Sur la Terre Arabia 44 - Summer 2016 by Firefly Communications

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Have you become a hashtag holidaymaker or a selfie -infatuated jet setter?

bloomin ' lov ely

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It wouldn’t be summer without a burst of fabulous, feminine, florals

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Into the wild or amidst the urban jungle, safari ready wears remain cool and classic

pi Ñ a col a da please

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Fruity, fringed, feathered and fun, add some tropical colour and character to your summer style

w hite out

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A pure palette of white is the epitome of minimal sophistication and contemporary appeal

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Bright and beautiful, the latest rendition of Chloé’s swishy, fringed Hudson bag has us dreaming in technicolor

buzz br a nd

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Co-founder of Sanayi 313, Serena Uziyel, gives us the 411 on the brand

the boho tr av eller

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In a captivating series of images Tory Burch goes into the homes and private sanctuaries of 12 extraordinary women, offering a rare glimpse of their worldly sophistication, incredible confidence and bohemian elegance

style out of the office

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From hidden eatery gems in a bustling medina to hippy living amidst the Mexican jungle, find out where the style set vacation

beauty sa fety in numbers

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Our golden rules for fun in the sun, from sunscreens that do more than protect to self-tanners that bronze like a boss. Check out our top picks for summer

scr een time

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Quench your skin’s thirst for protection with the right SPF and after sun must-haves

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For a sun kissed glow minus the UV rays, the right bottle or bronzer is all you need

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Forget taming your mane. This summer, unplug your hot tools and embrace what your mama gave you

o n o u r r a da r - 2 8 How moving to Arabia inspired one designer to take dressing for the desert to modern heights

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Sea, sand and the right beach gear is all you need for the vacation of your dreams, whatever the destination

RA M ADAN ART - 89

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Seen by some as a fashion accessory and some as an exercise in modesty, the turban can be both glamourous and conservative

Regular columnists EMERGEAST have gathered a selection from their artists that bring forth the essence of Eastern culture during this sacred time

play the next big thing

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Proving that fitness is more than just working out, Qatar’s OXFitness Lab’s unique and holistic approach to wellness is taking the GCC by storm. Find out what all the fuss is about

l av ish lou nging

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How airline lounges have become swanky sanctuaries for the crème de la crème of airline passengers

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a n ew dawn - 56

After travelling for 38 hours, James McCarthy wakes up to a new Dawn in the stunning surroundings of Cape Town

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Where to book your next trip and why

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stu n n i n g s eo u l - 66 Discover a city stepping boldly into the future while keeping one foot firmly planted in tradition

life - 61

the jour nal

Vacation season is now and it’s time to get ready, set, and go! Our travel issue jet sets bouncing from city to beach and beyond

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Dine, dream and delight your senses like a local with the latest hotel openings, restaurant launches and luxurious goings-on for the global traveller. This is a must-have list for those planning a trip soon

a rou nd the wor ld

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From the New Nordic food movement to Danish Modern design movement, Denmark’s capital city is at the forefront of it all

loc al eats

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We ask two food experts where they go to get a real taste of their home city

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SLT returns to the Corinthia London for a luxurious encore in the award- winning hotel’s Musician’s Penthouse Suite

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Dubai's One & Only Royal Mirage sets the tone for a journey steeped in tradition and myth

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Find out what’s going on in and around the Gulf, from the hottest art shows to the coolest bands

man of th e h o u r - 80 Jacob & Co. celebrates three decades at the top

summer k icks

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Get ready to dive into the season’s best TV, movies, books, theatre and performances from shallow to deep

r emember ing za h a

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Venice pays tribute to the Grand Dame of architecture

features the scene

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An inside tour of the parties, happenings and pulse of the Gulf's bustling capitals

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Celebrated photographer Gray Malin releases his first monograph featuring awe-inspiring aerial photographs of beaches around the world

Collect art and air miles while brushing up on your fashion history at the most style-driven exhibitions around the world. Here are the ones you should not miss!

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Escape. The word evokes different meanings for different people. For me, it’s somewhere over the Mediterranean, lounging lazily by blue waters, golden sands and endless horizons. For others, it could mean an expedition to the Arctic to see the star-speckled sky from the other side of the world. Whatever the reason, in the end we all just want to escape. I might have a few weeks to wait, but this issue has already sparked the excitement of being out of the office in one of the season’s carefree vacation pieces (that Chloé dress has been screaming ‘wear me’ for sometime now). Capturing the free-spirited fantasies conjured by the very thoughts of travel, our fashion editors played loose and louche in the sun, with the prettiest two-piece numbers and beach-to-bar footwear to ensure you look your best whether on the Côte or yacht. Find out what to pack for those precious days when you’re without a care in the world (page 38).

Our cover feature brings us to Qatar, where Federica Visani’s heritage brand, Arabology, is bringing new meaning to covering up. She tells us how moving to Arabia inspired her to take dressing for the desert to modern heights (page 28). For those hitting up a new locale for the first time, “How to Eat like a Local” (page 70) will help you navigate the crazy and wonderful dining scene like an expert. Find out where two food experts go to get a real taste of their home city and the dishes they return to time and again. And finally to wrap things up we end our journey in Seoul, South Korea’s burgeoning capital that few places in the world can match. An assault on the senses, it’s where East meets West, and old meets new. Our photologue captures a city caught between saving tradition and moving boldly into the future. Turn the pages to get lost…

Curious where the region’s jet set crowd vacations? In “Out of the Office” (page 32), we show you how to globetrot like our favourite Middle Eastern designer darlings, Shourouk Rhaiem, Nadine Kanso, Racil Chalhoub and Nathalie Trad. Discover the global boho enclaves and tropical idylls they escape to for a quick adventure away from the concrete jungle and all its headaches.

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“When I next go on holiday, don’t expect much from me. I will be turning off my smartphone and trekking into a Wi-Fi black hole. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll send a postcard.” - Writer Sophie Jones-Cooper on her plans for total discconection

“I've been saving two books up for the summer, The first is Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson. Isaacson was managing editor of Time Magazine in New York, when I worked as Associate Art Director in the London office, so I pretty much know this is going to be a fantastically well researched and riveting biography on the notoriously difficult yet highly creative design and technology guru, Steve Jobs. And the second is An Indian History of the American West: Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown. I read this many years ago, it is a heart-wrenching book, but one that is impossible to put down. A must-read!” - SLT’s design maverick Helen Louise Carter shares her reading bucket list for the holidays

“Hands down Vietnam. Kayaking in Halong Bay, riding scooters in Hanoi and eating as much pho as possible made it the trip of a lifetime. I can't wait to go back one day.” - Julia Seidl, our Editor-at-Large, on her most memorable holiday to date

“I’m heading to Turkey and the Greek islands looking for that perfect balance between culture and sun!” - Emergeast’s Dima Abdul Kader is island hopping for the summer

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“My go-to destinations for this summer are Nice and Amsterdam. Both cities have a completely different aesthetic, so packingwise I'm focusing on basics that I can wear different ways. An Equipment shirtdress is at the top of the list – paired with Golden Goose sneakers in Amsterdam and Soludos espadrilles in Nice.” - SLT staff writer Yara Jishi on where she’s going this summer and what she’ll be wearing

“There is this really cool place in Mykonos where you can buy funky t-shirts called T-bar. They make the perfect gift.” - Bil Arabi's jewellery designer, Nadine Kanso, on what souvenirs she brings back from Greece

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WISH YOU WERE HERE Have you become a hashtag holidaymaker or a selfie-infatuated jet setter? Words: Sophie Jones-Cooper

he sun is shining, the weather is sweet, makes you want to move those dancing feet…" Bob Marley’s breezy lyrics may ring true for the happy holidaymakers but for those of us left behind, the social media bombardment that follows has turned holidays into an over shared spectacle of ‘send to all’ sunshine updates, Instagrammable wardrobe highs and flatteringly filtered selfies. Whatever happened to the good old postcard and a simple “wish you were here?" Gone are the days of a handwritten note on a generic holiday snap of a postcard, which arrived home a week later than its sender. Today, the swarm of social media addicts whose key purpose in life involves sharing, updating, posting and hashtagging, has changed the way we holiday. If I see another Facebook status picture of a business-class boarding pass perched precariously against a glass of bubbles in the airport lounge, I may have to sign out of Facebook forever. Even before the holiday is booked, the online infatuation begins. Admittedly, choosing where to holiday is a very important decision, but when did we decide it was the done thing to make assumptions about a destination or a hotel after reading people’s reviews of a place, from people we have never even met before nonetheless? Thank you Trip Advisor for vetoing our itinerary before we even set off. Of course, our online age does come with its perks. Checking in online the night before, ordering our capsule holiday wardrobe to our front door from the comfort of our sofa the day before we fly and hailing an Uber to the airport are all undeniably useful plusses of our smartphone generation. But once on holiday,

our nimble fingers get the better of us and even the most passive of social sharers can’t resist the odd post. Selfies are bad enough at the best of times but holiday selfies are on another level. Do we really need to see smug sundrenched Instaready images of your every move from beach to pool to bar? And bikini snaps – especially the flatteringly filtered variety – TMI. A group selfie stick shot? Just about acceptable as it beats the local pickpocket stealing your camera. How did the universe manage when film took a week to develop?

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Then there is the wanderlust of travel that these days is so frivolously shared for the whole world to see. Whatever happened to finding an unknown Michelin-worthy restaurant or stumbling across a hidden cove and not even sharing it with your best friends for fear of it becoming too well trodden? Why of course, lets hashtag it to the Twittersphere for all our followers to retweet and share with millions. When I next go on holiday, don’t expect much from me. I will be turning off my smartphone and trekking into a Wi-Fi black hole. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll send a postcard…

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Etro proves that fall-to-thefloor florals are the essence of summer sophistication.

It wouldn’t be summer without a burst of fabulous feminine florals

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Fendi does safari chic with luxe leather and python.

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Taschen 100 Getaways @ Cities Boutique, Dubai

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PIÑA COLADA PLEASE Fruity, fringed, feathered and fun, add some tropical colour and character to your summer style

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Andrew GN @ Fifty One East, Doha

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Tory Burch's fringing adds layers of texture for a relaxed summer style.

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Burberry Prorsum keep lines clean and silhouettes sharp.

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La Bo hè me Bright and beautiful, the latest rendition of Chloé’s swishy, fringed Hudson bag has us dreaming in technicolor thanks to a kaleidoscope of suede tassels that look almost woven from arcs of a rainbow. It’s one romantic, bohemian dream. www.chloe.com

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R A D AR A A R R Playing dress up

is a right of passage for just about any girl, with millions around the world having teetered around the house in their mother’s heels at one point or another. Designer Federica Visani has her stylish Italian grandmother - a woman who still gets decked out in her finest (jewellery and all) for a visit to the local grocery store - to thank for inheriting her appetite and passion for fashion. “It was the start of everything,” says Federica, a playful smile slowly spreading across her face when she remembers trying on a pair of purple silk pants her Nonna had bought during a cruise on the Nile. “I would spend countless mornings just going through that one closet she had kept to store findings from her travels,” she says. “It was like rummaging through buried treasure.”

