Your weekly lifestyle round-up

Keep your finger on the pulse with our lifestyle editor Ifat Kafry Hindes

Summer is officially in full swing and let’s be honest, between navigating the scorching heat, keeping the kids entertained and trying to stop family schedules from descending into chaos, we could all use a bit of curation. Fortunately, the city’s lifestyle scene is bringing its absolute A-game this month. Whether you are looking to upcycle your family's sentimental memory boxes, drop the kids off at a high-tech smart sports hub, shop the latest meaningful jewellery collaborations, or sneak away for a much-deserved date night out, I have tracked down the absolute finest happenings across town. Grab an iced coffee and settle in - here’s your ultimate guide to living well in Hong Kong this week.

Fashion, beauty and accessories

Multi-concept floral flagship

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - flower power on Staunton Street

Luxury floral retail and high-end event planning have found a spectacular new home in Central as The Floral Atelier. The two-storey flagship store on Staunton Street unites three distinct brands - The Floral Atelier, The Wedding Atelier and The Atelier & Co. - under one roof. Founded by Lelian Chew (pictured above), this space marks a deeply sentimental full-circle milestone for the brand, returning to the exact Soho neighborhood where The Wedding Atelier first established its presence in Hong Kong in 2013. The ground floor is an experiential space offering gorgeous fresh, preserved and signature glass floral creations, alongside curated lifestyle gifts like specialty teas and homewares, while the private upper level serves as a design studio for luxury events VIP clients; The Floral Atelier, 44-46 Staunton Street Central; thefloralatelier.com.hk.

A dreamy scent-and-stone ritual

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - power duo Goodvibesss and Shagic

If you want a beautiful daily ritual to ground your intentions, this gorgeous new female-founded Hong Kong collaboration between homegrown Sensory Demi - Fine Vibe Jewelry Goodvibesss and local icon Sharon Chan’s lifestyle brand Shagic is pure magic. The pair have debuted a stunning pairing, featuring the ‘Gotta Glow’ crystal bracelet and ‘Shagic Dreamer’ perfume. The bracelet is hand-strung with rose quartz for self-worth, clear quartz as a master healer and amplifier, and mother of pearl for calming intuition. Meanwhile, the whimsical gourmand ‘Shagic Dreamer’ fragrance opens with a bright fruit burst of kiwi, lychee, and quince before settling into a comforting heart of white chocolate, muffins, orchid and jasmine, anchored by a base of musk, lily root, and wood notes; goodvibesss.com.

Beautiful styling for a great cause

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - think pink for a good cause

Upgrade your morning beauty routine and contribute to an important cause with the new ghd ‘Dusted Pink’ limited-edition collection, launching officially this week. Celebrating 23 years of global support that has raised more than $25.5 million for breast cancer charities worldwide, ghd Hong Kong is partnering with the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry to donate $100 from every single tool purchase directly towards raising awareness for regular self-checking. The gorgeous matte-pink lineup includes a soft, matching heat-resistant bag and features the ghd Chronos with an exclusive love-heart design and HD motion-responsive technology. For those managing long, thick, or curly hair, the ghd Chronos Max gives advanced heat technology without extreme heat damage, while the ghd Curve Grand Tong uses curl-responsive technology and a large barrel for voluminous curls that last all day; available citywide and in Macau; ghdhair.com.

Divine talismans

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - Ravipa has landed at K11 Musea

Leading Thai jewellery brand Ravipa has unveiled its newest concept sanctuary in Tsim Sha Tsui. Built around the philosophy of ‘A Meaning for Every Day’, it’s the perfect stop for a quick dose of positive energy. The interactive retail space invites customers to explore the Baby Ganesha Wish Corner, showcasing the brand's first-ever art toy collection across four sacred deity blessings. Or spin the fortune-inspired Ravipa Destiny Spinning Wheel to uncover a personalised message. The launch highlights the exclusive debut of the ‘Golden Twine Hong Kong Edition’ handwoven bracelets, which feature charms inspired by revered cultural figures, like the Caishen bracelet for financial prosperity and abundance, and the Guanyin bracelet for career support and compassion, as well as beautifully designed talismans dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha, and Trimurti; Ravipa, Shop LA201A, 2nd Floor, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; ravipa.com.

