LOOKING for a chatty, insider's view on lifestyle resources in the Middle East? From nail bars to clothes made of cash, Dia Diwan has it all covered. The website, designed and edited by “ a group of twenty and thirty somethings who decided it was high time for the Middle East to get its daily fix of what's hip and cool” showcases the most happening events from Aleppo to Amman and everywhere in between. As the website's ‘About Us' page explains, ‘“Dia” actually means several things in several languages; light or brilliance in Arabic, day in Spanish and diamonds in Latin – so there you go! The word “Diwan” was added, not only because it sounds good, but we also hope it gives our readers a feeling of being amongst friends in a cozy environment.'” The website has several sections: ‘Dia Daily' where reporters bring in the latest fashion news from the Middle East's major cities, ‘Dia Style' where in-house stylists select the best of international and regional fashion, ‘Global Souk' which not only promises to bring the best boutiques and designers to your computer screens but also showcases a new designer every month, selling a selection of their items online and delivering the purchases anywhere in the Middle East. They have experts blogging on interesting topics twice a month, besides regular bloggers Ms. Mishmaoul and Mr. X, who talk about what it's like being single in the Middle East and another blog by the Dia Diwan team. Good stuff!
