EXOTIC STREET STARS MARCH 2014
STORIES IN THIS EDITION: - VIP STUFF LUXURY RENTAL - CIRCLE5ENTERTAINMENT - BARYTON & QUADRAT - BOUTIQ ULTRA LOUNGE DUBAI - NISSAN GT-R, C63 RED CHROME, HULK LAMBORGHINI, SLS AMG AND MUCH MORE...
SHORT ABOUT US Exotic Street Stars is a global online magazine with headquarters in Constance, Germany. Selected people will be interviewed about their exotic and exclusive vehicles and the corresponding legendary lifestyle. This provides insights, experiences and first-hand reports. In addition to that, there are also global news about trendy venues, special events, the latest car concepts, the coolest clubs, etc. The uniqueness of Exotic Street Stars is the personal report of the selected owner. The reader has the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the exclusive lifestyle and can sense the way it feels like to have such a vehicle.Â
The magazine will also serve as motivation and inspiration and make clear to the reader that nothing is impossible with the necessary will and a clear goal in mind.
WHY?
BILAL SHIBIB - FOUNDER
Because we believe in the good things in Life. That life that connects us with other people.The Lifestyle of how you experience the things around you. It’s the quality over quantity that matters, the things you appreciate and enjoy in Life. We are here with the intention to inspire and motivate people to achieve their goals. EDGAR KUSKOV - FOUNDER
HOW We travel around the globe to gain insight into certain peoples lives. We meet each individual in person and deliver exciting first hand reports and experience. Talking about the good and positive things in life is our passion and we love sharing our passion with you.
NICO SCHIEFERSTEIN - GENERAL MANAGER
WHAT An exclusive Online Magazine, where the reader gets an impression of the good life.
We would like to give special thanks to: Reyy Nico, Stefan Brunner, Ricardo Tomasino, Willy Boos, Robyn Lehmann.
KARIM SALAH - GENERAL MANAGER
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VIP STUFF A Nissan GT-R, a Bentley Continental GT and two Lamborghini’s. A rather daring mix for a luxury car rental don’t you think? But it is clear to us, after Nico and Stefan explained to us with their casual nature. The technology of the two Lamborghini’s and Bentley's comes from the large-scale production technology of the VW rack and the Nissan GT-R has the least problems. But every car lover dreams of a Ferrari, we think to our self, but this vehicle is too dangerous for inexperienced drivers since the whole force will be forwarded only to the rear axle. The safety of its
customers is VIPstuff’s number one priority; therefore they’re considering getting a Porsche, because this vehicle can be ordered in four-wheel drive. But what sort of customers are there actually for such a luxury car rental in Zurich? You can rent a car from 23 years, if you have the necessary change. One of the main objectives has always been to give young people the opportunity to drive an exotic car in order to fulfill a dream. Customers under 30 years almost all prefer the Lamborghini, because its image among young people is simply the best. People who enjoy a nice ride take the Nissan GT-R and the Bentley is taken to attract attention. But also the two successful businessmen have started small at some time: Nico started his life with a green Mazda 323F and Stefan with a Golf I from 1977. Of course, from the two HP fanatics hardly a part is left as
standard. Garish colors, deep tracks and huge rims were simply a part of the good tone of the young people. That the two nowadays understand the Marketing already shows from the colors chosen for the cars. The GT-R is actually black but now has a unique blue-metallic-matt foil that depending on solar radiation changes the color. Having an expensive car isn’t enough for Zurich; nowadays it requires a bit more courage in the color choice. The Bentley will be transformed in Chrome-poison green and the Lamborghini will be left at a conspicuous yellow or white, as these colors always bring off the beautiful form of the Lamborghini. Also the crown, which is the hallmark of VIPstuff cannot be missed on any car because this is also an important marketing strategy.
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The recipe for success of the two is actually quite simple: have fun and treat the work not as work. Of course the two cannot resist taking one of the exotics from time to time. On the question of the driving style, the two answer with a grin, "not as the law tells us". "In such a super sports car every man becomes a child again- a real 'men’s-toy-". More information you can find on the website of VIP STUFF.
 www.vipstuff.ch
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LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
Who’s riding through darkness and wind? It’s Saeed with his child. The child from Goethe’s famous Erlking, describes the poison green Aventador that we also like to call the Hulk who spreads fear and terror on Dubai’s roads. Saeed’s greatest hobby is his car, you will notice once you speak to him. He’s telling us with bright eyes, that since 2008, when he first came to Dubai, his biggest dream was to sit in a Lamborghini. Today he’s lord of 700 HP.
