future, spark joy in yourself and your loved ones with the infinite possibilities and delights the world has to offer, including with special and timeless pieces from BVLGARI

A Festive Haven

Step into a festive world filled with style, wonderful gifts, and the very best starry sky shop ping this holiday season. This winter, The Bicester Collection is transformed into a festive wonderland with an immersive art instal lation from award-winning studio Wanda Barcelona. Known for its craftsmanship and design, Wanda Barcelona’s larger-than-life creations are made by hand from biodegrad able cardboard and paper, which will be re cycled after the season and reused. In this immersive environment, the Villages be come the perfect escape for a day of memory making, where wishes come true and each moment is savoured.

Christmas is all about giving back while making your wishes come to life. The Bicester Collection’s DO GOOD charity programme enables guests to extend their wishes to those in need. DO GOOD initia tives will be rolled out across the Villages throughout the festive season: Ingolstadt Village and Wertheim Village partner with Samaritan’s Purse, inviting guests to drop off a shoebox filled with presents for children in need, while Kildare Village will partner with Barretstown charity – offering the op portunity to sponsor a tree for life that will be planted in Barretstown’s Enchanted For est. Meanwhile, Fidenza Village, La Roca Village and Las Rozas Village will support children’s charity Make-A-Wish.

Each Village offers unique escapism with world-class shopping and a taste of localized tradition. If you need gifting sug gestions, leave it to the experts and allow the personal shoppers on hand to offer tailored advice so you can make the magic happen this festive season!

The Bicester Collection delivers a star canopied shopping experience this holiday season

Hot New Buys

WORDS: SARAH JOSEPH

All the latest party season essentials to invest in ASAP

Radiant Blush

For a gorgeous, glowing highlightblush this formula adds a kiss of rosy pink colour to your cheeks. Beauty Light Wand Dhs147 Charlotte Tilbury

The Flawless Foundation

WINTER NOTES

It’s enriched with hyaluronic acid to visibly plump and smooth the ap pearance of fine lines. Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum Dhs148 for 30ml Rose Inc

Woody cedar and spicy patchouli ground this fragrance with a touch of earthiness. One Million Elixir Intense EDP Dhs480 Paco Rabanne available at Bloomingdales.ae

RUNWAY INSPIRED

Dress your eyes with multi-reflective glitters and sparkle up your look, in just a wink. Dreamdust Dhs150 Valentino Beauty

The Brightening

This formula is blended with crushed gemstones to effortlessly brighten your eye area. Lid Lustre in Mink Dhs135 Victoria Beckham Beauty available at NET-A-PORTER

Gel-Like Finish

For luxe long-lasting nails, a gold shim mer adds the perfect touch to party sea son. Gel Couture Dhs31 Essie

The Smokey Eye

Liquid Shine

A long-lasting, fresh and ultra-luminous wash of colour. Ombre Éclat Liquide 3 Pink Gold Dhs200 Sisley

This versatile kohl-based liner allows you to unlock all your artistic dreams this season. Legendary Wear Velvet Kohl Eyeliner Xtreme Black Dhs135 Pat McGrath Labs

WORDS & CREATIVE DIRECTION: DAN ROBINSON

Previous pages: (left) Soleil neige lip blush Dhs257 Tom Ford Beauty; (right) Touche Éclat Blur Primer Silver Dhs245 Yves Saint Laurent Beauty; This page: Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, 50ml Dhs533 Tom Ford Beauty; Nail Enamel Dhs200 Hermès Beauty; Right page: Solei neige palette Dhs390 Tom Ford Beauty

Makeup takes a darker side for the festive season in shades of molten metallic and shimmering silvers

Facette Facial Bar

The Facette Facelift, 60 minutes

Facette Facial Bar, located near the Millen nium Atria Business Bay, is the first facial bar concept in Dubai. One of the salon’s signature treatments is the Facette Face lift, a sculpting facial which uses radio fre quency to lift and strengthen the skin. This 60-minute treatment will leave you with tighter-looking skin, an incredible glow and decreased fine lines and folds – what more could you want? facettefacialbar.com

Lucia Clinic

Gold HydraFacial, 60

Revive

minutes

You can never go wrong with a HydraFacial and this luxe iteration at Lucia Clinic is the must-try this party season. The Gold Hy draFacial includes multiple steps to ensure your skin is rejuvenated and revitalised in just 60 minutes. Complete with deep cleans ing, exfoliation, vortex fusion technology and a gold mask, this facial will restore your skin’s natural glow. luciaclinic.com

