If you follow him on Instagram or SnapChat then you will know that Balmain’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing, has been living it up in the UAE with style…
No stranger to our shores, the 30-year-old fashion designer is a huge fan of the UAE and friends with the region’s movers and shakers. Such a fan, he even spent Christmas and New Year here, in what looked like the best holiday ever.
Inspired by the designer’s upbeat Instagram photos, here’s how to make the most of the place we call home – copy Olivier Rousteing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi:
If travelling into Dubai then first thing is first, perfect the airport selfie
Scope your stunning surroundings #Dubai
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Stay in a luxurious hotel and show off your room (bonus points for showing off some necessary bling)
Blissfully watch the sunset
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Watch the sun rise at the beach and then spend the whole day there – “morning”
Enjoy the city skyline
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Party at #ThePlaceToBe with friends (Olivier with Rania El Sadek and Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor at Novikov restaurant)
Eat your way through the region’s list of top restaurants
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Mingle with more friends (Olivier with singer Mariam Hussein and Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor at Atlantis)
Take in the sights, especially Abu Dhabi’s stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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… take your friends with you
Be brave and get involved with the many activities the region has to offer
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Spend some alone time on the beach and reflect
Dress to impress – #BalmainNation
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Dine under the stars (Olivier spent NYE al fresco style at Atlantis, The Palm)
Share your experience on social media. Olivier reached 2 million followers on Instagram while in Dubai. Here he celebrates:
When you realise u have 2000000 of ❤️ #2m #thankU #loveU A video posted by OLIVIER R. (@olivier_rousteing) on