Rooted in the Land: How Mediterranean Culinary Traditions Preserve the Planet—and Inspire the World
Across the Middle East and Mediterranean, where deserts bloom with ingenuity and resourcefulness is a birthright, food has always been a reflection of place, people, and preservation. In a region shaped by climate extremes and community resilience, eco-consciousness isn’t a campaign, it’s a culture.
Spiced with Love: Recipes That Raised Us
In the Middle East, parenting doesn’t end at goodnight kisses or morning blessings—it lingers in every cardamom-scented memory and every whisper of za’atar brushed across warm bread. Here, family recipes are more than sustenance; they are scripts of survival, identity, and devotion
Beyond the Tie: Curated Journeys for the Discerning Dad
As Father’s Day tiptoes around the corner, we face that delightful conundrum: how to truly enchant the grand patriarch of your clan. Forget the fleeting joy of another tie or gadget. This year, let’s conjure something truly magical: the indelible impression of an extraordinary adventure.
Shaping the Narrative: ALO’s Founder Featured in Forbes for Her Insight on Arab Luxury’s Global Rise
At ALO, we’ve always aimed to explore the deeper stories—where heritage meets innovation, and where cultural roots find resonance on the global stage. That’s why it was meaningful to see our founder, Wafa Kanan, included in Forbes’ recent spotlight on Arab luxury, alongside other voices helping shape the future of the industry
The Thread That Connects Us: Arab Heritage and the Style of Now
In a world obsessed with minimalism, something bold refuses to be quiet: gold. Thick bangles. Heavy rings. Coins passed from one palm to another—not for profit, but for meaning.
Arab culture has always understood what gold really is: wearable history.
Not accessory, but inheritance. Not trend, but testament.
The Women Who Move the World
This Women’s Month, we celebrate six extraordinary women who have left their fingerprints on history in ways that go beyond titles and accolades. They are thinkers, creators, changemakers. Some break barriers with quiet resilience; others shake the world with unapologetic force. And through it all, they remind us that the limits placed on us are often the ones we choose to accept.
Cinematic Oases: How the Middle East is Shaping Hollywood’s Greatest Films
Hollywood has long been fascinated by the Middle East, though not always in the most authentic ways. Yet, in recent years, something has shifted. The region is no longer just a backdrop—it’s becoming a storyteller in its own right. The growing presence of Middle Eastern films at the Oscars signals a long-overdue recognition of its cinematic artistry, proving that the region is not just a setting for grand epics, but a source of them.
How Dubai’s Most Addictive Dessert is Taking Over the World
What started as a local delicacy at Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai has transformed into an international sensation, redefining the way we indulge in chocolate. In a world where food trends spread like wildfire, few have captured the imagination and taste buds of the masses quite like the ‘Dubai Chocolate’ bar.
ALO on the Red Carpet: Oscars 2025
Live from the Dolby Theatre, all of the stars aligned in their unforgettable looks and style. A chorus of “Who are you wearing?” is shooted from the photographers line as the nominees and movie royalty walk the red carpet prior to Hollywood’s biggest night: the 97th Academy Awards.
A Celebration of Love: Heritage, Tradition, and Romance
Love is the universal language. It transcends borders, whispers across generations, and blooms in every corner of the world. Valentine’s Day invites us to pause and celebrate this shared human experience. But what makes it truly magical? It’s not just the roses or the chocolates—it’s the stories, the senses, and the traditions that make love timeless.
