Fashion is getting smarter with fabrics that soothe, hydrate and protect, a shift that Bushra Hakim explores. Skincare is no longer confined to bottles, jars and tubes. It’s slipping into our wardrobes, quite literally. As fashion grows smarter and beauty grows in demand, a new category has emerged: cosmetotextiles, fabrics infused with ingredients traditionally used...
OHLALA EMBARKED ON A TRIP TO PORTUGAL TO MEET A STRIKING CREATION THAT COMBINES ELEGANCE AND PERFORMANCE: THE FERRARI AMALFI. Following a very welcome invitation from Ferrari Middle East and Euro Motors Bahrain, we arrived in Lisbon from the Gulf and were swiftly transferred south to the Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira – a setting...
Beauty Spotlight Every month, we will share an insight into Ali Bin Ali Beauty, a new venture changing the beauty scene in the GCC. From thoughtfully curated brand narratives to expert-led insight, the series explores modern rituals, intelligent formulation and a more considered approach to self-care. Don’t miss out! Brooke Bergé, Division Manager at Ali...
Ali Gasymov is a young IT entrepreneur and programmer who has turned a simple school-era idea into an international product used by creators across the world. His browser extension, YouTube Tags, has surpassed 100,000 users, helping YouTube channel owners streamline their workflow and improve video discovery. Today the extension’s audience spans multiple markets, with particularly...
Winter is best enjoyed in a city that knows how to celebrate it. OHLALA stayed at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel and explored the best that the Austrian capital has to offer during this time of the year. From the moment we arrived, Vienna revealed its charm with an effortless grace – refined, historic and...
From sound healing to meridian massage, Bushra Hakim experienced the Sonic Serenity package at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. Few hotel names are as synonymous with timeless luxury as The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. There’s a certain expectation that comes with walking through its doors: opulence without excess, service that’s intuitive rather than intrusive and experiences that feel thoughtfully...
Vacheron Constantin expands the Overseas line with the Self-Winding High Jewellery, presented for the first time as a fully diamond-set watch. Originally introduced in 2023, the Overseas 35mm was designed to offer a more streamlined take on Vacheron Constantin’s sport-chic collection, while retaining the aesthetic elements and functionality of its larger counterparts. The Overseas Self-Winding...
The best dining experiences happen when great food meets stunning atmosphere with a story to tell. Fernanda Langhammer headed to Mei Ling to find out more about its secrets. As a journalist, I love storytelling and I believe that everything that comes with a good story has a deeper value. Mei Ling fits into that...
Innovation continues to define OHLALA’s fashion landscape. This month, we spoke to the sister duo, Dalal and Fatema Alkhaja of Touchless, whose 3D-printed bags have taken them from a home experiment in Bahrain to international fashion platforms. DALAL AND FATEMA ALKHAJA OHLALA – How did Touchless begin and what first drew you both to experimenting...
Ten record-breaking months and the strongest December ever underscore Dubai Duty Free’s most successful year in its 42-year history Dubai Duty Free has closed 2025 on a historic high, recording its strongest performance since operations began more than four decades ago. A record-breaking December propelled the airport retailer’s annual sales to an unprecedented $2.38 billion,...