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The Vogue Ball of Arabia will take place Thursday at Dubai's most luxurious hotel, Atlantis the Royal. Since the massive hotel opened its doors in February 2023, Atlantis the Royal has become a favorite in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), attracting celebrity guests from Beyoncé to Lady Amelia Spencer and, very soon, a glittering guest list for Vogue Arabia.

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 This year's event will pay homage to the sea with this year's mystical theme: "Mermaids of the Gulf."

For generations, the Arabian Sea has played a vital role in the Gulf region, serving as the center of its economy, and connecting the Middle East to the rest of the world.

The UAE, for example, has a rich history of pearl diving, which flourished between the 19th and 21st centuries when divers discovered some of the finest pearls in the world in these waters.

The lavish celebration, which will bring together exclusive guests from royalty, style icons, and VIPs from the region and abroad, will stand out in 2024 for many reasons.

The upcoming ball uses its theme to draw attention to our collective responsibility to keep our water bodies clean and conserved.

As always, the decor for this event will be worthy of attention, since the theme of endless inspiration requires an inviting atmosphere. To this end, Vogue Arabia hired Lebanese event designer Toni Breiss. The man behind the decor for some of the world's most extravagant celebrations and beautiful weddings is no stranger to making dreams come true.

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