Family and lifestyle

Mega-smart sports destination

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - head to Olympian City to enjoy sports indoors

Keep the entire family active and moving indoors this summer without melting in the heat at Waterfall Sports & Wellness, which has officially unveiled a massive, 100,000 sq ft ‘smart’ upgrade at its flagship Olympic Club in Olympian City. The high-tech facility features an indoor tennis venue with soaring 30ft ceilings and Hong Kong’s first AI Tennis Robot 'Acemate', alongside a three-story PGA Development Centre Toptracer driving range, a professional basketball court via The PowerHouse and indoor/outdoor pickleball courts with Terraza Racquets Club. Perfect for a family play day or a solo workout, the facility also boasts a private Ladies Zone, over 45 group class varieties, and an FOTD Social Corner serving date-sweetened protein shakes. Their contract-free ‘The One Membership’ is available for $1,800 annually and currently includes a full rebate in vouchers, making it an incredible time to lock in your family's fitness routine for the year ahead; Waterfall Sports & Wellness, 2/F, Phase 1, Olympian City, 11 Hoi Fai Road, Olympic; waterfall.com.hk.

Clever keepsakes for sentimental parents

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - save your memories for posterity

If your refrigerator door is currently screaming for mercy under the weight of school art projects or your drawers are overflowing with outgrown baby clothes, this genius homegrown brand is your ultimate lifestyle saviour. Itsy Bitsy BB specialises in clearing out childhood clutter by turning sentimental outgrown garments, newborn swaddles, and school artwork into premium, functional family treasures. Piles of your child's drawings are beautifully compiled into a premium hardcover coffee-table Artbook that includes a complimentary six-month digital e-book for easy family sharing, while precious milestone clothing items can be upcycled into cosy, custom memory quilts or adorable soft animal stuffies available in three different sizes. It’s a beautiful way to preserve those fleet-footed childhood memories while reclaiming your living space; itsybitsybb.com.

Summer pop-ups and exhibitions

Ngong Ping 360 celebrates 20 years on Lantau

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - the famous cable car ride is 20 this year

Lantau’s iconic cable car experience is celebrating two decades with an absolute blockbuster summer upgrade, extending its ride operations until 10pm across eight designated weekends in July and August. The entire fleet of 108 cabins has received a vibrant neon makeover, including 24 special brand-themed collaborations with local heroes like Cathay, Starbucks and MTR. Night riders receive a mini UV flashlight to unlock hidden luminous patterns inside the cabin while flying past the illuminated Big Buddha. Down at Ngong Ping Village, the area transforms into a nostalgic neon street lined with 1980s photo spots, including a life-sized Mahjong arena and a vintage bing sutt (traditional Cantonese ‘ice’ café) complete with a night stamp quest for kids and a ‘903 Starry Breezy Live’ concert series starring popular local music acts under the stars. Night ride tickets start from $100 and local residents can snap up a daytime ‘1+1 Cable Car Package’ at a fantastic 50% discount until August 31; np360.com.hk.

Chiikawa comes to Langham Place

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - the pop-up is celebratiing animated film 'The Secret of the Mermaid Island'

If your little ones are obsessed with the quirky world of Japanese 'small cute thing' Chiikawa, mark your calendar for the ultimate themed summer experience running from July 10 to August 31 celebrating the character's first-ever animated feature film, ‘The Secret of the Mermaid Island’. Langham Place in Mong Kok will transform into a massive interactive destination featuring five core movie-themed photo zones, including a hula-skirt campfire party on L4 and a dramatic three-metre inflatable Siren under shimmering lights on L12. A dedicated pop-up store will launch more than 300 movie-exclusive items concurrently with Japan, though note that shopping from July 10–30 is by online appointment only. LP Club members can score exclusive Premium Boxsets and Reveal Sticker Cards alongside live character meet-and-greets. The animated film officially hits Gala Cinema screens on August 6; Chiikawa at Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon; langhamplace.com.hk.

Retro Americana hair salon at Cityplaza

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - the monsters have taken over Cityplaza

The wildly popular Labubu and The Monsters are staging a major summer takeover of Cityplaza until August 2, treating toy lovers and trendsetters to an immersive, retro wood-toned Americana beauty salon layout packed with whimsical photography spots. Families can walk through an eight-metre vintage salon facade to meet 11 oversized character figures, headlined by a towering, four-metre Zimono, dressed as a master hairstylist, while kids can play with the interactive Hair Colour Mixing Vinyl Player or trigger gradient lighting effects at the Wild Blowout Labubu’ installation. Live+ members can exchange 500 points to snap instant four-panel prints at the exclusive photobooth, and shoppers who spend $1,200 or more via electronic payment can instantly redeem a $50 mall e-voucher, making it a fantastic weekend destination for collectors of all ages; The Monsters at Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing; cityplaza.com.

