What Globalista Extraordinaire is all about

June 18, 2016April 7, 2017Leave a comment

Globalista extraordinaire is an online magazine that brings forth our passion for the finer things in life. The portal contains luxury lifestyle features, interviews and photo-shoots that provides insights into the lifestyle of the rich and famous.

We have an unmatched editorial mix that includes reviews of top holiday destinations, latest jewellery designs, watches, cars, fashion, gadgets, airlines, fashion, beauty for the fashion conscious, affluent and refined readers. Over the last decade we have had access to the higher echelons of society resulting in featuring the most high profile and respected names in different industries. Read on!

Summer essentials from Elizabeth Arden

June 10, 2016Leave a comment

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream collection compose this summer’s essentials, and is the legendary, award-winning skin protectant line that does more than soothe sun-burned skin, rehydrate chapped lips, and heal rough elbows and calluses.

It’s also the secret that makeup artists all over the world use for keeping legs, lips and eyelids shiny; eyebrows in place; and cuticles perfectly manicured.

SKIN SAVER
Protect skin from drying wind, central heating and air conditioning. This skincare multi-tasker line soothes, restores, calms and helps relieve minor skin irritations, including roughness, redness, chapped, cracked or dry skin.

SHINE FACTOR
Found in top makeup artists’ kits worldwide, this all-in-one beauty collection adds shine to eyelids, cheeks, lips and legs.

EYE OPENER
All it takes is a dab to smooth eyebrows and create a perfectly defined arch that will stay in place all day.

CUTICLE CONDITIONER
Soften rough, dry cuticles to keep them smooth, supple and beautifully manicured.

TREAT FOR FEET
Smooth rough heels and soften soles for barefoot beauty in every season.

AFTER-SUN SMOOTHER
With its legendary soothing and moisturizing benefits, it’s the ideal after-sun treatment to relieve minor sunburn and calm dry, irritated sun-exposed skin.

FLIGHT TOOL
Flying can leave skin looking and feeling dry and uncomfortable. Pack the intensive hydrator products to boost skin’s in-flight moisture level wherever you go.

LEG WEAR
Great for an apres shave or apres wax treatment. This classic cream calms irritation, reduces redness and leaves legs super-smooth and silky-soft.

Are you trying to delay the ageing process?

January 14, 2016Leave a comment

Aging occurs in almost nine million species on earth, and scientists haven’t figured out a way to stop it, so we can’t really help you with that. But we do have just what you need to reverse and stall the aging process considerably!

REVERSE AND STALL THE SIGNS OF AGING

Generally speaking, men have thicker, oilier and warmer skin than women. So while many of the women’s anti-aging products in the market work really well, they won’t be as effective for men.

Thankfully, Institut Arnaud, a professional skincare brand that has been dominating French salons since 1945, has created OLIGOJI35, an anti-aging product line for men aged 35 and older.

OLIGOJI35 combines the unrivalled antioxidant properties of Goji berries with the strength of several trace elements containing unique energizing power. The result is refined skin texture, with signs of fatigue erased, and wrinkles and fine lines significantly blurred.

OLIGOJI35 SCRUB CLEAN FACE

A facial cleansing cream with exfoliating action, OLIGOJI35 Scrub Clean Face removes dead skin cells for smoother skin and bright, consistent complexion, while also preventing the growth of ingrown facial hair. Say goodbye to blemishes and bumpy skin! The smoother your facial skin is, the younger you look!

OLIGOJI35 SOOTHING FLUID AFTER-SHAVE

Razor burns damage the skin and can leave it blotched and swollen. OLIGOJI Soothing Fluid After-Shave is designed to calm skin irritation. Its alcohol component cauterizes skin after shaving, while its hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate your skin and fills in any existing wrinkles. Your skin feels soft, refreshed and matified.

OLIGOJI35 EYE CONTOUR CARE

The skin around the eye is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on other parts of the face. That’s why it requires special care. Anti-wrinkle, anti-dark circle and anti-puffiness, OLIGOJI35 Eye Contour Care reduces wrinkle length by 31% and gets rid of 26% of your total wrinkle surface area in just 28 days!

OLIGOJI35 ANTI-AGING CONCENTRATE

Designed to combat existing wrinkles and fine lines and prevent new ones from developing, OLIGOJI35 Anti-aging Concentrate effectively firms the skin and repairs surface damage, leaving you with skin that’s soft, smooth and elastic. Look young and feel young again.

PRODUCTS FOR MEN ON THE MOVE

Institut Arnaud understands that while you’re very conscious about hygiene, your busy lifestyle doesn’t always allow you to use many products at once. That’s why we’ve created OLOGOJI35 Shower Shampoo Hair and Body. With its practical 2-in-1 formula, this product saves you shower time while still making you feel clean, fragrant and refreshed!

