Haute Dubai Issue #12 by Haute Publishing & Advertising

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A Snowdrift of Surprises Cheval Blanc Courchevel opens its doors with amazing new treats for snow drifters this festive season Growing Glory Six new members by The Leading Hotels of the World

LEISURE

Lady Golfer Be glam on the green with ladies only group golf sessions

LIVING

Let There Be Light We cast some light on the best lighting brands to brighten up your world All New Perla Lichi Gallery A fabulous new showroom on 33rd floor of H Hotel

ART

LIVING

MOTORING

EVENTS

Money Talks Jim Wheat: painting dollars and celebrating Life

Small is the New Big Alen 68 combines the elegant social spaces of a cruising yacht with the fun of a day boat

BMW i8 The future of the supercar

Haute Happenings Events in November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December

#EvanWilliams

How Evan Williams went from 140 characters to more than $3 billion

A central figure in the Internetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evolution as a publishing medium for the masses, Evan Williams is best known for co-founding Twitter, the world-changing social networking service used by millions of people worldwide today. But this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnum opus in the dot-com world. He is also the founder of popular spinoff blogging service Blogger, which was sold to Google in 2003.

Evan Williams

Restaurant Review

Fine China

Sophisticated and ambient, Bā Restaurant & Lounge delivers top notch Chinese food in a genteel atmosphere

According to Chinese culture, Bā (meaning ‘8’ in Can-

to provide an unmatched atmospheric appeal. There’s also

headed to Bā Restaurant & Lounge for dinner in the making

well thought-out recommendations by our charming waiter,

an outside seating area for alfresco dining.

tonese) symbolizes wealth, prosperity and good fortune.

After a careful consideration of the menu and some

And good fortune was most definitely on our side as we

we started with a platter of superbly crafted dim sum. Filled

of this review. Located at Fairmont The Palm, this top-tier

individually with succulent lobster and topped with scallop

Chinese eatery, with its ambient dining room and separate

and salmon roe, each of the flavour-packed dim sum was

lounge area, offers delectable Chinese cuisine accompanied

sautéed to perfection. As we dipped our delicacies in the tra-

by sweeping views of Palm island.

ditional soy and sweet-chilli sauce accompaniment, we sur-

In both the restaurant and the lounge, sheer spacious-

mised that these were the best dim sum we had ever tasted.

ness and elegant décor give a formal, but no less inviting,

For our mains, we opted for the Chef’s signature Peck-

ambience. In the dining room on the lower level, glistening

ing Duck, an order of stir-fried wagyu beef, and a bowl-full of

yellow blown-glass curls hang from the lavishly high ceilings

traditional fried rice. The first to arrive was the Peking duck,

which was roasted to a mouth-watering golden colour. The flawless duck was then expertly carved and rolled into deli-

Stir-fried wagyu beef in black pepper sauce

cious crispy pancakes with classic hoisin sauce right next to

our table, before its remains were taken back to the kitchen to be used in preparation of our second course. We leisurely

picked at the moreish duck pancakes not wanting them to end.

Our next savoury was the wagyu beef fillet accompa-

nied by the fried rice. The beef was tender and juicy – the

result of a gentle stir-frying – with an intense flavour lent by

a black pepper sauce that we simply couldn’t get enough of.

The rest of the duck also came back shredded and stir-fried with bean sprouts, peppers and black bean sauce that transformed the taste of the duck sweet with a hint of spiciness.

Having devoured our delicious mains, there was lit-

tle room for dessert, but for the sake of review, we thought

it best to try the enigmatic-sounding Chrysanthemum tea crème brûlée with spiced raspberry sorbet. We now found ourselves savouring every last mouthful and scraping the plate of this delicate, light and refreshing desert.

The verdict: Bā is a real gem of a restaurant with a

menu and wine list that will undoubtedly impress diners who enjoy premium Chinese delicacies with service and prices to match.

Ba Restaurant

Martine Micallef

Cartier Cartier is a passionate observer of beauty throughout the world, always hunting for rare, unique stones.