She too would go on some wonderful journeys herself, her passion and talent leading her to work amidst the very fashion houses that bore the labels she played dress up in. At Céline (with Phoebe Philo as a mentor), her eyes learned to love straight lines, while at Balenciaga she was taught to open her mind and embrace experimentation by the greats – Nicolas Ghesquière and Alexander Wang. And experiment she did, jumping ship after four years in Paris and making the bold decision to move to Qatar after she was headhunted by Qela, the luxury brand owned by HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned. A nomad at heart, she flung herself into the culture and landscape and by adhering to the local aesthetic, she changed her way of dressing, wrapping herself in fabric and draping silhouettes. “I found myself trying to look good all covered up and still stay cool, and soon realised it really wasn’t that easy,” Federica explains. And it was thanks to her very own personal trials and tribulations trying to adapt to life in Arabia that her line Arabology was born. Constantly asked by strangers what she was wearing (which were her own designs) and egged on by her friends and husband David Martinez, art director and co-founder of Blue Brush Hair Studio, she set up shop in the backroom of the house they share. “My goal was to be comfortable but still look stunning. To create basics for your closet that you can wear whichever way you want.” Based on the simple will to dress women, Arabology is all about the covetable, yet unequivocally fundamental pieces of a modern wardrobe. The SS16 thirty-piece debut collection is a dreamy myriad of long fluid dresses, billowing capes and oversized yet light coats. Standout pieces include a peppermint blue bomber jacket with Keffiyeh sleeves, the white ‘fur’ dress - a playful take on winter in the desert, and the cosy oversized colour block coat. “It’s all about our silhouettes,” boasts Federica who takes deep pride in this. “Our fluid drapped long layered silhouettes will give women choices: to unveil ingeniously or cover gracefully.” www.houseofarabology.com SS16 CAMPAIGN CREDITS: Photography, Sebastien Jardini / Model, Marie Meyer @Premium_models / Hair, David Martinez @bluebrushdoha / Make-up, Julie Camus / Styling, Federica Visani

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Sanayi 313 With the style-set parading around like sultans in slippers worthy of an Ottoman Palace, we hunted down Serena Uziyel, Co-founder of label-of-the-moment and concept store Sanayi 313 to find out everthing one needs to know about the brand.

is for more than just one concept Sanayi 313 is a lifestyle store in Istanbul where different disciplines are combined: design, art and food. A gallery of distinguished furniture, home & fashion accessories and a healthy/refined restaurant occupy the ground floor within different corners.

is for three, the # of design mavericks behind the brand Enis and Amir are the two brothers who built the Sanayi 313 store. Enis is a great interior architect; he came up with the idea of taking a car repair shop and creating this amazing space for the label. He dragged me into the project then eventually my passion for making shoes and bags came to the surface and we decided to go ahead with our own brand.

is for organiSational skills I used to work for Zara and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I started to experiment with a lot of different textures and materials. I had access to a great supply chain; I learned that this business needs creativity but you also need to have a great system of organisation to survive.

is for the exquisite Ottoman embroidery How long does it take to make a pair of Sanyai shoes? It might take up to 60 hours to complete one embellishment on one pair of shoes. There are several stages involved in making the embroidery. Each artwork is executed in rigorous precision. It is almost impossible to repeat the same pattern or texture.

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is for how unique each pair is Sanayi 313 Collection offers a great range of shoes and bags collection, with modern attitude. Each piece is executed in rigorous precision by hand with the most meticulous attention to detail, using a wealth of traditional skills in specific artisanal workshops all around the world.

is for the coveted Misti Slippers These are my favourites. They are very elaborate, unique and sophisticated. It takes 48 hours to complete a pair, weaving embroidery with combinations of five different metals and raffia yarns. They beautifully show the essence of Sanayi 313. www.sanayi313.com

They’re Kendall and Kylie’s go-to girls for bad girl leather jackets. Nour Hammour and Erin Conry Webb, founders of Paris-based luxury label NOUR HAMMOUR, know a thing or two about making a covetable jacket. who better to turn to than the gorgeous duo for a quick lesson on closet maintenance. Below, the girls share their top tips on how to keep your leather jacket fresh from the box.

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Make sure to always cover your jacket with a chiffon cloth before you iron it.

Ironing your jacket with the right technique is necessary to keep your wardrobe looking fresh.

Let the jacket breath. Don't keep it in a closed environment for too long, leather is a living material after all. Remember that leather transforms when it is ironed under the right temperature as it brings out a milky, soft and shiny texture. However, should the temperature be too hot it could create a patch resulting into fabric default.

Egyptian designer Mariam Yehia is bringing boho back to life and oh, with such attitude as well. MY INSPIRATIONS: “My mother – she designed and sewed all of our clothes, a talent she developed from her mother. She has built in me my love and passion for fashion.” MOODBOARD: “This season it was a very warm yet colourful colour palette with an overall vintage mood and feel.” FAVOURITE PIECE: “The teddy bears! I initially bought the fabrics while pregnant to create curtains for my baby girl’s room and fell so much in love with it that I decided to include it in the collection. It definitely is my favourite!” THE MRS.KEEPA WOMAN: “She is one who creates her own edge, dictates her very own trends and is confident of her personal style.” www.mrskeepa.com

THE BOHEMIAN TRAVELLER

Inside the homes of Tory Burch’s modern day muses

o celebrate the spirit of adventure, Tory Burch has tapped 12 extraordinary women who have found success in the worlds of fashion, film, food, art and commerce. In a captivating series of images for the new campaign, the brand goes into the homes and private sanctuaries of the influencers offering a rare glimpse of the women, their worldly sophistication, incredible confidence and bohemian elegance. www.toryburch.com

"One of the 12 women shot for the campaign is Egyptian-Lebanese jewellery designer Sabine Ghanem, who (pictured left) shows off her own take on tunics and espadrilles from the Tory Burch collection.”

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WHAT IS YOUR SCENT FOR THE SU M M ER?

“Wish La Marsa boutique is the perfect place for a princess outfit to party all night long!”

“The geranium. It reminds me of my childhood in Tunisia.”

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“Personally I can’t leave the city without buying some hand embroidered coffa baskets.”

“My unicorn comb.”

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“My jewels! Always the last prototypes and my favourites for sparkling all day!”

Jewellery designer Shourouk Rhaiem returns to her hometown of Tunis for unforgettable palm tree sunsets

M UST-TRY RESTAURANTS “If you want to try some traditional Tunisian food, Fondouk el Attarine (above) is a little gem in the heart of the crazy Medina.”

B EAUT Y BAG ESSENTIALS “I always carry red lipstick in my bag. Flame by Tom Ford is my personal signature.”

HI PPEST HOTEL “My favourite oasis to escape is Villa Dar Zargouni at Naftah (south of Tunisia).

ON YOUR I POD “Rihanna is always present. Right now though I love listening to Benjamin Biolay’s latest album, and some orientalpop music by Elias Rahbani and of course, Elissa."

HOLIDAY READS “I love Yasmina Khadra’s Ce que le Jour doit à la Nuit and in summer this is one of my must-reads..”

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WHAT WILL YOU PACK? “I am probably the only person who arrives in Peru dressed in Azzedine Alaïa and wearing heels, with trekking clothes and cocktail dresses mixed in my bag! My bag is always a melting pot of Miu-Miu and Quechua.”

FOR A NIGHT OUT "The new post revolution place to be is TUTU in la Goulette. Think chic underground atmosphere with yummy cocktails. Take the hotel elevator to the 6th floor and get a wonderful view of the ocean.”

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FAVOURITE PLACE TO SHO P “There is a tiny local store owned by two old ladies. They sell handmade shirts, table runners and items made in crochet. It is all white and I always find beautiful pieces there.”

WHERE WILL YOU B E VACATIONING THIS SU M M ER?

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"Mykonos. It is my favourite island and as much as I always say I would like to go somewhere else, I always end up there!"

“A tour of the rest of the Greek islands, Cuba, Japan and South America! I also would love to go back to Africa, one of the most magical places I have ever been to.”

WHAT SOUVENIRS DO YOU B r i n g BACK?

DON ’ T LEAVE HO M E WITHOUT “My crystals!”

“Lots of little evil eyes and local white shirts or kaftans.”

IDEAL TRA V EL CO M P ANION “My hu sband.

NOTEBOOK FOR A NIGHT OUT “I love to go barhopping! It is nice to start at the Belvedere pool and venture into town to see where the night takes you. I like fun dinners at Sea Satin then often pass by Guzel on the port, only to end the night at the local bouzoukia!”

WHAT IS YOUR SCENT FOR THE SU M M ER? “The same one I wear all year round, it smells of holidays. I’ve been wearing it for the past 15 years.”

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Island hopping designer Racil Chalhoub finds herself once again in Mykonos

ON YOUR I POD “So many different playlists; some old school French songs as well as some happy house.”

Always!”

B EAUT Y BAG ESSENTIALS FAVOURITE HOLIDAY M E MORY

“Probably my last vacation. I met my father in NYC for a weekend and we ended up spending ten days travelling around New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. It WHAT WILL was a really special trip. We spent YOU PACK? so much quality time together “Bikinis and bohemian tops, which is so precious.” plenty of little summer dresses to wear with flats and gladiator sandals. I never take heels to the island but always pack large earrings. I take my Mochilla bag for the beach and a cross body bag for the evening so I don't need to worry about it.” JW Anderson @

“Hair and body oil, some sunscreen for the face and a cheek tint for a rosy dewy look. Clean and simple!”

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M UST-TRY RESTAURANTS “There are so many delicious tavernas on the island, I would recommend the Taverna on Fokos beach, Spilia."

FAVOURITE PLACE TO SHO P “ I always like to buy pieces from Apriati, the only jewellery brand I wear besides [my line] Bil Arabi.”

Nuxe Delicious Cream for Face & Tanning Oil

B EAUT Y BAG ESSENTIALS “Nuxe protection and body oils, they smell so nice!”

NOTEBOOK Mykonos is calling and jewellery designer Nadine Kanso can’t help but answer

WHAT SOUVENIRS DO YOU b r i n g BACK? “There is this really cool place where you can buy funky t-shirts called T-bar. They make the perfect gift.”

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HI PPEST HOTEL

“Someone who does not talk much and is easy to be with.”

“That would definitely have to be Cavo Tagoo (above) near Chora.”

WHAT WILL YOU PACK? Dior

“Long beach dresses, bathing suits, flip flops, a hat and some long dresses for the evening with flat sandals.”

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DON ’ T LEAVE HOM E WITHOUT

“I would love to visit Argentina, but I'm happy to visit Vancouver for the first time this summer.”

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY M E M ORY

“I never leave home without a camera.”

Birman @ Per Lei Couture, Doha

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“I will head to Santa Marina Trader Vics.”

“The sight of my boys playing in the water.”

HOLIDAY READS “I grab a book at the airport. I tend to look for something interesting last minute. And definitely plenty of magazines!”

ON YOUR I POD “Lately I have a play list from the DJ's at La Cantine Du Faubourg. It’s a mix of chill and cool music from different genres.”

WHAT IS YOUR SCENT FOR THE SU M M ER?

M UST-TRY RESTAURANTS “Nammos is a must and I am not saying anything new here!”

“Anything with coconut and citrus. I love Acqua Di Parma.”

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WHAT SOUVERNIRS DO YOU b r i n g BACK? “There are lots of beautiful small boutiques along the beach strip where you can find Mexican trinkets, silverware, hand painted ceramics and more.”

HI P P EST HOTEL

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Hotel.”