To combat sweating and body odor, we offer you OLIGOJI35 Roll-on Deodorant, which guarantees 24-hour-long effectiveness. Attend as many meetings as you want to, and take as many connecting flights as needed without worrying about staying fresh.

Finally, we understand that shaving on the go is difficult for men with sensitive, irritable skin. OLIGOJI35 Soothing Fluid After-Shave has calming and moisturizing activators for a healing and regenerating effect. It moisturises your skin daily, soothes razor burn and provides a long-lasting fresh feel. Apply a hazelnut-sized amount to your face and neck, each morning after shaving. Travelling is made much simpler and more convenient with OLIGOJI35!

Another New Year definitely means you’re getting older. But it doesn’t have to show! Equipped with the antioxidant, restorative and anti-aging benefits of Goji berry plus the power of several naturally occurring elements, OLIGOJI35 will help you reverse and stall the signs of aging. Cheers to more happiness and youthfulness in 2016!

Written for Metromed. For more information, contact Shereen +971 50 7690087

Marc Jacobs Decadence

January 12, 2016Leave a comment

Marc Jacobs Decadence is a fragrance that touts to be indulgent and impulsively luxurious. It makes a statement with bold styling, luxurious craftsmanship and a revolutionary fragrance design inspired by one of Marc’s iconic handbags. Decadence elevates the irreverEnt spirit of Marc Jacobs fragrances to a new level of luxury.

Developed with master perfumer Annie Buzantian, decadence is a luxurious sensual woody scent. The fragrance captivates with a sultry top of succulent italian plum, golden saffron and velvety iris. The heart is a bouquet of rich bulgarian rose that mingles with lush orris and creamy nuances of jasmin Sambac. Sexy liquid amber, heady vetiver and warm papyrus woods dry down to a signature of sophisticated indulgence.

So whats in it?

TOP: ITALIAN PLUM, IRIS, SAFFRON

HEART: BULGARIAN ROSE, JASMINE SAMBAC, ORRIS

BASE: LIQUID AMBER, VETIVER, PAPYRUS WOODS

Who is behind it?

Fragrance House: FIRMENICH

Master Perfumer: ANNIE BUZANTIAN

The Fragrance is developed in collaboration with Marc Jacobs and Ann Gottlieb.

For the packaging, the ultimate statement maker, it comes in a feminine bottle inspired by marc’s classic handbag shape.

Rendered in a palette of rich emerald green, Decadence features an exotically textured arched python cap. A gold chain and black silky tassel finish the look, defining a new era of glamorous luxury with the re-emergence of clean lines, rich materials and opulent details. Lavish and sophisticated, the deep green outer carton features a sumptuous velvety feel and gold embossed logo.

PRICE LIST:

Decadence EDP 100ML – UAE 485, SR 495, KD 38,300, BD 46,600, QR 495, OR 50,800, USD 132 LEB.

Decadence EDP 50ML– AED 380, SR 390, KD 30,000, BD 38.900, QR 388, OR 39,800, USD 103 USD LEB.

Celebrate the beautiful culture of Oman with Atana Hotels

January 7, 2016Leave a comment

For ultimate relaxation, Oman is the best place to head out to in the Middle East – from here in Dubai, it usually takes me a minimum of 6 hours to get Muscat so going to Musandam or Khasab is even faster. I love Khasab and Musandam as it reminds me of the tranquility back in Fiji and now I have more reasons to enjoy peace weekends with the new Atana Hotels in the area.

Travellers will be delighted to know that Atana Hotels will operate in Oman, focusing on traditional Omani hospitality at an international standard, in the Governorate of Musandam, Khasab, Oman. With two diverse hotels, Atana offers a gateway to the delights of the Musandam peninsula for families and adventure-seekers and a window into the diverse culture and traditions of the community.

Guests at Atana Hotels will find that the culture of Oman, interwoven with contemporary elements is celebrated from the design and layout of the buildings, clustered around a courtyard and ‘oasis’, to the Omani flavours in the restaurant, enhanced by the cultural activities on offer in the hotels.

Enjoying colourful landscapes, spanning green mountains to azure seas; its welcoming people and their communities, Atana Hotels supports local initiatives and the community in a variety of ways.

Newly introduced for 2016 are weekly cultural nights at Atana Musandam, featuring Omani artists and musicians showcasing their work with an Oud player and local ladies demonstrating the preparation of traditional Omani desserts, with the opportunity for guests to sample the unique flavours as well as learn how to prepare the recipes handed down through generations.

Toiletries provided in the rooms and suites are sourced and produced in Oman by Al Husn Toiletries, and the laundry bags are hand-crafted by local women from the Khasab Women’s Association, supporting the colourful textile cottage industry which is still very much part of the local community.

