< Previous The FLASH MINI TREND YELLOW FEVER Blinding hues give us the right kind of chills this season. FIRST PRIZE Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys hosted the 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony on February 10 at Staples Center, Los Angeles, where former First Lady, Michelle Obama, stole the show by joining her in a surprise appearance on stage. 250 HarpersBazaarArabia.com March 2019 Alicia Keys in Oscar de la Renta and Michelle Obama in Sachin & Babi Lady Gaga in Céline Jennifer Lopez performs in Nedret Taciroglu Cardi B in Mugler Miley Cyrus in Mugler Camila Cabello in Armani Jorja Smith in Balmain Bella Harris in Alexandre Vauthier Janelle Monáe in Jean Paul Gaultier Katy Perry in Balmain Kylie Jenner in Balmain Heidi Klum in Stéphane Rolland DAN MACMEDAN. LESTER COHEN. KEVIN MAZUR. AXELLE/BAUER-GRIFFIN. FILMMAGIC. ROBYN BECK. RICH FUR Y/GETTY JAMIE MCCAR THY . AURORA ROSE/P A TRICK MCMULLAN/GETTY . ANDREAS RENTZ/GETTY Rita Ora in Marc Jacobs Jessica Kahawaty in Michael Kors Yasmina Muratovich in Max Mara251 HarpersBazaarArabia.com March 2019 The FLASH AJITH NARENDRA. RAJESH RAGHA V MARLI MAGIC Bazaar welcomed guests for an exclusive dinner at Four Seasons’ elegant fi ne dining restaurant, Scalini, to celebrate MARLI New York’s fi rst ever GCC fl agship store at The Dubai Mall. Live music from Layla Kardan complemented the upbeat affair, which also showcased the latest collection . Bazaar’s Gemma Deeks in J Brand Layla Kardan performs in Daneh Marli New York Cleo Collection Noora Khoory and Fatma Sharaf Bazaar’s Rosemin Madhavji and Emily Baxter-Priest Rania Harb and Janan Shihadeh Maral Artinian and Karen Wazen Bazaar’s Widad Naami in Bouguessa Julia Zaikina Maral Artinian, with Neel and Sylvia Shukla Tamara Al Gabbani Susanna Foustik and Deborah Sulca Shivani Pandya Carlos Yeghiazarian and Claude Sartoro The FLASH Nina Zandnia in Michael Cinco Guy Manoukian, Laura and Sarah Ayoub, and Ali Matar Nisreen Bajis Clarita De Quiroz in Quiceno Art Jacqueline and Pablo Carola Abdi and Marjan Fateh Khadijah Kudsi Baria Hakki and Mimi Merhebi Laura and Sarah Ayoub, and Hanan Atalla Sabina Bilenko in Dior, with Miriam Abadi in Marchesa Georgia Chambers Farah Abdel Aziz Karen Wazen Michael and Diana Makarem Emanne Beasha performs Mary Azmi and Sima Ved Stunning production and Décor by Fete Events. Event produced by the brilliant Plan B253 HarpersBazaarArabia.com March 2019 The FLASH DREAM BELIEVERS Held under the patronage of UAE Minister of Culture & Knowledge HE Noura Al Kaabi, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia welcomed guests at Emirates Palace on January 31 for the fi rst-ever Abu Dhabi Dream Ball gala dinner, with regional entertainment and a live auction, all in benefi t of UNICEF towards the education and protection of children in need. Yvette Campbell and Susie Nash Sue Holt and HE Noura Al Kaabi Nada Alshaibani in Sophia Benyahia Kaftan His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan Jessica Kahawaty in Oscar de la Renta Mark and Rickie Cutis, and Dr. Hanine Salem Sara Al Aslai and Zenab Mohamed Dr. Rami Alshihabi and Lina Alshihabi Zein Mikati and Mary Azmi Najwa Cherif The Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra Layla Kardan perfoms in Prada Rosemin Madhavji in Ralph & Russo, with Raya Abirached in Lama Askari HE Noura Al Kaabi Mona Zaki in Oscar de la Renta AJITH NARENDRA. RAJESH RAGHA V . 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WORK THAT YOU’RE MOST PROUD OF… “Making a valuable contribution when it comes to building sustainable institutions that foster lifelong learning and celebrate culture and art of the Arab and Islamic region.” WHAT DO YOU STILL WANT TO LEARN? “I have a never-ending list of topics, from music theory to medieval architecture. Learning is the greatest gift life can offer us.” I BELIEVE IN… “The healing qualities of chocolate, laughter and Indie fi lms.” THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS… “Humility. Starving the ego preserves integrity.” ADVICE YOU’D GIVE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF? “Accept yourself as God made you. Life is a journey, so appreciate everything you encounter and learn along the way.” MA N A L A T A Y A 39, Emirati/Palestinian/American A museology specialist with 13 years’ experience in museum development and cultural diplomacy, Manal is Director General of Sharjah Museum Authority, and oversees 16 museums throughout the emirate. YO U R G U I D E T O L I F E F R O M W O M E N W H O I N S P I R E U S Happiness is “Silence in the mind but music in the heart.” You, in three words... “Empathetic, creative, progressive.” Causes you lend your voice to... “Gender equality, animal cruelty and arts education.” WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE? “A marine biologist.” BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED “‘You are more than you think you are, so strive higher.’ This was said repeatedly to me for years by my academic advisor at Hamilton College and his wife – they were like family to me and truly believed in me.” VALUES YOU MOST ADMIRE IN OTHERS? “Loyalty and authenticity.” PART OF THE JOB YOU’RE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT “Mentoring my staff and guiding them to reach their full potential. I feel very proud when they are more confi dent and further develop their skills.” LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT “Living abroad for university in America: it taught me independence, respect for others and challenged me intellectually.” What feeds your soul? “Music, specifi cally opera.”HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Art T H E R ET URN OF ART D U B A I Shezad Dawood. Encroachments III (Defender). 2018. Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. 139x119cm. Courtesy the artist and Jhaveri Contemporary Art Dubai returns this month for its 13th edition with a strong focus on artists and galleries from Latin America. Taking place from March 20-23 and featuring a total of 90 galleries from 41 countries, we survey its comprehensive roster of events, exhibitions and performances, with a particular look at the fair’s new layout, sections, and participating galleries, as well as the unique connection between Latin America and the Middle East. AR AB IAI AM YOUR MIRROR DOCUMENTED BY STEVEN MEISEL GIVENCHY.COMNext >