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY M E M ORY “A two-month long trip gallivanting around South-East Asia with my husband.”

ANION V EL CO M P IDEAL TRA sband. Always!” “My hu

ON YOUR I POD “Quite the mix of classics ranging from Johnny Cash, to Dire Straits, Marvin Gaye, the Beatles, Queen, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong.”

DON ’ T LEAVE HO M E WITHOUT “My analog Canon camera from the early 80’s.”

HOLIDAY READS “I love reading biographies. My last beach holiday read was Just Kids by Patti Smith for a glimpse into her life with Robert Mapelthorpe in New York and the legendary Chelsea Hotel in the sixties and seventies.“

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Accessory designer Nathalie Trad finds peace and serenity under a palapa on the shores of Tulum

“Eau des Merveilles by Hermès”

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FAVORITE PLACE TO SHO P “Josa, a little hut that has gorgeous caftans, art books and bikinis.”

Nathalie Trad

M UST-TRY RESTAURANTS “There’s Hartwood which is run by New Yorkers who serve contemporary American cuisine with locally sourced organic ingredients. Posada Margherita is a cosy spot on the beachfront where everything is lit by candles. And then Casa Violeta is a must to savour on some freshly caught fish.”

FOR A NIGHT OUT “Gitano's (left) has a great bar, where they mix delicious cocktails and have a great atmosphere.”

WHAT IS YOUR SU M M ER SCENT ?

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WHAT WILL YOU PACK? “For the daytime – swimsuits and cover ups, light dresses and denim shorts. For the evenings though, salty hair, a simple outfit with flats, some lip gloss and a Nathalie Trad clutch. “ Dries Van Noten @ Level Shoes, Dubai

B EAUT Y BAG ESSENTIALS “On a beach holiday I keep it as simple as possible, with some Bioderma Sensibio H2O, a gentle cleansing water that absorbs Nuxe Multi impurities, followed by Nuxe Huile Usage Dry Oil Prodigieuse that nourishes, repairs and softens my skin and hair.”

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World Sea, sand and the right beach gear are all you need for the vacation of your dreams, whatever the destination. Bathing beauty, indeed. Photography by Jerome Elizaga Styling by Julia Seidl and Dina Kabbani Products available at Salam Department Store

French Riviera Bikini by Just Cavalli; Bag by Burberry Prorsum; Flats by Robert Clergie; Hat by Twinset; Sunglasses by Miu Miu; Lipstick by Chanel (Rouge Coco #444 Gabrielle). Â&#x201E;

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The Hamptons Bikini & bag by Twinset; Shoes by Burberry; Sunglasses by Giorgio Armani; Full Crescent White UV Protection SPF 50 Full Cycle Brightening Cream by EstĂŠe Lauder.

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Brazil Bikini by Moschino; Bag & sandals by Kenzo; Sunglasses by Tom Ford; Nail polish by Chanel (Le Vernis in #727 Lavanda & #707 MediterranĂŠe). Â&#x201E;

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Greece Shirt by Temperley London; Bikini by Pin-Up Stars; Bag by L.K.Bennett; Espadrilles by Lagoa; Sunglasses by Ray Ban; Bronze Soothing After Sun Repair Emulsion by Sensai.

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Choosing the right Instagram filter to fake a summery glow is one thing. Choosing the right level of SPF to ensure your skin is safe and sun kissed requires a bit more planning. Read on for our golden rules for fun in the sun, from sunscreens that do more than protect to self-tanners that bronze like a boss.

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Quench your skin’s thirst for protection with the right SPF and after sun must-haves

Oops! Despite your best efforts, you burnt your nose. Soothe inflammed skin with Eisenberg Paris Sublime Tan After Sun Anti-Aging Face Mask. Leave on for 5 to 20 minutes to minimise damage and calm redness.

Moisture Maniac The sun's rays are drying. Treat parched skin to a dose of Eisenberg Paris Sublime Tan Face & Body Oil. Packed with essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, your skin will drink it up.

Guiding Light Strobe like a Kardashian with Dr. Jart Every Sun Day Illuminating Sunscreen SPF 36. Micro opal pearls help brighten skin tone and deliver radiance, meaning you can leave your highlighter on the shelf.

Welcome Matte If the tacky finish that most sunscreens leave behind leaves you cringing, reach for Aesop Protective Body Lotion SPF 50. The lightweight texture and matte finish leaves skin silky, not sticky.

Lather Up Complexion Protection Designed for sensitive skin, Avène Tinted Cream SPF 50, offers maximum protection (most dermatologists only recommend up to SPF 50) while its tinted formulation evens out complexions.

Prime Time Sunscreens aren’t always the most makeup-friendly. The exception? Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 45 Primer. The anti-aging formulation is oil-free meaning your foundation stays put.

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Your mane needs protection too. Treat your locks and sclap to a spritz of Nuxe Paris Moisturising Protective Milky Oil for Hair. Afterwards, wash away sunscreen, salt and chlorine with Nuxe Paris AfterSun Hair & Body Shampoo. The twoin-one sends them all straight down the drain.

Fake ‘n Bake For a sun kissed glow minus the UV rays, the right bottle or compact is all you need

Baby Skin Designed for the sensitive skin of the face, Sisley Self Tanning Hydrating Facial Skin Care moisturises while it darkens thanks to hydrating stevia leaf and chestnut extract.

Smooth as Silk If you’re after a matte bronzer that won’t highlight your pores (shimmer can enhance their appearance), brush on Urban Decay Beached Bronzer, available in two creamy shades.

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Midas Touch Thanks to its tinted formulation, you can actually see where you’ve applied Guerlain Terracotta Sunless Tinted Self-Tanning Gel, meaning a streak-free tan is guaranteed in just one hour.

We admit this limited edition Sephora Sun Disk Bronzer is almost too pretty to use but use you must if you’re after subtly golden cheeks with just a hint of shimmer. We suggest you buy two.

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Double up your tanning power with Clarins Self Tanning Milky Lotion. It tans both your face and body plus its fresh scent does away with that icky DHA odor.

Bronze on the go with a Sephora Self-Tanning Wipe. Pop one in your purse and in just a few minutes, you’ll look like you spent a week lounging on the sandy shores of St. Tropez.

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No matter your skin tone, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer leaves behind a (temporary) pearlised glow. Great when you want a tan for one night only.

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undone During the spring shows, the word “individual” was tossed around backstage like a hot potato wrapped in an Hermès scarf. The idea of celebrating one’s individuality played out in the manes at Alexander Wang, Chloé and Stella McCartney (pictured) where tousled bedhead waves and masses of curls were perfectly imperfect. In other words, au natural strands with a hint of dishevelment ruled the runways. What does this means for us mere mortals who weren’t born with model-worthy locks? Play up, not against, your natural texture. If the “no-makeup” makeup look taught us anything, going natural does not mean going product free. Treat wet strands to a spritz of a texturising mist and let Mother Nature do her thing. Air dry is the new blow dry.

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Seen by some as a fashion accessory and some as an exercise in modesty, the turban can be both glamourous and conservative. instagram star sahar foad tells us how.

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or Dolce & Gabbana, no vacation is complete without a silken scarf in a vibrant print wrapped effortlessly around around your mane. Italian summers of days gone by ruled their SS16 runway and the accessory that warranted prime real estate in their travel trunk was the turban. For Instagram star Sahar Foad (above), seeing the turban embraced by Western designers was a welcome sight. “It helps hijabis to roam the streets confident, trendy and stylish,” says the Egypt-based civil engineer who often trades in her more traditional headscarf for a turban. “I tend to wear turbans more to events, fashion-related outings and [special] occasions.” But buying a ready-made turban as sold in stores is not the choice of Sahar, who prefers to wrap her own. Silver screen icons from Elizabeth Taylor to Audrey Hepburn (whose Roman Holiday role inspired D&G’s runway) rocked the turban in the 50s and 60s but it’s a certain modern-day Arab royal that inspires Sahar. “HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned is the best example of how a turban can be sophisticated and elegant.”

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When it comes to fitness, abs aren't being made in the kitchen. they’re being made in the lab. gone are the days of Jane Fonda workouts and leg warmer-clad ‘Keep Fitters’. Today, health aficionados are looking for more than what the neighbourhood gym has to offer. Enter OXFitness Lab, Qatar’s unique and revolutionary way to break a sweat. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike, this isn’t a facility where anyone can walk in and join a class. This is a specialised centre for those looking for total health and fitness in mind, body and spirit. Their motto?

“We are not a gym, we are a fitness lab”.

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A UNIQUE & HOLISTIC APPROACH

ocusing on three core pillars - OxHealth, OxTraining and OxLife - the Lab offers bespoke training, nutritional programs and a comprehensive IPT (Intelligent Personal Training) health check using the latest technology straight from Europe. Each pillar has a pivotal role in an individual’s health and well-being.

Proving that fitness is more than just about working out, the lab’s unique and holistic approach to wellness is taking the GCC by storm. Find out what all the fuss is about... A REVOLUTIONARY FITNESS CONCEPT Located exclusively at The Gate Mall in the heart of Doha’s Westbay, the 1,700-square foot club guides members through a personalised path towards balanced nutrition and physical health. The aim is to provide the finest collaborative personal service and facilities, all within a motivating and innovative environment.

TRAINING IS JUST ONE IMPORTANT ELEMENT “It ha s b e e n t hr o u g h m y t i m e r e p r e s e nt i ng Qat ar i n c r o s s c o u nt r y ral l i e s t hat I d e v e l o p e d t he d r i v e and k no wl e d g e t o l e ad a v e nt u r e i n t he he al t h and s p o rt s i nd u s t r y,” s ays M o ham mad A b u I s s a , fo u nd e r o f O x Fit ne s s Lab . “The he al t h and s p o rt s i nd u s t r y i s o ne o f t he k e y fo c u s e s o f Qat ar’s nat i o nal v i s i o n and it i s an ho no u r t o hav e a b u s i ne s s i n l i ne wit h t he c o u nt r i e s am bit i o ns fo r fu t u r e d e v e l o p m e nt s .”

Unlike conventional gyms that still operate using traditional methods and with the oldfashioned mindset that the key to well-being is training, at OxFitness Lab health and lifestyle are just as crucial. They help members with the provision of knowledge and education, further monitoring and managing effectively all the key elements of their well-being, rather than just focusing on training.

A WORLD CLASS TEAM Developing a strong and knowledge-based team was one of the lab’s biggest challenges

and biggest investments. The results are astounding; a team of 10 international instructors have joined them from all over the world as experts in their fields to support in delivering a world class and soon to be world-renowned service.

MONITORING & TRACKING EVERY ACTIVITY To gain a detailed insight into their members physiological make-up, every client is put through an extensive assessment (the aforementioned IPT health check) before any sort of diet, exercise or supplementation program is advised. With this technology, the lab is able to generate an in-depth health report about each member, checking everything from blood pressure, HRV (heart rate variability), flexibility and strength to endurance, body fat, water retention and nutrition. OxFitness is the only facility in the GCC with this technology. www.oxfitnesslab.com

POSTWORKOUT BLISS

After a workout, members are encouraged to recover in the steam, sauna and hot and cold dipping pools. There is an opportunity to have a deep tissue treatment or post-workout sports treatment as well. In addition to this, healthy smoothies, salads and sandwiches can be enjoyed in the OxLife lounge.