Now it has created a new collection of High Jewellery: the Cartier Royal Collection. It is an eclectic collection sparkling with High Jewellery creations and unique

objects that represent a combination of rigor, curiosity and passion. Among its many alluring pieces is a

mesmerising necklace with a stunning ruby from

Mozambique fit for a queen of the African continent.

erla Lichi Gallery SPACE PLANNING | FURNISHINGS | INSTALLATION

Full Service Interior Design Styling

Jean Bugatti Collection

Rolex Deepsea Challenge and the Deepsea Challenger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Waterproof to extreme depths, the Rolex Deepsea illustrates the supremacy of Rolex in waterproof watchmaking

BEST IN SHOW

Fashion Forward Season Four

Twice a year – in pleasantly warm April and then again in October – Dubai’s streets overflow with fashion editors, stylists and buyers who immerse themselves in the three-day fashion extravaganza that is Fashion Forward. To break down the best of the best this season, here are our five favourite collections straight off the runways.

Images courtesy of Fashion Forward

A Bejewelled Platform

Your definitive guide to Dubai International Jewellery Week Packed with dazzling, one-of-a-kind pieces from international jewellers and designers never before seen in the Middle East, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dubai International Jewellery Week will have much to offer for both the browser and the buyer. With exhibitors, events and visitor features aplenty, your itinerary at Dubai International Jewellery Week can be a little overwhelming. We bring you the definitive guide to the showâ&#x20AC;Ś

A Rustic Lake Break

Unique in the world: The Point, built by the Rockefellers as a woodland retreat during the heyday of the Adirondack Great Camps, marries rustic simplicity and extraordinary luxury. Words by Victoria Baker

Not all private islands are alike. They do however

share a common theme: luxury, exclusivity and privacy...

the mantra of any private island worthy of such a title. Lit-

tle wonder then, that since the dawn of time they have served as a haven for the privileged classes. Ironic that

one should go to such lengths to ‘get it all’, only to indulge in the luxury of ‘getting away from it all.’

The Point is an uber-exclusive 11-room Relais &

Chateaux property perched on the serene shores of Up-

per Saranac Lake in the woodlands of New York. Techni-

cally it is not a private island but it offers all the amenities of one, even if its geographic specifics don’t quite fit. We could call it a sanctuary, a haven of luxury, but these adjec-

tives fall short of its real character and so for the sake of

truth rather than accuracy, we will refer to it as a private island.

The Point, highly sought after by those in the know,

is not necessarily on the average tourist’s radar. Instead, it is the kind of place that having achieved impeccable levels

of service, attracts a discerning clientele from all over the world.

By the 1900’s John D. Rockefeller had made so

much money with Standard Oil he no longer knew what

to do with it. He gave much of it to charity but still the millions continued to pour in. The family prospered and sought out extravagant mansions whose opulence was

only bounded by the limits of the imagination.

Camp Wonundra was commissioned in

the late 1930’s by William Avery Rockefeller on Saranac Lake in Upstate New York. It was the epitome of the glamorous Adirondack Summer Camp:

the kind made fashionable by the great turn of the

century Robber Barons. Here, Captains of Industry would shake off their formal facade and enjoy the

wonders of nature much in the same way MarieAntoinette enjoyed the picture perfect farm known

as ‘The Queen’s Hamlet’ whose purpose was to escape the formalities of Versailles.

During Rockefeller’s time, active days in

the Adirondack great outdoors: fishing in the lake,

boating and the like were followed by glamorous evenings replete with black-tie, cigars and white-

glove service. Such ‘Great Camps’ as they were known became private enclaves for the crème de la

crème of American Society. They still communicate to us an air of Old World nobility virtually impos-

sible to recreate in today’s fast-paced environment. Today, Camp Wonundra has transformed itself into the exclusive 11-room Relais & Chateaux retreat

called ‘The Point’ where the Rockefeller spirit lives

on. Dining, drinks and outlandish requests worthy of any demanding Robber Baron are all included in the price of a night’s stay.

Above all, The Point is a culinary haven.

Only the finest ingredients and the highest artistry come into play to create indulgent meals worthy of a Rockefeller. The dinners are black-tie and served

Camp Style – this means one is seated alongside other guests as if at a dinner party. Exceptional food, unlimited drink, white-glove service, roaring

fireplaces, rustic decor and a convivial atmosphere all contrive to make The Point a place where memories are made.

Their extraordinary Chef Loic Leperlier will

create divine meals based upon your food preferences and should you wish to order anything, absolutely anything your heart desires, feel free to request it at any time of day or night because the Chef will be on-call to conjure up any and every culinary whim you may experience.

