Trend: All that glitters



From Roberto Coin’s Princess collection to jewelled toned eye pencils, we bring you the latest sparkling festive treats.

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Height of luxury

If your budget allows, indulge in one of these spectacular high jewellery pieces from De Grisogono. With a reputation for regularly gracing the necks and arms of celebrities on red carpets, the label is renowned for its combination of quality gemstones in exquisite, contemporary designs. Consider dropping your dirhams on an iconic Lady timepiece or pick out gold earrings or a ring set with white diamonds, rubies and emeralds.

Available at De Grisogono boutique; the ruby watch pictured costs Dh140,000 and the white diamonds watch costs Dh2.7 million

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Forget dress stress

In case you haven’t yet found a perfect party dress for your upcoming Christmas parties or New Year’s Eve bash, head to Intropia for some eternally relevant designs. With floor-length, one-shoulder and sequinned exteriors available in the evening-wear collection, the designs in-store flatter different body types and appeal to a range of tastes.

Available at Intropia stores across the UAE; from Dh1,080

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Fit for royalty

These regal, elegant rings from Roberto Coin’s Princess collection are crafted from satin gold and emblazoned with glimmering diamonds in delicate floral arrangements. Chain-like borders on either side of the bands give them a bold, antique-inspired touch. Looking to splurge on a festive gift for a loved one? Look no further.

Available at Roberto Coin boutiques and Damas jewellery stores across the UAE; from Dh12,750

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Sole inspiration

Take your love for red soles to a whole new level with Christian Louboutin’s latest clutch design. Entitled Shoepeaks, the spring/summer design combines two of the brand’s iconic So Kate shoes into a piece of sculptural art. The inspiration behind the clutch, which is available in gold or black, lies in the 1990s cult television show Twin Peaks.

Available at Christian Louboutin boutiques across the UAE; from Dh11,990

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Eye appeal

If you’re up for trying a new beauty trend for upcoming festive parties, attempt to create bold wings on your eyes, but rather than ordinary black, opt for dazzling jewel tones. The latest range of in-house eyeliners at Sephora includes electric blue, sea green and red-orange, along with a glittered gold offering. These are bound to make your eyes shine bright throughout the night.

Available at Sephora stores in the UAE; from Dh69

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An Islamic bond structured in a way to generate returns without violating Sharia strictures on prohibition of interest.

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Director: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat

Starring: Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya, Raghav Juyal

Rating: 4.5/5

ROUTE TO TITLE

Round 1: Beat Leolia Jeanjean 6-1, 6-2
Round 2: Beat Naomi Osaka 7-6, 1-6, 7-5
Round 3: Beat Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2
Round 4: Beat Anastasia Potapova 6-0, 6-0
Quarter-final: Beat Marketa Vondrousova 6-0, 6-2
Semi-final: Beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4
Final: Beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2

Company profile

Company name: Fasset
Started: 2019
Founders: Mohammad Raafi Hossain, Daniel Ahmed
Based: Dubai
Sector: FinTech
Initial investment: $2.45 million
Current number of staff: 86
Investment stage: Pre-series B
Investors: Investcorp, Liberty City Ventures, Fatima Gobi Ventures, Primal Capital, Wealthwell Ventures, FHS Capital, VN2 Capital, local family offices

Company Profile

Name: Direct Debit System
Started: Sept 2017
Based: UAE with a subsidiary in the UK
Industry: FinTech
Funding: Undisclosed
Investors: Elaine Jones
Number of employees: 8

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England v West Indies

England squad for the first Test Cook, Stoneman, Westley, Root (captain), Malan, Stokes, Bairstow, Moeen, Roland-Jones, Broad, Anderson, Woakes, Crane

Fixtures

1st Test Aug 17-21, Edgbaston

2nd Test Aug 25-29, Headingley

3rd Test Sep 7-11, Lord's

RESULTS

5pm Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

Winner AF Nashrah, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)

5.30pm Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,400m

Winner Mutaqadim, Riccardo Iacopini, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.

6pm Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner Hameem, Jose Santiago, Abdallah Al Hammadi.

6.30pm Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner AF Almomayaz, Sandro Paiva, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

7pm Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,800m

Winner Dalil Al Carrere, Fernando Jara, Mohamed Daggash.

7.30pm Handicap (TB) Dh70,000 (D) 1,000m

Winner Lahmoom, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer.

8pm Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,000m

Winner Jayide Al Boraq, Bernardo Pinheiro, Khalifa Al Neyadi.

South Africa's T20 squad

Duminy (c), Behardien, Dala, De Villiers, Hendricks, Jonker, Klaasen (wkt), Miller, Morris, Paterson, Phangiso, Phehlukwayo, Shamsi, Smuts.