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CONTENT Who We Are
Chairman Ahmed Hassan Bilal Editor-in-Chief Nasser Ahmed Hassan Bilal Executive Director Moona Masri-Whitice Editor Francesca Moser Editorial Coordinator Marlynne Mallari - Dela Pena Senior Designer Paola Santin Brand Manager Zahi Srour Finalizer/ Production Manager Srimani Welagedara Photographer Jessie Palanca Sales & Marketing Manager Deliah Furcoi Communications Manager Jorge Granda Marketing Coordinator Princess “Chet� Norlie Joy Tibayan Web Coordinator Imran Khan Distribution Lanie Fillo-Pana
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Contributors Timothy Corrigan Gaby Ubidia Nitya Shukla Caroline Veldhuis Sandee Thompson Samuel Odhiambo
Diet Delights Fitness First Lucia Lounge
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Affordable luxury. Timothy Corrigan shows us how to achieve glam decor without breaking the bank.
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MOLECULAR FEAST. Impress family and friends with a unique dinner.
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Canada bound. We show you where to stay and what not to miss in beautiful Montreal.
On the Cover: Photographer: Paolo Roversi Model: Irina Shayk Irina wears QELA collection Many Thanks to the QELA and Qatar Luxury Group teams.
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elcome to our latest issue. This November Doha has got plenty of fun events up its sleeves and it will present its very first Youth Film Festival, which will take place from November 26 till the 30. Make sure you attend the family friendly activities at the Aiyal Youth Film Festival but also secure yourself tickets to two other hot shows in town: Adam & Selina Mystifiers will bring their magic to Qatar from the 27th till the 30th of November and the super-duper dinosaur Barney will hit Doha from the 28th of November till the 2nd of December. Read more about them on page 92 and 93.
This month we have been lucky enough to work closely with Qatar Foundation and its latest project QELA. This exclusive fashion line made in Qatar has made its formal debut in Doha last month and ABODE is very proud to present to our reader the team who made this project possible and showcase you some key pieces of the collection (as seen on our cover), modelled by the beautiful Irina Shayk and shot by the iconic fashion photographer Paolo Roversi. Our beauty section deserves a special mention this month as it boasts a hair-special to discover all the latest treatments available to revitalize your mane after the hot summer season and in the run up to Christmas and New Years Eve parties. To make sure you look and feel good inside and out, we provide as every month, loads of useful tips in our health and fitness sections too. And an array of healthy but super scrumptious recipes will keep your taste buds entertained and satisfied for Thanksgiving.
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DOHA WELCOMES QELA! Qela, the latest Qatar Luxury Group project and the very first fashion line Made in Qatar has made its debut last September. Visit its sleek boutique in The Pearl and invest in its one-off pieces: from madeto-measure women's couture pieces to stunning leather creations and jewelry. Doha certainly means fashion thanks to this exciting new launch! Read more about QELA and meet its wonderful team on page 22.
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The latest dish from the fashion world
Anya Hindmarch inaugurates her first Boutique at Fifty One East The well-known English luxury handbags and accessories brand Anya Hindmarch finally landed in Qatar. “We are very excited that we have now included Anya Hindmarch designs in our store’s offer, in line with our strategy to bring the world’s most renowned brands to Qatar. We are confident that this brand will be received very well, as our customers will easily identify with the individuality and quality of the collection,” said the retail chain's representative.
Marchon launches its Autumn/ Winter sunglasses collection Marchon, the leading manufacturer and distributor of the world’s top eyewear brands, celebrated its 30th anniversary of creating iconic eyewear designs that have contributed to making eyewear true fashion accessories. Marchon also launched last month the new season eyewear collections from some of the world’s leading fashion houses, including Chloé, Pucci, Ferragamo, Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino and Michael Kors. Carlo Lorigiola, Regional Director, Marchon Gulf said: “This new collection reflects next season’s fashion trends in a vibrant exciting way. Consumers in the Middle East are truly fashion forward and we expect sellout success with these latest styles.” 2013 collections will be available in leading optical stores, authorized dealers and designer boutiques throughout the region.
The acclaimed British fashion brand is presenting its new identity through an inspiring campaign featuring a series of portraits captured by iconic British photographer and artist, David Bailey. Four models, Karlina Caune, Kirsi Pyhonen, Nur Hellmann and Grace Gao take centre stage in the Autumn Winter '13 campaign wearing stand-out fashion pieces from the new season’s collection, defining the brand’s creativity and craftsmanship while celebrating high profile creatives in British Fashion.
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The authentic Australian sheepskin and Merino wool specialist EMU is finally available in the Middle East. The brand launched its new Fall/Winter collection for 2013, which is inspired by the unique Australian landscape. New highlight colourways include autumnal gold, rust and sage, which sit perfectly next to muted earthy tones of chestnut, chocolate and mushroom. Invest in these fashionable and cozy pieces! You can find the EMU collection in Doha at The Athlete's Foot stores. Villaggio Mall - 974 4413 4503, Landmark Mall - 974 4486 7752
Karen Millen rebrands with new campaign by David Bailey
EMU Australia lands in Middle East
shopping
Rollneck jumper, Asos
Passport cover, Accessorize
Shine away this Autumn, thanks to these get-menoticed pieces! Clutch bag, Asos
Trousers, Desigual Gloves, Accessorize
Selection of belts, La Redoute
Hobbs
Heels, Dune
Bag, Pull & Bear
Jumper, A-wear
Dress, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams
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Marine
Issa at NET-A-PORTER.com
Pinko at DIA-style.com
Erickson Beamon at DIA-style.com
Shades of navy are the new black!
Peacock BCBG Max Azria
Be radiant in this elegant hue.
Fall Colours Catherine Malandrino at OUTNET.com
Fuchsia
Paul Smith
n Karen Mille
Karen Millen
Discover the Pantone's top hues for the new season. Invest in them singularly or mix and match them together for a striking new look.
This girly but powerful colour palette is a no-brainer. We simply can't get enough of it!
Balenciaga at DIA-style.com MCQ by Alexander Mcqueen at DIA-style.com
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Paul Smith
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fashion Kenneth Jay Lane at OUTNET.com
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Marni at DIA-style.com
Issa at NET-A-PORTER.com
Loden
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Grapes
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Purple, purple and more purple...you can't go wrong with this perfect autumnal colour scheme.
Ostwald Helgason at DIA-style.com
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Stella McCartney at NET-A-PORTER.com
Iris & Ink at OUTNET.com
Paul Smith
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Maison Michel at NET-A-PORTER.com
Paul Smith
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BCBG Max Azria
BCBG Max Azria
Temperley London
Burgundy is a timeless colour and very on trend for AW13.
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Reach for the sky in these classy skyscraper heels. The nude palettes will be a match made in heaven, whatever your wardrobe choice. Shoes Nina Ricci
This month is all about muted-soft colours!
4JUMPER
Not your usual jumper... its draped detail donates a wow factor to this super cute top.
2NECKLACE
A chunky jewelry piece is a must in any outfit! We love this timeless necklace in particular this month.
Necklace Sonia Rykiel
CLU at net-a-porter.com
5BAG
Black and beige is the perfect combo for breaking the monotony of a total nude. Simply a great investment piece. Miu Miu at net-a-porter.com
3Sunglasses Be glam and gorgeous thanks to these stunners. Chloe
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ABODE meets
Frances Hart og
fashion insider
This November, Doha’s Orientalist Museum is presenting the Past to Present: Art Conservation Conference, which will bring fine art conservationists from some of the world’s leading museums to Qatar. ABODE had the pleasure to meet with one of them: FRANCES HARTOG, the Textile Conservator from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, who will showcase a vintage Dior dress discovered and restored by the museum. Let’s discover how her passions for art and fashion began. When did you discover your love for textiles? A: Rather late: my interest in restoration or conservation came first and then I remember being completely captivated by a set of historic tapestries hanging in a stately home in the UK.
Was fashion one of your favourite interests since childhood? A: No, not really! Though I was always quite particular about what I wore, but girls generally are. I also had a cousin who wrote for a fashion magazine and I remember thinking she was very ‘cool’.
Working for V&A museum must be very rewarding. What makes your job so special and exciting? A: We work on an extraordinary variety of textiles; just this summer I conserved a large 16th century French wall hanging and prepared costumes for an exhibition whose subject was the pop star David Bowie. I work in a large team; there are 13 of us in Textile Conservation alone and another 40 in the Conservation Department as a whole, so there is an incredible pool of experience and skills to call on. We also have tremendous support from our curatorial colleagues with whom we work closely; their knowledge is always there for us to tap into.
What has been the highlight of your career so far? A: I am not sure
Frances working on the Zemire, vintage Dior dress
You must be so proud about the restoration story behind the wonderful “Zemire” vintage Dior dress. How would you describe the whole experience behind it? A: I think I was very lucky; the treatment
there has been a single highlight; I have worked on numerous projects since arriving at the V&A including major new galleries such as the British Galleries, the Islamic Gallery and the Medieval & Renaissance Galleries – each one of them fascinating and fulfilling. I also enjoy working on the more transient exhibitions, especially those that are costume based; as the opening approaches the work becomes intense and there is a concerted team effort to ensure the deadline is met - and when it is, a great sense of relief and achievement.
was based on attempting to clean the costume, which proved problematic and rather frightening. Even after all the testing, there was a real risk the cleaning could have been a failure, and left the costume damaged – but it wasn’t, it was very successful. It was tremendously helpful and reassuring to have the full support of the Exhibition’s Curator, Claire Wilcox; who having found and purchased “Zemire” had a personal interest in its treatment. The result for both us has been very satisfying.
What are your expectations about your trip to Qatar? A: I am greatly looking forward to seeing
What other projects have you got in the pipeline? A: Currently I am working on two more
Doha; from the pictures I have seen the architecture looks really exciting. I am also keen to see the Museum of Islamic Art and its wonderful collection.
How would you describe the connection between art and fashion? I would say the connection is very close. When
you look at the designs of the great couturiers such as Balenciaga and the lesser known Charles James, their costumes are about the cut, the sculptural form resulting in arresting silhouettes. At present we are preparing works of art inspired by Islamic tradition for the Jameel Prize and one of the entries is by the Turkish designer Ece Ege for her Dice Kayek label. The costumes are stunning sculptures in their own right and very interesting to work with.
costume exhibitions; one is a large exhibition of wedding dresses spanning three centuries with a contemporary finale, which opens in May 2014 at the V&A. The second is a touring exhibition of underwear opening in Australia in the New Year. It illustrates how the European Past to Present: ideal of the Art Conservation human form has Conference changed over the centuries. Thursday November 28 At Museum of Islamic Art auditorium
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fashion shoot
introducing
QELA The debut collection of the unique Qatar's homegrown luxurious fashion line is finally here. Aimed for fashion-forward and savvy women, it perfectly epitomizes Qatari heritage with its clean cuts and timeless style. The renowned Italian fashion photographer Paolo Roversi captured the real spirit of QELA in this gorgeous photo shoot, complemented by the natural beauty of one of the top models of the moment, Irina Shayk.
Photographer: Paolo Roversi Model: Irina Shayk Irina wears QELA collection Many Thanks to the QELA and Qatar Luxury Group teams.
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fashion shoot QELA's made-to-measure couture collection features a timeless mix of chic separates and impeccable dresses, embodying local identity with softly confident references to Arab culture.
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fashion shoot The QELA handbag collection is structured to evoke soft, architectural forms.
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fashion shoot
As a final touch in personalization and individual service, all exclusive QELA items are labelled with the name of the client.
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fashion Asimi pumps. Opentoe suede goat pumps with 10 cm heel and 1 cm platform with hand stitched embellishments along the dĂŠcolletĂŠ in Foundation Ahja.
Afaf belt. Reversible 24 mm belt in Black and Clay Agate and Mataya leathers. Elyah bag. Structured handbag in Brandy Haras leather. Katrah necklace. Pink and white gold. Shawl in Foundation cashmere silk.
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QELA
UNVEILED...
To celebrate the acclaimed launch of QELA and its flagship boutique opening in Doha, ABODE met up with Mr. Gregory Couillard, CEO of Qatar Luxury Group to discover more about this long awaited brand, which is set to go global very soon. What does QELA stand for? What is its significance? A: QELA comes from the word “Ekheelah” (Ek-hee-la), which is a breed of Arabic horses known for their beautiful eyes that have the appearance of having kohl applied. Kohl is an element synonymous with femininity in the Middle East and has been part of women's lives since the dawn of history. Since QELA has its roots in Qatari society it is inspired by local aesthetics and the local way of life.
QLG created the one and only luxury fashion line Made in Qatar. How did the whole concept come about? The initial motivation was to contribute to the initiation of a fashion industry in Qatar. Our objective was to create a brand that is international in style but true to its Qatari heritage. The team was animated by a real passion to create a brand for the long term, and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship, creativity and local culture. To reach this goal we have set up the QELA studio and workshops in Doha. They are run by extremely talented craftsmen who are willing to pass down their savoir-faire and time-honoured traditions to younger generations and to perpetuate the timeless craftsmanship specific to the fashion industry.
How would you describe the QELA woman? The QELA woman is sophisticated, cultured and has an understated and
discrete style. She values timeless products that are produced using only the finest materials; made by only the more skilled artisans according to the best age old skills.
