Luxury Buying & Care Guides

• Size guide for women's clothing

  How to measure your bust, waist, hips and length, how UK, EU, US and Italian sizes compare, and how to choose between two sizes when you shop online.

• Oud and Arabic perfume: a guide

  What oud is, how perfume oils, sprays and bakhoor differ, how to test a fragrance on your skin, how to layer scents, and how to keep perfume fresh in the UAE heat.

• How to choose a luxury handbag

  Choose a designer handbag that suits how you live: size, shape, leather, hardware, the checks to make before you buy, and how to care for it in the UAE heat.

• Gold jewellery care: karats, cleaning and storage

  What 24K, 22K, 18K and 14K gold mean, how to clean gold jewellery at home, what to avoid, and how to store pieces so they stay bright.