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Lavish Lounging Top 5 Airport Lounges in the World

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he excitement of travel is undeniable but we’re not just talking about the destination. With cuisine from world-class chefs, beauty treatments that rival spas in the chicest cities and private Porsche terminal transfers, airport lounges have become swanky sanctuaries for the crème de la crème of passengers. At these top five airport lounges, it’s so easy to lose yourself amongst the splendors that you’ll find yourself wishing for a later departure time.

Whether you’re heading on a mini-break or plan on jetting off around the world, count on these brilliant styles to take you there.

Etihad Diamond First Class Lounge

THE BACKPACK Make a chic hassle-free exit with the jet sets’ latest obsession – the backpack. Ideal for toting around the essentials.

Where: Abu Dhabi Airport, UAE Why: This first class lounge doesn’t fall short of the glitz and glam the Middle East has to offer. The oasis that is Etihad’s diamond lounge is the epitome of luxury thanks to their champagne bar, cigar lounge, nannies on staff to watch your little ones, and a Six Senses Spa with complimentary treatments. We love: The Realignment Spa Treatment. It improves overall well-being and releases tension.

Frankfurt First Class Lounge Where: Frankfurt Airport, Germany Why: We call it a lounge, but it’s actually a dedicated first-class terminal with its own passport control and security checkpoints. Private sleeping rooms, bathrooms with full showers and its famous cigar lounge make it hard to beat. We love: Being whisked away in a private luxury German car straight to the airplane.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses Where: London Heathrow Airport, London & JFK International Airport, New York Why: Both of these luxe lounges boast a matchless array of amenities. We’re talking complimentary spa services, Bumble and Bumble hair salons (our favourite) and mouth-watering food. We love: “The Den” at Heathrow where you can play retro video games or catch a flick on the state-ofthe-art flat screens.

Star Alliance Lounge Where: Guarulhos Airport, São Paulo Why: At this Star Alliance Lounge, your holiday doesn’t end. Enjoy a caipirinha off the hand-carved cunaru-wood bar or refresh in the shower suites that are lined with typical Portuguese calçada, the mosaic cobblestone paving found at Copacabana beach. We love: The authentic Brazilian feel evoked by the indigenous woods, natural rope and other local materials.

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Loewe

THE CARRY-ALL Perfect for that spontaneous 48-hr escape, the trusty carryall is big on style yet small on size. You'll be surprised how much you can squeeze in one go!

THE WEEKENDER Opting for a strict no-checkedbag policy? A soft holdall is perfect for those who want to pack and go. Light enough to carry, they’ll add style Gucci to your trip.

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Turkish Airlines

CIP Lounge Where: Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul Why: The 60,000-square feet of luxury at the newly-renovated CIP Lounge serves over 4,000 travellers a day but doesn’t come short when it comes to making you feel like you’re in the lap of luxury – and that’s why it’s number 1. This lounge boasts two levels of rooms for lounging, dining, entertainment and napping in private relaxation rooms. If that’s not enough, there’s a music room equipped with a theatre screen, a pool table, and thoughtful local touches that include prayer rooms, an olive tree garden and an olive bar. To top it all off, if you’re not into the automatic massage beds they offer for a sensory snooze, you can opt for a massage in the comfort of your own plush seat by the available masseurs, making this lounge a true Turkish delight. We love: The hot popcorn machine!

e can’t think of a better way of getting to Istanbul than on their flagship carrier Turkish Airlines. Flying to 286 destinations worldwide, Turkish Airlines has daily flights departing the GCC every few hours from Dubai to Doha. Discover the arilines’ magnificent business class, offering passengers the comforts of home with a special ottoman feature that creates a 75-inch (188 cm) long sleeping space when in the fully-reclined bed position.

The inflight entertainment via the Planet digital system will pass the time swiftly for those on long haul journeys with up to 350 films and short programs to choose from. And the excellence doesn’t stop there! Awarded ‘Best Business Catering Service’ according to Skytrax 2014, the onboard “Flying Chefs” dish out restaurant-quality meals in the clouds, giving new meaning to Turkish hospitality and dining in the sky! www.turkishairlines.com

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ABOUT LHW… The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is a prestigious luxury hospitality organisation representing the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas. Founded in 1928, starting with 38 initial member properties, LHW now boasts over 375 member properties with more than 60,000 rooms in 75 counties. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER… It is really easy to become a member of the Leader’s Club; you simply register on the LHW website. Alternatively, call one of our teams who will be able to advise you on the Leader’s Club benefits including special rates, upgrades and airport transfers.

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, Cannes

Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa, Milan

HOTEL TRENDS THESE DAYS… Hotels are becoming a home away from home; they are focusing much more on the guest’s experience by creating rooms that are larger and more luxurious. In the past hotels could accommodate thousands of guests. Now they are choosing to accommodate hundreds and ensuring their experience is the pinnacle of comfort and luxury. In addition to the obvious, they are also becoming far more creative, from decoration to cuisine to making sure each guest’s experience is personal to them. I have found that many people in the region have exquisite homes and they expect their visit to a hotel to be up to those standards, but at the same time the experience must be intimate. CHANGING HOLIDAY HABITS… Holidays that are out of many people’s comfort zone are becoming popular; these tend to be longer and much more adventurous, although luxury and comfort always remain crucial.

Planning an escape and looking to bask in the ultimate arms of luxury? Hatem Chatter, the regional director for The Leading Hotels of the World, discusses the standards set for its hotels and why you should be booking your next stay with them. Jet setters take note!

WHERE TO VISIT NEXT… Europe is definitely the go-to destination this summer, in particular Amsterdam, Italy and Switzerland. The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) have over 150 hotels within Europe so there are plenty of unusual destinations to choose from. WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BOOKING… Large spaces, breathtaking views and a grand lobby! The LHW website is great because you can view all the facilities and scroll through an image gallery of all the member hotels. It also depends on the reason for travelling; this could be for art, a conference, shopping or adventure sports. You must first understand what you are travelling for and seek hotels that cater to those needs, you can call the LHW office and speak to one of our knowledgeable advisors. The LHW team is always on hand to help. BEST TRAVEL ADVICE… Don’t avoid anything, grasp an adventure with both hands and be curious; the sky is the limit. www.lhw.com

The New York Times 36 Hours collection is a must for any luxury seeking traveller

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A New Dawn

After travelling for 38 hours, James McCarthy wakes up to a new Dawn in the stunning surroundings of Cape Town. Words: James McCarthy Pictures: James Lipman / Desmond Louw / Shutterstock

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ack in March, the vast peaks and escarpments of South Africa’s Stellenbosch Winelands found themselves in rare company. Under the blanket of a million stars on the helipad of the ultra-luxurious Del Air Graff Estate, the select few members of the Middle East’s automotive press corps gathered to experience a new Dawn. In a city accustomed to rarity (Cape Town is, after all, home to one of the rarest of natural occurrences, that of a confluence of two oceans – the Atlantic and the Indian – as well as a hub for the trading of a myriad precious stones and exquisite metals), to be chosen as the launch venue for an all-new Rolls-Royce product line seems aptly fitting. So, too is the sense of optimism here. Cape Town feels young and vibrant. Learning its lessons from its checkered past, the city and its people are constantly looking towards a brighter future – The c ar’s b e au t i fu l l y something that the Dawn is p r o p o rt i o ne d b o d y i s ad o r ne d designed to encapsulate. Or, as the ebullient Richard Carter, wit h s u b t l e l i ne s t hat m i m i c global marketing director for t hat o f t he o s t e nt at i o u s 1952 Rolls-Royce, points out with a Sil v e r Dawn Dr o p he ad whi c h sparkle in his eye, a sense of la dolce vita.

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Coming in the subsiding aftermath of a global economic crisis that crippled every major market and, in the face of an almost constant stream of bad news emanating from the world’s trouble spots, there is a purpose to the marque’s move away from its usual supernatural nomenclature and the resurrection of the famously optimistic Dawn moniker. The car’s beautifully proportioned body is adorned with subtle lines that mimic that of the ostentatious 1952 Silver Dawn Drophead which served as muse. There’s a sweeping waistline that starts at the drooping prow, upon which sits the forward leaning Spirit of Ecstasy, and culminates in the muscular haunches of the rear quarter, resting over softly

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The first thing that impresses me on the blind, undulating turns of Chapman’s Peak Drive is the driving dynamic of the Dawn. The steering is short, sharp and precise - making it a breeze to traverse the winding strip of tarmac that follows.

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DON’T LEAVE cape town WITHOUT... 1. Going eye-to-menacing-eye with a Great White shark. 2. Joining the Capetonians to laze on the lawns of the Kirstenbosch and enjoy live music. 3. Saluting the sun as it rises at the iconic Table Mountain (yoga devotees will certainly appreciate this one!) 4. Driving along Chapman’s Peak’s twistyturny road. 5. Enjoying a seafood barbecue on the beach up the glorious West Coast.

flared wheel arches. The subtle, upwardly raked rear overhang add a coquettish, feminine sexuality to the purposeful, muscular stance of the front.

from the Dawn, which seemingly rears back, albeit gently, and that growl, familiar to Wraith drivers, emanates from beneath the car.

Then, there’s the interior. Four cosseting seats sit replete with gloriously vibrant leather adding a sense of whimsy that juxtaposes the dark canadel wood panelling that covers the rear deck and cascades through the centre of the cabin. It is breathtaking in both its confidence and beauty. I slide behind the wheel, closing the vast coach door behind me, and press the start button. The mighty 6.2-litre V12 discreetly sighs awake and I pull out into the Bank Holiday Sunday traffic that clogs the road. The first thing that impresses me on the blind, undulating turns of Chapman’s Peak Drive is the driving dynamic of the Dawn. The steering is short, sharp and precise and, while it’s easy (or, perhaps, effortless, even) to rhythmically cruise from corner to corner by just steering with only a thumb and forefinger, the car has some heft, giving me a sense of feedback from the road as to where the front wheels are positioned.

in the know 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn Engine: 6.6-litre V12 Power / Torque: 563bhp @ 5,250rpm / 780Nm @ 1,500rpm Transmission: Eight-speed, dual clutch automatic Weight: 2,560kg Performance: Top speed 250km/h (governed) / 0-100km/h in 4.9 sec Price: $387,699

It’s incredibly hard to be objective when you’re piloting a car that bears a name synonymous with perfection. The Smeg, for instance, might be considered “the Rolls-Royce of fridges,” while the 1957 Fender Stratocaster is arguably “the Rolls-Royce of guitars.” Most people would espouse the Phantom as the “Rolls-Royce of Rolls-Royces,” but I would happily advocate on behalf of the Dawn for that coveted title. The Phantom is Churchillian in its gravitas, while the Ghost is a captain of industry. The Wraith, as I have said before in these pages, is the cad – mischievous and irreverent. The Dawn, however, is the carefree playboy. It’s socially astute, image conscious and optimistic. It is a car for the young at heart, for those whom the weight of the world’s ills has not yet dampened their spirit of ecstasy.

Traversing the winding strip of tarmac which follows the line of Hout’s Bay becomes an almost zen experience, as this phenomenal machine just sweeps from bend to bend, eating up the miles with fluid ease. Under firm acceleration, there’s an immediate pick up

As we entered the final stage of our journey, along the monumentally fabulous Faure Marine Drive towards The Glasshouse near Rooi Els, we hit a spot of rain. That meant raising the roof. Dropping to around 50km/h, I activate “the silent ballet” from the passenger seat, and within 22 seconds, the beautifully engineered mechanism had cocooned us in thick fabric. Apart from the pattering of an autumn shower, the inside was as silent as you would expect from one of the company’s coupés.

