Much to the delight of coffee lovers in Qatar, Ali Bin Ali (ABA) Hospitality has launched the best premium Colombian coffee house - Juan Valdez in Qatar. In April 2022, the world-renowned coffee brand opened the doors of its first coffee shop in Qatar at 21 High st, Katara Cultural Village. Get ready to say Hola! to the finest Colombian coffee experience. The brand, Juan Valdez, belongs to an exclusive association of Colombian coffee growers. With more than 540,000 coffee g

Ralph Lauren Corporation announces the opening of a new Polo Ralph Lauren store in Doha, Qatar, on 16 May. The new store will be located within the lively Place Vendome Mall. The new store represents the classic yet spirited American style for which Polo Ralph Lauren is recognized throughout the world. It will include both Women’s and Men’s Collections. The store design fuses elements of collegiate sports mixed with the great outdoors. Rustic oak flooring and planked wood wal

ENTREPRENEUR JOELLE MARDINIAN OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED THE FIRST QATAR LOCATION OF HER CELEBRATED AESTHETICS CLINIC, CLINICA JOELLE, AL MAAMOURA. Renowned beauty​magnate, Joelle Mardinian, welcomed guests and the public to step into her first aesthetics clinic in Doha at the official launch of Clinica Joelle on May 27, 2022. Cutting the ribbon to reveal a fresh and innovative space, Joelle was the guest of honour at the much-anticipated event which saw both intrigued and eager cli

Under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani​, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, State of Qatar The Euromoney Qatar Conference Returns to Doha Co-Hosted with Qatar Central Bank, the Euromoney Qatar Conference discussed strategy and finance in the new global landscape. Investment professionals, financiers, government officials and economists gathered for the Euromoney Qatar Conference on Sunday 29 May at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Doha to

Fifty One East, Qatar’s favourite department store, hosted a glamorous two-day trunk show featuring exclusive pieces from Marmar Halim’s evening and bridal collections. The trunk show took place on May 17 & 18 in Fifty One East and the Bridal Lounge at Lagoona Mall and was attended by VIP clientele. The trunk show highlighted Halim’s latest two collections, SS22 Messy World and MARBridal, underlining the beauty of “unearthed raw nature” through simple, elegant pieces that are

The Germany national team will be based at the “Zulal Wellness Resort” for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar (21st November – 18th December). The hotel complex, which was opened earlier this year, is located in Al-Ruwais on the northern coast of the country on the Persian Gulf and is only an hour and a half’s drive away from Hamad International Airport, which is just outside the capital city, Doha. Central Doha is roughly an hour away. The players, the coaches and the staff wi

Loro Piana is pleased to announce the opening of its first flagship store in Doha, in Lusail City, in partnership with Ali Bin Ali, at the new Place Vendôme Mall. This is the second store in Doha, but the first in the city, having opened its travel retail boutique at Qatar Duty Free in Hamad International Airport in 2020. The new store offers Qatari clients a refined and ultra-personalized in-store shopping experience through a focused and dedicated product offer, paying homa

Fnac opens its third store in Qatar at Place Vendôme offering exceptional customer experiences and world-class brands Fnac, a leading international retailer of cultural, leisure, and technological products, has further expanded its presence in Qatar with the opening of its third branch on April 20, 2022 at Place Vendôme, in the heart of Lusail. The third Fnac store is set in an area of over 1,200 square meters and showcases the latest in the franchise’s brand concept and merc

Elite Motors, Qatar’s official Chery Distributer, officially revealed its all-new, seven-seater SUV—the Chery TIGGO 8 Pro Max—in Qatar. The reveal was followed by a lunch at the Lobito de Mar restaurant, located in the luxurious gardens of the island of Marsa Malaz Kempinski hotel. In quintessential Chery style, the new flagship SUV combines cutting-edge technology, unrivaled comfort and safety, luxurious amenities, and outstanding performance. An audience of motoring journal

