Sep 2026 | Issue 05.

Inside Issue 05 (September 2026)

The September cover star is Safiya Umar, the entrepreneur bringing Flott Women's Circle to Dubai. The cover story covers her ventures across Nigeria and the UAE in wellness, travel, trade, hospitality and community, and the Circle's Dubai gathering on 22 August. The issue also tracks record home handovers, the UAE's new Jaywan card scheme and the autumn events calendar.

In this issue

• The September Edit: comedy from Gurleen Pannu and Sumukhi Suresh, ATB and The Marriage of Figaro ballet.
• The Cultural Core: Hisham Sharif's 'Allusive Veil' at Ayyam Gallery and Sultan Bin Fahad's 'The Blue Note' at Leila Heller Gallery.
• Living Dubai: Gymkhana (DIFC), Orfali Bros Bistro, Rowon, Talise Spa and Baoli Dubai.
• Staycation of the Month: Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai in Wasl Tower.
• Heritage Icon: the Deira Gold Souk, once home to the Najmat Taiba gold ring.
• The Next Economy: Dubai on track for its highest annual handover volume since 2008.
• Government Initiative: Jaywan, the UAE's first domestic card payment scheme.
• Market Spotlight: Greenz by Danube in Dubai International Academic City.
• Smart Dubai: the adv+ membership app and 26 new private education institutions opening in 2026-27.
• Automotive: the Lamborghini Urus SE.
• Modern Living: Dr. Radmila Lukian of Lucia Aesthetic & Dermatology Center.
• Society & Style: the Emirates Luxury Show and Emirates Real Estate & Business Awards on 27 September 2026 at Le Méridien, Dubai.

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