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ON THE ROAD... From Petra to Salalah, here are four of the region’s most scenic drives worthy of a spin in the 2016 RollsRoyce Dawn WHERE: Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

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WHERE: Jebel Hafeet, UAE

DRIVE: The twisty-turny road, hewn out of the face of the mountain, is considered one of the most visually spectacular drives in the entire UAE. Although only recently opened, the Jebel Jais Mountain Road has already become a favourite for enthusiastic drivers who negotiate its hairpin bends while trying to enjoy the jaw-dropping view, though we suggest you pull over to one of the many viewing sites to safely take in the sweeping vista.

WHERE: Salalah, Oman

Salalah, Oman

DRIVE: Long distances and miles of scenic views make this drive a road trip in its truest form. Prepare though to be interrupted every now and then by camels or sheep crossing over to graze on the other side!

DRIVE: The massive stretch of highway that makes up this road oozes pedal-to-metal potential, and is quite often busy with the rich and famous who flock here to test out their million-dollar toy cars. You can rub shoulders with them at the golf course at the top of the hill where they stop for lunch to recuperate before pounding the road again!

WHERE: King’s Highway, Jordan DRIVE: One of the Middle East's most scenic and ancient roads, the King’s Highway will having you stopping for photo ops every thirty seconds with a number of historic sites along the way. From the crusader castle of Al Karak to the ruins of Petra, you’ll have a chockablock itinerary of things to see, do and photograph!

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Vacation season is now and it’s time to get ready, set, and go! Our travel issue bounces from city to beach and beyond. Start off regionally on a hypnotic journey at Dubai’s One & Only Royal Mirage, where you’ll find yourself transported back to a time of myth and legend. Then flip through Mark Schoemer’s photologue on Seoul, as he captures a city caught between saving tradition and moving boldly into the future. Plus, learn how to eat like a true local with tips from foodies on their secret must-try joints; find out why Johnny Depp calls the Corinthia London’s Musician’s Penthouse his home-away-from-home; and visit Venice’s magnificent tribute to the starichtect and dame of architecture, Zaha Hadid.

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globetrotter Where to dine, dream and delight your senses like a local – the latest hotel openings, restaurant launches and luxurious goings-on for the global traveller.

SYDNEY With their Michelin-starred dining, pet lounges and cinemas, airports are no longer simply barren lands between business and leisure hotspots - they’re slowly becoming destinations in their own right. This June, the Pullman Hotel Sydney Airport will be part of a new commercial precinct located minutes from the airport terminal, alongside luxury office and retail facilities. If a conference call or mid-jaunt meeting is called for, the hotel also has two conference rooms or for eager fitness followers there is a gym and tennis court. Oh and how about a spot of mini golf? www.pullmanhotels.com

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If you consider yourself an oenophile or gourmet or you simply want to escape your frenetic urban lifestyle, a stay at the newly opened Leeu Estates near Cape Town should fill the boots and calm the soul. Stay in the 19th century Manor House itself, or one of the surrounding cottages that make up this 21-room luxury retreat nestled in the Franschhoek Valley. The daily agenda is nothing short of idyllic, with an array of life’s finer pastimes to occupy your hours from fine dining, holistic spa treatments and strolls through rolling vineyards. A trip to the local town of Franschhoek should fill the quota for art galleries, cafes and unique boutiques. www.leeucollection.com

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The south of France is certainly not short on luxe locales, but when it comes to the epitome of French style, there is nothing quite like the allure of Chanel. This year, their seasonal boutique is taking up its summer residence at the La Mistralée private mansion, and its design and contents are nothing short of irresistible. The glorious poolside boutique is home to the ready-to-wear collection, accessories, watches and in July and August, some high jewellery. In addition to the main grand living room and pool house (which has been turned into shoe paradise), the glass-roofed verrière room is pretty impressive with its original mosaic floor and avant-gardist bust sculptures. www.chanel.com

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While over-indulging and lazing around are popular holiday pastimes, more and more of us are opting for a more active approach to our well-earned breaks and adopting an attitude of improving wellness, health and in turn, happiness. Canyon Ranch, renowned for its wellness and lifestyle-oriented concept of resort and holidaying, is bringing its world of goodness to the Aegean shores of Turkey near Bodrum this summer with the opening of its Kaplankaya wellness resort on the Turkish Riviera in July. Here, enthusiasts can get their feel good factor from daily fitness classes, hiking, bike riding, water sports and indulge in nutritious gourmet cuisine, as well as kicking back in the huge 107,500 square-foot spa. www.canyonranchdestinations.com

NEW YORK We can’t think of anywhere better to spend lazy days and hot summer nights in the Big Apple than on a Manhattan rooftop. And the rooftop of summer 2016, has to be the new al fresco lounge at the SLS Park Avenue due to open its doors this July. Chic uptown destination, check; Philippe Starck design, check; style posse, check… On the foodie front, José Andrés’s latest Bazaar restaurant (think traditional Spanish tapas and inventive tasting menus but with a unique and contemporary culinary twist) is opening in the same building giving you a onestop destination to check in, dine, drink and city gaze. www.slshotels.com

LAKE COMO If you can’t persuade Mr. Clooney to let you join him at his Lake Como villa, there are plenty of other equally luxe places to stay, minus the A-list host of course. Take a seaplane over Lake Como and you will see for yourself the expanse of decadent private villas and luxury abodes, including some seriously stylish newcomers. For a welcome change to the sprawl of Renaissance palazzos, Il Sereno Lago di Como is a contemporary masterpiece near Torno village on the eastern edge of the lake, which is opening this summer. Arrive by custom Riva water limousine to the hotel’s private dock and sink into lakeside luxury in one of the 37 suites and villas, dive into the 60-foot infinity pool or dine on the sublime waterside terrace. www.ilsereno.com

CAP D’ANTIBES It is hard to beat the French Riviera in June and July with the endless lazy days spent lounging on sundrenched terraces perched over sandy shores. So if you are lucky enough to be embarking on a retreat to any of the many ‘it’ destinations along the coast, be sure to book a table at the newly renovated Michelin-starred restaurant Les Pêcheurs at the idyllic seafront Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel. Perfectly placed midway between Cannes and Nice, Les Pêcheurs is world renowned for its culinary prowess, serving up delicious Mediterranean dishes on its stunning terrace by the sea. The hotel has recently re-opened after a hefty renovation with the restaurant now under charge of Chef Nicolas Rondelli. www.ca-beachhotel.com

LAGUNA BEACH Miami’s Art Basel and New York’s vibrant gallery scene aren’t the only players on America’s art block vying for your attention. Over in South California, Laguna Beach is quite the art destination especially during the summer when its hosts the annual (and one of the nation’s oldest) fine arts show, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters. This year from 7th July – 31st August, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is offering guests an overnight experience to celebrate the highly acclaimed arts event. Behind-the-scenes tours, two tickets to the Pageant of the Masters performance and admission for two to Festival of the Arts are part of the deluxe velvet rope pacakge. www.ritzcarlton.com

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where in the world . . . Whether you tour Copenhagen on two wheels or on water (a boat ride on the Nyhavn canal is a must), style radiates from the cobble-stoned streets. From the new Nordic food movement to the Danish modern design movement, Denmark’s capital city is at the forefront of it all. The Little Mermaid A stroll along the waterfront will lead to the 100-year old bronze statue, a tribute to Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic fairytale character. Andersen Hotel Winner of the World Luxury Hotel Awards, Danish design is at the heart of this luxury boutique hotel located in

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BET THE FARM Foodies, call your travel agent. Noma, the four-time winner of the world’s best restaurant title and owner of two-Michelin stars, is closing its doors on New Year’s Eve, leaving you with about half a year to snag a table at Copenhagen’s culinary highpoint. Dubbed the godfather of the New Nordic movement, Chef René Redzepi is transforming this movement into an urban farm in 2017 with a floating farm, rooftop greenhouse and new menu to boot. In addition to foraging for ingredients from the shore to the forest which is their current philosophy (case in point - their menu currently boasts moss cooked in chocolate with egg liqueur), the team will be leading the agricultural movement, all within the city limits.

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GREEN ZONE If a trip to Tivoli Gardens inspired Walt Disney to dream up Disneyland, imagine what a stroll around the 20-acre 150-year old urban gardenmeets-amusement park could do for your Instagram account. Grab a seat alongside the swan pond and sink your teeth into a smørrebrød (an open-faced sandwich served on dense dark rye bread that is a specialty amongst Danes), grab a ticket to one of many outdoor concerts (Pharrell Williams is on tap this summer) or let you inner youngster out to play and scream with glee as you rattle your brain on one of four roller coasters.

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Not only is Seoul the soul of South Korea, it’s also the beating heart of over ten million people. It’s a city stepping boldly into the future while keeping one foot firmly planted in tradition, and the contrasts can be striking. It’s a place where ultra-modern skyscrapers dwarf Buddhist temples; ajummas (older Korean women) sell homegrown produce on the sidewalk next to Michelin-star restaurants; and where the Han people’s staunch work ethic is matched only by their love of late night karaoke and 24-hour shopping. But don’t discount the mountains that surround the city. Within the rocky walls, nature lovers and urbanites are often one and the same.

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WHO: Noha Serageldin, founder of Matters of the Belly blog WHERE: Sydney, Australia WHAT: Hailing from Egypt but now residing in Sydney with her husband, Noha injects her beautifully styled foods with a taste of home. From spiced hibiscus poached pears to raisin & pine nuts-stuffed kibbeh, her culinary creations will make you want to lick your screen (#droolworthy). www.mattersofthebelly.com

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Top 3 restaurants in sydney: 1. The Apollo: A Greek restaurant and our favourite ‘fancy-ish’ place to eat. We always order ‘the full Greek’, and it never disappoints! We get the best things on their menu - slow roast lamb, taramasalata dip, Greek salad, the best roast potatoes and the most amazing fried saganaki cheese with honey!

Favourite spots for breakfast: Bills, Sonoma, La Renaissance Patisserie, The Tea Cosy (pictured) and The Grounds of Alexandria to name a few. There are endless good breakfast spots in Sydney!

2. Lucio’s pizzeria: All the pizzas are to die for. Favourites include the Tartufata and the one with potato and rosemary.

Where to grab a good cup of coffee: Gypsy espresso in Potts Point is my number one. It’s my local go-to spot. I also love Single Origin Roasters. Favourite local dish & where to try it: I don’t think there are many local dishes to be honest. Australia’s food scene is such a big melting pot of different cuisines, and they are all done so well. A local favourite thing to eat though is meat pies, and while I am not a huge fan of them, Bourke St. Bakery are well known for good pies.

3. Home Thai: We love their Pad Thai and duck Larb. Addictive!

Restaurant with a view: I honestly haven’t tried any of the iconic harbour-front fine dining restaurants, and I am sure they are all wonderful…but for us, a great meal with a view consists of buying really good fish and chips wrapped in paper near the beach (Bondi or Coogee are our favourites) and sitting right on the sand to enjoy them! Simple, but so satisfying. A picnic in a pretty park is always a good idea too (Elizabeth or Rushcutters Bay are both wonderful with great harbour views!)

