It’s at the heart of the Fashion Avenue Expansion of the Dubai Mall that the new Dolce & Gabbana boutique has seen the light. Hosting the Women, Men and Children’s Collections, the lavish boutique spans over three floors and features a Sahara Noir marble façade, worthy of the House’s impeccable taste. Confirming class and refinement, the boutique is designed by architect Marco Costanzi of MCA Studio, who has tastefully blended the House’s unique spirit with the warm colors of the Middle East.

As soon as you step inside the boisterous store, you’ll notice the fabulous combination of marbles and onyx – both of which are splattered across floors and walls – alongside high-quality damask fabrics in red and gold by Bevilacqua, the Venetian textile manufacturer. While the ground floor hosts the Women’s Collections, as well as the Fine Jewellery and Watches for Men and Women, another area is home to Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, including both Make up and Fragrances and the prestigious Velvet Collection – a range of valued artisanal fragrances revisiting the concept of traditional luxury.

As for the stairway, it boasts a Sahara Noir constitution and leads up to the Mini Me Collection, pegged as a fast lane for little darlings to become fairytale princesses and consequently, for women to pick out their Eveningwear indulgences. The first floor, which is dedicated to the Men’s Collections, features fine tailoring, designed for men who prefer their suits made to measure and handcrafted by expert tailors.

Is it just us or is Dolce & Gabbana’s gusto for fashion and life contaminating the region with an Italian joie de vivre? Sift through the Photo Gallery below to view snippets of the boutique.