Hidden gem: L'atelier Des Arts
When it comes to art supplies Abu Dhabi is seriously lacking in variety, so when we came across L'atelier Des Arts tucked away in Fotouh Al Khair we couldn't have been happier. With the city's biggest range of easels, paints, mosaics and even books for all kinds of handicrafts, L'atelier is a hub of creativity. Shirine Saleh, the owner, wants to encourage the region's artistic talent to leaf through the books and be inspired by other artists in her shop. L'atelier is also hosting a range of classes for all ages in its massive upstairs section for blossoming talent.
Fotouh Al Khair shopping centre, Airport Road, 1st floor, behind Mirabel Café, 02 639 7104
Straight laced
You always notice when a man's got a pair of new shoes on (think Paolo Nutini's single) - there's a swagger to his walk and a bit more effort in the fashion department as a whole. If the men in our lives had it their way they'd be in trainers or loafers all day long, but real style requires sleeker shoes. That's where these Louis Vuitton brogues come in: fresh off the folk-inspired A/W 2011-2012 catwalk, these shoes are an investment for seasons to come. Wear with rolled up jeans and a tee in the morning and with a smart blazer in the evening.
Dh3,750, Louis Vuitton, Marina Mall, 02 681 2166; Dubai Mall, 04 330 8060 and elsewhere
Burning up
Candles are one of our many weaknesses, mainly because there's something about walking into a beautifully scented home that we love. This particular Japanese Quince candle from Seda Home is our newest scent must-have - it's Oprah Winfrey's favourite which makes it good enough for us. Combining sweet rhubarb and peach with hints of jasmine,the candle is great for adding cosiness to your home. And for a brand endorsed by Oprah the price tag isn't too bad either.
Dh155, Symphony, Dubai Mall, 04 330 8050, www.symphony.ae
Put a ring on it
Metallics are big news this autumn, so slip on this statement cocktail ring to add edge to a simple tank dress. Designed by American jewellery designer Sonya Renée, each stone and setting is handmade and unique. Plus, as there are many different styles and stones to choose from, the collection could make for the ideal Christmas gift or just a nice little payday treat.
Dh448, available online at www.redrubyrouge.com
Front row seats
Everyone is after a slice of hot-off-the-catwalk fashion, whether it's the clothes, the hairstyles or even the gossip on the FROW attendees (that's 'front row' in fashion speak). For this Dubai Fashion Week M magazine is giving away an invitation to a full day of shows to one of our readers and a friend. Just email us with what makes you the Middle East's most deserving fashionista with"DFW Competition" in the subject line plus your mobile number and address. Email us at contest@thenational.ae to try your luck.
A London Portrait
It takes a lot to impress us here at M, but bestselling Italian illustrator Matteo Pericoli's new book, London Unfurled, is perfect with its evocative and beautiful drawings. From an intensive 20-mile journey along the Thames, Pericoli has produced two 37-foot-long pen-and-ink drawings depicting the city's north and south banks, revealing London in all of its diversity: a dozen boroughs, 19 bridges and hundreds of buildings, including the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern, Battersea Power Station and the London Eye millennium wheel. Whether you've spent your life in London or simply cherish it as a place to visit or dream of, this book is sure to show you a new side of the city and make a stylish addition to any coffee table.
Dh140 available online at www.amazon.co.uk
FROM THE ASHES
Director: Khalid Fahad
Starring: Shaima Al Tayeb, Wafa Muhamad, Hamss Bandar
Rating: 3/5
Company Profile
Name: HyveGeo
Started: 2023
Founders: Abdulaziz bin Redha, Dr Samsurin Welch, Eva Morales and Dr Harjit Singh
Based: Cambridge and Dubai
Number of employees: 8
Industry: Sustainability & Environment
Funding: $200,000 plus undisclosed grant
Investors: Venture capital and government
START-UPS IN BATCH 4 OF SANABIL 500'S ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
Saudi Arabia
Joy: Delivers car services with affordable prices
Karaz: Helps diabetics with gamification, IoT and real-time data
Medicarri: Medical marketplace that connects clinics with suppliers
Mod5r: Makes automated and recurring investments to grow wealth
Stuck: Live, on-demand language support to boost writing
Walzay: Helps in recruitment while reducing hiring time
UAE
Eighty6: Marketplace for restaurant and supplier procurements
FarmUnboxed: Helps digitise international food supply chain
NutriCal: Helps F&B businesses and governments with nutritional analysis
Wellxai: Provides insurance that enables and rewards user habits
Egypt
Amwal: A Shariah-compliant crowd-lending platform
Deben: Helps CFOs manage cash efficiently
Egab: Connects media outlets to journalists in hard-to-reach areas for exclusives
Neqabty: Digitises financial and medical services of labour unions
Oman
Monak: Provides financial inclusion and life services to migrants
COMPANY PROFILE
Company name: Revibe
Started: 2022
Founders: Hamza Iraqui and Abdessamad Ben Zakour
Based: UAE
Industry: Refurbished electronics
Funds raised so far: $10m
Investors: Flat6Labs, Resonance and various others
What is a Ponzi scheme?