What were the main challenges to make this project possible? It was more of a positive excitement than a challenge, but of course as for any start up project: building the right team was key., gathering the finest artisans and talented designers. A same passion to share and pass down their specific know-how animates our team.
Describe the multi-cultural team behind the brand.
fashion for luxury boutiques in Qatar, and home to many other international high-end brands. The Pearl is also a popular development for luxurious living and attracts large numbers of visitors, which means our boutique is located perfectly for our clients. At present the boutique in the Pearl will be the only one in the region.
QELA will represent Qatar globally, recalling its local origins and culture. Paris will host the first QELA Boutique abroad. Do you have any further expansions plans for internationally? The first international boutique will open on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne in Paris. We have long term plans to open QELA boutiques in leading fashion cities of the world, but our concentration for now is on Paris.
Qatar Luxury Group’s mission is to build a luxurious portfolio of fashion, lifestyle and hospitality concepts in Qatar. Do you have any new exciting projects in the pipeline? We have lots of exciting projects, but I can’t reveal all our plans right now! We have QELA’s first international boutique opening in Paris. All three of our divisions – fashion, development and hospitality – have exciting plans set for the coming six months, but you’ll have to watch this space!
The QELA team is made up of talented designers and skilled craftsmen from all over the world, including Qatar. Our team is multi-cultural and openminded, which enhances their creativity and enriches their interaction. All QELA products are crafted by artisans who have spent their lifetimes acquiring and mastering the traditional savoir faire of the fashion industry. Elsewhere these skills are slowly being forgotten with time. The artisans working with QLG have a passion and commitment to creating pieces that are true to the very finest traditions.
Why did you choose the Pearl as the location for your first boutique? Are you planning to open few more boutiques in Doha or Middle East soon? The Pearl is the leading development
Bekita Ahmed, Couture workshop intern. "The QELA workshops provide me with a unique opportunity to practice and learn from extremely skilled craftsmen what I studied when I was at University (VCU)."
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Valery Bolliger, Shoe designer. "As one of the first designers to join, it has been a unique experience to take part in this amazing project, from defining the brand concept to expressing it throughout the shoes collection."
Aram Khajadourian, Shoes workshop manager. "It is an exciting challenge to take part to the creation of a new luxury fashion brand, away from Europe. It is especially interesting in this part of the world as we actually participate in the creation of a new industry in Qatar."
Meet the
QELA Team
Fedor Savchenko, Creative director – couture designer. "The
Handbags, shoes, belts and jewelry are all designed and constructed in-house at four up-tothe-minute workshops in Doha by a talented team of international craft masters.
mix of culture in Qatar enhances creativity. At Qela we draw our inspiration from the local culture in order to create a fine collection that is international in style, with subtle Qatari influences. Our objective is to convey the spirit of a modern elegance with a sense of modesty and intimacy."
Didier Larue, Jewelry workshop manager. "At QELA, all our fine jewellery pieces are handcrafted so to reach the highest quality standards we set, and that is a unique opportunity for me and my team to create unique exceptional pieces".
Maria Argyraki, Jewelry designer. "We are incredibly lucky to have all the teams under the same roof and see our designs taking shape in the workshops."
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Bernard Gombert, Leather goods workshop manager. "Working at QELA is participating to the beginning of a journey. As a craftsman, I am passionate about creating the finest products and passing down our traditional knowhow, so to perpetuate the traditions of the leather goods craftsmanship. It takes time, but time is of the essence when creating a product for the long term."
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Army greens and uniforms-inspired pieces are in this season. We show you what to wear to be on trend and look good without trying too hard!
Jeans Nudie
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Knitted cardigan Belstaff at MRPORTER.COM
Gloves Carolina Herrera
Watch Salvatore Ferragamo
Bag DSquared
Ankle boots Tod's DSquared
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Backpack Master-piece Surpass at MRPORTER.COM
Jumper Michael Kors at stylebop.com
Coat Burberry at stylebop.com
Salvatore Ferragamo
Bag Ralph Lauren at stylebop.com
Belts Lanvin
Gloves Lanvin Belts and Gloves Salvatore Ferragamo
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beauty And wellness
The latest beauty and exercise tips to keep you looking your best
THICK and HEALTHY Hair Revealed Make the most of your mane and reveal its real beauty. Densifique by KĂŠrastase is a new professional product and the first ever to restore your hair density by improving your hair mass right from the scalp. Give it a try to judge yourself! Discover many more treatments and tricks in our hair special this month.
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Portable Eye Shadow
Beauty Box
Chubby Eyeshadow Clinique Are you like me, wanting all your makeup easy to carry? Well you’re in luck. Clinique Chubby Eyeshadow is perfect for on the go application. It glides easily, it’s a non-crease formula, colour is long wearing and what’s best, you can bring it anywhere without the added weight!
Compiled by Marlynne Mallari – Dela Pena
Here at ABODE we know Mother Nature sometimes gives us a hard time coping with our outward beauty because of stress and deadlines. That’s why finding the right product is the key to bring out the goddess in you!
Blush Attack by Rihanna Riri Fall Blush MAC There’s a saying about blush that ‘a little goes a long way’ with the right brand and MAC delivers just that, with the help of the famous singer. Apply a few strokes on your cheek and you’ll be on your way to looking glowing and radiant the whole day in true Rihanna style.
Bye Bye Crow's Feet Eyes
Retro Glam Mascara
NIVEA Face care Q10 plus Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream provides intensive hydration and effectively prevents and reduces wrinkles. Be one of the millions of women who trust Q10 to fight their wrinkles from within.
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Do you want to achieve a 60s look on those lashes? Whip it up with Rimmel’s latest lash revolution! Apply two or more coats to have that sexy and wide-eyed look.
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Eyeliner That Stays Mikyaj’s Minx Peek A Boo Eyeliner Pencil is your perfect eyeliner, which stays all day long even in hot weather. Bold colours are very ‘in’ this season.
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Bourjois Don’t we just adore pink? Bourjois created this stunning colour palette to open up the eyes! Here’s a tip from the makeup artist: “Apply the palest shade all over the mobile eyelid, up to the eyebrow arch. Focus on the inner corner of the eye, for light effect. Then apply the medium shade on the mobile eyelid, shading it off. Finish off with the darker shade, in the fold of the eyelid and in a halo towards the outer corner.” Voilà, perfect eyes!
Fair Complexion Nivea Natural Fairness Lighten any discolouration with Nivea’s Natural Fairness lotion, this potion has licorice and berry extracts, known for their ability to prevent UVB -induced pigmentation. Generously lather on your skin to attain a soft and supple look, not to mention a more even, brighter complexion.
3-in-1 Cream Aqua Cream Make Up For Ever Don’t you just wish you had one product that covers all your beauty needs? Well we have one on the list, Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream. This waterproof formula can be applied to your cheeks, eyes and lips. Available in a range of ultra-refreshing shades.
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ABODE seeks out the best and latest treatments in town to make you feel and look fabulous
Ode to Beauty
Completely dedicated to beauty, L’OCCITANE En Provence never falls short, offering us a steady stream of amazing products ready for our indulgence.
A Time to Relax
Are all those long hours at the computer logged in your aching muscles? With an array of massages that cater to your individual needs, a trip to Angsana Spa at the second floor of Wyndham Grand Regency hotel is in order! A soothing massage is the antidote and the benefits for the body are many: improved circulation, reduced physical fatigue, decreased mental stress and elimination of toxins. ABODE recommends the Indonesian Javanese massage if you want to relax and nap for an hour. The inviting ambiance of the room will immediately settle your busy mind into a relaxed state and your muscles will soon follow as your therapist lathers your body with oil, starting from your feet and working up to your shoulders. The strokes will certainly ease an aching back and tired muscles and the scent of lavender diffused throughout the room adds another soothing dimension. You know that your 60 minute massage is over when you hear a couple of soft ‘dings’, then the therapist will offer you juice or tea and dried apricot. What more could you ask for?
For more information ncy Hotel Angsana Spa at Wyndham Grand Rege Tel: 4434 3152-3 Price 500 QR 90 Minutes
Immortelle DIVINE is a ground-breaking anti-aging facial product range that’s catching attention worldwide. Already a winner of several top beauty awards in Europe and Asia, we at ABODE had to see what everyone was raving about. This unique line-up is made up of IMMORTELLE, a legendary flower from Corsica. A natural ingredient with anti-aging properties, it is complemented with 7 plant-derived, active ingredients that efficiently combat metabolic and replicative cellular aging. Immortelle provides the immediate visible results of clearer, softer skin in just the first 7 days! At the top of our list we love the ardent fragrance of the Ambre & Santal Eau de Toilette, a solar fusion of Oriental spice and Mediterranean wood. A scent that can be worn from day to night that makes you feel so elegant and feminine!
All products are available at Villag gio and Landmark Mall
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After
beauty special
total Beauty Makeover Stylist Francesca Moser
Compiled by Marlynne Mallari – Dela Pena Photography Jessie Palanca Hairstylist Eman Makeup by Lucia Lounge Location Lucia Lounge Clothes courtesy of Karen Millen and Max Azria, Villaggio Mall
‘New life, new look,’ is the motto of these two ladies who are about to embark on new jobs. ABODE, along with Lucia Lounge, shed a ray of hope to spark their quiescent style!
Nitya Shukla, Freelance Writer She’s found her independence and worked hard to achieve a slimmer silhouette. Now she’s ready to ditch her t-shirt and pants for something sophisticated and classy. “Hopeless!” is all she can say, when asked why she wanted to have a makeover.
Tips from the Makeup Artist 1 Our model has lovely eyes. I do want to highlight them, adding a layer of eyeliner. Black eyeliner is a must if you want to open and liven up your eyes. 2 For lashes, apply three coats of mascara, sweeping it upwards to elongate short lashes. 3 Since we focused on the eyes the rest of the makeup should be light. We swept an apricot shade of blush to the apple of her cheeks. 4 Finish off with a pale-orange lipstick, then add gloss for extra shine.
Tips from the Hairstylist 1 Our model has a beautiful natural wavy hair so instead of cutting it really short I opted for an almost shoulder-length cut. 2 This style is very versatile, she can wash and wear it for busy mornings or she can blow-dry for those dinner nights. 3 To add body at the top area, which tends to be limp, I added a mousse to hold the hair in place.
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Katie Roberts, PR Manager She has worked in Egypt for a long time and recently transferred to Qatar to catch a fresh breath of air. Her busy schedule keeps her style simple so she can manage every day, then she turned to ABODE to make her look more glamorous and dazzling.
Tips from the Makeup Artist 1 Katie is fair skinned and she likes very light make-up. I applied light concealer at the eye area then the foundation for the face and neck. 2 I chose a pink colour theme to give a healthy glow on the skin. 3 To bring out her blue eyes I selected brown shades, for it naturally complements this eye colour. 4 She has thin lips so we want to plump them a little by adding gloss to give the illusion of fullness.
Tips from the Hairstylist 1 To give her cheek a profile I cut her hair short so it will rest at the cheek area. 2 Since her hair is thin, I layered the cut to help give it body. 3 This is an everyday haircut, no need for elaborate setting.
Tips from the Stylist 1 Jumpsuits are a must in any women's wardrobe: they are stylish, effortless and believe it or not very flattering! 2 Monochrome tones are very chic and easy to wear as they complement any skin tone and mood. 3 Add some comfy heels and statement jewelry to finish off a glam look.
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SCENTsational Photos Courtesy of Calvin Klein
ABODE had the chance to speak with the hottest perfumer in the fashion world, Caroline Sabas, who explained the unique mix she concocted for the newest Calvin Klein fragrance, DOWN TOWN. The result is feminine, unique and distinctive, the ideal signature scent for today’s modern woman. For whom did you create this fragrance? A: For a woman who knows who she is. She is confident, she is real and authentic. She is unapologetically feminine, and her scent is her signature.
What were the sources of inspiration to create this fragrance? A: I think every woman can relate to the essence of the Calvin Klein woman. She can be whoever she wants to be and owns her femininity. She embraces what is different about herself and has amazing confidence, which makes her sexy in her own way. I imagined she would want a fragrance that has signature and a level of sophistication. It would be confident, but not overpowering. She wears the fragrance for herself and when she does she feels like she is the only one wearing it. It is an extension of herself. For me, this fragrance embodies all of those elements and fits her.
Does this fragrance have similarities with the existing Calvin Klein fragrances? A: The Calvin Klein fragrances all have an addictive, signature warmth in the background that stands out and resonates well with consumers. Calvin Klein fragrances have a youthful, fresh feel. They are simple and complex at the same time without trying to impress anyone. They are an expression of the person wearing them. This new Calvin Klein fragrance is extremely feminine but has a confident edge that is missing from the rest of the portfolio.
How would you describe this fragrance in your own words? A: Very confident, modern, unapologetically feminine and comfortable, but with unexpected details.
Caroline Sabas
Hottest perfumer in the fashion & beauty world
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that has been used for centuries in fine fragrance. The gardenia petals bring a feminine sophistication and the Texan cedarwood adds sensuality, sexiness and a point of difference.
What makes this fragrance unique – what gives it its signature/identity? A: The signature for this fragrance lies in the feminine woods. There is an ease about the floralcy that is confident and authentic, but the woodiness that lies in the background is really unique and brings an edge to the fragrance.