For added ambience, Omani’s in traditional dress light torches around the courtyard at sunset, guests can relax over coffee and dates whilst listening to the performance of an oud player, indulge in henna painting and breathe in the scented aromas of the bakhour (perfumed incense) spread around the courtyard to greet the starry nights of the region.

Beautiful Gowns from Agent Provocateur

January 4, 2016Leave a comment

One of my favourite feel good clothes has to be something from Agent Provocateur – the brand is known for creating drama, and the new eye catching gowns from the latest Autumn Winter 2015 collection, both floor length numbers are perfect for home – and make for spectacular evening-wear as well….the latest 2 gowns are named Cathie and Francis.

The stunning ‘70s-inspired Cathie is a romantic heroine, day and night. This breathtaking inspired full-length gown in seductive midnight blue all-over lace sweeps along the floor in a decadent fashion for an always-dramatic entrance, whether worn alone or as eveningwear over a cocktail dress.

The long bell sleeves feature little ties at each cuff, while the gown has a curved, dropped hip seam, and ties at the waist with a bagged-out lace belt. Scallop-edged eyelash lace traces a soft pattern down the neckline, forming a keyhole cut-out across the décolletage when the gown is fastened using the hooks-and-eyes at the front neck and waist.

Francis is elegant and romantic with a relaxed silhouette, also 70’s inspired, made in a flowing satin chiffon and trimmed with pearls. Step out in style in a softly sheeny oyster silk satin chiffon as Francis is graceful, and skims the floor.

The wraparound gown has a tie belt and is embellished with eye-catching pearls along the low-cut neckline, around the three-quarter length cuffs, and down the edges of the draped cut-outs that run the length of each elegant sleeve.

What is nice about both gowns is that they are modest and yet sensuous and something that also works for a girly pyjama party. I wouldn’t do a pillow fight in it though – more like feeling nice and soft while sipping mulled punch and sinful fruit cake while chatting with the girls till the early hours.

Egypt Tourist Authority Launches New Campaign

December 20, 20152 Comments

I love travelling to Egypt and some of my most memorable holidays have been in Assawan, Luxor, Horgada, Sharm Al Sheikh and of course Cairo. My favourite will always be the Nile cruise though. To drive more people to experience the charm of the beautiful, history laden nation, the Egypt Tourism Authority (ETA) has unveiled a new campaign titled “This is Egypt” (#thisisegypt),

In a change from previous ETA campaigns, #thisisegypt will be digitally-led, focusing on peer-to-peer advocacy and under-pinned by digital media spend, whilst traditional advertising methods will form a secondary promotional level.

Targetting the Arabic traveller from the Middle East region, #thisisegypt will harness the power of digital in a region where internet penetration is 5.8% higher at 48.1% than the world average* and social media sites such as Facebook play a significant role in 88%** of internet users’ daily lives.

The campaign focuses on personalising the Egyptian experience by encouraging the wider Arab audience to consider the variety of holiday which can be enjoyed in Egypt from a vibrant city break in Alexandria or Cairo to luxury beach getaway in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. The campaign will highlight past-times which particularly resonate with an Arabic audience from shopping and dining to enjoying luxury accommodation and exciting nightlife.

The campaign will highlight Egypt’s touristic destinations into four main geographic attractions: the Nile Valley, the Red Sea Riviera, the White Mediterranean and the Western Desert. The four destinations will be promoted across different audiences and seasons based on each of the targeted markets’ unique attraction points.

The hashtag, #thisisegypt, originally began as a grass-roots movement developed by Egyptians, but now will be adopted and refined by the ETA to boost tourism by portraying an experiential and authentic image of the country to the world.

The three-year campaign will focus on attracting and engaging diverse audiences, with a focus on millennials*** who are driven by personal experience, passion and adventure. Recent studies have shown that millennials take a higher number of trips annually compared to other age groups, driven by the aforementioned factors. Millennials also have the highest level of influence in their respective communities, which indirectly affects the travel decisions of their peers – upon which this campaign heavily relies.

The campaign comes as Egypt continues to work around the clock to enhance safety and security procedures to ensure the well-being of all travellers. The country recently passed an assessment by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) with inspectors from Russian, Dutch, Emirati and Italian airlines, and is also collaborating with delegations from the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia to implement the strongest security measures possible. As it launches the #thisisegypt campaign, Egypt has pledged to do all that is possible to provide all visitors – internal and external – with a safe and enjoyable experience in the country.

GET READY FOR NEW YEAR WITH INSTITUT ARNAUD

December 20, 2015Leave a comment

It is once again that time of the year for fervor and festivities. As the party season kicks off, are you well equipped?

