Women now account for more than 50 percent of attendees at Munich’s famed Oktoberfest, and during this year’s festival The Charles Hotel in Munich has developed a guide to help females navigate the festival and understand the etiquette.

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the launch of an exclusive new Beach Membership package at Madinat Jumeirah.

As the festive calendar begins in earnest, it’s an opportunity for the trendy and stylish ladies of Dubai to book a date at the most awaited show to end this year. The second edition of the successful luxury lifestyle and trends show ‘DIVAlicious’ is back to enthral once again on October 1 at the Fairmont Hotel-33rd floor.

Renowned UK colleges, Chelsea College of Art & Design (CCAD) and London College of Fashion (LCF), sisters colleges and part of the University of the Arts London, the biggest Art and Design University in Europe are hosting a portfolio of Short Courses at the Pullman Dubai, Mall of the Emirates between the 13th – 28th October, 2011.

Following a successful debut last year, ICONIC has unveiled its second fashion forward campaign. Embracing ICONIC’s essence and reflecting its love affair with fashion, the new campaign ’Fashion for the Everyday ICON’ is more personal, features real life people, instances and is definitely edgy.

IT’SUGAR, the US confectionary brand with an attitude, is delighted to announce its debut in the Middle East. The store will be based on the successful IT’SUGAR concept of taking candy and turning it into a wickedly evocative experience, making it an exciting brand addition to the regional market place.

Montale Perfumes, a leading perfumery retailer, announces the launch of KABUL AOUD, a unique fragrance especially created for men and women who love long lasting fragrances and inspired by the beauty of KABUL, a city known for its rustic surroundings, beautiful gardens and hospitable people.

The fragrance is exclusively available at Paris Gallery, the leading retailer of luxury goods and services. A day and night perfume, KABUL AOUD is …

Chloé’s newly unveiled signature scent captures the creative, confident individuality of the Chloé woman. A fresh and feminine fragrance suited to a free spirit with an utterly innate sense of chic.

Marni is pleased to announce the opening of its latest flagship store in partnership with Al Tayer Insignia in the Mall of Emirates in Dubai. The design of the 133 square meter boutique establishes distinct zones to create definition and optimal space, while the subtle palette creates a light and intimate atmosphere.

Rocco Forte Hotels – the European, luxury hotel group – has created a series of exclusive, diverse and delightful packages for guests from the Middle East visiting their properties over the Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha holiday periods.