Sense, Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Clarify & Detox Facial, 60 minutes

Restore your skin’s natural balance with this facial at the Sense spa at the Rose wood Abu Dhabi. Using a new range of Votary products, the Clarify & Detox Fa cial will clear congestion of the skin using lightweight oils and gentle acids, giving a much-needed deep clean we all deserve at the end of a busy year. rosewoodhotels.com

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira

Radiance Sculpting Facial, 60 minutes

Looking for radiance and sculpting all in one facial? Then you need to visit the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira spa this season. This in tensive treatment aims to activate collagen production which directly targets ageing and stressed skin. Giving intense hydration and moisture, you’ll be left with plump and lifted skin. mandarinoriental.com

Sisters Beauty Lounge Sheer Brilliance, 60 minutes

With numerous branches across the UAE, including at The Dubai Mall, City Walk and JBR, Sisters Beauty Lounge con

tinues to be a leader in innovative skin care. The renowned UAE salon recently launched an exclusive facial especially created by the renowned Dr. Phillip Levy from Switzerland. Known as the Sheer Brilliance Facial, the 60-minute treatment has 100 per cent vegan-rich formulas and has been dubbed “the best thing since Bo tox”. sistersbeautylounge.com

The best facials in the UAE that will recharge, refresh and revive your skin

WORDS: OLIVIA MORRIS

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira

COMPILED BY: SARAH JOSEPH

Content Creator Lana Albeik shares her hero beauty buys The Beauty Shelf

COMPILED BY: SARAH JOSEPH

Honey Infused Hair Oil Dhs190 for 50ml Gisou

I can’t take care of my hair with out this oil anymore. It’s the most integral step of my hair care routine and I even involve it while masking my hair in the shower.

Best No. 9 Jelly Cleanser Dhs120 for 150ml Drunk Elephant

This super gentle face wash is my go-to cleanser and is made with plant-derived extracts.

Magic Aura Serum Dhs254 for 30ml Charlotte Tilbury

As an integral part of my skin care routine, this formula meets my dry skin needs through a multilayered moisturising pro cess. My skin remains hydrated when I use this product.

Lightweight Day-Lite SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Dhs129 Carbon Theory

I’m not a fan of creamy sun screens as they make me feel so uncomfortable and don’t sit well

with my makeup. This product easily absorbs into my skin mak ing it a natural protective layer.

Heroline Eyeliner Dhs92 Hindash

I almost never not wear eye liner for my makeup looks and I haven’t used anything other than this since I’ve had it as it gives the perfect fleek.

Translucent Loose Setting Powder Dhs184 Laura Mercier

Due to my dry skin, I avoid using loose powder, however, this set ting powder is a winner. It pro vides a natural-looking matte finish for any occasion.

Mascara L’Obscur Dhs165 Gucci

Beauty

I love this mascara as it gives me a wand that’s so versatile and

can give me a heavy lash look or an option for a natural daily one.

Glass Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper Dhs125 Fenty Beauty

It’s a cult-favourite. No lip gloss will give me the dimension the way this product does.

Le Rouge Deep Velvet Dhs190 Givenchy

With the perfect texture and shade of red, this lipstick can make a fashion statement any where. It provides long-lasting results with striking intensity.

Accomplice Concealer & TouchUp Stick Dhs550 Marc Jacobs

It’s my everyday concealer with creamy consistency for my dry skin as it provides easy applica tion with minimal effort.

Age Reversal

In an empowered society, women play a pivotal role. They are the decisionmakers and catalysts for change we see from the boardroom through to our highest chambers of power around the world. On a daily basis, they are at the forefront of all business sectors and inspiring others to develop the tools they need to have power and control over their own lives. One thing we thought we would never be able to take control of is the ageing process. Whether physically or mentally, we had resigned ourselves as a society to the fact we hit a certain age and then nature starts taking over, reducing our ability to move well, generate energy efficiently, decreas ing physical strength, and increasing the time of the recovery process. From a mental perspective, we see our brain-power dulled. Focus and attention can be diminished, as can the ability to recall information, and ca pacity for learning. In the modern day with competition so high, even the slightest deg

radation in our overall function puts us at a disadvantage. We have worked too hard for too long, to simply allow the ageing process to break the foundations laid previously.

So what is the solution?