Which family does it belong to? A: Floral woody. If you had to choose 3 key words to describe the fragrance, what would they be? A: Confident, feminine and authentic.
Who would compete with this fragrance on the market? A: Daisy and chance eau tender. Is there any specific/unusual raw material in the fragrance? A: The neroli tunisia orpur® and the benzoin laos orpur®. Both of these ingredients are of the highest qualities of origin. Also, the velvety background is created by using givaudan captives musks.
Could you explain what each ingredient brings to the fragrance (focus on the 3 key ingredients)? Are there any notes or combination A: The three key ingredients are Tunisian of notes in particular that make this fragrance exude neroli orpur®, gardenia petals, and confidence / attitude? Texan cedarwood. The neroli brings a classic brightness and confidence A: The combination of the Texan cedarwood and benzoin laos orpur ® in the background give confidence, attitude and sexiness.
What trends are you seeing in the women’s fragrance category? A: Right now we are seeing a lot of classic and iconic florals being used as the signature statement of a woman’s fragrance. Yet, more of an emerging trend is having these florals wrapped in beautiful feminine woods and musks, giving a new warmth for the modern woman.
If you had to present this fragrance to a consumer in one sentence, what would you say? A: This floral, woody fragrance with gardenia petals is unapologetically feminine. The Tunisian neroli adds a level of confidence and modernity, while the Texan cedarwood evokes an attitude and sensuality.
According to you, who is the consumer? A: She is the modern Calvin Klein woman that isn’t afraid to be who she is. She wants an everyday fragrance that is her signature scent, which is the finishing touch to her style. The fragrance does not define her. It is an extension of who she already is.
What key words would you use to describe her? A: She is unique, confident, truly authentic and real.
DOWN TOWN
By Calvin Klein created by Caroline Sabas Available at Major Beauty Outlets in Doha
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Beauty Q&A hair special
Try it!
We know fixing your hair for a big event can be downright anxiety provoking without a professional hairdresser at your side. ABODE sought the help of celebrity hairstylist Asgar for some tips to help bring your mane to life! Pro-Keratin Refill L’Oréal Professionnel The secret to strong hair is out and the answer is keratin. Wash with L’Oréal’s keratin-rich correcting shampoo and the result will be nourished, restored and healthy hair.
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How can you create curls without a curling iron?
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Brush or comb your wet hair until it’s tangle-free.
Separate your hair into different sections to curl/ wave.
Twist strands of your hair (the thicker the strand, the looser the curl) until you can even see the twisting at the roots, then pin it down with 2 bobby pins, criss-crossing each other (Note: You do not have to wrap it into little buns. Just find a way to pin it to your head while keeping it twisted.)
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Repeat for all your hair. You'll end up with many tiny little twists. Spray with a light hairspray.
Leave it there for about 15-20 minutes for best results.
Finally, shake out the curls to loosen them up and make them look natural.
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SOS Volume Spray L’Oréal Professionnel If you want to add volume to your fine hair, bag one of L’Oreal SOS Volume Sprays, it’s volumizing properties will lift and build up your mane from roots to end.
Asgar Saboo
Celebrity stylists who worked with Cindy Crawford, Twiggy, Eva Longoria and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Asgar’s tips for keeping your hair healthy:
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TOOLS: bobby pins, accessory, hairspray Prep: You’ll want the hair to have some texture before
you pin it up. If you have curly hair, you’re all set.
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Take the entire left side and start twisting near your ear. It’s best to twist it kind of tight and then loosen it up after you pin
everything. Stop just past the middle and add a large bobby pin for extra support. You can see where we placed it in Millie’s hair. When inserting the bobby pin, go back against the hair, almost like you’re putting it inside the twist you just created!
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Now gather all of the hair on the right, along with the hair left out from the other side and twist UP. Position it over the first
twist and pin using a large bobby pin. Tuck the hair that’s left out into the twist and add a couple more bobby pins for security.
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Now using a hand mirror, check it out from the sides and back to make sure it’s well- proportioned and balanced.
Loosen it up with your fingers or pull some pieces out around your face if you want a more romantic vibe, then add a veil of hairspray.
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Add a sparkly accessory if you want to add glamour to your style.
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1 The winter months can dull hair. To ensure you keep a healthy shine, invest in a good quality shampoo and conditioner. Wash and condition your hair, then blast it with a cold water rinse to help seal in the conditioner. This kind of treatment will make your hair easier to style and adds extra shine. 2 Hair becomes damaged by exposure to the sun and sea during the summer months, and so needs to be nourished from within. An ordinary shampoo and conditioner is often not enough. You need an intensive moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, and products with the word ‘replenish’ on them usually do the trick. 3 Try to add a hair treatment mask once a week to your hair care routine. 4 Moisturize your hair once a week with a hot oil treatment to promote a healthy scalp and nourished hair. Some natural oils that work particularly well include coconut oil and almond oil. 5 Give your hair a new lease on life in the autumn/ winter months by cutting it to get rid of split ends. Try to have your split ends cut every six to eight weeks to promote healthy hair. 6 If you use heat styling tools, then you must always use a good quality, nourishing heat defence spray or leave-in conditioner to protect the hair and keep it looking glossy and hydrated. This is particularly the case in the winter months when the cold winds, rain and the added heat from styling tools contribute to hair damage. 7 Try not to go out with wet hair, as the colder weather in the autumn and winter months can cause your hair to freeze at the cuticle and cause it to break.
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CONDITIONING TIME!
Tried and Tested
Micro Mist is the perfect treatment for hair damaged by sun, colouring, straightening and perming. It is an advanced conditioning treatment that uses the power of water mist to infuse good elements into your hair while you relax away. The key elements in this innovative routine include power dose and pro-keratin + Incell, which all combined will work wonders on you. All you need to do is sit back, relax (maybe you can even make the most of this time to have a quick manicure service too) and wear the micro mist hood for half an hour to infuse all the nourishing elements and get ready to discover your new healthy locks. Unlike any other hot oil treatments, micro mist uses a low temperature and ultra sounds will generate the mist and will warm up in accordance to your hair type and needs. The outcome will be impressive: strong and full hair are back, topped up by a long lasting shine we simply love!
Hair Treatments Our hair is often neglected and doesn’t receive enough attention and care, even though we subject it regularly to chemical colouring, heat styling and much more. So why not treat yourself this month to a few signature hair treatments, which will restore your hair from the inside out after the very hot and humid Doha summer season.
CRYSTAL TREATMENT
To get rid of frizzy and dry, unhealthy hair, opt for the crystal treatment at Pace e Luce at the St. Regis Doha. A quick and relaxing visit to the salon will see you emerging with shiny and healthy hair, lasting up to six months or even longer, depending on your hair type. The routine will only last around an hour and a half and the results will blow you away instantly! After a luxurious hair wash completed with a quick head massage, the magical crystal lotion (specially imported to Pace e Luce Qatar from Lebanon) will be sprayed and brushed on your wet hair. A quick blow dry will follow to allow your hair to dry and to capture all the crystal’s good substances. To allow deeper penetration and absorption of all the natural crystal’s properties your hair will be flat ironed lock by lock. Job done: discover your smooth, shiny and above all, healthy mane, as every woman wants it!
PACE e LUCE St. Regis Hotel Doha TEL: +974 4446 0261/2
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DIY HAIR CARE
L’OCCITANE offers natural hair care solutions based on specific hair concerns, including sensitive scalps, normal and fine hair, dry and damaged hair, dull hair, and hair in need of intensive treatment. Made from natural ingredients and essential oils, L’OCCITANE’S hair care collections soothe sensitive scalps, give volume to fine hair, repair damaged hair, and nourish dry hair. The L’Occitane Aromachologie line includes shampoos, conditioners and specialty products that are luxurious as well as practical. Using high quality hair products is the key to a naturally beautiful head of hair. L’Occitane Aromachologie combines the best of science with natural botanicals to create formulas that deliver results that we all desire. Give them a try to judge yourself! All products are available at Villaggio and Landmark Mall
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Blast That Flab! By Fitness First Photography Jessie Palanca Trainer and Model Fayala Fahmi
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Working the major muscle groups of your body leads to more strength and endurance but that’s not all: the toning you get with this short and simple routine will also make you look better! Add these few exercises to your current routine. Number of repetition and sets will depend on individual goals. Beginners are recommended to perform 12 to 20 repetitions with good form. Always precede any workout session with a 5 to 10 minutes of warming up, with a light jog for example.
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Glutes Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift. Start with feet shoulder width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Push your hip behind as you slowly lower the dumbbells towards your knees. Keep a neutral spine through the exercise. Return to starting position and repeat.
Biceps Dumbbell Curl. Stand with feet shoulders width apart. Hold the dumbbell in each hand in front of your hips, palms facing up. To begin, curl your right hand up to shoulder level and down to starting position. Do the same with left, and repeat the cycle.
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ABS Plank. Start in the push-up position. Lower both your forearms to the ground so that both your elbows and fists are flat to the ground. Keep spine neutral and pull your belly button towards the chest. Hold for as long as possible.
Dips. Position your hands shoulder width apart on a secure bench, extending your legs in front of you. Straighten your arms, keeping a little bent in your elbows to keep tension on your triceps and off the elbow joints. Slowly bend your elbows to lower your body towards the floor until your elbows are at 90-degree angle. Push back up and repeat.
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A MORNING WARRIOR! By Samwel Odhiambo, Head Trainer at Crowne Plaza Photography Jessie Palanca Model Charito Tagle Clothes by Kappa and Shoes by Ecco all available at Centrepoint
Take advantage of the Business Energizer Programme with Samuel Odhiambo, Recreation Manager at Crowne Plaza Doha, to ditch those extra kilos for once and for all. If you can't join the class, here are a few core exercises that you can try at home that Samuel teaches during his Morning Warrior exercise classes.
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Triangle Pose What is the Business Energizer Programme? Kick off a new healthy routine thanks to the latest fitness programme on offer at Crowne Plaza Doha - The Business Park. Whether you are a sport fanatic or a beginner, this holistic initiative will work wonders on you. The initiative started a few months ago for a selected period of time in six Crowne Plaza branches around the world (Doha included), to motivate their own guests into a more active lifestyle. From morning energizer in-room wake-up guides to morning warrior exercise classes, finished off by aerobic seated-chair exercises guidelines, Crowne Plaza's aim was to make sure its business travellers are energized and invigorated at all the time during their stay, thanks to this innovative complimentary programme. Is no surprise to hear that the Business Energizer Programme was a great success and the good news is that this initiative is now available to anyone in Doha. All you need to do is check the latest schedule and availability for the Morning Warrior exercise classes and get ready to boost your wellness and metabolism with regular exercise. The 30-minutes work-out group classes will take place 3-4 times a week (depending on availability).
Start with your legs at least three feet apart and arms stretched out to your sides. Turn your right foot out to the right and keep your left foot facing forward. Slowly lean your body to your right and bring your right hand down next to the inside of your right foot. Turn your gaze up to your left hand, which should be pointing upward. When finished, slowly come back to the position in Step 2, rotate your right foot inward, rotate your left foot to the left, and repeat the steps.
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Stationary jogging Jog in place, fast and slow intervals, lifting one leg at a time in a rhythmic motion for duration of 3 min. For more intensity, lift your knees higher. This workout provides oxygen-rich blood throughout your body and works several muscles including those in your legs and core to give you an awake, energized feeling. If your workday is largely sedentary, a short stationary jog before work is ideal.
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Superman Pose Kneel with your knees under your hips and hip-distance apart, put your hands on the floor a shoulder-width apart under your shoulders. Put your spine into the neutral position. Activate your core by drawing your abdominal muscles back toward your spine. Without any sideways movement and keeping your abdomen pulled in, exhale and slowly raise an opposite arm and leg until they are parallel to the floor Inhale and slowly return your arm and leg to the starting position. Complete 12 e r o repetitions, and repeat the exercise using m r Fo ion informat ha – the other arm and leg. za Do
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Cut out the next page and keep it handy so you can do your Meet Aerobics routine in your office.
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Walking away from Diabetes A stroll along the Corniche or through one of the country’s parks is far from the minds of many of Qatar’s residents. However, Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Dr. Mahmoud Ali Zirie says walking is just what the doctor ordered.
According to Dr. Zirie, who is a Senior Consultant and Head of HMC’s Endocrinology, Diabetes Division, lifestyle interventions that support an increase in physical activity and weight loss can effectively prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. About 90 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes in adults are type 2. If left untreated, diabetes can cause irreversible and serious damage, including heart failure, kidney failure, blindness and loss of limbs. While health experts have long touted the benefits of daily exercise, a new study has found that a short, brisk walk taken after meals is an effective way to curb the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, published in the journal Diabetes Care,
found that walking post-meals can reduce blood sugar levels. “Blood sugar levels are the highest after meals and as we age our pancreas is less effective in releasing insulin, a hormone that helps lower blood sugar. This leads to higher blood sugar that can increase the risk of diabetes,” says Dr. Zirie. “A short walk two hours after meals can help normalize blood sugar levels.” If you are new to walking Dr. Zirie recommends starting slowly and trying to build a walking regime gradually, being mindful of the heat and staying hydrated. To achieve maximum health benefits walking should be moderate intensity. In other words, it needs to be faster than a stroll and brisk enough to raise your heart rate. Dr. Zirie adds that a healthy diet, regular physical activity and stopping smoking
can all prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. For people with diabetes, exercise lowers blood sugar and, like insulin, helps the body use its blood sugar efficiently. Exercise may also help insulin to work better. “Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to be more for more ntact ion co active, lose informat ommunications C weight and Corporate t Depar tmen become poration or C al ic ed Hamad M .q healthier,” ad a w w w.ham says Dr. Zirie.