And how does it feel? Brutal, beastly, vicious, there might be a thousand words that describe the ride with Saeed’s baby but the best one would be SPEED. Whenever Saeed gets the opportunity to step he steps and he steps real hard. I guess that’s also the reason he’s had quite a few times trouble with the desert state. His car was about to get confiscated for three months but a father doesn’t give his child away just like that. He tried everything possible to get the car 7
back, with success. His Lambo is not pimped out because the green color is already eye-catching and the 700 HP are more than enough for 350 km/h on the famous Sheikh Zayed Road, Yes, 350 where only 120 are allowed. He enjoys every cruise and every smiling face he passes by. Before Saeed made his Italian dream come true he drove a ,,boring G63� on the roads of the Emirates. But since that car was seen everywhere just like a taxi he decided to make his green dream come true. Did he ever regret it? Grinning, he closes his wing doors, shaking his head once again, dreams of a Mansory body kit or an Aventador Spyder and flies away. Well then, have a safe flight Saeed.
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CIRCLE 5 ENTERTAINMENT The year 2014 began directly with a bang for Exotic Street Stars. We were live on the "Balearica" party in the Meylenstein in Zurich. The party guests were able to get the best sounds Ă la Ibiza and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at the same time. We have tried hard and interviewed Ricky Tomasino, one of the managing director of Circle5Entertainment.
When did you get into the event management and how? My father was working in this area. Before Circle5entertainment was found, I was observing the nightlife for two years to get my own impression about it. There were many suggestions for improvement and finally I rose in 2011 with 4 friends in this area, because we already had something in mind that we wanted to create in Zurich. However, the profit in this business is not guaranteed, you hire the locations, but it’s not sure whether the expenditure covers the profit of the party.
How was the Balearica created? My favorite kind of music is House. House music is always connected with hot parties and locations. In the summer, there's the Dubai Party with a generous number of house music. The Balearica is the Ibiza feeling, which was missing at that time in Zurich. I would like to build something for the long-term with the DJ's and for the DJ's.
RICKY TOMASINO - CEO
Are there any motto parties? My motto is always sun, beach and a good mood. In the summer I hold much more summer themed parties and also with sand, flowers and on boats.
What does circle5entertainment mean? How did you come up with the name? Our founders were 5 persons who lived in the 5. Zurich Circle (similar to district). For a year we or10 FABIAN CONTANGELO - PR&MARKETING
ganized the parties in our city. Today, we are expanding, but we are only a 3-person team now. What are your goals and intentions? In the future I would like to be able to cover 100% of my living from the Agency. My goal is to build up a certain society who values the quality of the music and the people. I prefer quality rather than quantity, the mood simply must fit between the people, because I believe that you should be able to party and simply have conversations with others. In the summer, I will organize many open-air parties, especially outside by the lake, also with a bikini motto, competitions etc.
gently for people to make it known. I have given free shots at the party, it was distributed and some customers have even ordered 5-10 bottles at once. ESS team wishes Ricky and his team best of luck for future events.
Currently we are only active in Zurich but also in future, I would like to expand. www.circle5entertainment.ch www.facebook.com/circle5entertainment What about drinks? I am open for new things. A Mexican couple once brought a new Tequila and searched ur-
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SILVER MERCEDES BENZ SLS
The speedometer needle breaks through the 300 km/h mark, 305, 310, drops of sweat are on the forehead of the young Ziad from Dubai, he steps on the gas, but his courage doesn’t go over 310 km/h. This or a similar way one could frequently imagine Ziad’s Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG that was tuned by PP Performance. He is been driving this silver beauty with the so-called "Gullwings" for about a year now and is totally satisfied with it. Mostly, you see Ziad chill with his vehicle and cruising around, but as soon as another supercar is approaching, of which there are enough of them in the Gulf region, the driving style changes drastically and not only his supercar is switched from comfort to sport but also him. He accelerates and doesn’t hesitate to have
a short race on the traffic light or on the streets where he leaves an Italian bull or a German crate behind him. Then he goes back to the Chillingmodus and enjoys the attention of the people. Before Ziad got into the League of Extraordinary exotic Supercars he drove a "normal" Hamann BMW X6, however, it was no longer enough for him and he soon changed to the Swabian competition. Even the Police seem to have more respect for this beast, that’s why he never got into trouble. The next step that would make Ziad happier is a SLS AMG Black Series or perhaps the Italian Lamborghini Aventador. Well then best of luck and a good journey! 13
BARYTON MUSIC Next to the famous Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich is located a small, unassuming from the outside stores - the Baryton. Once you enter however, a pleasant atmosphere blows in the face. In this lounge, the “feel-good� atmosphere is a priority. An important part is the chosen noble interior with good taste for good quality. Chill out music sounds out of the speakers and creates a pleasant atmosphere, so some guests see this location as a second living room place. For the wellbeing of the guests at the weekend a live band, and then suddenly the chilling environment becomes such a brutal party at-
mosphere that is only known from renowned clubs in Zurich. A very special event is the Face2Face. Here, a face reader gives the customers specific information about their unique character and the mood they’re in. Well, hard to describe, so try it yourself.We asked Willi to tell us more about the Baryton, its background and the building we’re in. Well Willis family owns the building since 1931 and already at that time was running a very successful bakery.
