Editor's Note

September signals the start of the new season as the city’s social calendar begins to fill with exciting events and a range of unforgettable experiences.

While there have been several big-name cultural openings of late in the UAE, it’s the smaller, artistic enclaves that reverberate with the region’s true cultural spirit. Read about these community hotspots on page 26.

Keeping our arts and culture focus, on page 30, we discover more about Islamic art, from calligraphy to ancient artefacts. While on page 42, this month’s photo essay looks at several unique experiences that offer a glimpse into the UAE’s rich heritage.

If the new season has you keen to channel a fresh aesthetic, this issue offers plenty of style inspiration. Sleek and sophisticated, British watch brand Bremont offers stellar timepieces for today’s modern man. We delve into the world of this aviation-inspired watchmaker on page 52. The latest seasonal designs then come into play from page 56 to 61 as we present the most-talked-about Autumn/Winter 2018 trends.

If you’re eager to explore more of the city’s ever-expanding gourmet offerings, we take a peek at two culinary posts. First up, the spotlight shines on chef Cüneyt Asan, co-founder of Turkish steakhouse Günaydın, on page 70. Then on page 72, we review the family-friendly Italian eatery Verso at the recently opened Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl.

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Cavell Mallett