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HOME DÉcor Decorating ideas-shopping-interior designers' tips
Discover THE One's Autumn 2013 collection Blue and white are a match made in heaven: this colour combo donates a clean, refreshing and chic feeling to any room. THE One is offering plenty of gorgeous new pieces in their latest collection, so check it out and revamp your home for the new season ahead! For more information visit www.theone.com
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Home trends and interior decor news in and out of Doha Estéban celebrates 30 Years of Innovation in Home Perfumes Get your chance of winning an Estéban Home Perfume Set! Just answer our question below and email it to win@abodeqatar.com The Estéban products will bring a touch of French glamour to your home. Just choose one of their stunning decorative and innovative creations to revamp your rooms with their unique fragrances. Ceramics production is an exclusive know-how that Estéban has mastered for 30 years. All their products are 100% French craft manufacture and they boast recyclable WIN Estéban packaging to preserve Home Perfume Set! and respect nature. Its How many collections of renowned home perfumes Estéban Home Perfumes are diffuse their aroma available at 4U Royal Plaza efficiently and guarantee and The Centre? a long lasting effect, while being preservative free. Esteban products are available at 4U Royal Plaza and The Centre.
Home Luxury Shopping at your Finger Tips Discover a simpler way of exploring the world’s most beautiful interiors products from the comfort of your home. Visit the recently launched website Luxdeco.com and get ready to discover and buy the latest luxury furniture and homewares: from fashionable rugs, designers bed linens and the most original gadgets, Luxdeco.com won’t let you down! Here you’ll be able to shop more than 200 exclusive brands while being offered professional advice through their concierge service to make your shopping experience unique and trouble-free. Get your credit card ready! For more information visit www.luxdeco.com.
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Wedgwood Limited Editions Ceramic Replica Plates for MIA The worldwide renowned pottery firm Wedgewood has created exclusively four ceramic replica plates for Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art (MIA). The beautiful creations feature silk-screen printing technique and reproduce characters of the originals that are parts of the MIA ceramic collection. The replicas include a Polychrome Leopard Dish, Ottoman, Turkey from the 17th century; a 9th century Blue and White Tin-Glazed Bowl from Abassid, Iraq; a 10th century Slippainted Polychrome Strapwork Dish from Central Asia and a gorgeous Blue and White "Golden Horn" Tondino Dish, again from the Ottoman Empire and dated from the 16th century. They are all a piece of art on their own and are available at the MIA Gift shop for 330 QR each.
Mall Of Qatar Participated In Cityscape Global The Mall of Qatar, set to be the most exciting shopping centre in Qatar and due to open in the third quarter 2015, participated in Cityscape Global, which took place last month at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Construction work of the new mall is well underway, and the Mall of Qatar management is using the region’s leading annual property event to showcase the wide ranging retail, entertainment and leisure facilities of the new complex. Their ambition is to create a destination that will be considered to be “The Nation’s Mall for the people of Qatar.”
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Green silicone soup ladle
Purple cake stand Orange silicone whisk
Silicone strainer
Tea towels set of 2
6PCS fondue set Espresso set with metal stand Folkway ceramic soap dispenser Lone batter bowl
The art of Contrast
Make your haven a place of inspiration this month! Be creative and indulge in vibrant colours and motifs to awaken your inner artisan. Frame up blue and green mug
Geo block handloom dhurrie
Avon wall clock
Filled cushion
Table clock
Colored hangers
Small round storage box
All products available at Home Centre stores
Oslo butter dish and mug
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Affordable Luxury
By Timothy Corrigan
Acclaimed designer Timothy Corrigan has designed everything from castles, palaces to private jets. He’ll share tips on capturing his signature style of comfortable elegance, without breaking the bank.Â
for more information TImothy Corrigan www.timothy-corrigan.com
Draperies These gold damask draperies are the first place your eye travels in this chic living room. Achieve a similar look with less expensive fabric in an equally brilliant colours. Splurge on elegant colours-drenched fabrics for pillows, where a little goes a long way. Small shades on the crystal chandelier add extra detail.
Contrasting Colours A contemporary colour palette of black, white and red makes a bold statement in this bedroom. Framing a series of inexpensive prints with a contrasting matting adds instant impact. Try painting your headboard and swapping out lamp shades to pick up your colour scheme.
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dĂŠcor Paintings Custom beam work in this master bedroom highlights its lofty, 18-foot cathedral ceiling. The English oak chest is a great place to hide a television, on a lift system. If space allows, a seating area in the bedroom is a wonderful place to curl up with a magazine or have an intimate conversation. Keep colours neutral for a calming effect. To add impact, hang a grouping of paintings in a similar theme.
Details Create a feeling of luxury with a coffee table that has elegant legs or a strong architectural shape. This mirror happens to be an antique, but a similar look can be achieved with a reproduction. Chairs elevated with legs adds to the sophisticated look. Pleated lampshades are a great way to add detail without spending a lot of money.
ACCESSORIZE Covering upholstered furniture in a plush, colour saturated fabric denotes instant glamour. Create a similar look by adding silky pillows with contrasting fringe. Go for bold accessories of varying heights and shapes on your coffee and side tables. Can’t afford expensive art? Channel your inner artist and paint an abstract.
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Do it Yourself Feeding The Birds
Bird Seed Ornaments
If you love nature and want to ensure your backyard becomes an aviary of cheerful sounds and colours, make sure you feed the birds in style! These fun bird seed ornaments are a great diy project..
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What you'll need Ingredients: • 1/2 cup water • 3/4 cup flour • 3 tablespoons corn syrup • 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin, such as Knox • 4 cups birdseed or a mix of two cups general mixed seed, one cup of black oil sunflower seeds and one cup of white millet or rice. Utensils: • Medium or large mixing bowl • Nonstick cooking spray • 8-12 cookie cutters, thick, metal or plastic • Wax paper • Nonstick saucepan • Skewer, ball point pen, chopstick, or similar implement (for making holes) • String, yarn or twine, cut into 6-8 inch lengths • Wire cooling rack • Wooden spoon or rubber scraper How to get started: Make sure you have the right amount of birdseed no less than four cups - so you have enough for the ornaments to be thick. Remember to gather all the tools together and have them within your reach.
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Generously spray each cookie cutter and with nonstick cooking spray and arrange them on a tray covered with wax paper that has also been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. On the stove, in a saucepan, bring water and corn syrup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and gently add the gelatin, whisking it continually to dissolve. Stir until all clumps disappear. Take off the stove when gelatin is completely mixed in, do not over-boil the mixture. Transfer the syrup mixture to a mixing bowl and add flour. Stir until well blended; it will have a thick consistency. If too thick, add hot water; if too thin, add more flour. Add the birdseed and gently mix thoroughly. Spray nonstick on your spatula to ensure it remains clean. After the birdseed is mixed, spray both hands with nonstick spray and begin manually filling your cookie cutters with the mix. Keep your hands moist with nonstick spray, spraying them
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constantly between each cookie cutter. Fill only one ornament at a time; but do so rapidly, as they will start to dry quickly. Pick up your skewer and make a hole on the top part of the cookie cutter, this is where you will insert the yarn or sting. MAKE sure you make the hole big enough for the yarn to fit. Leave the cookie cutter molds on a wire cooling rack to dry for a minimum of 6-8 hours, but preferably overnight or for a full day. This will ensure the bird seed ornaments do not fall apart when you remove them from the molds. The next day, gently remove the bird seed from the mold, thread the ribbon or twine through the holes in each ornament and tie in a tight knot leaving an open loop for hanging. If you have a problem threading, use a wideeyed tapestry needle to pull the ribbon or string through the hole. Now your birdseed ornaments are ready to hang for the birds to enjoy!
You can spray paint them and give them away as presents or use them as orna ments for your Christmas tree!
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ABODE loves Pierre HermĂŠ signature macaroons! The world renowned French pastry chef, Pierre HermĂŠ , who was named by French Vogue as "the Picasso of pastry" has opened his first boutique in Doha at Lagoona mall. Experience his array of mouthwatering macaroons' unique flavours!
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Food News The latest updates on the culinary scene!
Jaeger-LeCoultre launches Honey from the Vallée de Joux
IKEA Inaugurates Culinary Themed Nights
True to its historic roots located in an exceptional place between lake and forests in the Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, one of the top brands in watchmaking history since 1833, decided to offer an authentic, original souvenir to each of its visitors. From now on, in addition to discovering the world of Swiss Fine Watchmaking, every visitor to the Manufacture will have the opportunity of tasting “Honey from the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre”. Concerned about producing the best quality honey possible and with respecting biodiversity, JaegerLeCoultre called upon Franck Crozet, a professional bee keeper in the region, to install and take care of the ten hives set up in front of the Manufacture.
Wednesday nights will never be the same again! Join the fun at the IKEA Restaurant every Wednesday from 6:30 pm – 9:30pm for their newly culinary themed nights showcasing some of the most popular dishes from around the world. Customers at the Doha Festival City store can now delight in flavours from seasonal set themes at IKEA everyday low prices. Each culinary theme will last for multiple weeks with an ambience to match. The current theme is ‘Arabian Nights’ and aims to take the customer through the tantalizing tastes across the Arabic world. Enjoy it!
Three Sixty at the Torch Doha earns 2013 Tripadvisor certificate of excellence
Tasty Fish&Chips Oryx Group for Food services are pleased to announce the opening of “Captain Billy’s Fish & Chips” the very first and original fish & Chips restaurant in Doha. Captain Billy’s will open in City Centre mall, in the newly renovated food court next to the cinemas on the 3rd floor. The menu includes hamour, white fish, prawns and calamari fried in the Captain’s batter or grilled. All the meals will be served with captain’s Billy signature fresh, hand-cut chips. Breakfast menu from 8am till 12 noon will also be available on a daily basis.
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THREE SIXTY revolving restaurant at The Torch Doha has announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding guest reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 per cent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. “The award is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor. We will focus on maintaining our service standards at a superior level and offer our guests a memorable experience”, says Hotel Manager, Sherif Sabry.
You’ve made it through the week and now we’ll make your weekend even more special. Round up the family for the family brunch you’ve been waiting for. Enjoy our superb selection of contemporary world cuisines and Swiss specialties while the youngsters follow their special children’s buffet with an afternoon of games, toys and face painting. Make it a family affair every Friday at Animato restaurant, from 12 noon to 4 pm at QR 199 net per person. Half price for children 6 to 12 and free for kids under 6.
Friday brunch + family fun.
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g n i v i g s k Th a n By Gabriela Ubidia Photography Jessie Palanca
Thanksgiving is celebrated at different times around the world. This month Americans celebrate this holiday. Either way the theme is the same, ‘a special thanks for a good harvest.’ As you invite family and friends over for a lunch or dinner, let our entertainment columnist Gaby Ubidia shows you how to prepare a banquet and decorate your table.
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• Brief background about Thanksgiving Almost every culture in the world has held celebrations of thanks for a plentiful harvest. The American Thanksgiving holiday began as a feast of thanksgiving in the early days of the American colonies almost four hundred years ago. Thanksgiving is a time for gifting your family and friends. The day is a time to show your gratitude and respect to your elders, friends, your siblings and also your colleagues. • Things needed for entertaining For the Thanksgiving celebration I decided to create a Vintage Garden Shabby Chic table with lots of amazing details. I incorporated a vintage table, colourful vintage drawers, crystal cake stand, lace table runners, a chandelier with colourful candles, woven elements by crochet for glasses and jars and a rustic, wooden backdrop to enhance the ambience. 62
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Five Tips For Preparing Your Table 1 Select the colour palette 2 Use a variety of fabrics and textures 3 Decorate with cookies, beverages, cake 4 Use vintage drawers to give different levels in the scenery 5 Highlight special features such as woven elements or lace items
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Naked Berries Cake Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup sugar • 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 1/2 cup whole milk • 1 pound berries, hulled and thinly sliced • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce envelope) • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Procedure:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan, and line with parchment paper. Butter and flour paper and sides. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in 3 parts and milk in 2, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix just until combined. Spread batter in prepared pan.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Using a serrated knife, split cake in half horizontally; place bottom half, cut side up, on a serving plate. • Make topping: In a large bowl, combine berries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. Place 2 tablespoons cold water in a small saucepan, and sprinkle with gelatin; let soften 5 minutes. Place saucepan over very low heat, and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool. • Using an electric mixer, beat cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until very soft peaks form. Continue to beat, and gradually add gelatin mixture; beat until soft peaks form. • Arrange half of berries over bottom cake layer; top with half of whipped cream, leaving a 1-inch border. Cover with top half of cake, cut side down. Top cake with remaining whipped cream, leaving a 1-inch border. Refrigerate cake and remaining berries separately, at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day). Just before serving, spoon berries over cake. Repeat the procedure for more tiers.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 whole turkey (about 12 pounds), thawed if frozen, rinsed, and patted dry (neck and giblets chopped into 2-inch pieces; liver discarded) • 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped • Nonstick cooking spray • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature • Coarse salt and ground pepper • 2/3 cup cider vinegar • 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
Procedure:
• Let turkey sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Place neck, giblets, carrots, celery, and onion in a heavy-bottomed metal roasting pan. Set a roasting rack over vegetables and coat with cooking spray. • Tuck wing tips underneath body of turkey. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Rub turkey all over with 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper. Place turkey on rack in pan; roast on bottom oven rack until golden brown, 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Add 2 cups water to pan; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh reads 125 degrees, about 1 hour. • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar, brown sugar, and orange juice to a boil over high, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and orange zest. • When thermometer reads 125 degrees, brush turkey with glaze. Rotate pan and roast, brushing turkey with remaining glaze every 15 minutes, until thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees, 30 to 45 minutes (tent turkey with foil if browning too quickly). Transfer turkey to a platter. Loosely tent with foil and let rest 30 minutes before carving. Reserve pan with drippings for Pan Gravy.
