Is there a better time to be in the UAE than during the winter season?

I think not! So even if this issue has the moniker Winter Escape, who would want to be anywhere else when the weather is this nice, the nights are cool and inviting and there are so many activities, openings and events to attend, that we are all spoiled for choice?

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The same could be said for this issue of Emirates Man. We have filled the pages with such an abundance of articles, think pieces, sartorial round-ups and grooming advice that it’s hard to know what to turn to first. But…if I may be so bold… the cover story with Adel Mardini, the Founder and CEO of Jetex, is a great place to start. Mardini is a man who knows how to – with pure force of will and a drive that might make Elon Musk nod with approval – turn an ambitious dream into a reality that can transform an industry. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Jetex. But that milestone has only motivated Mardini to push harder to transform his aviation company into a global luxury lifestyle business. A goal I have no doubt he will meet.

Speaking of anniversaries, it has been 10 years since the first ever Dubai Watch Week took place. We decided to take a deep dive into why this event has become such an industry standard in such a short time, particularly as it only happens every two years. Check out A Matter of Time to discover what makes DWW tick. Other great page turners include our profile article with the artist Omar Al Gurg, a walk through of the new Dunhill store in the Dubai Mall with the brand’s Creative Director Simon Holloway, and a sit down conversation with the dynamic duo behind the hottest restaurant in town – Carbone.

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I have no doubt, just like this season in the UAE, you will find something that captures your imagination.

The Hero Guide

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MAN UP

The American orator and academic Scott Galloway’s new book, Notes on Being a Man, is something of an operator’s manual for modern men. Filled with life lessons and personal advice, it touches on topics like fatherhood, the power of kindness and nurturing innate talents. The perfect festive gift for all the bros in your life.

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SING ALONG

The addictive earworms that Calvin Harris has created – One Kiss, We Found Love, Summer – can all be experienced first hand in Dubai on Saturday, 29 November when the Scottish musician takes over Ushuaïa. Look for me singing my heart out right at the front.

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FOILING ANYONE?

If you haven’t been keeping track of the fastest growing sailing sport in the world, where have you been? The Championship-deciding Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 takes place on 29-30 November. It’s going to be a thrill ride.

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