While getting older is inevitable, we no longer have to sit by and simply accept it. We now have a medical treatment which has been proven to reverse biological ageing, re storing youthful vitality.

Backed by over 15 years of research, Aviv’s Medical Programme improves cogni tive and physical functions through sessions of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy alongside other regimes to enhance performance. This can improve general day-to-day health and wellbeing and also start to restore that brain function which is so important in modern working and social environments.

For women, the ageing process reaches another level when menopause starts during their mid-40s to 50s, which results in hor monal changes in the body. There are also

some other symptoms women may face as part of the general ageing process such as joint pain, cognitive and behavioural chang es, and diminished memory and concentra tion, but studies have not been able to fully prove their association with menopause.

At a time when the body is generally starting to slow down, Aviv’s medical pro gramme is aimed at reversing the effects of ageing for both men and women.

At Aviv Clinics Dubai, the cutting-edge medical centre, and the first of its kind in the Middle East, Aviv’s medical staff including physicians, neuropsychologists, physiother apists, and nurses, conduct comprehensive medical, physiological, and mental test ing. These in-depth medical assessments involve the most advanced metabolic and functional brain imaging tests suited to a patient’s needs, including MRI and SPECT and analyze the novel ageing biomarkers in the patient’s blood, such as telomere length.

Based on the results of the assessments, the medical team at Aviv Clinics Dubai develops a tailored treatment plan which is personalised, holistic, and intensive ad dressing the unique individual needs of the client – with the very best chance of achiev ing optimal results. This includes cognitive and physical training, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) sessions where clients breathe 100% pure oxygen in specialized hyperbaric chambers, and a nutritional re gime to maximize the body’s healing and regenerative process.

This is the only medical treatment prov en to restore, reset and retain youthful vital ity which involves fluctuating oxygen levels at a certain interval to increase the levels of oxygen in blood tissue and activate the body’s self-regeneration processes. During this process we see the body react in incred ible ways, restoring our regenerating abilities comparable to the levels we see in childhood. As well as the physical healing process we see, it was also discovered the treatment allows the mind to work on a much deeper level. We then developed our cognitive training pro gramme, which is specifically designed for those undergoing hyperbaric oxygen treat ments. Used in combination with HBOT, it improves memory, focus, processing speed, attention, executive function, and more.

Aviv’s specialized 7,000-square-metre clinic can be found in the heart of JLT and was founded on the idea that we no longer have to accept that our mental and physical abilities will decline as we mature. Rather, we need to look at ageing and the associated decline in mental and physical performance as a disease that can be treated.

Aviv is transforming the way people age, and the impact this can have on all of us, but for women especially it can be life-changing.

DR. MOUZAYAN GINZARLY REVEALS EXACTLY HOW AVIV CLINICS DUBAI ’ S TRANSFORMATIVE TREATMENT IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO REVERSE THE AGEING PROCESS

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AM TO PM BEAUTY

Hala Abdallah, Saudi jewellery designer and founder of Ofa, talks us through her daily beauty routine

Talk us through your morning routine. After I wake up, I only wash my face with cold water – with out using any products. I want to protect my skin barrier as much as I can. I only apply sunblock SPF 30 and I usually don’t wear foundation. How about your evening routine? I jump into my evening skincare routine just as I arrive home. I like to feel comfortable and let my skin breathe. I start with removing my makeup and then I double cleanse. I gently exfoliate my skin twice a week. After cleansing, I apply some toner and

my serums. I start with a hyaluronic acid serum, followed by one with antioxidants and retinol. I finish my skincare routine with a hydrating mois turiser. I also do skin fasting twice a week. I like to pay attention to what my skin needs and be gentle to it – I think it’s important to let it rest. What are your go-to skincare products? Dr. Bar bara Sturm’s cleansing products and Skinceuti cals’ antioxidant serum. Are you a fan of masks? I’m always busy, so unfor tunately I don’t always have time to put on masks

– but I aspire to use them! I do like to massage my face when I finish my skincare routine though. How would you describe your approach to make up? It’s a love and hate relationship. I only wear makeup whenever I have a shoot or an event. What can always be found in your makeup bag? An astasia Beverly Hills’ brow gel – I feel that if I’m in control of my eyebrows I’m in control of my life. Let’s talk fragrance. What are you loving at the mo ment? I’m currently obsessed with two fragrances – Le Jardin by Hermès and Peut-Être de Lancôme.

