As the first week of Ramadan comes to a close, MOJEH reveals the ultra-luxurious Iftar and suhoor offerings taking place across the city, from marina-side dining to an intimate affair overlooking an architectural marvel. Further afield, Dior shares the unexpected location of its cruise 2025 show while Burberry took over Jamaica for its latest campaign. Here's all the news you may have missed this week.
Under The Night Sky
Treat yourself to an opulent evening at the Bulgari Resort this Ramadan. The Bulgari Majlis returns for its second year, this time on the breathtaking terrace of Il Caffé overlooking the resort's private marina. Dine for Iftar or suhoor under the mesmerising lights, surrounded by textiles inspired by the Bulgari campaign 'Celebrating Ramadan in Full Colour" with the elegant backdrop of the sprawling resort. The buffet offering presents both Italian fare and elevated regional dishes across hot and cold mezze, starters, main courses, twelve live cooking stations and - most importantly - decadent desserts, all to be enjoyed on Bulgari crockery. The best part? The menu changes daily, meaning more than one visit should be on the cards. Don't mind if we do. Open until 9 April, book now
Greener Pastures
Typically, cruise collections are presented in sun-drenched locations reminiscent of the destinations the clothes would be worn in. Scotland does not often come to mind when sun is mentioned, however Dior has announced it will be showcasing its cruise 2025 collection in the gardens of Drummond Castle in Perthshire. The historic site was chosen as an homage to the Maison's ties with the United Kingdom; Christian Dior debuted the Summer 1955 collection in the Gleneagles Hotel and was fascinated by the country's enchanting gardens. Maria Grazia Chiuri often creates collections inspired by the show locations and in collaboration with local artisans - the cruise 2024 show in Mexico incorporated traditional embroidery and commented on Frieda Kahlo's legacy - therefore MOJEH predicts plenty of sumptuous fabrics and historic prints come 3 June.
A Warm Welcome
Zimmermann opened its first regional boutique this week, setting up shop in Dubai's Mall of Emirates. Minimalist architecture, clean lines and a tropical palette balance the eccentricity of the House's print-filled collections throughout three retail spaces - an elaborate entranceway, intimate lounge area complete with terrazzo floors and private fitting rooms decked out with Florentine apothecary display cabinets. The boutique features the spring/summer 2024 ready-to-wear collection alongside pieces that are exclusive to the region.
Holiday Mode
Burberry revealed its wanderlust-inducing summer 2024 campaign by chief creative officer Daniel Lee, comprising a series of portraits photographed in Jamaica to capture the essence of outdoor living. House codes built upon the foundation of heritage are reimagined throughout, with florals evoking Burberry's English roots appearing across prints and embroideries. In addition, the campaign introduces lighter, summer-ready iterations of the iconic trench coat alongside the new Horn and Swan bags. See the campaign
Night Tales
Ramadan makes the city come alive. Iftar and suhoor experiences are popping up all over the city, encouraging the gathering of loved ones throughout the Holy Month. Beloved Middle Eastern restaurant Ninive has collaborated with Montblanc to create a luxurious Majlis atop the 25Hours Hotel inspired by the watchmaking Maison's global campaigns The Library Spirit and The Desk. Montblanc Majlis by Ninive features an extensive Iftar menu which includes soup, starters, mains and desserts and additional suhoor offerings, all to be enjoyed overlooking the Museum of the Future and to the sounds of live performances. To top it off, Montblanc's iconic Meisterstück writing instruments and timepieces from the 1858 Iced Sea collection will be on display. Book now
