A CELEBRATION OF FESTIVE WINTER AROMAS

Zara Home’s much-loved fragrance offering is refreshed with the 2025 Winter Fragrance Story, a seasonal collection designed to bring the warmth, joy and magic of the holidays into every home. This year, the collection celebrates sweet, food-inspired scents that evoke the comforting rituals of festive winter gatherings, from baking gingerbread to indulging in rich, seasonal treats.

The range caters to every corner of the home, featuring reed diffusers, essential oils and scented candles, alongside novelty decorative candles that double as charming holiday décor. Shaped like baubles, gingerbread houses, nutcrackers and Christmas trees, these playful yet elegant pieces fill the home with signature festive aromas while adding a touch of seasonal style.

The 2025 Winter Fragrance Story highlights three distinct collections: The Gingerbread Collection, The Salted Caramel Collection and The Winter Cypress Collection, each capturing a unique facet of the festive season.

The Gingerbread Collection 

The comforting aroma of freshly baked gingerbread biscuits is enriched with soft notes of cinnamon and warm spices, creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere. Perfect for evoking the joy of family gatherings and festive baking traditions.

• Top notes: Cardamom, Citrus
• Heart notes: Ginger, Clove
• Base notes: Cinnamon, Wood 

Highlights from the collection:

The Salted Caramel Collection

A deliciously indulgent fragrance that blends creamy caramel with vanilla and nut butter, contrasted by a bold touch of salt. Reminiscent of snowy strolls past Parisian patisseries, this scent evokes the irresistible temptation of seasonal treats and the cosy warmth of returning home on a winter day.

• Top notes: Fruity
• Heart notes: Caramel, Praline
• Base notes: Nut butter, Vanilla

Highlights from the collection:

The Winter Cypress Collection

This fragrance awakens the nostalgia of the Christmas season, inspired by the cherished tradition of decorating the tree. With fresh cypress and pine notes, complemented by eucalyptus and clove, it creates a cosy, inviting atmosphere, while the base of moss and cedarwood adds a touch of earthy elegance.

• Top notes: Cypress, Pine tree
• Heart notes: Eucalyptus, Clove
• Base notes: Moss, Cedar, Wood

Highlights from the collection:

The 2025 Winter Fragrance Story by Zara Home is designed to transform the home into a haven of festive spirit, where each scent tells a story and awakens cherished memories of the season. The collection invites customers to celebrate traditions, create new moments and indulge in the irresistible aromas that make Christmas truly unforgettable.

Zara Home, operated by Azadea Group, has stores across Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, Egypt, Jordan and Algeria. Shop in stores, online or through the Zara Home application.

ELEVATE, the visionary lifestyle real estate brand from One Group, together with Ennismore, the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, officially unveiled the Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences with an unforgettable one-night immersive launch event at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai. Valued at AED 1.8 billion, the project marks a defining milestone for Ras Al Khaimah, introducing the region’s first-ever Mondrian-branded beachfront residences and reinforcing ELEVATE’s USD 1 billion UAE development pipeline.

Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, Group CEO of Marjan, commented, “We are glad to see the excitement around Mondrian Al Marjan Beach Residences, which is a fitting inclusion to our island’s ever-growing portfolio of branded residences. This development truly echoes our vision of creating premium, lifestyle-led destinations and is sure to offer global residents and investors a new benchmark for branded beachfront living.”

Zeeshaan Shah, Founder & Chairman of ELEVATE, stated, “Tonight’s celebration marks a remarkable milestone for ELEVATE. Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences is more than a development—it is a new expression of what beachfront luxury can be. We have created a space where art, culture, wellness, and community converge in ways never seen before in the UAE. We are proud to present our flagship project and continue elevating the standards of residential living in the region.”

Set on Al Marjan Island, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing luxury and entertainment destinations, the project has witnessed extraordinary demand. With 343 residences rapidly selling out, investor interest continues to surge due to the community’s proximity to Wynn Al Marjan Island, pristine beachfront access, and world-class hospitality offerings by Ennismore. Designed by San Francisco-based architectural firm Gensler, with interiors by London’s Bergman Design House, the development blends bold design with sensory storytelling.

The crown jewel of the project, the 10,000-square-foot Sky Mansion, features 28-foot ceiling heights, a private rooftop garden, and an infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Listed at USD 10 million, it stands as one of the most exclusive homes in Ras Al Khaimah.

Ras Al Khaimah’s most anticipated real estate launch of the season drew remarkable excitement, with guests filling the entrance of Atlantis The Royal in lively anticipation. A packed turnout gathered to witness the spectacular reveal, reflecting the overwhelming interest in Elevate’s newest landmark.