How do you choose your evening fragrance? I like MFK Baccarat Rouge – its scent is very intense and long-lasting. Talk us through your hair routine. I wash my hair every other day. Usually, I just air dry my hair and put it in braids. Whenever I feel like styling it, I use my Dyson Airwrap to avoid damaging it as much as possible. What is the most unusual item in your makeup bag? I can’t really think of anything that is un usual. What I think is unusual is that I barely carry makeup with me when I go out.

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The Gift Guide

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THE WISHLIST

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STYLE EDITOR EMIRATES WOMAN & EMIRATES MAN @thesarahjoseph

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SAUDI MODEL @taleedah

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Celestial Black Diamond Eye Cream, 15ml Dhs695 111Skin

The Body Lotion, 200ml Dhs115 Nécessaire No.3 Hair

Perfector, 100ml Dhs123 Olaplex

C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, 35ml Dhs359 Sunday Riley

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Intense Overnight Mask, 50ml Dhs382 Votary

Face and Body Skin Illuminator - Rose Glow 02 Dhs233 Tom Ford Beauty

The Cream, 50ml Dhs1,160 Augustinus Bader

Eau de Parfum Discovery Set, 5 x 1.5ml Dhs103 Le Labo

Brightening Active Roller Crystallised Microneedling Tool Dhs362 Facegym

Mini Sun Drops SPF50, 10ml Dhs179 Dr. Barbara Sturm

THE FRAGRANCE

Brompton Immortals Eau de Parfum Dhs1,343 EX NIHILO

Les Brumes

Chalain Perfume Extract Dhs2,500 Henry Jacques

2015 Le Phénix Eau de Parfum, 100ml Dhs872 Les Bains Guerbois available at OUNASS

Mixed Emotions Dhs760 Byredo available at sephora.ae

Ambrette De Noir Eau de Parfum Dhs910 AERIN available at Harrods

Tabarome Millésime Eau de Parfum Dhs728 Creed

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Palace Appeal

Hotel Lutetia marries Palace appeal with a truly modern touch

An iconic landmark hotel in Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Lutetia is the city’s only luxury Palace hotel on the Left Bank. Since 1910, and a bastion of the shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, the Lutetia Paris has welcomed guests from near and far over

the last century, providing all with a truly Parisian experience.

THE STAY

The pillows in this hotel are next level – en suring you have the deepest night’s sleep ever, whether you’re in bed early post spa or a little later after sampling the delights of Paris. Elegance, Parisian chic, and heritage are all reflected in each room and suite, with considered details, the latest technology, and exceptional comfort. You’ll also have incredible views of the city’s rooftops which enchant by day and night.

THE DINING

Dine in Brasserie Lutetia and you’ll find the finesse you’d hope for in pairs. The Oysters are not to be missed as is the French onion soup – cliché? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. Post dinner if you still fancy watching the world go by, Bar Josephine is cosy and chic.

THE WELLNESS

The Akasha Spa allows you to choose from a selection of treatments from tailor-made massage to an entire holistic escape. This stunning oasis – designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte delivers a visually incredible sur rounding while transporting you to the best version of yourself pre- or post-walk around the city.

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An Elevated Eye

Cheval Blanc Courchevel delivers a modern take on vacationing at high altitude

Cheval Blanc Courchevel was con ceived as an exceptional refuge in the heights of the Alps. This modern chalet at Courchevel 1850 gives you direct access to the slopes of the Three Valleys, the biggest skiable domain in the world. They even prewarm your ski boots for you – it doesn’t get chicer than that.

THE STAY

With only 36 rooms and suites, Cheval Blanc Courchevel offers a truly exceptional experience. Designed with a bold, contem porary eye for detail, the resort has rei magined vacationing at high altitude. Both rooms and suites feel spacious, and ac commodate bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower-hammams as well as tai lor-made dressing rooms so you can keep your ski gear out of the way when you’re having downtime.

THE UNWIND

The Spa Cheval Blanc is there to pamper you with exclusive treatments from Guerlain. The tranquil pool looks out onto the slopes so you can watch the meditative procession of skiers go by as you relax and unwind.

With an innovative, contemporary ap proach to hairdressing at the Hair Room, John Nollet opts for a holistic service with the shampoo ritual performed while lying down,

allowing you to fully switch off and let the experts take care of getting you dinner ready.