‘TIS THE SEASON OF FESTIVITIES

Winter season is upon us and party season has begun. Festive parties and year-end celebrations are at every corner.

With the city bustling with glamorous outfits, flashing cameras and beautiful people, it is not the time for a quiet evening at home. It is the season to look your best!

LOOK YOUR BEST WITH INSTITUT ARNAUD

In preparing for the glam season, here are some tips on how Institut Arnaud can help you look your best.

Fight the cellulite and get smoother skin

With no time to exercise or go to the spa, the Body Expert range may just be your two-in-one solution to replenish and refresh your tired body, while firming and toning your skin at the same time.

For best results use the whole range together, as it uses Maté extract at its core – from the body scrub, and replenishing balm, to the firming cellulifight cream and the leg refiner.

Begin with the scrub, and have your skin looking so refreshed. After taking a shower, apply on wet skin. Massage gently, paying particular attention to the driest areas. The body scrub eliminates dead skin cells, smoothens out and softens skin texture. Through the exfoliating action of sugar, this scrub prepares skin to receive a specific treatment. And with the Maté extract activation, it decreases dimpling and improves the way skin looks.

Use the Cellulifight and leg refiner as often as you can to tone and firm your body and legs. The Cellulifight combats stubborn cellulite in problem areas, like thighs or stomach. With the fat-burning power of caffeine plus Maté plant extract, get enhance skin smoothness and prevent skin aging.

Cap off your beauty regimen with the Replenishing Balm for in-depth moisturizing. Keep the balm in the refrigerator for an extra-intense refreshing feel.

Instant Radiance

Need a boost in your look for a night out? Get radiant skin instantly!

Use the Quick Beauty Lift Vials. Shake the vial, break the seal and pour the contents into the palm of your hand. Apply it by lightly patting it onto your face and neck. Once vial is applied, you can put on makeup on straight away.

Thanks to its instant tightening effect, this beauty elixir lifts the skin, erases signs of fatigue and tones your skin.

WHERE CAN YOU BUY THE PRODUCTS?

Institut Arnaud products are found in leading UAE pharmacies across the region. You can also Arnaud skincare treats as gift sets, ranging from AED 120-AED 180 on request.

Great festive atmosphere at Wafi

December 17, 2015Leave a comment

I always have had great memories at Wafi in December as little diva was growing up and its nice to see the place remains festive throughout the year with their amazing markets – these days the WAFI Mall is ringing in the festive season with its famous Santa’s Grotto and a host of exciting festive celebrations….this makes the place even more lively and lit up.

Visitors during the festive period will stand a chance of winning tremendous prizes, including the grand prize of a family trip to Germany courtesy Lufthansa Airlines. Guests will also be given an exceptional package deal where AED 60 nets them a pass to the Kids Connection Play Area, a framed photo with Santa, and a cuddly Gonk toy.

The season sparkles to life with entertaining games including a Pick & Win that gives out instant prizes. WAFI also brings its famous WAFI Mini Bazaar full of seasonal gifts and treats.

Through it all, the Mall’s Festive Light and Sound show delivers seasonal flair and festivities every day until January 6^th 2016 at 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm.

Ready for International Tea Day with Kenyan Tea

December 13, 2015Leave a comment

Courtesy: Kibenda Tea Estate in Nairobi

I love tea parties….it is the perfect laid back way one can catch up with friends and family and I love the fact that I have a tea house right across my home near Citywalk. But how much do we know about the tea we drink. When it comes to tea, one usually associates the hot beverage with India, Sri Lanka or China. But did you know that, according to the leading online statistics portal Statistica, Kenya exports more tea than any of these countries above? In light of International Tea Day on 15th December, here are some fun facts you probably did not know about Kenyan tea.

1. Tea was first brought to Limuru, Kenya by by G.W.L Caine in 1903 from India. A short drive from Nairobi, you can visit the Kiambethu plantation in Limuru and take a tour of this historical site.

2. Many know that tea is ‘chai’ in Hindi and Urdu; but did you know that it is also called ‘chai’ in Swahili? That means that when you say ‘chai tea’, you are actually saying ‘tea tea’.

3. Over 60 per cent of Kenyan tea is produced by smallholder farmers. That means when you’re drinking tea from Kenya, you are most likely supporting the local tea farming industry!

4. Kenya’s top export is tea, with $915 million worth of tea exported around the world in 2013. Kenya mostly exports tea to Egypt, Sudan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the UK and the UAE. In recent years, Angola, Vietnam, Philippines, Azerbaijan, South Korea, Czech Republic, Myanmar and South Sudan are slowly joining the Kenyan tea bandwagon.

5. Kenya mostly produces black tea but in recent years, the market has begun to diversify with green teas, white teas and even white matchas.