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Cookies Ingredients:
• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature • 2 cups sugar • 2 large eggs • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract • 2 teaspoons salt • 5 cups all-purpose flour
Procedure:
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt; mix on medium speed until combined. With mixer on low speed, add flour in 2 batches, mixing just until incorporated. • Preheat oven to 325 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Let one disk of dough stand at room temperature just until soft enough to roll, about 10 minutes. Roll out dough between two pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Remove top layer of plastic wrap. Cut out cookies with a 4-inch one-piece-shaped cookie cutter. To make an ornament, cut out a hole from the center of the neck about 1/4-inch from the edge using a straw. Transfer cookie dough on plastic wrap to a baking sheet. Transfer baking sheet to freezer, freeze until very firm, about 15 minutes. Remove baking sheet from freezer and transfer shapes to baking sheets lined with nonstick baking mats. Roll out scraps, and repeat. Repeat with remaining disk of dough. • Bake, switching positions of sheets and rotating halfway through, until edges turn golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
Places to go for a selection of entertaining pieces: • THE One • Zara Home • Tanagra • Ikea • Home Center
For more information CONTACT Gaby at gubidia@yahoo.com
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Zucchini Cannelloni
Sea Bass with Truffle Foam
Molecular Feast
Feature Coordinated by Marlynne Mallari – Dela Pena Photography Jessie Palanca
Food Prepared by Chef Ricardo M. Acquista Location La Mer – The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Are you hosting a party but do not know how to prepare a great tasting meal? Get ready to be busy in your kitchen and let your friends feast their way through these gastronomic treats!
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Zucchini Cannelloni With Black Balsamic Caviar Serves: 4
Ingredients:
• Zucchini 2 pcs • Onion 1 pcs • Capsicum pepper 2 pcs • Mascarpone cheese 1 box small • Olive oil 4 tbsp • Salt 1 tsp • Pepper 1 tsp • Balsamic vinegar 1 cup • Water ½ cup • Sugar syrup ½ cup • Agar-agar 1 tsp (this is a powder used to make the caviar)
Procedure:
• Slice the zucchini thinly and cook in the oven with a little oil for 5 minutes. • Cut one pepper, onion and zucchini remains finely and sauté in a pan with a few drops of olive oil about 4 min. • Remove from heat and add the mascarpone cheese, salt and pepper. • Place on each slice of zucchini a little mascarpone filling and roll up. • For balsamic vinegar caviar place vinegar, water, sugar syrup and agar-agar in a pot and bring to a boil; use a syringe to make small drops of the preparation on a kitchen towel. • Cook the remaining capsicum pepper in the oven for about 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, peel and grind in blender in order to get the pepper coulis. • Place three zucchini cannelloni on each plate, drizzling pepper coulis alongside and finish with balsamic vinegar caviar.
Green Soup With Seafood
See Bass With Truffle Foam
Big Chocolate Truffle
Serves: 4
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Serves: 4
• Roma lettuce 1 bunch • Chop parsley 4 tbsp • Fennel medium 1 pcs • Chop celery 1 tbsp • Garlic clove 1 clove • Mayonnaise 3 tbsp • Water 1/3 cups • Salt ½ tsp. • Green chili ½ pcs • Olive oil ½ cups • Vinegar 3 tbsp • Prawn 4 pcs • Calamari 2 pcs • Scallops 4 pcs
• Sea bass 4 filets • Button mushroom 4 pcs • Baby leeks 4 pcs • Baby carrots 4 pcs • Baby asparagus 8 pcs • Cherry tomatoes 4 pcs • Truffle juice 1 can (200g) • Lecithin 1tbsp • Salt 2 tbsp • Pepper 1/3 tsp • Olive oil ½ cups • Gold powder 1tsp • Butter 1 tsp
• White chocolate 1 cup • Cream ½ cup • Egg white 2 eggs • Cookies 2 pcs • Strawberries, puréed 1 cup • Mango sorbet 4 scoops • Mix of berries 2 cups
Ingredients:
Procedure:
• Cut all vegetables. • Put the vegetables in the blenders and blend for 2 minutes. • Passing the preparation through a sieve and reserve in the fridge. • In a pot with boiling salted water cook the seafood for about 4 min. • Remove and cool. • Remove the soup from the refrigerator and add using a mayonnaise mixer, trying to incorporate enough air to create a foam. • Place the soup in a one soup bowls and spoon the seafood into the centre. • Finish the dish with foam, it will stay on the surface of the soup.
Ingredients:
Procedure:
• Add salt and pepper to the sea bass fish filets and fry them in a hot pan with olive oil on both sides until they turn brown. Finish the cooking in the oven for 8 minutes at 180 degrees. • Wash all the vegetables and boil them with salted water for about 2 minutes. • Sauté the vegetables in a hot pan with butter. • Cut the mushrooms into quarters and sprinkle the gold powder over them. • For the truffle foam, mix the truffle juice, the water and the lecithin and make sure it incorporates air while mixing. • Place the fish filet in the middle of a pasta bowl, on one side place the vegetables and put the mushrooms with gold powder on the top. Finish the plate with truffle foam.
Chef Ricardo M. Acquista La Mer – The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Ingredients:
Procedure:
• In a saucepan bring the cream to boil and add the chopped white chocolate. • Stir until mixture is smooth. • Add the egg white, blend well and transfer into a siphon. Store it in the fridge for 3 hours. • Break the cookies into small pieces and put them in a tray, then with the siphon make 4 balls 6cm of the white chocolate, roll the balls in the crushed cookies to create a chocolate truffle. • Decorate the plate with the strawberry purée. • Put the chocolate truffle in the middle. • On one side put the mango sorbet scoop and decorate the plate with the mixed berries.
What is molecular cuisine? Molecular cuisine can be defined as ‘modern cuisine’, as it refers to a cuisine that blends the flavours, texture and traditional techniques and incorporates innovative cuisine technique. Have fun while cooking, enjoy and never forget the taste! 67
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Prepare all ingredients.
How to Make:
Fresh Guacamole Feature coordinated by Marlynne Mallari – Dela Pena Photography Jessie Palanca Food Prepared by Chef Tuan Seenar Location: California Tortilla, Al Sadd
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Guacamole is an avocado-based sauce that originated in Mexico, now used as a flavour hit on many international menus. It is very rich in vitamin E, potassium, fiber and other essential minerals needed by the body. Hop in and let’s start peeling some avocados!
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Fresh Guacamole By Chef Tuan Seenar
Dice tomatoes and onions.
(Yields approximately 1 quart of guacamole)
Ingredients:
• 6 Whole ripe Hass Avocados • Roma tomatoes, medium dice 1 cup • White or red onion ½ cup • Black pepper ½ tsp • Garlic powder ½ tsp • Kosher salt 1 Tbs.
Chef Tuan Seenar
Procedure:
To make the crab cakes, put the crab meat, prawns, curry paste, corn flour.5 Remove remaining stem from whole avocado and discard. step 1 Cut avocado lengthwise around big pit. Twist avocado open and remove pit. step 2 With large kitchen spoon, scoop out pulp into large mixing bowl. step 3 Using a potato masher, mash avocado into a chunky pulp. step 4 Dice tomatoes and onions into a small dice and add to the mashed avocado. step 5 Add the seasoning; pepper, garlic powder, and salt. step 6 Gently fold ingredients together using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. step 7 Transfer finished guacamole to a serving crock or bowl. step 8 Place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the top of the guacamole then wrap the top of the pan with plastic wrap as well. This double wrapping will prevent the guacamole from oxidizing and turning brown. Label with the date and refrigerate ... or serve and dig in!
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3 cups of caramelcoated popcorn (125 Cal)
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½ cup berries + ½ cup low fat yogurt & chopped almonds (130 Cal)
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1 small macaroon (110 Cal)
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1 small plain muffin (40 g (110 Cal)
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1 cup of fruit sherbet (107 Cal)
By Christelle Abi Rached, Dietitician, Diet Delights
Are you constantly stuck in a battle between your sweet tooth and your wisdom tooth? Between the extra weight you want to get rid of and your sugar craving? Conflict resolution comes in the form of low-calorie desserts that will soothe your sugar rush and tally up at less than 150 calories.
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1 waffle topped with ½ cup blueberries & 1 tablespoon of low fat yogurt (140 Cal)
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1 small banana with 1 teaspoon of chocolate syrup (80 Cal)
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1 small oatmeal cookie (100 Cal)
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20 grams of dark chocolate (120 Cal)
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1 pop sicle (60 Cal)
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1. 1 cup of homemade mhallabyeh (arabic sweet) with low fat milk (80 Cal) 2. 1 slice of whole grain toast + 1 teaspoon of peanut butter + 1 teaspoon of jam (135 Cal) 3. 1 cup of hot chocolate made with low fat milk & sugar substitute (40 Cal) 4. 4 dried apricots dipped in chocolate & coated with chopped pistachios (115 Cal) 5. 2 lady fingers soaked in wild berries sauce topped with 2 tablespoons of low fat yogurt and a dash of cinnamon (130 Cal) 6. 1 medium sponge cake (40 g) with 1 teaspoon of jam (130 Cal) 7. 1 cup of low fat frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruits (140 Cal) 8. 2 dried dates stuffed with chopped almonds and walnuts (110 Cal) 9. 1 rice cake coated with 1 tablespoon of chocolate spread (130 Cal) 10. 1 medium pear topped with 4 melted marshmallows cubes (140 Cal)
½ cup vanilla ice cream (140 Cal)
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30 g of cereal or granola bar (90 Cal)
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½ cup of flan or caramel
custard (80 Cal)
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Fruit smoothie: ¾ cup fat free milk + ½ cup strawberries + ½ banana (140 Cal)
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1 cup of rice pudding with dried apricots (140 Cal)
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ESCAPES Adventurous-fun-luxurious-unique travel experiences
Etihad Pearl Experience Treat yourself to a luxurious getaway this month by jetting on-board the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad and its acclaimed Pearl Business experience will allow you to discover the real meaning of luxury travel. From priority check-in and visa control to flatbed with built-in massage and plenty more exclusive services that will make you feel like royalty from start to finish, you won’t have to worry about a thing‌just pack your passport and you are ready to fly off in style!
Sophistication meets comfort in this exclusive business class journey, the attention to detail is unquestionable and your personal requests will be met in no time. Nestled in your privacy shell with plush pillows, throws and accessories, you'll enjoy welcome drinks including fresh juices while perusing the plethora of inflight entertainment options on your personal 15-inch screen. Your assigned food and beverage manager and a five-star menu will take your dining experience to new heights, with an a la carte service to satisfy hunger pangs at your beckon. Need computer time? Internet access is available on most aircraft and the flying nanny service will happily attend to all your children's needs. On the ground, you'll have exclusive access to executive lounges for pre-flight relaxation; at the Abu Dhabi Business Lounge complimentary 15-minute spa treatments are offered, courtesy of Six Senses spa, as well as an international buffet and complimentary WiFi. Add priority check-in, boarding, and visa control, a generous 40 kg baggage allowance and limousine service from airport to hotel for you and your goods... travelling can't get any better! For more information visit www.etihad.com or call 800 5501
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Travel News
Stay in tune with news from the hotel and travel industry Mandarin Oriental to Open Luxury Hotel in Shenzhen, China Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, which is slated to open in 2017, will comprise office towers, a residential complex, significant retail and extensive outdoor space and parkland, and will become the premier lifestyle destination for the local community and the Southern China district. The hotel will be positioned as the most sophisticated luxury hotel in the city. Located on the top of an impressive 400 meter tower, the property will feature 190 spacious rooms including 17 expansive suites, with outstanding views of the city skyline and the surrounding city parks.
Palazzo Versace Macau to Open in 2017 Housed in a 20-storey exclusive tower with a built-up area of over 34,000 square meters, Palazzo Versace Macau will be the first luxury five star Hotel in Macau to be designed by one of the world’s leading fashion houses, and the first Palazzo Versace in Asia. The design of the Hotel is underway with construction expected to commence within the next few months. Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. will develop and operate Palazzo Versace Macau, while Versace will provide the stylistic and artistic direction including the interiors, furnishings and amenities for the project, as well as the strict standard of service guidelines that ensure a unique and seamless Palazzo Versace experience worldwide.