Space age horology with The Little Prince and IWC Schaffhausen

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - IWC Schaffhausen's Lia He with watch owner Pakho Chau and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry relative Adrien Guiraud

For a touch of luxury engineering and high-concept storytelling, make a stop at the West Kowloon culture hub for an incredible, free public exhibition tracking 90 years of iconic pilots' watch legacy. The immersive event, Next Space Age, runs from June 29 to July 12 and the space feels like a next-generation orbiting space space station, anchored by a beautiful centerpiece sculpture of 'The Little Prince', sitting on his planet to mark 20 years of IWC's partnership with the author's heirs. Horology enthusiasts can get up close with experimental engineering marvels like the Ceralume, a watch with a fully luminous ceramic case that glows entirely in the dark, and the Venturer Vertical Drive, a crownless tool watch certified for human spaceflight on the upcoming Haven-1 commercial space station. And don't miss the eight rare vintage pieces flown direct from the IWC Museum in Switzerland. Next Space Age, Elements, I Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui; complimnentary timed entrance passes from nextspaceageexhibition.com.

Food and drink

The secret’s in the sauce

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - chefs put the final touches to the ten-dish menu at Sagano

Looking for a unique, upscale fine dining experience this summer? Sagano at New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel has launched a premium six-hand collaboration set dinner exploring the science of ‘umami’ (savoury) and ‘kokumi’ (hearty). Running from now until August 31, the luxurious ten-dish menu is co-created by Sagano head chef Chris Chan, Exotica Umami (Ex M) sauce creator Dan Gan, along with JW Marriott executive chef Tony Wong, using a revolutionary flavour-magnifying seasoning sauce inspired by an ancient 2,000-year-old Roman recipe for a marination known as 'Garum'. Diners will be fascinated at how the blend complements Ex M sauce-paired plates of sushi, grilled Hokkaido king crab Leg with deep-fried pork chop, sautéed A5 wagyu beef, and a comforting grilled sea bream clay pot rice. The evening concludes with green tea ice cream paired with an Ex M yuzu chocolate syrup. Sagano, New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, 72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon; reservations on 2313 4222.

Gelato scoops

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - earn yourself a Venchi Gelato Phone Strap

Beat the summer heat with a premium, guilt-free treat for the kids courtesy of Venchi’s Summer 2026 campaign, which spotlights an ultra-minimal recipe approach completely free from artificial dyes and sweeteners. The undisputed star of the season is the limited-edition Lychee & Mediterranean Lemon Gelato - a perfect, honeyed fruit balance with a sharp, zesty finish - while cult-favorites like the intense D24 Durian and ultra-decadent Chocoviar 75% Dark Chocolate Gelato are officially back on the menu. To make things sweeter, from July 4 to July 28, members who purchase a set of ten gelato vouchers for $650 will receive a complimentary, limited-edition Venchi Gelato Phone Strap in a cute Strawberry or Pistachio design. Individual scoops start at $65 with family take-home packs available; stores citywide; venchi.com.hk.

Joie de vivre on Bridges Street

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - Jean-Pierre founder Marc Hofmann with chef John Troupis

Bridges Street’s favorite neighbourhood French bistro, Jean-Pierre, is marking its first anniversary this July. To bring the ultimate taste of unpretentious Parisian culture to Hong Kong, the dining spot is serving a special nine-dish 'Homage aux Bistros de Paris' tasting menu, delivering flawless renditions of classics like buttery loup de mer and decadent chicken cordon bleu. They have also teamed up with everyone's favourite gelateria, Messina, to create 'Cointreau-versial' - a limited-edition summer flavour blending chocolate mousse, rich crème fraîche and a bright splash of Cointreau orange liqueur that pairs perfectly with a celebratory Hemingway Champagne cocktail. The anniversary programming kicks off from this month; popular live-piano 'Mardi Rouge' dining nights are set to return this September; Jean-Pierre, 9 Bridges Street, Central.

Spaghetti junction

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - the proof is in the pasta at the revamped Peking Road venue

A beloved staple of Hong Kong’s casual Western dining history since 1979, The Spaghetti House has made a grand return to its iconic Peking Road spot in Tsim Sha Tsui. The revamped location features warm wooden tones, elegant arched doorways and a gorgeous update of its original 1979 hand-painted Victoria Harbour mural. It is also debuting a branch-exclusive twist on local comfort food: Australian Wagyu Beef Conchiglie in Satay Sauce, along with all the nostalgic classics like the legendary crack-the-crust Seafood Chowder with Puff Pastry. And families who spend $500 or more on a dinner set (booked two days in advance) will score a complimentary ‘Magic Dog Dog Cloud’, a huge festive puff of candy floss that opens to reveal fresh waffles, Basque cheesecake and Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Follow The Spaghetti House on Facebook or Instagram before July 31 to receive a surprise coupon worth up to $380 off your meal; The Spaghetti House, The Metropole House, 57 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; spaghettihouse.com.

