She's in town to promote her latest film Just a Stranger, but Anne Curtis-Smith is certainly no stranger to the UAE's fashion talent.
The Filipina-Australian actress, 34, caught up with some of Dubai's most famous fashion faces while in the city, all of whom come from the Philippines.
The star shared a photo of herself with designers Ezra Santos, of Ezra Couture, Michael Cinco and Furne One, of Amato, today, after spending an evening with the trio.
"With the impalpable... couture madames of Dubai!" Curtis-Smith captioned the shot, which was snapped outside Latin-American restaurant Coya.
"Three proudly Pinoy designers Ezra, Michael and Furne, whom I have been given the honour to wear their creations throughout my career."
The post, in which the stylish quartet are captured wearing head-to-toe black, garnered more than 50,000 likes within an hour of being posted.
"So happy to finally hang out and just make chika [gossip]. Had the most lovely time," Curtis-Smith added. "Thank you for last night! See you in Manila my loves!"
She was spotted wearing this Michael Cinco dress for a pageant in the Philippines this June:
This weekend, the actress was in the UAE for her Just A Stranger press tour, where she attended screenings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The Tagalog film stars Curtis-Smith opposite Marco Gumabao and Edu Manzano.
It tells the story of married woman, Mae, who has an affair with 19-year-old Jericho (Gumabao), who is half her age.
The actress hasn't shared that many moments from her time in the UAE, other than from the screenings, although she did upload a short clip taken at the Palace Downtown.
"I love you Dubai! Three sold-out screenings today," she captioned the video.
To see just how strong his star power is, scroll through some of the best celebrity looks Michael Cinco has ever created:
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All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