Sofitel Announces New Property in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ESCAPE to the Italian capital, Rome! Enjoy your Winter Breaks in the Eternal City at Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto, located in the heart of Rome, on one of the most famous streets in Italy and few steps away from the Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese gardens and the Trevi Fountain. Prices start at 1,280 QR per room per night and unmissable benefits include: American breakfast for two, 10% discount on F&B services, free access to the Spa, complimentary wifi and welcome amenities upon arrival. Applicable to a minimum of 3 nights stay in all room categories. This unbeatable offer is valid from November 10th November till March 2014. Book it now!
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Representatives of Al Tamiuz Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality business unit of a large and diversified Saudi company owned and managed by the Al Harith family has appointed Sofitel Hotels, the luxury brand of French Hotel Group Accor, to manage their 5-star property in Jeddah. They have gathered in Dubai to commemorate the signing of a management contract for the Sofitel hotel in Jeddah, in the presence of Accor Middle East Management and Robert Gaymer-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Sofitel worldwide.The Hotel is planned to open in 2014.
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Cosmopolitan Bangkok
by francesca moser
Experience the life and colours of the Thai capital at AMARI Residences Plan a visit to one of the most exciting Asian capitals and experience its buzz and exotic flavours firsthand. Bangkok is very well connected with the Middle East and offers an array of attractions to keep anyone entertained: from Royal palaces to magical Buddhist temples, its picturesque floating market and abundant shopping and dining experiences: an exciting city break awaits.
Where to stay Instead of opting for the usual stay in a hotel, why not to book a modern serviced apartment to make you feel like a local resident, even if for a short stay? Amari Residences Bangkok is the real deal, featuring all the comforts of any home, modern and exceptional facilities, including a rooftop garden, outdoor swimming pool, gym, library, shuttle service and much more. Lobby
The modern and attractive decor will please you whether you choose a studio or a three-bedroom suite: spacious living room and dining areas, fully-equipped kitchens (including stove, refrigerator, microwave and even washing machine in the larger properties) and bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower area will ensure you enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay.
for lunch and room-service for those lazy nights in. A stop by the Buttercup cafĂŠ provides a quick pick-me-up with freshly baked cakes and coffee or early evening dining. A hairdresser and nail shop are also on hand to keep you looking at your best, so take advantage of these professional services on your doorstep!
An in-house restaurant, Soma, serves up fresh, buffet-style breakfasts in the morning, local and international cuisine
The residences are located in the vibrant area of Petchburi Road, next to the renowned Bangkok Hospital, which
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offers specialized medical treatments and health check-up programs for visitors from around the world. So whether you are planning a medical retreat or a simple leisure trip, Amari residences will be ideal for you. Two of the trendiest nightlife areas are close by too, Thonglor and Royal City Avenue, offering plenty of amusement, and the nearby city underground MRT system and Airport link to Suvarnabhumi International airport are also a great bonus for wondering around the city easily and
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ABOUT ETIHAD
For more information VISIT www.amari.com
With four flights daily from Doha to Abu Dhabi, only a short 45 minute journey, you can connect conveniently to over 90 destinations throughout the world, including the Americas, Asia, Europe and beyond. Etihad flies to Bangkok three times daily seven days a week and offers two travel classes: Coral Economy Class, which boasts great service at competitive rates and Pearl Business Experience for a pure redefined travel experience. Whichever guest travel class you’ll choose, simply sit back, relax and enjoy the warm and true Arabic hospitality thanks to Etihad. For more information visit www.etihad.com or call 800 5501.
efficiently. Amari and its friendly staff are always happy to help and they also provide a local must-see guide to each of their guests, in order for you to experience the best the city has to offer. Destination Amari-Bangkok will ensure you a truly unforgettable stay, from the ultimate urban beach club for the active types, to a "castle in the clouds" for the dreamy-accultured ones and a giant vintage warehouse for all
the shopaholics, Bangkok will keep you entertained!
How to get there To ensure an arrival in style, don't look any further than the ETIHAD Pearl Experience, which will guarantee a hassle-free and luxurious experience. From award-winning cuisine, super comfortable flat-bed seats in a private setting, an impressive baggage
allowance and access to airport lounges (where you'll be able to enjoy scrumptious international buffets and get pampered with complimentary treatments, courtesy of Six Senses Spa), not to mention priority boarding and passport control. Forget cramps, muscles aches and puffy eye bags...after a trip like this you'll be ready to hit the town as soon as you land and make the most of your break...definitely worth it!
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Old Port Montréal Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
A Breath of French Flair by Caroline Veldhuis
Forget Paris... it’s for springtime! Montreal’s vibrant autumn colours and unique French Canadian culture provide the perfect backdrop for a fabulous fall escape. A regular on global “top travel” lists and recently named one of the world’s best waterfront cities, the picturesque island city of Montreal -- a dynamic juxtaposition of old and new -- offers plenty to see and do at a cultured pace emulating your European favourites. A compact city situated on the St. Lawrence River, Montreal is one of Canada’s most visited and innovative urban centres. If you haven’t been yet, isn’t it high time?
Where to Stay: Reserve accommodations at the stylish Le Place D’Armes, a boutique hotel housed in 19th
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century neoclassical buildings. It’s ideally situated in Old Montreal (founded 1642), opposite the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica. The spacious rooms feature interior brick walls, arched windows and dimmable lighting, providing warmth and hominess for your getaway. Plush goosedown pillows and duvets usher in a restful sleep. The hotel features 80 luxury guest rooms and 53 suites, some with private terraces and gas fireplaces. Top-notch, mobile concierge services, the bustling Suite 701 restaurant, and Rain Spa are just a few of the amenities.
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What to Do: Autumn blesses Montreal with amber sunshine and cooler temperatures ideal for outdoor exploration and one remarkable thing about this metropolis is its abundance of trees and foliage. Cycle the streets on one of the Bixi bikes stationed throughout the city or stretch your legs with a gentle hike around the Parc du Mont Royal, the large hill that provides the city’s namesake. Serpentine trails take you through the forest, along a man-made lake and up to the chalet and your ultimate prize: spectacular city views. For an idyllic after-dinner stroll, a Lighting
travel Tour of Old Montreal will see you revelling at some of the architectural highlights, with buildings and streets beautifully illuminated for this very purpose. Also keep time in your itinerary to admire the skyline on a scrumptious dinner cruise with Le BateauMouche – the menus are designed by local celebrity chefs. With museums, galleries and exhibitions galore, perennial favourites include the Musée des Beaux Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) and the Place des Arts featuring theatre, opera, dance and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
Unique Indulgence: Any jet lag disintegrates with a visit to the Bota Bota ‘spa on the water’ – built in a converted five-deck ferry boat that gently undulates on the river. Choose from a full and enticing menu of spa services, including a Nordic
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Water Circuit and the signature Bota Bota Massage, where the soothing masseuse’s movements are choreographed to the music of a live harpist.
Where to Eat: The entire province of Québec is making its mark on the global food map, recently attracting the attention of celebrity chefs such as Anthony Bourdain. It’s also a haven for cheese aficionados. An amble along the streets of Old Montreal provides a gourmand’s selection of bistros, where ambience is guaranteed and local, seasonal items make for inventive menus by some of the country’s most talented chefs. Simply perusing menus stimulates intrigue. At the industrial Le Local: Grey Owl goat cheese and spaghetti squash tartlet adorned with confit tomato vinaigrette, caramelized onion, watercress and smoked almonds. A chocolate club sandwich with pineapple fries delivers a final flourish at the colourful Chez L’Épicier. Not far from Old Montreal, simplicity packs a punch at the unpretentious Le Grain de Sel, a local favourite, and the open kitchen run by the brothers behind Au Cinquième Pêché’s adds charm. Burn some calories by booking a gastronomic walking tour or sample prix fixe menus during Taste Montreal, November 1 to 11.
Qatar Airways offers direct flights to and from Montreal on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. For up-to-the minute information and suggested itineraries, see www.tourisme-montreal.org
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Where to Shop: Elevating personal style above ephemeral fashion gives women everywhere that self-assuredness the French do so well and Montreal chic integrates well-loved pieces with seasonal trends and home-grown designs. On gorgeous Rue Saint Paul, a go-to for its boutiques, bistros and galleries, find the airy shops of famous Canadian menswear designer Michel Brisson and the celebrated Denis Gagnon, who dresses women in black and white architectural silhouettes -- with a pop of tomato red this F/W. Delight in the artistry of jewelry genius Roland Dubuc, who sculpts each item from one piece and sells them exclusively at his studio. Venturing further afield, mix in top-quality vintage from the curations at ERA vintage wear, patronized by celebrities such as Julianne Moore and Cate Blanchett; pick up Canadian-made leather bags, outerwear and accoutrements at m0851 and voilà, très chic! A final stop at the luxury department store Holt Renfrew offers a bit of everything beautiful through clothing, accessories, homewares and more. It’s a shop and drop destination to cross off your list before heading to the airport.
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hotel of the month
Family Retreat
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Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha By Marlynne Mallari – Dela Pena Photos courtesy of Mövenpick Tower & Suites DOHA
Finding the right place for a stay-cation in Doha has never been a breeze, but once you’ve experienced the service of the first family oriented hotel in the country, you won’t have to go far for an extravagant retreat with one-of-a -kind family friendly facilities . Mövenpick Tower& Suites Doha is conveniently located in the heart of West Bay where many attractions abound, a few minutes away from shopping centres, museums and parks. It prides itself with 347 rooms all equipped with necessary materials for a comfy and restful break. What is a vacation without some spa therapy? The fabulous spa has an array of services suited for every need. The stone massage is one of their signature choices for its effectiveness in diminishing tired muscles, reducing toxins and promoting better circulation. After an hour of pampering, rejuvenated is the right word for the results of this blissful experience!
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Once you are ready for an afternoon swim with your loved ones, jump in to their multicurved temperature controlled swimming pool, so no worries about the water being cold or hot, the water is always perfect. Your sauna and steam room are just a few steps away from the pool. There need be no concerns about where to leave your little ones while dining with your hubby, as the hotel has babysitting services. Simply call to arrange in advance or drop them at the play area, where books and toys await the hotel’s youngest, but no less discerning, visitors. Delectable food is synonymous with the Mövenpick, and there’s a choice
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of restaurants and a café to appeal to your sophisticated taste buds. Breakfast is served on the first floor, and travels through a selection of favourites from the east, west and Middle East. Bring your colleagues and even family to the Business Lunch, available from 12:30 pm ‘til 3:00 pm, choose from the menu of appetizer, main course and desserts. Big cravings are satisfied with a variety of favourites including creamy mushroom soup, salmon drizzled with caviar and a moist chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. A special menu is available for children.
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The state of the art facilities are a given with any luxury hotel, but it’s the service every staff puts into the Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha that truly exceed your expectations, making it a top choice for an impeccable and enjoyable family stay.
Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha invites you for a sumptuous three course Business Lunch at Animato restaurant located on the 1st level. Animato Business Lunch
For more information Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha
Set the agenda and head to Animato restaurant from 12.30 to 3 pm, from Saturdays to Thursdays. For only QAR 75 per person, beverage not included. Enjoy great food while relishing good company starting with Insalata Caprese or Roasted Pumpkin Soup, complimented by Grilled Chicken Breast or Baked Salmon Fillet for main course and a tasty Fruit Tartlet for finale.
Tel: 4496 6600 www.moevenpick-hotels.com/doha-tower-suites
For reservations or more information, please call +974 4496 66 00 or email at tower.doha@moevenpick.com
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Quality Of Life At Bilal Pearl Suites
Luxury every living space - kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, dining and living area has been intelligently designed to create an experience that stands apart. Luxury two and three bedroom apartments at the most glamorous address in The Middle East – The Pearl , Qatar
People & Society
Events & individuals who make a difference in the Middle East
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Named Business Leader of the Year The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar (AmCham Qatar), presented Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker with its first annual Business Leader of the Year Award at the Four Seasons Doha. With over twenty five years of business experience in Doha, Mr. Al Baker has been an instrumental figure in spearheading the development of Qatar Airways into one of the fastest growing and most highly acclaimed airlines in the world. “I accept this award not as one person but as a representative of 28,000 people in a global network who are dedicated to the relationships we have built in countries all over the world – the United States especially.” Mr Al Baker said.
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&Society News Winners of the Second Qatar Arab Woman Awards
Sheikh Mohamed A. J. Al Thani launches Jassim the Leader, Founder of Qatar Sheikh Mohamed A. J. Al Thani, Qatar’s former Minister of Economy and Commerce, officially launched his latest book “ Jassim the Leader: Founder of Qatar”, at a special event in Doha last September. Al Thani’s second book tells the story of the extraordinary life of Jassim bin Muhammad bin Al Thani, widely referred to as “the Leader” of Qatar. At this high-profile launch, His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al Kuwari, Qatar’s Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, dignitaries, VIPs and local media, enjoyed a reading by Sheikh Mohamed and an interactive question and answer session about the origins of his book.
ITP Consumer, the region’s largest publisher of women’s magazines, hosted last month the second edition of the prestigious Qatar Arab Woman Awards with a glamorous ceremony at the W Doha Hotel & Residence to pay tribute to Qatar’s most inspirational women of the year. The awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments and contributions to society of women in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, medicine, charity, art and fashion. A prestigious Judges’ Board awarded fourteen women, amongst those was the first Qatari female Pediatric cardiologist and Head of Pediatric Cardiology Section at Hamad Medical Corporation, Dr. Reema Yousif, who was awarded the Medical award, Sarah Al Shamlan, a young Qatari photographer who has harnessed her love for photography to help the less fortunate and Amal Al Mannai, Executive Director of Social Development Center at Qatar Foundation, who was awarded a lifetime achievement award for her incredible and wide range of experience in the social sustainable domain.
