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In a four-day extravaganza, ultra-luxury items from jewelry to yachts are being exhibited in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. The theme: "Masters of Excellence." Here, a model shows jewelry by Harry Winston on May 9, 2006. Keep clicking for more American and Italian jewelry and haute couture from the show.

A model presents a dress by Donna Karan at the "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry event in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006. Karan was among the American designers represented at the event.

A model wears a dress by U.S. designer Donna Karan at the four-day "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry presentations in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006. More than 7,000 very rich VIPs from throughout the Gulf region were expected to attend the event in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

A model wears a creation by U.S. designer Donna Karan at the four-day "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry presentations in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006.

A model shows a dress by Donna Karan on the second night of the "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry event in Abu Dhabi, May 9, 2006.

A dress by Calvin Klein is shown on the second night of the "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry event in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006. The designer is among the Americans whose work is showcased at the event, a celebration of design.

A model shows a dress by Calvin Klein on the second night of the "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry event in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006.

A model presents a dress by Calvin Klein on the second night of the "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry event in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006.

A model wears a necklace and earrings by BVLGARI during the "Masters of Excellence" event in Abu Dhabi on May 9 2006. The products of the Italian jewelry and luxury accessories firm are among those being showcased in the United Arab Emirates' capital during a four-day exhibition of luxury items ranging from jewelry to yachts.

Models wearing jewelry by BVLGARI walk the runway during the "Masters of Excellence" event in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006. Top names in haute couture are presenting their latest creations in the capital of the United Arab Emirates during the four-day exhibition.

A model wears a necklace by BVLGARI during the "Masters of Excellence" event in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006.

A model wears a jewelry design by BVLGARI during the "Masters of Excellence" event in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006.

A dress by Valentino is modeled during the "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry exhibition in Abu Dhabi on May 9, 2006. The Italian designer is among those represented at the four-day exhibition of luxury items ranging from jewelry to yachts.

Models show dresses by Valentino during the "Masters of Excellence" elite brand fashion and jewelry exhibition in Abu Dhabi, May 9, 2006.

Models walk the runway showing jewelry designs by BVLGARI during the "Masters of Excellence" event in Abu Dhabi, May 9, 2006.

A model wears an evening dress by Italian couturier Valentino during the "Masters of Excellence" elite brand fashion and jewelry exhibition in Abu Dhabi, May 9, 2006.

Men in the audience watch a model walk the runway in a gown by designer Valentino on May 8, 2006, during the four-day "Masters of Excellence" elite brand fashion and jewelry exhibitions in Abu Dhabi.

A model shows a dress by Valentino during the four-day "Masters of Excellence" fashion and jewelry presentations at the Emirates Hotel in Abu Dhabi on May 8, 2006. The four-day event will draw over 7,000 VIPs from the Gulf region for four nights, each one with its own theme: Italy, France, England and America.