Chef Loic Leperlier’s professional history

has seen him through top Michelin star restaurants

and five-start resorts in Europe and French Polynesia along with Relais & Châteaux properties in the United States. Born in Réunion, a French island

off the coast of Madagascar, he began his culinary

career working in his family-owned Creole restaurant. After receiving his culinary degree from

the Lycée Hôtelier La Rénuion, he ventured to Paris to hone his French cooking skills as Demi Chef de Partie at the renowned 3-Michelin star

restaurant Lucas Carton. His professional journey has served him well, The Point is where one

goes for culinary excess and indulgence and Chef Leperlier is its mastermind.

Rockefeller is known to have said ‘If you

need to ask the price, you can’t afford it.’ In this

regard, The Point is indeed heir to the Rockefel-

ler dynasty. The all-inclusive nature of their room rates makes any talk of money seem crass and

déclassé. And for those yearning for ultimate seclusion, it is quite common for certain guests to reserve the entire place for themselves, making it

well and truly one’s own private island. Not even Rockefeller himself could improve upon that!

A Snowdrift of Surprises Cheval Blanc Courchevel opens its doors with amazing new treats for snow drifters this festive season

Lady Golfer Be glam on the green with ladies only group golf sessions

through various aspects of the game by your qualified Golf Professional. Your group will consist of a maximum of six participants, ensuring you receive ample time with your instructor during the one hour weekly lessons. An eight week range pass also allows you to practice between sessions. On conclusion of each lesson, you are invited to relax over a coffee in the Lake View. Lesson packages start from AED1200 per person inclusive of full equipment hire. Packages are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. To register your place, contact Dubai Creek Golf Academy by call +971 4 295 6000 or email reservations@dubaigolf.com

Ladies in Dubai looking to try golf for the first time, brush up on their swing or make new friends in a fun environment should head to the pristine greens and rolling fairways of the iconic Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club to experience a new season of golf programmes especially tailored for ladies. The social sessions launched to coincide with the end of summer and the start of the cooler months are hosted by the resident Golf Professionals at both clubs and are specially designed to offer lady golfers of all ages and abilities expert coaching and advice to perfect their putting, develop their drive and put the zing in their swing. Over a period of eight weeks your group will be taken

Dubai Creek Golf Course

Let There Be Light

Be it through spectacular chandeliers, wall or table lamps, ambience and atmosphere is best created by different levels of lighting. We cast some light on the best brands to brighten up your world. Veronese

Since its establishment in Paris in 1931, Veronese is known for its luxury Murano glass lighting fixtures and mirrors, finely crafted in the tradition of French design. The Veronese story begins when the late Mr. Barbier, passionate about the decorative arts, set out to fuse the prestige of the traditional Murano glass techniques with modern French design. The

House of Veronese continues to pursue its legacy as set out by Barbier while also maintaining the spirit of discovery and experimentation.

Baccarat Named after the French town in which it was founded,

Baccarat began working with crystal in 1764 and started to develop chandeliers shortly after its first large crystal oven was installed in 1816. The beauty and quality of its pieces

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; marks that continue today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quickly set its products apart

to stand for outstanding quality, design and desirability. The house remains quite proud and respectful of its legacy. It

stores and maintains 65,000 moulds and 200,000 drawings dating back to the very beginning of the company.

Lladró Based in Spain, the three Lladro brothers started experimenting with porcelain creations in

the early 1950’s. They built an oven at their home in Almàssera just a short distance from their current base in ‘the city of porcelain’ on the edge of Valencia. Lladro’s hand made unique and beautiful designs have become precious collectables around the world. In keeping with their

tradition of creativity, Lladro produces a beautiful and unique range of ceiling, table and floor lamps.

Faustig Faustig is one of the worlds most respected and valued supplier of gold and crystal

chandeliers and special lights. Since their beginnings over 50 years ago they have one

raison dêtre: to strive for amazing aesthetics and outstanding quality. As testament to their skills and quality their clients include royalty and nobility, Sheikhs and Sultans and other

discerning clients in addition to magnificent public and religious buildings around the world. They hold the Guinness world record for the largest gold and crystal chandelier, installed inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

WOKA Lamps WOKA is renowned for its reproduction of exclusive and

classic lighting-fixtures from the beginning of the modern era of the historic Wiener Werkstaette in. Nowadays,

WOKA collaborates with contemporary designers to keep in touch with the current design scene. Handmade in

Vienna, WOKA lamps represent design at its best – the

craftsmen still make the lamps by hand and thus carry on much of the tradition and history.