The star-studded launch, emceed by fashion icon Jessica Kahawaty, also drew notable regional personalities including Youmna Khoury and Zeynab, adding to the event’s fashion-forward energy. More than a project debut, the celebration framed Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences as the emirate’s new destination where design, lifestyle, and coastal glamour come together.

The immersive journey began as attendees passed through a kinetic tunnel of fabric, projection, and light, creating a surreal transition into Mondrian’s world of expressive luxury. The dramatic reveal of the architectural model unfolded beneath a choreographed lift of illuminated drapery, drawing applause as the full vision of the development was unveiled.

Throughout the event, custom-built design-led spaces immersed guests in Mondrian’s art-driven identity, from editorial portrait studios to a stage backdrop brought to life with kinetic projection mapping. Experiential activations spanned mixology, performance, and live artistry, including a neon-lit sculptural bar and a captivating live artwork creation by celebrated UAE artist Diaa Allam, who painted a piece inspired by Ras Al Khaimah’s cultural spirit. Setting the tempo for the night, DJ Tala Samman infused the space with her signature sounds, lifting the mood, energising the crowd, and giving the celebration its unmistakable pulse.

Louis Abboud, Regional Head of Lifestyle Collective IMEAT at Ennismore, added,
“Mondrian has always been about pushing boundaries and creating spaces that inspire. Launching this project on Al Marjan Island is a natural evolution of our brand’s creative ethos. This is not just a residence, it’s a living gallery, a social hub, and a sanctuary of style.”

RESIDENCE TYPES

• The Residences: 1–3 bedroom apartments starting from AED 2.55 million
• The Front Row Collection: 3–5 bedroom beachfront townhouses with direct beach access starting from AED 8.54 million
• The Sky Collection: 3–5 bedroom duplex and triplex sky villas with private pools and panoramic Gulf views starting from AED 8.53 million

Residents will enjoy over 60,000 sq. ft. of curated amenities, including the Mondrian Sky Club, Fi’lia Beach, championship fitness facilities, infinity pools, concierge services, and Accor Platinum Status benefits across 5,600 hotels worldwide.A flexible 60:40 payment plan is available, with project completion scheduled for Q4 2028.

SONAX GmbH, the global leader in car care solutions, has recorded consistent double-digit growth across the GCC and wider Middle East region, averaging between 10% and 20% over the past five years. This sustained expansion underscores the company’s strong foothold in the region and its position as the number-one premium car care brand, reinforced by a 35-year partnership with its UAE distributor, RAMY Automotive.

Building on this success, SONAX will showcase its next-generation innovations at Automechanika Dubai 2025, where it will unveil two new additions to its Ceramic Coating line, CC Glass and CC Rim. These latest formulations highlight SONAX’s continuous investment in innovation, performance, and product excellence.

“Our continued double-digit growth underscores the strong trust and loyalty that SONAX has built among car enthusiasts and professionals across the UAE,” said Edwin Berberi, Senior Business Development Manager SONAX, GmbH. “At RAMY Automotive, we take pride in representing SONAX in the UAE and strengthening its legacy of excellence in car care. We are committed to further expanding our footprint while upholding the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction across the region.”

Founded in 1950 in Neuburg, Germany, SONAX has built its reputation on premium quality, continuous research, and technical advancement. Its comprehensive portfolio spans car, motorcycle, bicycle, and industrial care, from manual detailing to automated washing, offering both private and professional users products that meet the highest global standards.

The GCC is one of the fastest-growing markets for high-end vehicle maintenance, driven by discerning customers who own luxury cars and demand superior quality care. As such, SONAX has continued to attract both individual car enthusiasts and commercial clients seeking long-lasting protection and professional-grade efficiency.

“Automechanika Dubai provides the perfect platform to strengthen our connections with customers and partners while introducing our latest innovations tailored for regional needs,” added Berberi. “Our mission remains clear: to deliver premium, sustainable, and high-performance solutions that make every vehicle shine.”

SONAX’s advanced Ceramic Coating products have set industry benchmarks since the launch of Nano Paint Protect in 2006. Today, the brand leads with a complete portfolio that includes CC Vinyl+PPF and CC Plastic+Rubber, and now expands further with the 2026 innovations CC Glass and CC Rim.

As part of its environmental commitment, SONAX integrates sustainability across its operations and product development. The company is ISO 14001 certified for its environmental management system and participates in the Responsible Care initiative, ensuring continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety standards. Most of its products are made with 99.75% natural ingredients, reflecting its dedication to creating environmentally conscious products without compromising performance.

With a strong partner network across the GCC and Middle East, SONAX is uniquely positioned to serve regional and international customers. Its cooperation with RAMY Automotive in the UAE has been a cornerstone of its regional strategy, ensuring that customers across all markets receive the same quality, service, and reliability synonymous with the SONAX brand.