Every week, The National's Luxury magazine team puts together Black Book, a cheat sheet of the most interesting and noteworthy arrivals in fashion, watches, jewellery and cars.
This week we're weaving a path from Dior's first wellness retreat to Oris's 60th anniversary diving watch and a lovingly-restored Jaguar E-type, once referred to by competitor Enzo Ferrari as the most beautiful car in the world.
Closer to home, we pop into Acqua di Parma's pop-up at Bloomingdales at Dubai Mall and see the latest release from Simihaze Beauty, the brand run by Palestinian entrepreneurs Simi and Haze.
Dior Wellness Retreat
Dior is hosting its first high-end wellness retreat at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the south of France. In April, just eight guests will be able to enjoy a luxury four-day getaway, that will include a personalised programme of pilates, led by celebrated teacher Bryony Deery.
Treatments will include signature body scrubs; massages and facials; and nutritional coaching from Rose Ferguson. The hotel has been home to a Dior Spa since 2023 and pledges to ensure guests leave feeling soothed, renewed and revitalised.
From Dh99,157
Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition watch by Oris
To celebrate six decades since its first dive watch, entry-level luxury brand Oris has released the Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition. Like the original Divers Sixty-Five, it comes with the a stainless steel case and a bi-directional rotating bezel, under a sapphire crystal dome.
It features the same legible dial, with luminescent numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 for maximum visibility underwater, as well as an additional leather strap and anniversary markings engraved on the case back.
Dh9,181
Acqua di Parma's Bloomingdales pop-up
The Italian fragrance house Acqua di Parma has opened a new pop-up within Bloomingdale's in Dubai Mall. Open until March, the 11-square-metre space is inspired by the famous Colonia bottle shape and focused around a 'Discovery Table' where customers can explore collections such as Arte di Vivere – and add personalisations in Arabic calligraphy, gold foil monogramming, engraving, and hatbox decoration.
From Dh240
E-type UK's restored Jaguar Speedster 1961
A British company called E-Type UK has unveiled a completely restored and upgraded, you guessed it, 1961 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster. To bring the car Enzo Ferrari described as the most beautiful in the world up to date, the specialist company spent more than 3,500 hours painstakingly restoring this vintage vehicle inside and out, bringing it up to modern performance levels.
The shape of the body was subtly altered, while the interior was decked in hand-stitched red leather. While this project was to order, anyone lucky enough to own an E-type in need of restoration now knows who to go to.
Price on request
Simihaze Beauty
The beauty brand launched by the Palestinian twins Simi and Haze Khadra has unveiled a new, matte lip balm. Made with nourishing ingredients including shea butter, vitamin E and avocado oil, the Matte Slick balm is designed to keep lips smooth and hydrated.
Formulated for an invisible, matte finish, it also doubles as a primer to use under lip colour. Arriving in a matt case with a magnetic cap, it will stack with other Simihaze Beauty products, and fits into the Glow Case keychain for clipping to belt loops, keys or bags for convenience.
Dh268
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Dubai Rugby Sevens
November 30-December 2, at The Sevens, Dubai
Gulf Under 19
Pool A – Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Jumeirah College Tigers, Dubai English Speaking School 1, Gems World Academy
Pool B – British School Al Khubairat, Bahrain Colts, Jumeirah College Lions, Dubai English Speaking School 2
Pool C - Dubai College A, Dubai Sharks, Jumeirah English Speaking School, Al Yasmina
Pool D – Dubai Exiles, Dubai Hurricanes, Al Ain Amblers, Deira International School
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The specs
Engine: 0.8-litre four cylinder
Power: 70bhp
Torque: 66Nm
Transmission: four-speed manual
Price: $1,075 new in 1967, now valued at $40,000
On sale: Models from 1966 to 1970
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Dates for the diary
To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:
- September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
- October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
- October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
- November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
- December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
- February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
The bio
Favourite book: Peter Rabbit. I used to read it to my three children and still read it myself. If I am feeling down it brings back good memories.
Best thing about your job: Getting to help people. My mum always told me never to pass up an opportunity to do a good deed.
Best part of life in the UAE: The weather. The constant sunshine is amazing and there is always something to do, you have so many options when it comes to how to spend your day.
Favourite holiday destination: Malaysia. I went there for my honeymoon and ended up volunteering to teach local children for a few hours each day. It is such a special place and I plan to retire there one day.
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Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
PROFILE OF HALAN
Started: November 2017
Founders: Mounir Nakhla, Ahmed Mohsen and Mohamed Aboulnaga
Based: Cairo, Egypt
Sector: transport and logistics
Size: 150 employees
Investment: approximately $8 million
Investors include: Singapore’s Battery Road Digital Holdings, Egypt’s Algebra Ventures, Uber co-founder and former CTO Oscar Salazar
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Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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