Iconic cities are often centuries in the making, yet Dubai stands apart as the first true megalopolis of the twenty first century. Rising almost impossibly from the Arabian desert, this modern city appeared in just a few decades and now claims the world’s tallest building, reaching more than half a mile into the sky. Like New York, Dubai has evolved into a major port of call, a vibrant trading hub, a finance and real estate powerhouse, and a destination for millions of international travelers. It is also a melting pot where East meets West, filled with gleaming skyscrapers, world class restaurants, and some of the largest shopping malls and most extravagant hotels on earth.
It is no surprise that Dubai looks to New York for inspiration. Bond No. 9 has built a legacy crafting celebrated New York centric eau de parfum and memorable outlier scents inspired by the Hamptons and other beloved destinations. The Bond No. 9 Dubai Collection blends Arabic fragrance traditions with a distinctly New York edge. Classic spices and incense from the Levant, the Greater Middle East, and North Africa meet contemporary botanicals to create a signature perfume experience that feels modern, opulent, and culturally rich.
Each fragrance is housed in the iconic Bond No. 9 bottle adorned with interlaced Arabic starbursts set against a radiant gold background. The pattern evokes cosmic harmony and a sense of discovery. At the center is an arched doorway in a unique color for each scent that invites the wearer into the richness within.
Dubai Emerald offers a captivating interplay of light and shadow. It opens with saffron, fresh woody hyssop, and sparkling aldehydes reminiscent of champagne. The heart reveals rose and patchouli surrounded by dense, syrupy oud brightened by a touch of pepper. The dry down is deeply exotic with patchouli, sandalwood, amber, cypriol, and leather creating a warm, lingering finish.
Black Sapphire carries an immediate masculine appeal, yet its smooth elegance also complements a confident, feminine wearer. The fragrance opens with citrus forward neroli combined with mellow saffron and golden beeswax that suggests honey. This leads into the scent’s only floral note, luxurious Turkish rose, which descends into a rich base of incense infused oud, Siam benzoin, soothing sandalwood, warm tolu balm, cinnamon like sweetness, and earthy vetiver. The result is a fragrance that feels as enveloping and atmospheric as a deep forest.
