DALIA DOGMOCH SOUBRA
Food author, presenter and entrepreneur
Dining Destination: La Petite Maison in DIFC and Tomo at Raffles Dubai for casual dining; Mannaland Korean Restaurant in Satwa | Seek Inspiration: The Fish Market | Most Treasured Possession: An olive tree from my husband | Sleep early Or Stay Out Late? Both! Early during the week and late on the weekend | Dish To Cook: Savoury and sweet crêpes | Play On Repeat: Anything by Lenny Kravitz | Cheat Meal: I cheat all the time. These days, pregnancy cravings are stirring towards Mexican food | Must-Read: If Only It Were True by Marc Levy | Lipstick Shade: MAC’s Ruby Woo | Greatest Achievement Of 2016: My YouTube Channel: Dalia’s Kitchen | I Feel The Most Empowered When: My loved ones are around me | The Best Advice: Do not focus on too many things at once | La Perla Gives Me Confidence Because: It’s comfortable, feminine and beautiful at the same time | Go-To La Perla Piece: Love their silk pyjamas. Comfy and beautiful | Life Lesson: Always trust your gut feeling
AYAH TABARI
Founder and Designer at Mochi
Vacation Destination: I love South Africa and the nature that it encompasses; I am in awe of watching wildlife and seeing how they fend for themselves in the wild | Key To Relaxation: On the beach with my family – they are my little bit of calm | Must-Read: The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama is a must-read! | Sleep Early Or Stay Out Late: Love to sleep early, but love sleep in general! | Go- To Outfit: Levis, a comfy top and a good pair of shoes; loving my Chanel slingbacks at the moment as they add chic to even the simplest of outfits | I Feel The Most Empowered When: I’m giving back to the communities I work with and seeing how it has changed their lives, not only by adding monetary value but also to their quality of life. It’s inspiring | Must-Take Supplement: Spirulina | Skincare Saviour: Crème De La Mer Moisturiser | Item For Fall/Winter: My Mochi embroidered coat | Best Way To Start The Day: I meditate, put on some good music and I’m good to go | La Perla Makes Me Feel: The new collection makes me feel good. I think it empowers women in a stylish but conservative way | La Perla Gives Me Confidence Because: Of its fit and ambience as a brand. I also think that knowing Kendall Jenner is the new face instantly makes you feel good when wearing it | The Best Advice: Follow your heart, it’s almost always right | Lesson Of 2016: Balance. There are so many things in life we are expected to do and so many pressures that surround us. Learn to balance and you will lead a much happier life
NATHALIE TRAD
Founder and designer at Nathalie Trad
Dining Destination: Teatro in the Rotana Towers is my all-time favourite restaurant here | Seek Inspiration: The only place I will go is to this flower shop, a truly inspirational place where nature meets culture: Art & Flower. When I am there, it feels as though I have travelled to another world | The Best Way To Relax: When I need some pampering, I head to the Oriental Hammam at the One&Only Royal Mirage | Ultimate Workout: Physique57 | Must-Read: To name a few, I would say Milan Kundera’s Unbearable Lightness Of Being, Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast, and André Breton’s Nadja | The Best Advice: Be curious | Healthy Snack: Avocado | Signature Scent: Eau des Merveilles by Hermès | Beauty Hack: Touche Éclat by Saint Laurent | La Perla Makes Me Feel: Strong and empowered | La Perla Gives Me Confidence Because: The clean lines, the beautiful fabrics and the way the pieces are cut and fit | I Love This Piece Because: How beautifully and impeccably made it is. I also really love how it makes a woman feel | Bucket List For 2017: Take two months off to travel around South America with my husband
DANA HOURANI
Founder of D Tales and Digital Influencer
The Best Treat In Town: A Salt Burger at Kite Beach | Source Of Unusual Clothing: Online Georgian designers | Take A Break: Beirut with family | Most Treasured Possession: Guitar | Sleep Early Or Stay Out Late: A balance of both | Healthy Snack: Tabbouleh | The Ultimate Workout: Physique 57 | Cheat Meal: McDonald’s | Beauty Hack: Put powder on lashes right before mascara to make them thicker | Beauty Saviour: L’Occitane After Shower Body Oil | Go-To Outfit: White shirt and black pants with sneakers | Must- Wear La Perla Piece: The Leisuring Underwired Dress – you can wear it at home or dress it up for a night out | La Perla Makes Me Feel: Great in my own skin. Not to mention helps me embrace my femininity through the proper basic essentials without compromising on elegance and effortlessness | La Perla Gives Me Confidence Because: The sensual fabrics embrace femininity while maintaining a look of professionalism and elegance | I Feel Most Empowered When: I feel great in my own skin without having to put in much of an effort. Comfort is key | The Best Advice: Just do you, nobody else can | 2016’s Best Lesson: Simplify everything through your mindset | Bucket List For 2017: Tokyo
