Spanning an impressive 600 square metres across two floors, the boutique’s five expansive ground-floor windows create a striking first impression, drawing visitors into a world where design, craftsmanship and heritage converge. The upper level is dedicated to outdoor living, reflecting Dubai’s passion for elegant al fresco spaces.

Every element of the Versace Home boutique has been meticulously crafted to reflect the brand’s legacy of excellence. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a dynamic video wall, leading them to the boutique’s breathtaking architectural centrepiece: a grand elliptical staircase crowned by Versace’s iconic Medusa emblem.

The interior is a seamless blend of classic and contemporary elegance. Light Calacatta marble flooring enhances the boutique’s luminous ambiance, while white boiserie walls with dark metal accents create a refined contrast. On the upper level, rich wood flooring and Venetian blinds set the stage for luxury outdoor homeware collections, merging warmth with modern sophistication.

The boutique showcases an exceptional selection of designs from the Versace Home collection, featuring the House’s most iconic elements. The signature Medusa head – an instantly recognisable symbol of the brand – and the Greca motif, an emblem of infinity and unity, are prominently displayed across sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and bookcases. These design codes, deeply rooted in Versace’s DNA, transcend fashion to become an integral component of a complete luxury lifestyle experience.

Notable collections within the boutique include: the Zensational modular sofa; the Stiletto collection inspired by the precise lines of Versace heels; the Discovery table crafted in marble and golden metal; the Venus armchairs; the Goddess light fixtures; and the striking modular sofa and coffee table from the V21Signature collection.

As an extension of the House of Versace, Versace Home blends heritage with innovation, transforming the brand’s fashion-forward identity into a full-fledged interiors concept. From furniture and lighting to home accessories, the collections embody Italian excellence, timeless artistry and bold glamour.

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The store is equipped with the latest technology designed to optimize a customer’s experience, including self-check-out, automated collection points for online orders and a smart fitting-room management system to optimize efficiency. A dedicated area in the kids’ section serves as both a playroom and showroom with a screen built into the floor for interactive gaming. Selective lighting and curved screens add to the ambience while informing customers about Zara’s offerings.

More than merely another store, Zara was built according to stringent green standards. It delivers power and water savings of 20% to 40% respectively compared to conventional stores.

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The Dubai Mall is 10 years young and the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination is marking the milestone with a month-long extravaganza from 4-28 November. From luxury fashion showcases to spectacular entertainment, plus a host of incredible prizes to win including three apartments from Emaar Properties, The Dubai Mall 10 Year Celebrations are billed to be the must-attend event of the year.

The Dubai Mall 10 Year Celebrations, 4-28 November.

10 Years of Entertainment: The highlight of the ‘Entertainment’ showcase is a mesmerising sound and light show presented by Lune Rouge, the new live entertainment company created by visionary entrepreneur, Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil. Entitled, ‘Talisman’, this stunning visual experience showcases video, lighting, lasers and special effects to create and immersive multimedia experience that will play nightly at Star Atrium

10 Years of Fashion: More than 40 fashion brands will be holding events and activations during the celebrations. In addition, from November 15-24, The Dubai Mall presents ‘Vogue Loves Fashion Avenue’, a 10-day event inspired by the world’s fashion capitals in an experiential celebration of iconic cities and brands. www.thedubaimall.com/TDM10 in the coming days.

10 Years of Shopping: Indulge in the best of retail as shoppers stand the chance to win the ultimate prize, a luxurious new apartment from Emaar Properties. There are three homes up for grabs, with a winner announced every Friday night during the Talisman show, in addition to daily prizes of AED 10,000 in Emaar Gift Cards. Furthermore, surprises await members of the Emaar Malls Rewards Programme during the month.

10 Years of Giving: Daily wishes and surprises will delight shoppers and fans throughout the 10th Celebrations. In the spirit of giving, The Dubai Mall will launch a ‘Wishing Tower’, which invites visitors to make a wish via social media, for the chance to have them come true. In addition, a roaming Birthday Squad from The Dubai Mall will be surprising visitors with random acts of kindness with paid-for meals and other dining experiences.

November’s notable occasions will take on a new dimension on this 10th Anniversary, including Diwali, which will be celebrated with a unique floating art installation called ‘Voyage’ by Aether & Hemera from November 1 to December 2. Enjoyed from the waterfront promenade, guests can interact with this artwork using their mobile phones to change patterns and colours to create a magical, photo-perfect landscape. Live performances by Bollywood dancers will launch Diwali festivities.

To mark UAE Flag Day, The Dubai Mall has commissioned a special artwork of the UAE Flag, on display from November 1 -11 near the Grand Atrium. At 180m in length, the installation serves as a prominent reminder of the nation’s past, present and future. Finally, United Nations together with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Awards (HIPA), will be hosting an arresting photography exhibition titled ‘People on the Move’ from October 24 – November 20.

Throughout the 10 Year Celebrations, The Dubai Mall retailers will be showcasing special offers, exclusive products, unexpected events and in-store activations. This will complete the exciting programme of happenings across the entire mall.

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