THE DINING

Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc is the only restau rant in Courchevel with three Michelin stars. Directed by Chef Yannick Alléno, it

is another exceptional place at the heart of the resort. The interior cuts a cool feel with wood, stone and leather at the centre of its design. This is one dining experience that is not to be missed – save it for a special oc casion or the perfect way to round off your idyllic trip on the last night.

The Cold Escape

Fresh air and movement for a real reboot - ICELAND

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon

This unique hotel immerses guests in nature embedded in the lava formations and tur quoise geothermal pools of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon com plex, which is situated within the UNESCO Global Geopark. The spa is stand alone in its de sign aesthetic and boasts both indoor and outdoor baths and treatments that make use of the site’s mineral-rich geothermal waters and naturally occurring materials, including silica and algae. bluelagoon.com

The Reykjavik EDITION

This sophisticated hotel brings the first 5-star modern luxury experience to one of the world’s most sustainable capitals. The hotel is the perfect jumping off point for exploring the won ders of the region, with the renowned Blue Lagoon within driving distance and the North ern Lights visible in the city during the winter solstice. A trip to the spa is also not to be missed. editionhotels.com

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The Hot Escape

Tropical heat and under-palm relaxing for serious downtime – MEXICO

La Valise Tulum

La Valise is inspired by the nat ural beauty of the Tulum jun gle. Palapa ceilings, stripped wood furniture, blonde and azure hues and Yutucan tex tiles all combine to make this all you could dream of in a Mexican escape. Palm-lined sandy paths connect each area of the tiny nine-roomed resort. There’s no spa, but treatments are provided in-room and the restaurant is an exotic al fresco affair serving alternative takes on familiar Mexican classics. lavalisetulum.com

Viceroy Riviera Maya

With 41 suites this adult-only, low rise escapee is as peaceful as it comes. Pack light so you can make use of the kit on site as the hotel loans guests som breros, books and snorkelling gear. For a true touch of luxe, book a thatched Royal Villa for your own butler, pool, ham mock, huge soaking tub and indoor-outdoor showers. vice royhotelsandresorts.com

WHAT TO PACK

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The Royal Cityscape

A CITY RICH IN HISTORY WITH ROYAL TIES, MADRID IS THE BEATING HEART OF EUROPE AND IS A DESTINATION THAT AWAITS YOUR VISIT THIS WINTER

Whoever said Spain was only an escape during summer? Madrid, the country’s capi tal, makes for the perfect cityscape this winter season. Exuding a vi brant culture, rich heritage, a history rooted in royalty, varied gastronomical offerings and a plethora of luxury hotels, this premi um city is the ideal destination for a break during the upcoming season.

A Royal Heritage

Similar to many other European countries, Spain still upholds a constitutional monar chy, with the royal family taking residence in the capital city. The Spanish monarchy – now headed up by King Felipe VI and his wife Queen Letizia – dates back to the eighth century. To get a true sense of the city’s royal heritage a visit to the Royal Palace of Ma drid – also known as the ‘Palacio Real de Madrid’ – is a must-visit. Previously home to monarchs Charles III, Alfonso XIII and more, the Spanish royal family no longer lives there, but it does remain their official resi dence. While at the Royal Palace of Madrid, take a stroll in the Sabatini Gardens, which features an exhibition of sculptures, located in front of the north façade of the grounds. The palace also houses the Royal Kitchen which reopened five years ago in 2017 after undergoing a huge renovation, but the Real Cocina remains the oldest well-preserved kitchen of a European royal residence.

Continuing the royal tour of Madrid, historical buildings to add to the mustvisit list should include: Liria Palace, the official residence of the House of Alba, a well-known Spanish aristocratic family; the

The Prado Museum

The Royal Tapestry Factory

Prado Museum which opened in 1819 and was used by King Ferdinand VII to store the royal paintings; and the Royal Botanic Gar dens located in the centre of Madrid with more than 5,000 species of plants to see.

As well as these royal heritage spots, the Royal Tapestry Factory is a particularly special venue to visit. First founded in 1720, the neomudéjar building produces the tap estries, carpets and coats of arms for the royal family which can be seen throughout many of the palaces including: Palacio Real, Palacio del Pardo, Palacio de la Granja de San Ildefonso, Palacio de Aranjuez, Palacio de Riofrío, Reales Alcázares, Palacio de Pe dralbes, and numerous other national and international institutions.