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Grab a bite & people watch: Anywhere in The Rocks on the weekend, or Newtown if you want to see some of the most interesting looking people in the city! In the summer, Bondi beach is always buzzing so a lunch at Speedo’s is great to see it all happen. Best alfresco terrace: The of Alexandria.

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Best burger in town: So far, our favourite is Burger Project. There are so many burger spots in Sydney (it’s quite the obsession here), and we’ve only tried a handful. Burger Project by Neil Perry is always the winner. Secret spot: Locally here in Potts Point where we live, there is this tiny hole-in-the-wall spot called ‘Dumpling & Noodle House’. You’d miss it if you weren’t looking, and it is anything but fancy. Just a few tiny wobbly plastic tables are set out on the sidewalk from 6-10pm with uncomfortable stools and slightly aggressive service sometimes, but they make the best dumplings I’ve ever had! And their home-brewed soy sauce is something we’ve contemplated stealing on several occasions. A favourite for sure! For those with a killer sweet tooth: One of my favourite sweet treats in Sydney is the ginger brûlée tart by Bourke Street Bakery. I never get tired of it! Gelato Messina is great for a late night ice-cream fix. La Renaissance Patisserie has the best French pastries. And finally, Guylian for a rich Belgian hot chocolate.

WHO: Samira Tanha, founder of Pop up Persia restaurant WHERE: Rotterdam, Netherlands WHAT: Sweet perfumey rose water, nutty notes of saffron rice and stickly sweet pomegranate dishes have locals going gaga over Samiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intimate pop-up dinners. Samira is serving up Iran right at Rotterdamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doorsteps! www.popuppersia.com

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Top 3 restaurants in rotterdam: 1. FG Foodlabs & FG Restaurant: This duo from chef Francois Geurds (soon to be situated next to each other at the hip and industrial Hofbogen) is innovative, creative and super friendly, which always translates into an awesome dining experience.

Where to grab a good cup of coffee: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a big coffee drinker but I do love lattes. For a perfect latte, I go to Hopper.

Favourite spot for breakfast: That would be at Memory Lane which is my favourite hang-out spot. I love to start the day with an egg and here you can order a perfect oeuf cocotte with homemade bread.

Best alfresco terrace: For sure the best terrace is the rooftop patio of The Suicide Club. Order a cocktail and enjoy Rotterdam from high in the sky. Best burger in town: For the best burger, go to Ter Marsch & Co. Besides their awesome regular burgers they have seasonal burgers. Last summer they had a chicken burger that was to die for!

Favourite local dish & where to try it: Haring or Hollandse nieuwe, is a typical Dutch dish. The way to eat it is also typical Dutch, you pick the raw herring up from the tail dip it in onions and lift it up into the air and then bite it upwards. You can buy the herring from street stalls, but for the best experience I would recommend Schmidt Zeevis. Restaurant with a view: HMB Restaurant in the Rotterdam tower has a gorgeous view of the Erasmus Bridge and river Maas. The restaurant is also very easy on the eyes. Grab a bite & people watch: The perfect spot for people watching is for sure the Witte de Withstraat with its many bars and restaurants. Here you see so many different types of people passing by. Always a good spot to sit down at is the terrace of Restaurant Bazar. Grab a table (if possible as its always crowded), order food and check out the crowd.

2. Dertien: Chefs Pepijn Schmeink and Remco van Erpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laid-back attitude make this place one of the most pleasant places to eat local seasonal food.

3. Yama: Chef Yama brings the real taste of Japan to Rotterdam. The restaurant has a peaceful and serene vibe, which perfectly suits the cuisine. Secret spot: That would be the secret bar called the Dr. where you would need to have their number to make an appointment with the doctor. Once you get there, you can order some awesome cocktails. For those with a killer sweet tooth: Sweet tooth heaven in Rotterdam is Koekela, where you can buy anything sweet. But I also love the cakes at Mangiare, the apple pie at Dudok and the Japanese cake rolls from Round & Round.

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As you enter, you are met with a sumptuously-appointed parlour, the focal point of which is a 1930s Steinway Baby Grand piano which sits under the watchful eye of Ludwig van Beethoven and is lit by two massive crystal chandeliers (which frame a minstrel’s gallery- styled second floor balcony). In the corner, a turntable playing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue adds the necessary grandeur to the surroundings, while a huge mirror, set above a roaring fireplace, houses a hidden 50-inch TV that announces our arrival, which still feels somewhat dreamlike.

. A carpeted staircase winds its way up to the second floor, though the elevator, while glacially slow and cladded in enough mirrored surfaces to make Liberace weep with joy, is the truly stylish way to arrive at the vestibule of the suite’s private quarters. From here, you get the best vantage point from which to truly take in the opulence of the lower floor. The view afforded by the aforementioned minstrel’s gallery is quite lovely and gives one a true sense of the scale and luxury of the apartment that photographs just fail to capture.

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So, they find themselves in auspicious company as, at around 7pm on a muggy Saturday in June, my good lady and I met Lucas, our elegantly-attired butler, who showed us to the room. I use the word room loosely, as this sprawling abode dwarfs my Doha apartment by a considerable margin. The bathroom alone is bigger than my living room.

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The Corinthia, being one of London’s finest lodgings, attracts a certain level of clientele. Regularly patronised by Saudi princes and popculture royalty, I’m being granted very rare access to one of its most in-demand living spaces. When Sur la Terre Arabia first visited the Corinthia a few years ago, all of its seven penthouses were occupied and I suspect that, given we sat opposite each other for coffee in the atrium, that Will.I.Am was resident in the Musician’s suite at the time. It’s a favourite home-away-from-home of Johnny Depp, as well.

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Behind me, my man Lucas is studiously unpacking my suitcase and assessing which items will require pressing before dinner. This flurry of activity takes place in the walk-in wardrobe, which doubles as an ante-room to the prodigious bathroom. A vision in marble and glass, the underfloor heating ensures that, despite the spacious expanse, it remains warm and inviting. The twin “his-and-hers” sinks are flanked by a cavernous bathtub, replete with TV, and equally ample rainfall shower.

The best, however, is still yet to come, and as you enter the boudoir, with its ridiculously comfortable, gazillionthread count, puffy cloud-like bed, the first thing you notice are two doors. One leads to a small balcony overlooking the open-air atrium in the lobby lounge, the other is a portal to another world entirely. It’s the cherry that’s quite literally on the top; the pièce d’resistance; the final crescendo in this overture of luxury. As you step through the door, you are transported to a world of rooftops and spires. A long, tree-lined roof garden stretches for about 30 feet, with a horseshoe of stylish outdoor furniture cosseting a large open fire at one end. And the views are spectacular. Panoramic vistas of London’s south bank, stretching from BT Tower to St. Paul’s on one side, to the London Eye and the Palace of Westminster on the other, interrupted only by the myriad Georgian and Edwardian rooftops of Britain’s capital that seemed distinctly reminiscent of a scene from Mary Poppins. During our short stay, my good lady and I took full advantage of this magical vantage point, enjoying many a late night there that we ended up seeing the sun rise on more than one occasion. Dinner on that first evening, though, was set for eight o’clock sharp in the bosom of my family at the hotel’s splendid eatery, Massimo. I visited the restaurant during my last stay, when it was marketed as an Oyster Bar and seafood heavily influenced the menu. However, under the watchful eye of a new executive chef, Massimo has become, arguably, one of the best Italian fine dining options in the city. Parpardelle with duck ragù, ravioli with prawns and burrata cheese, potato gnocchi with Italian sausage in a walnut sauce, pan-roasted veal with potato purée – there was not one dish that arrived at the table that did not leave each of our party of six in the throes of epicurean rapture. Suitably sated, we retired to Basoon, the hotel’s 1920s Art Deco music room-inspired piano bar, for some first class entertainment and a few of its rakishly prepared signature drinks. It was busy every night we were there, with a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere provided by the many patrons who had “wandered in off the street to hear the jazz go down.” If you get that last reference, dear reader, then you will appreciate why we returned to the suite to take advantage of the turntable, with Dire Straits and the Sultans of Swing providing the mood as the party ebbed towards dawn. We were fortunate to spend another two wonderful days at the Corinthia London, but, unfortunately, space dictates that I have to end my journal of this most memorable of weekends here. I will simply finish by noting that, during my tenure with this venerable organ, I have had the pleasure of enjoying some of the world’s best hotels, in its finest locales. However, without a doubt, the time well whiled away with my loved ones at the Corinthia’s Musician’s Penthouse has provided the best song on the soundtrack of my jet-setting career so far. It’s a magnum opus; my Sergeant Pepper. Indeed, for once, the second album has more than lived up to the hype. www.corinthia.com

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Hide & Chic Helen Louise Carter finds solace amidst breathtaking architecture and lush surroundings in the heart of dubai

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the One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai and it seems as though you’ve found yourself transported back to a time of myth and legend. Fitting then that the One & Only feels less like a hotel perhaps and more a trio of architecturally Arabic havens, standing in a rich expanse of lansdcaped grounds covered with fantastically lush green gardens hidden behind row upon row of tall trees and palms. The resort spans a boastful 65 kilometres and lays claim to a kilometre of white sand beach looking out to the Palm Jumierah and Arabian Gulf. Each of the three distinct properties - the Palace, Arabian Court and Residence and Spa are built on influences reminiscent of the Orient and Arabia, so much so that within the Arabian Court is a grand hallway comprising of seven arches, each eloquently designed to represent the seven states of the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, where below every arch inlaid to the floor is a unique star mosiac, each designed to represent one of the states. It is as oppulent as it is traditional.

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Walking around the One & Only Royal Mirage is a hypnotic journey, one that ushers its guests through tall halls and marble lobbies showcasing all that is on offer at this luxurious resort. The Palace for example is home to Superior Deluxe rooms, Gold Club rooms, Executive and Gold Club rooms, as well as the two exquisite grand Royal Suites - think rich fabrics in colourful array, heavy wood doors and billowing curtains. Outside, temperature-controlled swimming pools, tennis courts and a putting green are encompassed by the perfectly manicured lawns. Meanwhile the Arabian Court links to the ‘two wings’ of the resort as well as offering guest rooms and suites facing the Arabian Gulf. The pinnacle of the property however is found at the Residence and Spa.

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Here the reception area is crafted of wood and stone and leads to The Library - a colonialstyle area accented with oversized vases, reading lamps and comfy leather armchairs and sofas, offering a quiet atmosphere for relaxing, as well as part-taking in afternoon high tea, specifically for Residence guests. Situated next to the Library is The Dining Room with high vaulted ceilings, impressive floor-to-ceiling windows and a dedicated chef who relishes nothing more than catering to the whims and wishes of his guests. Should your gastronomic urge require something that is not available on the menu (which changes regularly), Chef is a more-than-willing artisan who will create whatever your heart desires. At the Residence & Spa, you'll also uncover understated oppulance delicately infused and immaculately styled dark wood and glass walled corridors sprinkled with traditional arabic lanterns and rugs that lead to the private residences.

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Clockwise from top: One & Only Jetty Lounge; The Rooftop; Junior Suite garden view at the Residence & Spa; Ornate interior decorative vase; The Dining Room; high tea at the Library; and The Rooftop.

