Equity Mag Sep_17 Book Folder

ENTREPRENEUR
THIS SUMMER I’M
TRAVELLING TO…
Greece. I love catching sunsets
from the hillsides of Santorini and
admiring the beauty of the
traditional whitewashed houses
and blue rooftops along the
coast. The fresh seafood and
Mediterranean flavours of Greek
cuisine are delightful. The fashion
you see there is also just so
effortlessly stylish. I always find
myself wandering in and out of
the local boutiques, on the hunt
for new emerging designers.
NOTEWORTHY ADVICE
Surround yourself
and collaborate with
the people who truly
value you
ONE THING PEOPLE
DON’T KNOW
ABOUT ME
I have a sweet tooth. I love
dessert and no meal is complete
without it.
TOP FITNESS CLASS
Flywheel Dubai, I feel their
approach to training is very
modern and the instructors
are highly knowledgeable
and approachable.
GET TO KNOW…
Fashion designer
DINA ZAKI
THE JOURNEY
I’ve been fascinated with fashion from a young
age and always knew this was the field I wanted
to be in. I get inspiration from everyday life, the
places I visit, the people I encounter,
architecture that surrounds me and sometimes
even particular conversations. Each collection I
design is created to suit a variety of tastes and
occasions. We carry an Arabian-inspired readyto-wear
collection featuring beautiful kaftan
designs and also a more western line suited to
different kinds of body types, aiming to make
women feel confident and empowered.
ON MY BOOKSHELF
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
It is an inspiring and truly
uplifting story about listening
to our hearts and following
our dreams.
CATCH ME AT…
Box Park. There are trendy
boutiques and a wide selection
of dining option. Plus, I like how
you can admire the artistic local
talent of the UAE in the art
houses or pop-up installations
throughout the park. Galeries
Lafayette is another personal
favourite and my one-stop
shop for anything from fashion
to homeware or food. As for
dining, I love Middle Eastern
food and Em Sherif has a
large variety of dishes. The
ambience is pleasant, making
the dining experience even
more enjoyable.
WHAT DOES
“INVESTING IN YOURSELF”
MEAN TO YOU?
To me, it’s about spending time
and money on the things that
make you happy. There’s
nothing like taking care of
yourself to improve the quality
of your life. It can be anything
from adopting healthy habits,
taking a break when you need
it, getting pampered at the spa,
learning something new, going
to a place you always wanted
to visit or just buying something
that you have had your eye on
for a while.
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