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Gold and clear acrylic pitcher and goblets against a black and gold Arabic calligraphy backdrop

Ramadan Gifts: Considered Ideas for Hosts, Family and Colleagues

The best Ramadan gifts are the ones that reach the table in the first week. Here are our picks for iftar hosts, family homes and colleagues: Italian Arabic cups, Murano...

Alphabet monogram mug in its red Baci Milano gift box on a white table

Secret Santa gift ideas for the office and family in Dubai

Agree the budget in words, draw names early, then buy for the person's day rather than their home. Initial mugs, zodiac cups, a Swedish stacking game and a festive elf...

Hand-embroidered Il Natale del Re ornaments hanging on a lit Christmas tree

Christmas Decor Ideas for UAE Homes: Tree, Table and Beyond

Dress a UAE home for Christmas without a fireplace or fragile glass: hand-embroidered Il Natale del Re ornaments for the tree, Elf & Co accents for consoles and shelves, and...

Printworks coffee-table books stacked on a glass table with fresh flowers

New Year gift ideas in the UAE: gifts that start the year well

The best new year gift ideas in the UAE carry a wish with them: a crystal oryx or horse for strength, a red Milanese centrepiece for the host, and keepsakes...

Outdoor harvest table with a colourful Amazzonia plate, apples, oranges and breadsticks in an amber glass

Thanksgiving table decor: a modern Italian harvest table

Build your Thanksgiving table around one confident color, layered red chargers and a low Murano centerpiece guests can talk over, then switch to pastel plates for pie and give the...

Red Le Rouge porcelain teapot, teacup and sugar bowl with gold sweets on a red tablecloth

Gifts for the bride: what to give from engagement to new home

The best gifts for the bride match the moment: a ceremonial tea set for the engagement visit, a single Murano or crystal piece for the wedding, and tableware for her...

Garden birthday table with white beaded plates, cut-crystal glasses and a vase of white hydrangeas

Birthday table decoration ideas: a grown-up table at home

Skip the balloons. A memorable birthday table comes from one colour story, a cake stand that commands the room, objects that double as place cards and favours, and tableware that...

Lit scented candle in a decorated porcelain holder against a leafy patterned backdrop

Diwali decoration ideas for the home and the festive table

Start at the threshold with rangoli and diyas, let Murano glass carry the candlelight, build the table around gold and one strong colour, and serve sweets on light, break-resistant melamine...

Blue toile Versailles place setting with cutlery on a matching toile tablecloth

Napkin folding ideas: six easy folds for your dinner table

Six napkin folds, each under a minute, matched to the table they suit best. The rectangle and ring-tie keep brunch relaxed, the pocket fold holds on a breezy terrace, and...

Blue toile Versailles plates, a geometric plate of petits fours and pink flowers on a round table

Gift for mother in law: gracious Italian pieces for her home

Choose a gift that joins her hospitality rather than her wardrobe: a Baci Milano tea service, a Toile de Jouy serving piece, a one-of-a-kind Murano vase or, for the milestones,...

Duccio Di Segna crystal oryx sculpture with long black horns on a dark plinth

Majlis decor ideas: how to style a modern majlis in Riyadh

Style a modern majlis in six moves: read how the room is used, anchor the centre table with one crystal sculpture, lift the wall niche, add Murano colour, keep serving...