EAT, SLEEP, GRAZE, REPEAT The Residence & Spa Suites and Prestige Rooms bring together old world charm mixed with new age technology, including majlis styled seating area, large beds, oversized silver serving trays, iPod docking station and stunning bathrooms complete with sliding carved wood doors, slate floor, marble bench and impressive bathtubs. Ornate art and wall hangings expertly mixed with lanterns, rugs, plush cushions and mashrabiya room dividers

evoke the warmth and splendour associated with Arabian culture. Residence & Spa rooms also come with a ‘dedicated host’ to attend to your every need. Outside you will find secluded garden patios or private terraces to savour the views of the peaceful gardens, swimming pool, sea views and abundant wildlife, which just so happens include resident peacocks! As if that isn’t enough, for the ultimate in luxury living there is the Beach Garden Villa. Nestled away in the most secluded area of the resort, here you’ll receive royal treatment like no other. 300-square metres of oppulance including two sea facing 70-square metre bedrooms, a kitchenette, your own temperaturecontrolled swimming pool, and a private driveway, no less! And, when it comes to dining, there is no shortage of restaurants to satisfy a multitude of culinary preferences. Our favourites? With a resident DJ in place, Nina serves mouth-watering Indo-European cuisine. Want Moroccan food and low lit alcoves? Then Tagine is your place. Meanwhile over at the Jetty Lounge, a firm favourite with Dubai residents in the balmy winter months, offers a beachside setting that is perfect for sundowners. And for spectacular views under the stars with drinks and mezzehs, it goes without saying that The Rooftop Terrace & Sports Lounge is still the place to be seen. www.oneandonlyresorts.com

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Arm party: The Brilliant Flying Tourbillon Arlequino, Brillant Full Baguette Rainbow and Brilliant Rainbow are masterpieces of gem-setting artistry and boast carat after carat of multi-coloured sapphires and diamonds.

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As Jacob & Co. celebrates three decades, founder Jacob Arabo chats with SLT on one in a million gems, his personal motto and the launch of his second flagship store in Dubai. By Julia Seidl

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legendary gem merchant Jean-Baptiste Tavernier travelled to the depths of India in search of precious stones to dazzle the French court and in particular, King Louis XIV. No ordinary diamond would do. He needed a rock that would blind His Majesty with its sparkle and lead to unadulterated gasps of admiration. His efforts were rewarded with the discovery of diamonds of such extraordinary transparency that, upon viewing the stones’ diaphanous quality, the King himself called them “pools of crystal water.” These sparklers, brought to western Europe by Mr. Tavernier from the fortified city of Golconda, are characterised by their water-clear appearance and are often classified as whiter than white, earning them a Type IIa designation, a grade awarded to less than 2% of all diamonds. To say that a Golcanda diamond is rare is an understatement.

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Jacob & Co. founder Jacob Arabo

Legend has it that the Koh-i-Noor and Hope Diamond both came from the mines of Golcanda and now, several centuries later, jeweller Jacob Arabo has in his possession The Eye of Golconda, a 40ct pear-shaped D-internally flawless diamond. “It is one in several millions,” says the founder and chairman of Jacob & Co. “It is an absolutely extraordinary gem.” Like his newly acquired gem, Jacob himself is somewhat of a legend. You may know him better as Jacob the Jeweller, a name bestowed upon him by the hip hop community who were early adopters of his pieces and who showed their gratitude by name dropping his moniker into their beats. Kanye West, Jay-Z and 50 Cent are just a handful of rappers who have showered the jeweller with lyrical love, resulting in a grand total of almost 70 musical mentions. But ever the diplomat, Jacob won’t play favourites and reveal the rhyme he likes best. “It has been so great having the support from my musical clients in this way, but to be completely honest, I cannot isolate one in particular.” It’s been over two decades since Jacob became part of hip-hop history and exactly 30 years since he launched his eponymous jewellery brand. His foray and subsequent conquering of both the gem and watch world are the “I st riv e to s urpri s e my clie nt s each year with i nno vativ e pie c e s u nlike anythi ng el s e i n the market. Whil st there are still ideas o ut there, there i s still wo rk t o be do ne.” makings of a great American success story. At 14, he immigrated to the United States from Uzbekistan (once a stop on the Silk Road trading route). Two years later, he began working as a jeweller’s apprentice and by 17 he had opened up a workshop of his own. Using the profits he earned from manufacturing pieces for other brands, Jacob began creating his own collection. His unique designs and a burgeoning demand for his jewels meant he soon outgrew his space and so the designer opened up his first store in New York City. His flagship boutique is located just shy of the Upper East Side, smack dab between two of the city’s swankiest streets, Madison and Park Avenue. When asked about undertaking such a gamble at such a young age, Jacob is matter of fact. “Every entrepreneur has to be a risk-taker."

From top: Inside Jacob & Co.'s Geneva workshop, which opened in 2012; Interior workings of the Epic SF24; Launced in 2014, the Astronomia Tourbillon is Jacob & Co.'s most ambitious timepiece.

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This risk-taking nature has come in handy on the design front for Jacob, who says he lives by the motto, “the sky is not the limit.” And it’s also probably the secret sauce that has led celebrities and fashion industry types (Madonna, David Beckham, Beyonce and Dolce & Gabbana have all worked with the designer) to choose his pieces over more conservative brands. After all, what good is a gem if it's not turning heads?

- Ghost (2013) - Epic SF24 (2013) - Astronomia Tourbillon (2014) - Billionaire (2015) - Astronomia Sky (2016)

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His passport is stamped with custom declarations from some of the most exotic places in the world, thanks to his sourcing trips to find the sparkliest baubles. “Different soils are rich with different types of gems,” says Jacob. “For example, sapphires and rubies are sourced from Burma which is the finest place on earth to find these gems whilst Paraiba tourmaline are sourced from Brazil and colour diamonds from South Africa and Australia.” Coloured gemstones are sort of a specialty for the jeweller. The pink diamond Jacob & Co. ring given to Victoria Beckham by her husband David has reportedly increased so much in value, she no longer wears it in public.

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When he first entered the watch game over a decade ago, Jacob has admitted he faced resistance from factories in Switzerland who were hesitant to work with a brand that wasn’t of European origin. But in typical Jacob fashion, he barrelled through, experimenting not only with design but also with a timepiece’s complications, creating groundbreaking pieces that earned the respect of the industry and continue to draw headlines at Baselworld. From his Astronomia Tourbillon (whose bubble casing made out of a single sapphire crystal allows for an unhindered view of every element of the watch’s mechanics) to his Billionaire (an $18 Million stunner that is covered in 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds), his timepieces test the limits of horology. Case in point – the the Astronomia Sky that launched this year at Basel. It introduced a never-before-seen complication – a three-dimensional sidereal display with an oval sky indicator and a 24-hour day and night display.

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The designer took a leap again when he introduced watches into his collection in 2001. Jacob’s first watch was named Angel (after his wife Angela) and he only produced 100 of them. Within one week, they were sold out. Clearly, customers were eager to decorate their wrists with a Jacob. With his celebrity clients and their jet-setting ways in mind, he created his Five Time Zone watch. It features four fixed time zones – New York, LA, Tokyo and Paris – with the fifth dial set to the wearer’s choice. In signature Jacob fashion, it wasn’t short on sparkle. Covered with 239 diamonds and weighing over 260 carats, it took over two years to make and was quickly snapped up by its target market (Elton John once ordered 22 as gifts). Despite the flash, it’s a throwback to a watch his father gave him on his 13th birthday that featured a map of the world.

their mark. “Dubai is a global destination with a deep focus on innovation and luxury,” says Jacob. “The UAE clientele is looking for a sophisticated and trendy design with the highest quality.” Clients looking for a little special something will find themselves lingering in the luxurious boutique thanks to it’s luxe Art Deco décor – think lacquered herringbone wood floors, quilted wall panels and silken fabrics. A store in Dubai is part of Jacob & Co.’s global strategy and it’s also a pretty good way to celebrate a 30th anniversary. But Jacob is most looking forward to celebrating his success a little closer to home. “My family is incredibly important to me, so an experience with my family is the greatest gift I could receive when celebrating any sort of occasion!”

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Inside Jacob & Co.'s plush Dubai boutique at the Mall of the Emirates.

30 years of innovation and risk-taking has brought the brand and the man to Dubai to launch his first store in the Middle East. It’s their second flagship store after their boutique in New York City and they’ve chosen the tony Level One of the Mall of the Emirates to make

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Montreux Jazz Festival WHERE: Marrakech, Morocco WHEN: 1 – 16 July WHAT: If you find yourself on Middle Eastern shores rather than the Eastern shores of Lake Geneva this July do not fret, as the renowned Montreux Jazz festival which is held every year on Lake Geneva is also being held in Marrakech within the beautiful setting of the La Ménara Gardens and the elaborate Bahia Palace. While not quite as big as the Swiss flagship festival, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, jazz lovers and music connoisseurs in general will enjoy a medley of music events including concerts and workshops and the performances from the famous Montreux Jazz Club. www.montreuxjazz.com

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WHERE: Doha, Qatar WHEN: Until 4 September WHAT: The Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha is worth a mosey around whenever you are in town, but right now and until 4th September, the contemporary art space is hosting a unique exhibition showcasing the work of five of the Arab world’s most influential and ground-breaking artists of our time. This series of solo exhibitions includes works from Farid Belkahia from Morocco, Faraj Daham from Qatar, Inji Efflatoun from Egypt and Emirati artist Hassan Sharifeach with its own unique curator who has selected artworks with the hope that visitors will look at the art from a new dimension and see the pieces in light of current events and curatorial readings. www.mathaf.org.qa

WHERE: Dubai, UAE WHEN: 7 June – 7 July WHAT: Perhaps the biggest event on the Muslim calendar, Ramadan starts this month and for 30 days Dubai and every Muslim city in the Middle East celebrates this holy month. And while fasting and praying are the main pastimes, shopping (well gifting really) is also a hot topic and Dubai’s Ramadan Night Market at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the place for night owls to revel in shopping paradise. Shop ‘til you drop, quite literally, as the market is open from 8pm until 2am, and sells everything from fashion, accessories and beauty products to handicrafts, toys and electronics. If you have the little ones in tow there is also a play area to keep the mini night owls happy. www.ramadannightmarket.com

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WHERE: Kuwait City, Kuwait WHEN: Ongoing WHAT: There are art museums and there are galleries and there are homes turned into galleries, you name it - today art has no boundaries. Yet one place that really extends the realms of art like nothing you may have seen before is the House of Mirrors in Kuwait. Lidia al-Qattan has created her mosaic home from 77 tonnes of mirrored glass, and the House of Mirrors is now considered a cultural and art museum. Every inch of downstairs is decorated with mosaic like pieces of glass with themed rooms, light shows and music, and upstairs is an art gallery of painting and installations of her late husband’s work, famous Kuwaiti artist, Khalifa al-Qattan as well as her own. Be sure to book ahead for her two-hour tour complete with stories galore about Kuwait as well as tea and cakes. www.mirrorhouseq8.com