A fraudulent investment operation where the scammer provides fake reports and generates returns for old investors through money paid by new investors, rather than through ligitimate business activities.
Most wanted allegations
- Benjamin Macann, 32: involvement in cocaine smuggling gang.
- Jack Mayle, 30: sold drugs from a phone line called the Flavour Quest.
- Callum Halpin, 27: over the 2018 murder of a rival drug dealer.
- Asim Naveed, 29: accused of being the leader of a gang that imported cocaine.
- Calvin Parris, 32: accused of buying cocaine from Naveed and selling it on.
- John James Jones, 31: allegedly stabbed two people causing serious injuries.
- Callum Michael Allan, 23: alleged drug dealing and assaulting an emergency worker.
- Dean Garforth, 29: part of a crime gang that sold drugs and guns.
- Joshua Dillon Hendry, 30: accused of trafficking heroin and crack cocain.
- Mark Francis Roberts, 28: grievous bodily harm after a bungled attempt to steal a+£60,000 watch.
- James+‘Jamie’ Stevenson, 56: for arson and over the seizure of a tonne of cocaine.
- Nana Oppong, 41: shot a man eight times in a suspected gangland reprisal attack.
UAE athletes heading to Paris 2024
Equestrian
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, Abdullah Al Marri, Omar Al Marzooqi, Salem Al Suwaidi, and Ali Al Karbi (four to be selected).
Judo
Men: Narmandakh Bayanmunkh (66kg), Nugzari Tatalashvili (81kg), Aram Grigorian (90kg), Dzhafar Kostoev (100kg), Magomedomar Magomedomarov (+100kg); women's Khorloodoi Bishrelt (52kg).
Cycling
Safia Al Sayegh (women's road race).
Swimming
Men: Yousef Rashid Al Matroushi (100m freestyle); women: Maha Abdullah Al Shehi (200m freestyle).
Athletics
Maryam Mohammed Al Farsi (women's 100 metres).
COMPANY PROFILE
Company name: Almouneer
Started: 2017
Founders: Dr Noha Khater and Rania Kadry
Based: Egypt
Number of staff: 120
Investment: Bootstrapped, with support from Insead and Egyptian government, seed round of
$3.6 million led by Global Ventures
TWISTERS
Director:+Lee+Isaac+Chung
Starring:+Glen+Powell,+Daisy+Edgar-Jones,+Anthony+Ramos
Rating:+2.5/5
ICC Awards for 2021+
MEN
Cricketer of the Year+– Shaheen Afridi+(Pakistan)
T20 Cricketer of the Year+– Mohammad Rizwan+(Pakistan)
ODI Cricketer of the Year+– Babar Azam+(Pakistan)
Test Cricketer of the Year+– Joe Root+(England)
WOMEN
Cricketer of the Year+– Smriti Mandhana+(India)
ODI Cricketer of the Year+– Lizelle Lee+(South Africa)
T20 Cricketer of the Year+– Tammy Beaumont+(England)
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Xpanceo
Started: 2018
Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality
Funding: $40 million
Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)
Sarfira
Director: Sudha Kongara Prasad
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal
Rating: 2/5
Blonde
Director: Andrew Dominik
Stars: Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale
Rating: 3/5
Company Profile
Company name: Namara
Started: June 2022
Founder: Mohammed Alnamara
Based: Dubai
Sector: Microfinance
Current number of staff: 16
Investment stage: Series A
Investors: Family offices
Monster Hunter: World
Capcom
PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Company profile
Name:+Dukkantek
Started:+January 2021
Founders:+Sanad Yaghi, Ali Al Sayegh and Shadi Joulani
Based:+UAE
Number of employees:+140
Sector:+B2B Vertical SaaS(software as a service)
Investment:+$5.2 million
Funding stage:+Seed round
Investors:+Global Founders Capital, Colle Capital Partners, Wamda Capital, Plug and Play, Comma Capital, Nowais Capital, Annex Investments and AMK Investment Office
MEYDAN CARD
6.30pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 Group One (PA) US$65,000 (Dirt) 1,600m
7.05pm Handicap (TB) $175,000 (Turf) 1,200m
7.40pm UAE 2000 Guineas Trial Conditions (TB) $100,000 (D) 1,600m
8.15pm Singspiel Stakes Group Two (TB) $250,000 (T) 1,800m
8.50pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,600m
9.25pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 Group Two (TB) $350,000 (D) 1,600m
10pm Dubai Trophy Conditions (TB) $100,000 (T) 1,200m
10.35pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,600m
The National selections:
6.30pm AF Alwajel
7.05pm Ekhtiyaar
7.40pm First View
8.15pm Benbatl
8.50pm Zakouski
9.25pm: Kimbear
10pm: Chasing Dreams
10.35pm: Good Fortune
ASHES FIXTURES
1st Test: Brisbane, Nov 23-27
2nd Test: Adelaide, Dec 2-6
3rd Test: Perth, Dec 14-18
4th Test: Melbourne, Dec 26-30
5th Test: Sydney, Jan 4-8