We sat down with Nadine at her AD-featured house in Jumeirah, one morning before the launch party of her new collection of Bil Arabi at DIFC's Arts Club. Nadine first moved to Dubai with her family after leaving Lebanon, where she quickly fell in love with the city's beaches, fashion culture, balance of fast-paced and relaxed living, just like many others who end up settling here.
Nadine, who calls herself a "Jumeirah girl," shares with us what makes this neighbourhood so dear to her, and her favourite activities in Dubai that keeps her creative as a cultural entrepreneur.
Social Club in Dubai
“Obviously, if you're a private member, it would be the Arts Club. You a need member to go there. It's a beautiful, truly gorgeous place. It's a three to four storeys building, quite big. It's done by a beautiful, amazing designers from Milan, the Dimore studio. They are top notch and they've done a great great job with the place.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“This is where you'd go if you want to have a very very nice bite, but very casual. It's the one at Galleria Mall.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“Twiggy is really cool, for the beach as well for a day on their pool, right by the creek.”
Cafe in Dubai
“Great cafe by the beach with multiple location."
Restaurant in Dubai
“This is obviously an amazing restaurant at DIFC.”
Parks in Dubai
“If you want a nice park, you can go to this one on the creek. I used to take my kids there, there is a nice cable car you can take, it's really well made.”
Mall in Dubai
“It's an area with really nice restaurants and cafes.”
Hotel in Dubai
“If you want to be around downtown, Jumeirah and close to everything else. It's a very very good spot in City Walk.”
Beach in Dubai
“I go often to the beach. There's a free beach next to kite beach. We go to every week. You can go and book a chair for like 70 Dirham on arrival.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“This is a nice place and if you want to have a nice bite, and they have a good concept store.”
Store in Dubai
“This is my showroom and my studio which is in Dubai Design District. You can come for a visit, by appointment by calling or WhatsApp.”
Store in Dubai
“This is another physical store where you can actually see all of our pieces which here at THAT concept store at the Mall of the Emirates. This is where you can find most of our collections.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“For the best Italian, we have to mention this. It's at the Waldorf Astoria. Hands down the best Pizza and Pasta. Italian is my favourite food, obviously after Arabic food.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“DIFC is where you'll find some of the best restaurants in the city, Zuma is really good.”
Hotel in Dubai
“A more accessible price point for an amazing spot, with direct access to the beach.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“Definitely a great place at Business Bay, which has lots of buildings with really nice restaurants.”
Resort in Dubai
“A really amazing spot, it's on the beach, and you have access directly to the beach.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“Great food, multi-awarded place to eat, ran by three Syrian brothers.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“If you want to go up a notch, LPM is a great spot to dine.”
Neighborhood in Dubai
“I mean, I'm a Jumeirah girl. I've been living in Jumeirah for the last 23 years since I came to Dubai. I think what's nice about this area is that you're always close to the beach. There are a lot of really nice hotels, cafes, and restaurants. It's really chic, and you can have the luxury side, and also more accessible spots. I'm not gonna lie, I'm a Jumeirah girl.”
Hotel in Dubai
“I would say if you want on the luxury side, go here or Bvlgari. It's located in my favourite neighbourhood, Jumeirah.”
Hotel in Dubai
“It's really nice hotel. You can even take a seaplane from Park Hyatt and go up.”
Restaurant in Dubai
“A very authentic place to have Arabian tea and local Emirati dishes situated in Jumeirah. I usually walk there, it's very close to my house.”
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