This is our favorite section on DIAF. It aims to capture the movers and shakers of this region – people who have made it from grassroots and have been recognized for their contribution, rags to riches stories and just people who have made their presence felt in a city that is constantly re-inventing itself in all areas.

Sephora So Colourful

Sephora So Colourful

Sephora organized a colorful event for their latest campaign called, ‘So Colorful’, at The Shelter, Al Qouz, Dubai. So Colorful encompasses colorful nail art and eyeshadows. Yasmine Richie, designer, spoke to DIAF about her association with Sephora’s ‘So Colorful campaign’: … Read more

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Paul Smith evening in Dubai

Paul Smith evening in Dubai

Mariam Yakan, artist and participant at the Paul Smith Art evening held recently at The Archive, Safa Park, spoke to us: The event was essentially about three artists who are inspired by Sir Paul, with their live art stations.

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My X Music Styling Session in Dubai

My X Music Styling Session in Dubai

The My X Music Styling Session that was held in Dubai saw fashion stylists Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi talk to Dubaizens. Watch:

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Gokhan Akan, Co-founder, foodonclick.com talks to DIAF

Gokhan Akan, Co-founder of foodonclick.com

DIAF: Please tell us what foodonclick.com is all about. Gokhan Akan: Foodonclick.com is UAE’s leading online food delivery platform and aims to make consumers’ lives easier by offering them the widest range of choice and convenience in food delivery. Foodonclick.com … Read more

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Zanedo.com

Greg Hucker - CEO, Zanedo.com

DIAF did an email interview with Greg Hucker, CEO of a new beauty and male grooming portal in the UAE called Zanedo.com. DIAF: Please tell us what Zanedo.com is all about. Greg Hucker: Zanedo is an online beauty and male … Read more

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Shobhaa De and Anupam Kher on Celebrity Success and Realities

Shobbaa De and Aupam Kher on Celebrity Success and Realities

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Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2013

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2013

The crowds at the Emirates Festival of Literature 2013, held a few days ago, are testament to how much we need festivals and (public) gatherings like these in more quantities. This year, the crowds peaked heaps from last year. Consisting … Read more

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Celebrity Hairdresser Asgar speaks to DIAF

Asgar working on model's hair

DIAF spoke with Celebrity Hair Dresser, Asgar, who has styled well-known names in Indian cinema and Hollywood. In an email interview from the U.K: DIAF: Please tell us what the latest trends in hair are for SS 2013. Asgar: There … Read more

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Brook Bond Red Label Chai in Dubai!

Brook Bond Red Label Chai in Dubai!

Chai Wallah spotted in Dubai :

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Desado.com. The Founder Muhammad Chbib speaks to DIAF

Desado.com. The Founder Muhammad Chbib speaks to DIAF

You may know him from sukar.com. As a matter of fact, we were vying for his attention even back then. Alas! We managed to capture him talking about his latest venture, Desado.com The Middle East’s first online destination for design … Read more

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