Fashion

Gilded Doors: New Boutiques in the Middle East and Beyond

Heritage meets luxury in the latest boutiques unfurling across the Arab world and global style capitals.

Cover Photo Courtesy of Miu Miu

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Across the glittering skyline of the Gulf and beyond, a quiet revolution is unfolding – one of shimmering vitrines, velvet-lined corridors and curated elegance. This season, the world’s most revered maisons are planting new flags in the region’s cultural capitals, transforming spaces into corridors of refined desire.

From meticulously restored heritage mansions to sleek minimalist flagship stores, each opening weaves local character into the tapestry of global luxury. Visitors no longer just shop – they step into immersive experiences, discovering artisan fragrances or indulging bespoke shopping experiences. As these boutiques emerge, they don’t just retail goods: they dispatch style ambassadors, bridging traditions, aesthetics and aspiration. More than commerce, this is couture culture at its finest.

Article Written by Mirella Haddad 

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