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WHERE: Abu Dhabi, UAE WHEN: 7 July – 11 September WHAT: There is no denying the heat in Abu Dhabi in July, so instead of simply camping out in your hotel and spa, why not adventure out and about and have a little fun with fellow cool chasers at one of the many emirate-wide events as part of the Abu Dhabi Summer Season. If you have the family in tow, then you would be a fool to miss the ongoing roster of family events including stage shows Dinosaur Zoo Live from London, Hello Kitty Live and Shaun the Sheep, a kiddie extravaganza at the Du Forum on Yas Island. There is plenty for the grown ups too with concerts, shows, comedy and magic, including Cirque Adrenalin and the Jamie Raven Illusion Show. www.abudhabievents.com

WHERE: Beiteddine, Lebanon WHEN: 8 July – 10 August WHAT: Take a leisurely scenic 45 minute drive out of Beirut to the Chouf Mountains of Lebanon and you will find yourself at Beiteddine Palace and the vast courtyards and grounds of this stunning early 19th century Lebanese architectural masterpiece. This summer the palace is once again playing host to the Beiteddine Art Festival which this year sees not only some of Lebanon’s leading artists on the line-up, but also Grammy Award winning soul singer Seal, smash Bollywood show The Merchants of Bollywood and Ballet Preljocaj’s contemporary performance of Romeo & Juliet. If you haven’t got your own wheels, a transport service is offered from Beirut to Beiteddine. www.beiteddine.org

WHERE: Bahrain WHEN: Until 25 June WHAT: Internationally renowned Palestinian visual artist Bashar Alhroub brings his highly acclaimed work to Bahrain’s La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art as part of the city’s Spring of Culture Event. The solo exhibition, ‘Nowhere’ explores the idea of being without a homeland or house, with particular focus on being a refugee or homeless child and lost in the whiteness of nowhere. And as an artist who describes his work as “deeply influenced by these socio-political sentiments”, this is definitely one to get your mind ticking and tongues wagging. www.lafontaineartcentre.net

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MELBORNE, AUSTRALIA - 200 years of Australian Fashion The unofficial style capital of Down Under is paying homage to their top design talent with the first major survey of Australian fashion. While history buffs might delight in ogling the country’s earliest known dress (a colonial frock from 1805) and modernists might swoon at the sight of international fashion darling Dion Lee’s four-metre tall Swarovski encrusted gown, it’s the pieces from the 70s and 80s that caught our eye. If we had to choose an era in Australian fashion to hunker down in, it would be this rainbow explosion of a period, mainly due to the work of Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson. Their kaleidoscopic work could feed one’s Instagram appetite for months but it’s pieces from Flamingo Park, the eclectic Sydney boutique the duo founded in 1973, that has us aching for a time machine to take us back to the days when wearing a “tutti frutti” dress or purple toga was socially acceptable. National Gallery of Victoria until July 31, 2016

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PARIS, FRANCE - Décrayonner: Anne Valérie Hash To call the Museum of Lace and Fashion’s exhibit on Parisian couture designer Anne Valérie Hash a retrospective would be a mistake. Instead, the showcase offers fashion fans a glimpse at the designer’s perennial portfolio that celebrates her first 13 years on her own, with a promise of much more to come as she continues to build her brand. Having cut her teeth at Nina Ricci, Christian LaCroix, Chanel and Dior, the designer is now best known for her deconstructed gender-bending wares (think menswear inspired jackets with undone hems and masculine wools blended seamlessly with girly lace and tulle). For couture connoisseurs interested in the construction (or in this case, deconstruction) of a garment, this one is for you. Museum of Lace and Fashion, until November 13, 2016

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Missoni: Art Colours The relationship between designer and muse is a magical one but for Missoni founders, Ottavio and Rosita, it wasn’t an individual muse that helped to inspire the signature stripes and zigzags of their Italian label. It was the work of 20th century artists including Gino Severini, Lucio Fontana and Sonia Delaunay that influenced their creative process since the brand’s inception in 1953. This exhibit brings together over 40 paintings from the aforementioned artists and more (including paintings from the Missoni family’s personal collection) plus a large line-up of looks from Missoni’s archives over the last 60 years. May we suggest you exit through the gift shop and pick up the Rizzoli-published coffee table book that accompanies the colourful exhibit. It’s a treat for the optic nerves. London Fashion & Textile Museum until September 4, 2016

FLORENCE, ITALY Across Art & Fashion Art aficionados may flock to Florence for a peek at Michelangelo’s David but the fashion crowd

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is heading to the Tuscan town this summer for a peek into the world of another Italian hero, Salvatore Ferragamo. The designer’s namesake museum has joined forces with four other cultural venues for a citywide exhibit that explores the relationship between art and fashion. Playing on the life story of Signore Ferragamo himself whose own appreciation for the avant-garde art movement of the 20th century resulted in a bevy of collaborations with artists of his time (including the suede mustard Ferragamo pump adorned with a target shooting motif inspired by American artist Kenneth Noland), visitors can expect other celebrated pieces of art-meets-fashion from Yves Saint Laurent’s Mondrian dress to the Andy Warhol-inspired Souper Dress silkscreened in the artist’s iconic Campbell's Soup can print. Museo Salvatore Ferragamo until April 7,2017

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THE GIRLS

If you were a fan of 90s sci-fi series The X Files and Twin Peaks, then Netflix’s latest offering should put the creepers up you. Winona Ryder stars as the mother of a young boy who goes missing, and as you would expect, this is no regular kidnapping scenario. 15 July

STRANGER THINGS

Emma Cline is an author to watch. Following her clinch of The Paris Review’s Plimpton Prize in 2014 as well as scoring a major book deal, comes her stunning debut novel, The Girls, based loosely on the 1960s Manson Family Cult. 14 June

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YOU WILL KNOW ME As an anecdote to the breezier of summer reads, Megan Abbott’s latest thriller You Will Know Me will have you quivering and crumbling at every page. Prepare to be terrified. 28 July

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For a book you can really get your teeth into this summer, Homegoing, the debut novel from Yaa Gyasi will have you gripped. Tracing the descendants of two separated sisters torn apart in eighteenth-century Africa, this is a story about race, history, ancestry and love. 7 June

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If you missed the first three seasons, you had better play catch up, as this gritty Netflix US female prison series is back and better than ever, and worth staying in for, even when the sun is shining. 17 June

VERBIER FESTIVAL Even though the snow may have melted, Verbier attracts a loyal crowd come the summer months. Many flock here for its renowned summer classical music festival, which features around 60 concerts over 17 days and in what is a pretty epic alpine setting. 22 July – 7 August

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If you can get a ticket to Hamilton, grab it, as this smash-hit Broadway hip-hop musical (nominated for 16 Tony awards) that follows the life and death of America’s first Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, is the bees knees of contemporary theatre. Currently

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If you are going to partake in the very British pastime of classical theatre, make sure you bravo the best. How does Ralph Fiennes, playing Shakespeare’s Machiavellian monarch in Richard III at London’s Almeida Theatre strike you? 7 June – 6 August

For a smooth soundtrack to your summer, nothing beats a spot of soul soaked R&B and although he has been off the radar for seven years, Maxwell is back with part two of his Grammy award-winning musical trilogy BLACKsummers’night. 1 July

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Following rave reviews at Sundance Film Festival, prepare to be lost in a bubble of romance as Richard Tanne’s Southside With You, which recalls Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date and early days back in the summer of 1989, hits screens this August. 19 August diving area

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EMERGEAST SUGGESTS... In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, regular columnists EMERGEAST have gathered a selection from their artists that bring forth the essence of Eastern community, culture and tradition, embraced during this sacred time.

Who: Sasan Nasernia Where: Originally from Tehran, Iran, Nasernia pursues his art from his Dubai studio where he is paving his way as a prolific artist through exhibitions between Dubai and Tehran’s established galleries. What: Nasernia’s art is characterised by a distinctive calligraphic form only unique to Sasan Nasernia. Structured,

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Zaha Venice pays tribute to the Grand Dame of architecture

taly's Berengo Foundation has launched an impromptu retrospective to celebrate the late Zaha Hadid’s career in architecture and design. Held to coincide with the 2016 Venice Architectural Biennale, the exhibition offers an overview of 35 years of the super starchitect’s illustrious work, both completed and unrealised, featuring paintings, drawings and models. Some of the highlights of the exhibition include three of her milestone projects: The Vitra Fire Station in Germany, the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati and the MAXXI Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome. While the retrospective is by no means a complete one, it offers a view into Hadid’s pioneering research and investigative process – a real tribute to a legendary architect. www.fondazioneberengo.org The Zaha Hadid exhibition by Berengo Foundation will run until November 27 at the Palazzo Franchetti Venice, Italy.

cubist yet free and fluid, Nasernia manages to delicately present varied aesthetic representations consisting of the manipulations of the Arabic script. Who: Bouthayna Al Muftah Where: Qatari artist Bouthayna Al Muftah is quickly becoming one of Qatar’s most sought after contemporary artists. Her art has made its way to esteemed collections both at home and abroad. What: Her latest series, Ahl al Freej, literally translating to “The Family of the Neighborhood”, is the artist’s take on figures and personalities integral to the essence of Qatari society. Al

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Muftah taps into the days of Doha during her childhood to bring back an era her audience can connect with using nostalgia and imagination related to community gatherings. Who: Ghada Al Muahmmedi Where: Al Muhammedi, of Saudi origin, lives and works pursuing her art in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An active participant in the Saudi art scene, Al Muhammedi’s poetic works have enabled access to a plethora of group and solo shows in the country. What: Inspired by pioneers like Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh, Al Muhammedi’s oil paintings tell her vision of the history of Arabic architecture, identity and personas with all their symbolism and implications in our modern day society.

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Art Attack

It was a flurry of paddles at Emergeast’s third live auction, Auction III: Shifting Forward, as avid young collectors competed for artwork by some of the region’s top budding emerging artists.

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Cool Openings

To celebrate their new store at Via Rodeo Mall of The Emirates, Dubai, Marc Jacobs teamed up with the talented Natalia Shoestova for one-on-one styling sessions at the new luxury address. Guests got to personalise their own bags and RTW at a special badges station. Â&#x201E;

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A Sparkling Affair

To celebrate the opening of De Grisogono’s magnificent new boutique in The Dubai Mall, the brand’s founder & creative director Fawaz Gruosi along with local partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons threw an exclusive cocktail party at Dubai’s new hot spot, Billionaire Mansion.

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Luxury Introductions

The Maserati Levante made its sparkling debut in Qatar at a VIP press conference held at Marsa Malaz Kempinski.

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Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. together with Infiniti Middle East celebrated the launch of a new Infiniti boutique at Dohaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate Mall.

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or the very first time in Doha, the world’s oldest haute horlogerie manufacturer Vacheron Constantin hosted a stunning global launch of its newest high complications “Atelier Cabinotiers”. For the event, VIP guests and the city’s finest met with the Director of Atelier Cabinotiers of the Maison, Mr. Dominique Bernaz, who presented the brand's new dedicated service for bespoke pieces. A highpoint of the impressive exhibition was the showcasing of the Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon, the magnificent timepiece that features over 57 complications and is produced by three master watchmakers.

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LIFE’S A BEACH F Beaches by Gray Malin (Abrams,)

rom snapping a bird’s-eye view of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches and Bondi’s freezing Icebergs Pool to capturing nude sunbathing in San Francisco and paddle boarding in Dubai, famed photographer Gray Malin is finally sharing his pictures with the masses in Beaches, his first-ever monograph. Featuring neverbefore-seen images alongside his most popular photographs from his aerial beach collection, À la Plage, Malin will have you planning your next beachside escape, now!

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