Europe comes to Market Place

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - a taste of Europe is coming to Market Place

If you’re hosting a summer gathering or a backyard pool party, elevate your shopping list with the ‘Flavours of Europe’ fair hosted by lifestyle supermarket Market Place from June 26 to July 30. The grocer will be flying premium continental delicacies directly to Hong Kong; showstoppers include boxes of Spanish carabineros scarlet shrimp, acorn-infused Hergosan Iberian Pork packs and juicy, doughnut-shaped SanLucar flat peaches. Don't forget to stock up on the globally acclaimed Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV champagne for a special promotional price of $399 or crisp Estrella Damm Inedit wheat beer. Select boutiques including K11, The Wai, Olympian City 2, Repulse Bay, Discovery Bay, 3hreesixty at Elements and Oliver's will feature dedicated themed zones with live prosciutto carving and cheese tastings. Note that while the fair runs until late July, specific promotional launch prices are only valid until July 10; stores citywide, marketplacehk.com.

Tippler on the roof

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - 1980s Hong Kong nostalgia at Sugar

For a brilliant mix of panoramic harbour views and authentic local nostalgia, head over to Taikoo Shing where Sugar, the gorgeous rooftop bar at East Hong Kong, has partnered with heritage seafood icon Ha Ming Kee for a limited-time summer collaboration until August 29. Sous chef Wing Yuen reinterprets Ha Ming Kee's signature handmade seafood specialties through a contemporary lens, using fresh eel sourced from the South China Sea to craft elevated street food classics like grilled dace fish patties with yuzu pepper honey, fish Skin dumplings in sake kasu broth, Osaka-style cuttlefish ball yaki and deep-fried eel skin with clam miso soup. To complete the experience, head mixologist Alvin Ching has created two new additions to Sugar's Hong Kong movie-themed cocktail series: the Enclave Margarita, a direct nod to the1980s blockbuster action movie ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’, and the whisky-based Dentist Script infused with Lapsang Souchong and Pei Pa Koa syrup; Sugar, 32F, East Hong Kong, 29 Taikoo Shing Road, Quarry Bay; easthotels.com.

Caviar and cocktails

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - try a tart with a gin at Dr Fern

Central’s cool, 70s-inspired surrealist speakeasy, The Doctor’s Residence by Dr. Fern has joined forces with Tarte by RH to present a luxurious, limited-edition culinary and cocktail pairing experience. This exclusive ‘remedy’ features a decadent Mini Caviar Tart generously crowned with approximately 7g of premium Kaviari caviar, paired with a clean, classic Dirty Martini mixed with the brand new, organic Dr Fern Gin. Small-batch distilled in Copenhagen with notes of juniper, Scandinavian aquavit, dill, and pink peppercorn, the gin serves as a sneak preview of the bar’s upcoming full-scale menu launch coming later this month. Enjoy your pairing on the secluded, lush outdoor terrace enveloped in massive white floral installations for a whimsical Alice-in-Wonderland escape. Catch the daily Happy Hour from 5 to 8pm with drinks starting from $60; The Doctor's Residence by Dr Fern, 3/F, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queen's Road Central, Central (access at 21 Stanley Street).

Nostalgic nightlife at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - dine and disco at One Duck Lane and Sichuan Verandah

Kickstart your weekend with an absolute blast of local musical nostalgia on July 17, as Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong hosts a neon-lit Cantopop Dinner x Disco at its brand-new harbourside hotspots, One Duck Lane and Sichuan Verandah. The evening kicks off at 7pm PM with an indulgent seven-course dinner inspired by executive chef Jack Chan's favorite Cantopop tracks - with crowd-pleasing signatures like One Duck Lane’s tender honey-glazed barbecued pork and Sichuan Verandah’s dangerously addictive deep fried chicken with dried chilli and Sichuan pepper, followed by a high-energy disco party from 9pm where local DJ sensations Beat Friday (Ink & Ballshing) will spin iconic Hong Kong hits. To keep you dancing, the venue will be decked out in glittering neon signs inspired by familiar lyrics and includes all-night free-flow Asahi draft beer, Prosecco, house wines and soft drinks. You can book the full Dinner x Disco experience for $748 per person, or opt for Disco Party Access Only from 9pm onwards for just $348; One Duck Lane and Sichuan Verandah, 2/F, West Tower, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point; bookings at hyattcentrichongkong.com.