Abu Dhabi Art Destination UAE My latest handcrafting discovery in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, 2011: I stumbled upon Vilma Varghese’s fashion line when I saw photos of a wedding gown that she had designed and stitched. A... November 30, 2011 1.4K
Abu Dhabi Art Destination UAE Sumayyah al Suwaidi, the Emirati multifaceted talent Dubai, UAE: I have never met Sumayyah Al Suwaidi in person but she is all over the news nowadays. Her recent success at the Harper’s... November 23, 2011 1.7K
Art Michael Chaikin – Copper Sculptor of polychaetes Born into an artistic family, Michael Chaikin has earned a reputation of being a versatile sculpture maker. Chaikin was born in Kingston, Surrey in 1957... November 16, 2011 2.2K
Art Destination Dubai UAE November Majlis Art Market discourse Dubai, 2011: I reached Bastakiya at 8 am and ready to set up my stand. It takes me 2 hours to set up, if I... November 12, 2011 1.2K
Art Jewelry made with molecules by Raven Hanna Here is a scientist turned artist who has blended art with science to create stunning jewelry. If you are a molecular biologist (like myself), you... October 26, 2011 1.6K
Art Destination Dubai UAE The Art of making perfumes the Emirati way Dubai, UAE: After much encouragement received by once again showcasing my handwoven wire jewelry line Janys De, ARTE saw me back (after a gap of... October 19, 2011 5.4K
Art The art of drawing plants – Kevin Dean Dubai, UAE:  Kevin Dean is back in town. You may have heard of the designer behind the marble decor of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque... October 19, 2011 1.3K
Destination Dubai Food Hotels UAE Wafi Masterchef class demonstration at Under One Roof Dubai Dubai, UAE: We had written about the ‘Spanish chef from Seville’ experience at Under One Roof. I had, once again, the chance to experience the... October 12, 2011 1.8K
Art Destination Dubai UAE Sharing a handcrafter’s story – Noura Khoori Dubai, UAE: When UAE Tempo magazine asked me to write for their magazine, I was touched. Our discussions led to my first article in July... September 28, 2011 2.2K
The Arts for Living Create your own ‘wedding mafia’ power team in business Dubai, UAE: Dr. Ivan Misner, founder of the BNI (a business networking organisation), calls it the Wedding Mafia. I call it Power Team. It’s the... September 28, 2011 1.5K
