Sleeveless jacket, Dh5,990, Haider Ackermann at IF Boutique. Top (worn underneath), Dh70, Topshop. Skirt, Dh6,300, Ann Demeulemeester at IF Boutique. Shoes, price on request, Versace. Tights, stylist's own
Sleeveless jacket, Dh5,990, Haider Ackermann at IF Boutique. Top (worn underneath), Dh70, Topshop. Skirt, Dh6,300, Ann Demeulemeester at IF Boutique. Shoes, price on request, Versace. Tights, stylist'Show more

Fashion shoot: Masterclass



For the complete fashion shoot, go to M fashion

Photographer | Tina Chang

Stylist | Sarah Maisey

Hair and make-up: Carolyn Gallyer

Model: Anastasia at Bareface

Photographer's assistant: Jey Jeyendran

Stockists:

Céline, BurJuman Centre, 04 359 3925; Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 0585.

IF Boutique, Umm Al Sheif Street, 04 394 7260.

Net-a-porter, www.net-a-porter.com.

Ralph Lauren, Dubai Mall 04 330 8005; BurJuman Centre, 04 352 5311; and elsewhere.

Symphony, Dubai Mall, 04 330 8050, www.symphony.ae.

Topshop, Marina Mall, 02 681 8242; Dubai Mall, 04 339 9802; and elsewhere.

Versace, Dubai Mall, 04 339 8285 and elsewhere

For more M magazine shoots, go to www.thenational.ae/mfashion

Dust and sand storms compared

Sand storm

  • Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
  • Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
  • Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
  • Travel distance: Limited 
  • Source: Open desert areas with strong winds

Dust storm

  • Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
  • Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
  • Duration: Can linger for days
  • Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
  • Source: Can be carried from distant regions
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)