The Shopping No visit to Madrid is complete without a shopping experience fit for royalty. While there is Galería Canalejas an avant-garde shopping area is set across 15,000 metres, tourists should also take the opportunity to visit the areas which tell a story.

For example, Sanz Joyeros is a centuryold jewellery business – now run by Car rera y Carrera – known as the supplier for the Spanish royals. Then there is Capas

Seseña, founded by tailor Santos Seseña Rojas in 1901, creating traditional Span ish capes following traditional cutting and hand-stitching methods. To this day, Ca pas Seseña is commissioned by the royals for tailor-made pieces. The current mon arch, King Felipe VI, has had a Seseña cape since he was 21 years old.

The Gastronomy

The Spanish capital is home to a plethora of homegrown restaurants and eateries, many of which have witnessed historical moments take place over the years. In particular, Lhardy Restaurante has over 180 years of history in Madrid and is famed for witness ing the meetings of politicians, nobilities and intellectuals resulting in the overthrow ing of monarchies and the creation of re

publics. Meanwhile, for a more casual din ing setting, there’s the San Miguel Market. It first opened in 1916 as a local food market, but is now Madrid’s foremost gourmet mar ket and today houses the cuisine from glob ally renowned chefs.

For those with a sweet tooth, there’s Casa Mira, opened by Luis Mira in 1842 with a simple stall. The confectioner soon became a supplier to the royal household during the reign of Isabel II, Amadeo de Saboya, Al fonso XII, the Regency of María Cristina and Alfonso XIII. To this day, Casa Mira is run by the Mira family and is now located in the area of Carrera de San Jerónimo.

The Stay

No stay in Madrid is complete without a hotel fit for royalty and several of Madrid’s hotels are housed within buildings that were once noble properties including: AC Pala cio del Retiro, Catalonia Las Cortes, Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques and more. esmadrid.com/en

The Royal Palace

San Miguel Market

The UAE’s Luxury Escape

Saadiyat Island is the UAE es cape where you’ll discover end less luxury. Spread across 2,500 square hectares of a natural is land in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat is a hub for all things cul ture, luxury and relaxation.

What to do

An emerging global hub for arts and culture, this island destination offers experiences no other place in the UAE can. Some of the must visits include the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Manarat Al Saadiyat and Berklee Abu Dha bi. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, which opened in 2017, is a huge space spanning more than 24,000 square metres. As the largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula, the Lou vre Abu Dhabi is home to artefacts, religious texts, contemporary artworks and historical paintings, all of which are there to showcase a union of cultures and tell a story.

Just around the corner is Manarat Al Saadiyat which is a curated space which houses year-round exhibitions, film screen ings, performances, workshops and more, all of which continually engage the local

community and global visitors. And for mu sic enthusiasts, Berklee Abu Dhabi houses world-class educational experiences in the form of workshops, masterclasses and live performances from students, alumni and global artists. Along the shores of the pictur esque Arabian Gulf, Saadiyat Island offers the perfect place to get away with a visit to either one of its pristine white sandy beaches including Saadiyat Beach Club, Soul Beach and Kai Beach. Keen golfers should also play a round at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the region’s first ocean course which was de signed by golfing legend Gary Player.

The Stay

Saadiyat Island plays host to a variety of luxury resorts, making it an idyllic escape. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi is the ideal family resort. Complete with Mediterranean-inspired architecture and over 312 rooms, 63 suites and one royal suite, privacy is of the utmost importance at this resort with private terraces in every room and bespoke butler services. In ad dition, the resort’s spa – the Iridium Spa – allows guests to escape from it all with

customised, relaxing treatments. It doesn’t end there, the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi also houses six dining outlets, offering its guests diverse cuisines from around the world. For those looking for an extra exclusive stay, Zaya Nurai is just a short 15-minute boat ride off the shores of Saadiyat Island. The world-class boutique island resort brings the epitome of luxury to the UAE. With five different available types of accommodation on offer at Zaya Nurai, each option comes with its own private pool. There are also five differ ent fine-dining options and the wellness centre which is set overlooking the serene waters of the Arabian Gulf.

What’s to come

While there’s already plenty to do and see at Saadiyat Island, there’s so much more set to arrive on the island in the coming years. This includes the Zayed National Museum, that will tell the incredible life story of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founding father of the UAE, and the up coming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.

ABU DHABI’S SAADIYAT ISLAND IS WHERE YOU CAN FIND ENDLESS LUXURY IN THE UAE

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