Then in 1983 the Boos Lounge was found and finally on the 30th of June 2013 the Baryton Music bar opened until present. Regular customers, famous athletes of the region, and even supraregional international stars such as Lenny Kravitz appreciate the music bar. Just have a look and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with one or more of the many chosen beverages. You will find the way to the location here: Baryton Homepage
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SNOWWHITE AUDI R8
Dazzling White Xenon lights, followed by a deafening noise breaking the silence in the parking garage in Winterthur, Switzerland. A bright, white vehicle is approaching. On closer inspection the silhouette of an Audi R8 is visible. Slowly rising out, a dark dressed person, it is Muhammed. With this R8, the insurance salesman has fulfilled his childhood dream. Since the age of 12 he decorated his room with posters of the Ingolstadt-based racing car. For the love to the car, however, the engine is not tuned and the design was not changed.
Cozy leaning on his car, Muhammed is telling us that he actually maintains a quiet driving style and also was never on a race track. And suddenly, in the middle of the conversation the carpark attendant interrupts us, becuase he said to have heard a loud engine. We quickly cut and run, because Muhammed once had to give his license for noise annoyance. Well, who could blame him for this beautiful sound.
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QUADRAT The team visited the family business Quadrat jewelry. The company is well known for handmade silver jewelry. Its high quality and precise manmade finishing makes it unique and that’s the reason Quadrat jewelry is highly appreciated by its customers. The head office of Quadrat is located in Zurich. The Business offers a very relaxed atmosphere for the regular customers and clients, so we immediately felt welcome.
The customer can customize his article. With images and a 3D-graphic, the customer gets to see his desired article, so that no misunderstandings occur after the order. After the approval of the 3D-graphics, a wax model is made of article to show more details. Here again Quadrat only wants the best for its customers. This desire is produced handmade in Bali. But it is not just the jewelry that is handcrafted for the customer but also the packaging! - The high quality speaks for itself.
The most popular articles are bracelets, rings and earrings in particular. This high quality take approximately 4 weeks to reach the customer. The customers are 90% women aged 20 years upwards. Here is surely something for you too. “A few grams of silver and a lot of passion” is the motto of Quadrat. More information on the website: www.quadrat.net
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NISSAN GTR
Crime scene, Constance airport: On a rainy Saturday afternoon, raising among the numerous single-engine aircraft a black-gold shiny Monster. Behind the wheel of the GT-R is the friendly racing driver Robyn from Frauenfeld, Switzerland. We were sitting next to him when he activated the RACESTART Mode: an indescribable feeling, as if you are in a fighter jet, the Japanese rice bowl catapults us in 2.7 seconds. Who then looks in Robyn’s face, notices that he has a passion for such sports cars, since the age of 15. His first car was also a Japanese Toyota MR2. This has probably developed his love for Japanese super sports cars; “I would never trade them against a Lambo" says Robyn and adds
with a grin, “there’s nothing more epic than this.” He’s never had trouble with the police and only got flashed by a radar once. And the way from FrauenfelAd to Germany is only a stone’s throw away. There you can legally press a little on the Gas and there are enough racetracks in Switzerland anyway for people with gasoline in their veins. Robyn sells racecars, so its not surprising that he made his hobby a job.His garage is not only rented by the GT-R but also the American supercar Corvette ZR6, which he mostly uses on racetracks. 24
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BOUTIQ ULTRA LOUNGE Is it just another boutique at the largest shopping mall in the world? No, it’s probably the greatest Lounge you will find in Downtown of Dubai at the Dubai mall Address Hotel. The Boutiq Ultra Lounge is not just another place to spend your evenings or weekends in. It’s a place you will never get bored of, a place you will always want to go to and surely a place to recommend to the clique. Equipped with the best sound system in Dubai, coming straight from the US. The combination of perfect lounge atmosphere for the chilled evenings and the conversations with the lovely guests that are usually from 25
to 35 years of age and the clubbing area for the party animals are the things that make Boutiq unique. Surprisingly, you will not hear the other music coming from the other room even though the two rooms are connected. In other words, you have two kinds of music, two rooms with two atmospheres and two Dj’s all under one roof. The LED lights and the 24 moving head lighting systems should be enough to even lighten Madonna’s live performance. Light, colorful light wherever you are. Maybe for your next birthday when you want to rent the venue you could make a picture, a video or any special light effects move from one wall to the other. How? Well, with a few very easy steps the rooms are set in a desired color or design. Is that not convincing enough? How about the “Quiceno Art” every Fri-
day, UAEs best entertainment for the past seven years. A breathtaking live performance with different kinds of dancing that cannot be described easily and has to be witnessed by you. A violin and a saxophone performance or a robot dance maybe? Even guests like Colin Best like the always changing live acts every week. “The best feeling is when you see the crowd dancing, enjoying the show and just having a good time. It’s nice to get a positive feedback and to see the sad faces of the people when the night is finished and they don’t want to leave. “ Says Vladimir Stankovic, the Event Manager of Boutiq Ultra Lounge. Exceed the expectation is the motto; don’t deliver what people are expecting. 29
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