Qatar’s “Al Zaeem" football team will wear New Balance from June 1 New Balance is proud to announce a three-year kit deal with Al Sadd FC, commencing with 2022/23 season. The global athletic and sportswear brand will partner with the reigning Qatar Stars League champions from June 1, 2022. New Balance will be supplying all on pitch and off pitch sportwear, including training gear, for both the senior team and junior teams. Known as Al Zaeem, which translates to "The Boss", Al

ZULAL WELLNESS RESORT officially opens with a grand Ceremony reflecting the resort's commitment to holIstic health and sustainability The world’s most extensive Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine offering, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som officially opened to the world today in a grand celebration of health and wellness Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the region’s largest holistic wellness resort and the world's first contemporary showcase of Traditional Arabic & Isl

Alfardan Sports Motors, the official Ferrari Importer in Qatar, hosted passionate customers alongside their friends and family for an evening of thrilling track action at the world-renowned Losail International Circuit. Starting off with a gathering at the Ferrari showroom located in the Pearl, Qatar – over 20 Ferraristis and their impressive cars including a SF90 Stradale, 458, 488 Pista, 488 GTB, F430 and Ferrari 308 drove in an eye-catching parade to Losail International C

Following its official launch in Qatar, Alfardan Sports Motors, the official importer of Maserati in Qatar, has announced the delivery of the first Maserati MC20 units to its customers. The all-new MC20 blends extreme performance with ultimate luxury in quintessential Maserati style. Style-wise, the exterior highlights include a wide oval grille, vertical LED headlights, a prominent front splitter, a dual exhaust system, a large rear diffuser, and a rear window with a trident

Dar Al Arkan and Qetaifan Projects unveil premium sea-front residences with interiors designed by ELIE SAAB in Qetaifan Island North - Qatar Les Vagues residences by ELIE SAAB were unveiled by Dar Al Arkan, the leading real-estate company in Saudi Arabia, during an exclusive event held in Doha, Qatar in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects, a leading Qatari real estate development company fully owned by Katara Hospitality. The exclusive residences by the world-renowned design

The 3- star Michelin chef Dani Garcia from Marbella takes another of his star concepts outside of Spain introducing the first beach and seafood tapas restaurant in Qatar After a year of exciting openings for Dani García and the success he has reaped since the inauguration of BiBo in Doha, the chef now brings to the capital of Qatar another of his most recognized proposals: Lobito de Mar. Thus, the process of expansion and growth of the Dani García Group continues with the aim

Purity Retreats support guests on their journey towards holistic wellness and spiritual purification during the Holy Month of Ramadan Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the region’s largest holistic wellness resort and the world's first contemporary showcase of Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM), is pleased to announce the launch of its specially curated Purity Retreat to support guests on their journey towards holistic wellness and spiritual purification during th

Bro Technologies L.L.C, the mother company of the mobile payment APP SkipCash, and Microsoft Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the companies build on their existing partnership to help SkipCash scale and grow leveraging Microsoft’s Azure Cloud. As part of the one-year agreement, Microsoft will provide guidance on best practices for Bro Technologies and introduce SkipCash to the Microsoft partner ecosystem to help grow and scale their business . The comp

Olivia Watt is an haute couture fashion brand with a unique easy- wear style. Its atelier, based in Sevilla (Spain), forms a dedicated team of professionals and artisans with extensive experience in the fashion world. For the first time, Olivia Watt created an haute couture collection inspired by the growth and culture of Qatar. The creator, a former lawyer, broke with conventional fashion rules to follow her own dreams: dressmaking for women who are discrete, confident, and

Café Kitsuné, the Paris-meets-Tokyo specialty coffee retailer led by co-founders Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki, is pleased to announce the opening of their first-ever pied-à-terre in Qatar, taking up residence at the Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha. The space, distinguished by its minimalism, pure lines and sophisticated detailing, seamlessly blends into Doha’s cosmopolitan surroundings. With 80 seats and high ceilings, discover a convivial destination for deg

In ongoing efforts to protect the environment, the Resort uses eco-friendly practices and technologies to protect the fauna and flora in its premise Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s largest wellness resort, and the world’s first to blend Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) and holistic wellness, reiterates its commitment to sustainability and preserving the natural ecosystem in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 in the social and environmental develo