Jaidah Group Honours its Loyal and Dedicated Employees
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Jaidah Group expressed its immense gratitude to staff during the company’s annual employee appreciation event attended by Mr. Mohamed Jaidah, Group Executive Director and Mr Bengt Schultz, Chief Operating Officer, as well as all Division General Managers of Jaidah Group. Employees who achieved 15 to 20 years, and those who completed 20 and 30 years of service with the company were honoured with certificates and valuable gifts. “The most valuable asset of Jaidah Group is undoubtedly its people,” Mr. Mohamed Jaidah said.
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Doha presents Ajyal Youth Film Festival This month DFI (Doha Film Institute) is proud to host its very first youth film festival to pay homage to the local younger generation. The initiative will boast a busy and interesting schedule of activities and screenings for five days. The Festival’s Director Fatma Al- Remaihi and her team encourage the community to take part in workshops and family-friendly screenings to enhance film education. The Ajyal Youth Film Festival will take place from November 26-30, so mark these dates on your calendar and get ready to be part of it. For more information visit www.dohafilminstitute.com
Offers 15 Employees Scholarships To Study MBA At Massey University Qatar Airways has offered 15 Qatari employees scholarships to study at Massey University in New Zealand to earn an MBA degree beginning end of October 2013. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said, “Massey University is a formidable institution and we are proud to be working with them to offer this prestigious programme to our employees. We value the intellectual growth of our employees and this is yet another way for us to give back and invest in our Qatari talent, helping to develop leadership as well as build a vision for the future of the challenges at hand.”
The Doha Players present their 40th Annual Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk Doha Players have been bringing pantomime to Doha for forty years! This year’s show will be filled with laughter and lots of audience participation, especially written for the audiences of Qatar, making it regional as well as topical and guaranteed to have you laughing in the aisles. The event will take place on 27th to 30th of November at Qatar National Theatre. For more information visit www.thedohaplayers.com/panto.
Qatar UK 2013 Artist’s Exchange Programme kicks off As part of the Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture, four art students from the UK’s renowned Slade School of Fine Art have teamed up with four Qatari artists as part of the Qatar UK Artist’s Exchange Residency programme. The British art students will be paired with their Qatari peers to create art together till the 16th of November and their final work will be on display at Katara Cultural Village later in the year. Martin Hope, Director, British Council Qatar said: “This Artist’s Exchange Residency creates lasting partnerships between institutions and individuals and it sparks an international exchange of culture and ideas. We are very grateful for these students to have the chance to learn from each other and are heartened to build upon nine months of high quality, high-level cultural engagement between our two nations.”
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I love what I do
The hands that heal A surgeon's life By Nitya Shukla Photography Jessie Palanca
Having a career that spanned over 40 years Dr. Alkadhi explains that his enthusiasm is maintained by the constant devotion to train new surgeons to deliver a high standard of care in a patient centered environment. Although he is basically a senior urologist in the section of urology, he is also Vice-Chairman of Hamad Corporation Department of Surgery, which include all departments of surgery in Hamad, Wakra, Alkhor and Rumaila hospitals, and nearly 2,000 surgeries are done in Hamad hospital alone each month. Daunting numbers, yet Dr. Alkadhi is constantly switching between being a doctor, surgeon, professor and mentor amongst a host of roles. This includes his responsibilities as vice chairman of the department of surgery and chairman of quality and patient safety committee. For the moment he relaxes and plays the part of an interviewee sharing his thoughts on what it takes to be a great surgeon, one of the most challenging professions in the world, besides being one of the most rewarding.
Changing The Trend HGH was recently in the media for carrying out the first pediatric kidney transplant in the country. Another first was the liver transplant, and robotic surgery. Also a world first was performing a weight reduction surgery successfully on the heaviest person on record. This is a clear indicator that HGH is perceived to be a trusted centre. Speaking about this Dr. Alkadhi said “I joined HGH in 2005 when Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari (current chairman of the dept of surgery) had just assumed office as head of urology at that time. Looking back, I think the amount of progress we have achieved in the past eight years has been tremendous”. The Department of Surgery and that of Urology has been on a
successful streak in the past few years, and is now recognized as one of the premier facilities at HGH, specially so since Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari assumed the chair of the Hamad Corporation when we started to have unprecedented support. A feather in the cap was when HGH became one of the coveted few hospitals in the world to introduce robotic surgeries, which was ideated first by Dr.Al Ansari, as per Dr. Alkadhi. Construction has also commenced on the New Surgery Centre at HGH, which comprises state-of-the-art operating theatres and is expected to be ready in 2015. “When I arrived here first, I used to see patients going to neighbouring or to their native countries for medical procedures, but now not only are they choosing to have their surgeries here with us, but we are also being trusted with corrective surgery for cases which were imperfectly done abroad. Here, Dr. Ansari offers a lighthearted remark, saying that HGH has become like a magnet for locals and expat patients! However, being trendsetters means that they have to create better surgeons and not just execute the difficult surgeries themselves.
Training the Best Involved with the HGH as a mentor and teacher for many junior doctors, Dr. Alkadhi says the process of becoming a surgeon is tedious and long. His own journey in medicine saw him graduating from College of Medicine, Baghdad University, after which he pursued post-graduate training in the UK with stints at prestigious centers like Kingston General Hospital Surrey, Royal Marsden Hospital, London and obtained
Dr. Sabah Alkadhi FRCS,FRCSE Vice Chairman Dept. of Surgery Chairman Quality Committee Dept of Surgery - Hamad Hospital Doha-Qatar
his post graduate degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in London and another from Edinburgh (FRCS, FRCSE) before he returned as a Consultant Surgeon & Urologist to Iraq and joined the Urology department at the College of Medicine, Baghdad University as a lecturer. He later became Professor and Head of that department. Dr Alkadhi is always respectful of the fact that at the end of the day he is dealing with a human life and the quality of life post-surgery, which is why surgeons need to do a perfect job. A rigorous and structured training program for residents is compiled and I am proud to say that our residents are equal match to international institutes.
Practice Really Makes Perfect Dr. Alkadhi explains that a surgeon’s work is never over, and exposure at early stages toughens them up for the road ahead. “Perhaps I was lucky that very early on, I ended up in urology right after my graduation, which exposed me to a high amount of work. My day began at 6 am and ended up at midnight, every day. Those days we doctors had to do everything, from drawing blood out from patients, filing paperwork for all surgeries, overseeing patient admissions.” An enduring passion for medicine and respect for human life can perhaps most succinctly describe why even after 40 years as a surgeon, Dr. Sabah AlKadhi, is still raring to go.
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A Long-Lasting Bond
By Marlynne Mallari – Dela Pena Photography Jessie Palanca
His Excellency Nicholas Hopton and his family
More than four decades of friendship between Qatar and the United Kingdom lie behind an innovative joint venture and year-long cultural event. ‘Qatar UK 2013’ showcases a mutual love of the arts, sports, science and education, with fabulous exhibitions and special projects taking place in both countries. ABODE was delighted to speak to the UK ambassador, His Excellency Nicholas Hopton, about this undertaking, and his life as a new resident of Qatar. 88
people The long-standing relationship between Qatar and UK dates back to 1971. What changes have occurred through these years in terms of economic and political ties? A: Bilateral relations between Qatar and the UK have never been stronger. These strong ties are built on established trust and mutual support between friends. Qatar is a valued, strategic partner for the UK, and we are cooperating in a growing number of areas – foreign policy, trade and investment, energy, culture, sport, education and training to name a few. Qatar has been a key ally on regional foreign and defence policy cooperation in recent years. To give you a sense of our growing economic ties – the value of goods exported to Qatar rose from £363 million in 2005 to £1.31 billion in 2012. Qatari gas represents around 40 per cent of the UK’s total gas imports. All of this is supported by regular Royal and ministerial visits in both directions. HRH The Duke of York visited Qatar last month for the inauguration of UCL Qatar and HH Sheikha Moza also visited the UK last month.
Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture is in full blast, can you highlight one event that we must not miss? A: If you’re in Qatar, don’t miss Damien Hirst’s exhibition, Relics, from 10 October 2013 to 30 January 2014 at Al Riwaq. It’s Hirst’s first solo exhibition in the Middle East, spanning 25 years of his career. It
includes some of his iconic works, and also some previously unseen works. For those of you in the UK, you must see the Pearls exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, organized in partnership with the Qatar Museums Authority. This exhibition explores the history of pearls from the early Roman Empire to the present day. It’s definitely one of the highlights of Qatar UK 2013. Of course, the intense cooperation between Qatar and the UK will not end with the Year of Culture 2013. In fact, we are already forming ambitious plans to build on the legacy of 2013. Watch this space!
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser visited the UK last June to foster new ways to promote education and cultural partnership between our countries. Can you share with us the progress or plans as the result of the visit? A: There has been lots of progress in our education and cultural partnership. HH Sheikha Moza visited London again in September for the signing of two important memoranda of understanding between Qatar and the UK. The first established a high-level bilateral forum on research and education and the second focused on Arabic language teaching in UK schools.
Can you tell us more about the partnership of the British Library and Qatar Foundation? This is an exciting three-year project, in collaboration with the Qatar National
Library, to digitize more than 500,000 pages from the archives of the East India Company and the India Office, plus 25,000 pages of medieval Arabic manuscripts –all of which will be made available online for free for the first time. It will transform people’s understanding of the history of the Middle East, and the region’s relationship with the UK and the wider world. When it goes live, the site will offer and enable users to contribute to the online resource by adding their own memories, photos and stories of the Gulf region.
What is the paramount significance of being a diplomat? A: It is a privilege to represent one’s country as a diplomat. The role is important in building relations between countries and regions, making the world a safer place, increasing people’s prosperity, managing crises and looking after the interests of both governments and ordinary citizens. Very challenging at times, but also a varied and stimulating career. I feel very lucky to have had this opportunity.
With your busy schedule how do you interact with British citizens? A: I try to meet face to face with as many UK citizens as possible. Not only some of the 20,000 or so living in Qatar, but also those visiting. It is important for me to hear their views, learn from their experiences and, where possible, support activities which strengthen the UK’s relations with Qatar.
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For more information UK EMBASSY IN DOHA embassy.qatar@fco.gov.uk Tel. +974 4496 2000
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, Great Britain, or simply Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. Capital: London Dialing code: 44 Prime minister: David Cameron Colleges and Universities: Open University, University of Oxford Government: Unitary state, Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary system Points of interest: • Stonehenge • London Underground • London Eye • Piccadilly Circus
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woman of the month
Mahasen Sayed Hassan Okasha
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Heart with A Cause By Sandee Thompson Photography Jessie Palanca
Mahasen Sayed Hassan Okasha is the head of the Health Education department at Qatar’s Cancer Society. She works out of Rumailah Hospital in Doha but is rarely in her office, spending the bulk of her time presenting workshops and lecturing in schools, hospitals, banks and businesses. Liaising with many different groups within the country, she spreads her message of healthy living wherever she goes.
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fter sitting in on a workshop Dr. Okasha at the College of the North Atlantic last year, I was inspired to meet this dynamic woman and learn more about the important work she does today. Mahasen Okasha moved to Qatar from Egypt fifteen years ago. Prior to this, she did her university studies in Miami, Florida (USA) and Alexandria, Egypt. She began working in Qatar as an associate professor and transferred to the Qatar Cancer Society in 2005. Having volunteered for the Diabetes and Cancer Societies while she worked at the university, the switch to becoming a trainer and health educator seemed as natural as breathing. Her two daughters are also involved in community work, one as a journalist in the UK and the other through her work in the training department at the Qatar Foundation. The Qatar Cancer Society was started in 1997 and its main aim is to educate the community regarding cancer, healthy lifestyles and nutrition. They reach out through brochures, lectures and workshops, all of which are available in Arabic and in English. Mahasen and her co-workers talk about the importance of doing breast self- exams (BSEs), eating healthily, the effects of smoking and drinking and the woes of being lazy in this new, technological world we live in. Mahasen explained, “We live in a lazy mode. We eat too much and move just a little…not like our grandmothers.” This is potentially problematic because cancer “likes fat” and seems to thrive where cells
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are overworked, hormones are out of whack and the stress of a busy lifestyle causes us to not take care of ourselves. In 2007, one out of every five cancers diagnosed in Qatar was breast cancer. I was reassured that this number is improving because more people are being checked early and there is less ignorance about the disease than there was six years ago; however, it is still quite disturbing because many of those diagnoses come at a later stage when it is harder to treat. According to Dr. Okasha, women, and men, need to learn to do breast self-exams by the time they are 20 years old. This would help ensure that any changes in breast tissue would be noticed and brought to their doctor’s attention immediately. Mahasen also said that women should start mammograms by the age of 38, as cancer is being detected in younger women every year. There is a screening program at the Women’s Hospital put on by the Al Amal group where women can go two evenings per week to be checked. This helps in early discovery of cancer and a quick diagnosis, both of which ensure treatment is faster and less harsh on the patient. I asked Mahasen what message she wanted people to know about her work and about breast cancer specifically and she said she wanted people to know that “cancer is not contagious”; that you cannot get it from an embrace or from talking about it. She mentioned support groups in the city, such as The Hyatt Group and Thinkpink, and how cancer is such a difficult subject for people to
talk about but that it is necessary for prevention and support. She said that what saddens her is other people’s reaction to people diagnosed or living with cancer and that what they really need is a hug and renewed energy to face the world and their disease head on. Dr. Okasha reminded me that the media has a role to play in this perception of cancer as a killer and said “We need to see a survivor to have the hope and to know it is not the end of the world.” People need to see that you can have cancer and come back strong and healthy with a zest for life. Being a breast cancer survivor myself, I agreed with everything Mahasen said to me. We as a society need to see people moving through the disease and coming out the other side stronger, more energized and healthy. We need inspiration and we need to believe in the possibility of recovery and of a cure. Cancer is not cause for any shame or embarrassment. As Mahasen said to me, “Don’t be afraid. Go early to be cured….go early to be well….go early and be happy early”. It’s excellent advice from a wise and kind woman who has seen it all and has embraced each and every woman who has come to her for comfort and understanding. I look forward to hearing Mahasen Sayed Hassan Okasha lecture again. She is a force to be reckoned with and I’m glad she is on our side!
