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    Wednesday May 23

    Adventure time

    With whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing facilities at Wadi Adventure, Al Ain has become another cool place to be in the UAE.

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    Wednesday May 23

    Viva espana

    It was tapas, paellas and live flamenco at the opening of the Spanish restaurant, Tapeo, at Galeries Lafayette, Dubai Mall.

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    Monday May 21

    Tick tock

    Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons launched 1915 by Seddiqi, a destination for fashion watches and accessories, at Deira City Centre.

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    Monday May 21

    What a katch

    Katch, Dubai’s latest PR group, had its launch party at Cirque du Soir, Fairmont Hotel.

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    Sunday May 20

    Katching fire at PR launch in Dubai

    Scene attended the launch of new PR company, Katch, at Cirque Du Soir, Fairmont Dubai. There is no such thing as a boring evening at Cirque, and this special event saw us mingling with Mischa Barton while enjoying the club’s unique entertainment, including the flexible acrobats and tiny performers

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    Sunday May 20

    Amber Feroz and Shrekanth trunk show

    Al Serkal Avenue's edgy Desert Fish Studio in Al Quoz hosted a trunk show from Amber Feroz and Shrekanth. We loved Shrekanth's digital prints and Amber's gorgeous collection of draped jersey separates. We can't wait for them to hit the rails in Dubai’s boutiques

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    Saturday May 19

    Social network

    Some of the regions’s key players and business leaders attended the launch of luxury social network Eleqt in Dubai at the Armani Privé, Burj Khalifa.

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    Wednesday May 16

    Fashion forward

    Fashionistas arrived in full force to view Amber Feroz’s latest collection at Desert Fish Studio, Al Quoz, Dubai.

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    Wednesday May 16

    Simply the best

    The best in the travel and hospitality industry were honoured at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2012 held at the Godolphin Ballroom, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai.

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    Tuesday May 15

    And the award goes to...

    The Gulf News distribution team celebrated its success in 2011 with an awards function at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai.

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    Monday May 14

    Festive time

    Ranga Rang Bharat, a dance drama showcasing festivals of India, was staged at Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, Dubai.

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    Monday May 14

    Proud to be Polish

    Members of the Polish community celebrated the National Day of Poland at the Intercontinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi

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    Sunday May 13

    All White On The Night

    The annual Carte Blanche White Party held by the InterCon at the Al Badia Golf Club.

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    Sunday May 13

    Watch this space

    Chopard showcased the Palme d’Or and unveiled its Red Carpet and LUC watch collections at its boutique in The Dubai Mall.

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    Sunday May 13

    California dreaming

    The O.C. actress Mischa Barton met with her fans and launched her clothing line at Rivaage, The Dubai Mall.

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    Sunday May 13

    Arabian Travel Market party at Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel

    Ibn Battuta Gate’s party for Arabian Travel Market

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    Saturday May 12

    All white

    Dubai's chic set were at the White Party 2012 held at Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai Festival City.

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    Saturday May 12

    By choice

    It was time to get fashionable. Hour Choice hosted a fashion show to showcase the latest watch collections at Fashion Catwalk, The Dubai Mall.

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    Thursday May 10

    ATM party

    Movenpick Hotels & Resorts hosted their official Arabian Travel Market (ATM) party at Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel.

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    Wednesday May 9

    Move to The Beatles at Harvey Nichols

    To celebrate 50 years of the Fab Four, Harvey Nichols have brought photos from the Beatles Museum in Liverpool to Dubai.

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    Wednesday May 9

    Unwind, network

    Embassy at Grosvenor House celebrated the Arabian Travel Market with a glamorous party.

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    Wednesday May 9

    Unplugged

    Aiza Seguerra, known as Asia’s Acoustic Sensation, performed in Dubai at Asiana Hotel as part of a series of concerts celebrating 25 years in the industry.

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    Tuesday May 8

    Party time

    Jumeirah held a Mission: Impossible themed party to celebrate Arabian Travel Market at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, The Palm, Dubai.

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    Tuesday May 8

    Life’s a beach

    Hilton celebrated ATM with a party at Wavebreaker, the beachside restaurant at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah.

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