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World Mental Health Day Exclusive: Three Health Experts on Why It’s Not Always ‘Just Stress’
Could unexplained anxiety be linked to hormonal changes? Can physical symptoms reveal psychological distress? And why do women still struggle to have their concerns taken seriously? For World Mental Health Day, three health experts examine the often-overlooked factors influencing our mental wellbeing.

World Mental Health Day Exclusive: Melissa McAllister on the Dangers of Normalising Overwhelm
Breathwork facilitator and wellness entrepreneur Melissa McAllister questions our culture of chronic exhaustion and explains why emotional wellbeing deserves attention before burnout takes over.

World Mental Health Day Exclusive: Jay Gardner on Why Your 10K Steps Matter for Your Mind, Too
We religiously keep track of our physical fitness, but are we overlooking what these habits do for our minds? For World Mental Health Day, fitness and wellness coach Jay Gardner discusses the relationship between physical health, emotional wellbeing and the everyday choices that influence both.

World Mental Health Day Exclusive: Noona Nafousi on the Hidden Cost of Having It All Together
We celebrate ambition, productivity and the ability to keep everything under control. But what happens when success comes at the expense of our mental wellbeing? For World Mental Health Day, executive coach Noona Nafousi discusses emotional exhaustion, self-worth and learning when to ask for help.

Weekending in Dubai: Things to Do from October 9 – 11
Spots worth exploring this weekend

Anthony Vaccarello Exits Saint Laurent as Creative Director
After a decade at the house, the Creative Director bids goodbye

Can Fashion’s Return to Texture Be Read as a Rebellion Against AI?
Contrasted with digital smoothness, fashion opts for messy, human work

MENA Fashion Creators Worth Following for Seasonal Inspo
Handles that handle seasonal fashion just right

Hot On Our Radar: What’s New in Fashion, Beauty, Jewellery, Watches, Tech and Automotive
The launches that have stuck with us

Soigné Middle East’s Guide to the UAE Cultural Calendar
Dates to know for the season ahead.

Everything We’re Looking Forward to at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
The performers, fashion, dining and race-week plans worth knowing before December.

Shoes and Handbags We Loved on the SS27 Runways
Pieces to cop the moment they hit the stores

Chanel Knows the Power of a Face
Rachel Ojuromi, Bhavitha Mandava and the long Chanel tradition of making models matter.

Interview: Danijela Vukovic on L’Avenue Dubai Mall’s New Initiative and Personal Shopping
The luxury personal shopper speaks on all things shopping and her latest collaboration with L’Avenue by Costes

These Are the Fall Hair Perfumes To Have in Your Beauty Bag
Managing the perfect fall sillage

Fashion’s Current Muse Is the Woman of the 1930s
Tracing fashion’s return to the mood and codes of the 1930s.

Modest Fashion Inspo Incoming: Best Fits of the Week
From September 29 – October 5

The Best of Paris Fashion Week From October 2–4
Your runway rundown from the weekend.

Soigné Middle East’s Edit Of What To Do In Dubai This October
Your go-tos to dine, shop, and experience

These Are All the Ways You Can Support Pinktober in Dubai
Dining, activities, and experiences with a cause

Weekending in Dubai: Things to Do from October 2 – 4
The weekend’s cheat sheet


Monthly Vanity Bag Upgrade with Soigné: The Top Beauty Releases of September
Updating the beauty handbook

Inside Soigné Middle East’s Emirati Women’s Month Closing Lunch
All the details.