Don’t be afraid. Go early to be cured, go early to be well…
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event special
adam & selina Mystifiers
Bring the magic to qatar! Vogue Project Management is proud to introduce Qatari audiences to one of the world’s most captivating and entertaining duos ever: Adam & Selina Mystifiers.
Adam & Selina are considered by many as two of the world's most captivating mystifiers and lethal brother-andsister combinations in magic today. They've entertained and amazed millions of people around the world in sell-out tours and appearances across Australia, throughout Europe, Asia, Canada and USA, including Las Vegas.Synonymous with magic, spectacle and mystique - they have been featured on Channel Seven, Nine, Ten, ABC and FOX stations, countless newspapers, magazine articles, radio stations and other mainstream media throughout Australia and around the world. They tour with over eight industry professionals and over ten tonnes of show equipment, illusions and special FX in a 40 foot container from theatre to theatre. The most distinguishing and unique feature that separates them from any other illusionists or magic performers in the world is that they are a 'brother and sister' team. They fuse some of the most amazing and cutting-edge magic, illusion and deadly escapes in existence today with comedy, dance, theatrical lighting and sound to provide the ultimate entertainment experience for modern audiences. They have won numerous awards over the years including becoming the 'Magic Slam Champions' in 2008 and winning both the judges and audiences favourite award. They have also been awarded the prestigious 'Magicians Of The Year' award in 2006, 2007 and 2010, presented by the Magicians' Society. When not
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touring, they are highly sought after within the events industry, having performed at thousands of corporate events for the past fourteen years at all types of venues and occasions – amazing audiences at casinos and resorts, cruise ships, awards nights, conferences for high profile companies, sports clubs, governments and fortune 500 companies. A few clients and affiliates include performances and appearances for Chevron, Woodside, Inpex, BHP Bilton, Deloitte, L.J Hooker, ANZ, Bank West, Coca-Cola, Rusty, West Coast Eagles, Wild Cats, Caltex, Telstra, IINET, Peugeot, Toyota, BMW spectacular grand illusions and and Lexus. death-defying escapes - that are unlike anything audiences have ever They are also proud supporters of the experienced before! Zero 2 Hero - Youth Suicide Prevention Campaigns, PMH Foundation, Cancer The scale is massive, the impact is Council, National Breast Cancer tremendous and the experience is Foundation and Telethon - with a absolutely unforgettable. passionate goal to help improve the lives of sick and underprivileged children and youth. Year after year they continue to donate show profits, their Don't Miss Their time and teaching magic workshops Performance in Qatar to help charities and organisation raise They will perform live at QNCC funds and awareness to support those Theatre for four days, from the 27th families and children in need. What To Expect Today, Adam & Selina continue to create new and exciting illusions for their shows and strive to advance their production in every possible way. Their shows are edgy, modern, fun and most of all, unique. Audiences will experience a large variety of entertainment from extreme magic, world-class sleight of hand, hilarious comedy, audience participation,
till the 30th November. Various shows are scheduled each day, so secure your tickets now! Tickets are available at Virgin stores, Villaggio, City Center, Landmark, Lagoona Mall, Hilton Hotel and online. Don’t miss out on one of the biggest events in town…it will be simply magical! For more information visit www.voguepm.com and www.twitter.com/voguepm
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BARNEY & FRIENDS visit DOHA
ABODE meets BARNEY! Q: How are you? A: Well, I’m super-dee-duper!
The famous and colorful dinosaur is planning a special visit to Qatar for the end of November, so secure tickets for the whole family now!
Q: We hear you’re on a new tour. How is it going? A: Oh boy oh boy! It’s so much fun! BJ, Baby Bop and I are going on a super-dee-duper adventure to a tee-rific toy factory! Q: Tell us about this new family adventure. A: We’re going to meet dancing teddy bears and out of this world robots – it’s going to be so much fun! I hope you can come, too! Q: Have you been in Doha before? A: I am coming to Qatar for the first time and I can’t wait to see everyone!
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Q: What’s your favorite part of the show? A: It’s so much fun to go on adventures with your good friends! On your mark…get set…let’s go!
Q: What’s it like being big and purple? A: As everyone knows, I am very happy with my purple colour. And my green belly, too! Everyone is special in their own way. You’re the only one like you…
Q: What is your favorite food? A: Oh, I just love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. And don’t forget a big, tall glass of cold milk! Q: What are your hobbies? A: I use my imagination to go to all sorts of tee-rific places with my friends – the zoo, the farm and even the beach! Anything is possible when you use your imagination! Make sure you keep at least one afternoon free from the 28th of November till the 2nd of December to attend the Barney Let's go! Live on stage! at AL RAYYAN THEATRE IN SOUQ WAQIF. The hour long show is coming to Doha for the first time ever thanks to State Media, so don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this unique and fun event with family and friends. After travelling all over the world and selling out all his shows, our favourite dinosaur is ready for his Qatari adventure…Super dee-duper!
Q: What do you like to teach children? A: We always have fun learning – whether it’s ABC’s or 123’s or colours or shapes…there’s always something new to learn! Q: You’ve been at this so long, isn’t it time you retire? A: 200 million years…and I’m just getting started!
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In A Day’s Work 5.30am Time to get up. To be in the hospitality industry you have to have energy. People who are suited to it are the ones who wake up and want to jump out of bed and come and please people. 6.30am I reach the hotel and I hit the gym to start the day on a high note. During the workout my brain is on fast-drive thinking about the day ahead and I make mental notes of things that need to be done. 7.30am I arrive at my office and prepare for the daily operational meeting, reviewing the night manager’s reports and catching up on the 60 or so emails that come through overnight. I also check on breakfast and walk through the restaurant to say hello to guests. 7.50am Next up is my first walk around the property for the day (assuming that nothing more pressing jumps in my path). I love going out to walk around the property and see it with my own eyes. On this walk I try to hit as much of the property as I can, the pool, guest areas, outlets, back of house etc.
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After Work I am out at least three or four nights a week at a also come in on Fridays at times during our Friday brunch. It’s see that as taking my work home. 94
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What really goes on behind the scenes? In the first of a new series investigating roles in the various industries, Fabien Chesnais, general manager of the Mövenpick Hotel Doha, talks to ABODE
8.30am Then there’s the daily operational meeting, where my executive team take turns to report on what has happened the night before and what needs addressing in the short term. The idea is that everyone knows what is going on for the day. 9.15am On a typical day I am very visible and always around the hotel meeting and greeting staff. You have to be in touch with the nerves of what is going on. After my walk-around, I have more strategy and planning meetings. At the moment we are about to embark on creating a brand new boardroom as an addition to our existing meetings and events facilities.
1pm I often eat in the staff cafeteria and try to sit with a different member of staff, as this is a valuable way of finding out what is going on. A lot of my job is about knowing what is happening all the time. My main concern is the care and welfare of the staff – I am absolutely passionate about this. I always say: “You are only as good as your weakest link.”
dinner or an event, and I a 24-hour job, but I don’t
2pm-7pm There are weekly operational meetings along with regular business focus meetings where the team discusses strategies and how to encourage new business. I try to get through all the admin work by 6 or 7pm.
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11am By this time, my email box is reaching capacity. What did we ever do before email, I wonder? I attempt to sift through and prioritize the messages.
Alfardan Properties’ Commercial Towers Stars in Doha’s skyline and an icon of excellence Alfardan Properties has distinguished itself as a premier provider of a comprehensive range of real estate options, ranging from world-class properties to professional property management services in Qatar. Alfardan Properties has been behind some of the most prestigious and exclusive residential and commercial property developments in Qatar. Its creations have been renowned for their technical superiority and distinct creativity, featuring an inspired combination of the traditional beauty of Arabic architecture, modern design concepts and cuttingedge technology.
business hubs around Doha. Some of Alfardan Properties’ popular commercial buildings renowned for their service and quality excellence within Qatar’s corporate sector are projects that have achieved considerable success; Alfardan Towers, Alfardan Centre and Alfardan Plaza, among others.
Alfardan Properties has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification on QMS (Quality Management System) in 2011 by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance, reaffirming the company’s commitment to quality project development, leasing and property management services.
Alfardan Properties, an innovative leader in Qatar’s real estate industry, has remained on the forefront as the ideal choice for top organizations when selecting a commercial office hub in Doha, driven mainly by a growing interest in high-level luxury offerings that cater to the specific demands of the most discerning corporate organizations and businesses in Qatar. The company has credited its vast experience as a long-time market leader and innovator in real estate solutions in Qatar for its ability to design and deliver iconic properties that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its clients. Alfardan Properties Commercial Properties’ uniqueness lies to exquisite benchmarking of state-of-the-art facilities, top-quality luxury finishing and flexibility of office space; not to mention the locations of the commercial properties distributed in the prime
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Alfardan Towers, Alfardan Centre and Alfardan Plaza among Qatar’s most successful commercial properties Muhibullah Mani, COO, Alfardan Properties, said: “Alfardan Properties continues to capitalize on the company’s extensive market experience and professional expertise to fully understand client requirements and respond to evolving market demands. With this approach, we have been able to develop and maintain the quality of our innovative and luxurious commercial properties that complement Qatar’s reputation as one of the most dynamic
and lucrative business destinations in the world. We have taken into consideration prime factors such as location, current corporate market requirements and contemporary design in the development of these commercial properties. This strongly reaffirms Alfardan Properties’ uncompromising commitment to excellence in developing Commercial and Residential properties that exceed expectations in terms of quality, luxury and location.” Established as a brand synonymous with luxury and excellence, Alfardan Properties real-estate continues to soar with new and innovative projects that are in line with the changing dynamics of Qatar’s property The Alfardan Towers, well-known for being one of the finest commercial towers in Doha, soar 40 storeys above the West Bay commercial district and are a symbol of Alfardan Properties’ continuous efforts towards luxury and excellence. Exuding an air of lavishness and exclusivity, the Commercial Tower is connected to the Residential Tower by a podium at its base, which is home to posh boutique retail outlets featuring some of the finest names in luxury brands, designer labels and a Gourmet Restaurant. The 30-storey Commercial Tower offers up to 1,084sqm of office space per floor; private secured access for employees and visitors; eight high-speed elevators; raised flooring for maximum flexibility; among other amenities.
The 6-storey Alfardan Plaza is a modern day landmark with a fusion of traditional motifs blended with clean postmodern lines. Strategically located in the heart of Doha city in the vibrant Al Sadd area, Alfardan Plaza office building is home not only to the prestigious Alfardan Premier Motors and Land Rover Showroom, but also to several prominent companies and enterprises. Alfardan Centre, located at the beginning of Doha’s Bank Street, serves as the Alfardan Group’s Head Office as well as being home to Alfardan Exchange and Alfardan Jewellery branches. Renowned for being one of the first buildings in the area, Alfardan Centre is located adjacent to the historic Souq Waqif, one of Doha’s biggest cultural attractions; in addition to being nearby major banks, financial institutions, the Doha Securities market and the City’s famous Corniche. For more information on the above and other properties, please contact +974 4440 8308 or visit www.alfardanproperties.com
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Mini Cooper Coupe for the show stopper type Definitely a looker for the streets of Doha, with lots of colour options and fun add ons both for the exterior and interior. This car will definitely be an extension of you! The Coupe's lower stance and firm suspension make for smooth and stable handling. Under the hood is a modest 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that packs a bit of a punch too. For more information contact Alfardan Automobiles 4420 8888
Fiat 500 for the Retro chic!
Hyundai Elantra coupe for the city busy bee The 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine is plenty smooth, fuel economy is exceptional and the Elantra coupe, though not overtly sporty in its handling, offers a comfortable ride to go along with an unexpectedly spacious and well-built interior. For more information contact Nation Car co. 4435 7227
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Brimming with a European personality, a car perfectly able with fun touches and packed with style. We especially love the button shaped headrests. A bit tight in the back but definitely a driver focused vehicle. All models have a four-cylinder engine, but the 500 Turbo and 500 Abarth have turbocharged engines. Each model has a standard five-speed manual transmission, but a six-speed automatic is only optional with the base engine. For more information contact New Trade Engineering 4441 9198
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