Jim Wheat

Money Talks Jim Wheat: Painting Dollars & Celebrating Life

A time of deep loss, loneliness and frustration spurred Jim Wheat to turn to art to produce his initial works at his Sheikh Zayed Road apartment in Dubai. There they remained until a chance commercial commission encouraged Jim to share his work and this timely message. Jim’s art gives abundance to the variety of materials used to produce each piece, from money of various currencies and times, to the mediums of sand, clothes, household goods, resin and oils. What occurs is a blurring of the boundaries between the art, which is ostensibly free and money, which many of us are slaves to. Some view this as a symbol of a rational and organised society where status if free to flourish. Others view it as a dark mechanism of control, an illusionary image printed on paper much like a fine art print. As money is an expression of value so is art. To possess art is in a sense to possess money that accesses a sense of an artist’s attitude and personality. Jim’s $ Art concept is about preserving and capturing the moment, not consuming through the constant changing of hands. Artwork associated with the $ carries extra meaning. On the surface, manipulation of currency in any form, even a simple doodle is a form of rebellion. The deeper you go, the narrative gets richer, raising questions about society’s value of the $ and what it means to each person. From an art collector’s point of view this raises many questions and ultimately points to the trickiness of the art market. The fine art marketplace Is complicated if you don’t know your way around often full of products that look like original art but are in fact reproductions. The sale

of art comes up against the fallacy of art and the fallacy of money. For this reason nothing is set in stone or on canvas and the value of art is very much dependent on confidence in art, confidence in money and confidence in oneself. The markets for the various type of art differ due to factors like stability, longevity, supply, demand, how accomplished the artist is, how broad collector bases are, fashion and what art ‘experts’ do and say. This original, unique art from the heart challenges these obstacles, regardless of the outcome with the therapy being in the artistic process from blank canvas through to the closing of the next exhibition. Art and money existence can have a profound effect on the lives of people the world over and neither should be dismissed as one. A consideration of the link between the two is, however, of great use to the collector and artist alike. When Jim boldly combined the symbolism and meaning of money with popular culture and the icons that embody it, the options for his new found expression became endless. Jim enjoyed his first solo exhibition at the Media One

Scrabble – from the Money Collection

Spectrum On One – from the Intergalactics Collection

Hotel, Dubai, in March 2013 where ‘The Money Collection’ was showcased as part of his ‘Dubai Dollar Project.’ His primary goal to ‘make art more accessible’ was achieved - but not without life changing financial and emotional risk, giving away over $64,000 of art whilst launching him into the art world, uninvited. In March 2014, Jim returned to the Media One Hotel to showcase ‘THE INTERGALACTIC$’, bringing with it an augmented reality experience and collaborative partnerships with strong, open-minded brands. The augmented reality smarphone app by local AR firm, Ogle, allowed one to watch the art come alive, as Jim explained each piece in a unique video clip, simply by holding an Ogle AR-enabled smartphone over each piece. Most recently, Jim showcased highlights of The Money Collection (2013) and The INTERGALACTIC$ Collection (2014) together for the first time in the The Reflective Collective exhibition held at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel. The renowned hotel, which is already home to 482 works of art by 51 contemporary artists from the Middle East, brought together 14 of Jim’s works from both 28-piece collections of the ‘Dubai Dollar Project’. The cream of both collections coming together is all about celebrating the story so far in this venue that lends itself to the work perfectly. An on-going quest of Jim, is to also celebrate life within contrasting levels of society. Working with icons from the world of music, sport and business, through to people often overlooked, but without whom society wouldn’t function as smoothly. The obsession with co-signing the $1 & $2 bills continues driven by a planned artistic collabora-

tion for 2015 that is designed to celebrate success at various levels, relative to the subject. The fruits of this labour have been quickly realised as Jim has since enjoyed delivering bespoke commissions for Donald Trump, Manchester United, DJ Carl Cox, horse racing legend AP McCoy, DUPLAYS Dubai, Cavalli Club, ITP Head office, Story Rooftop Lounge and K-Seal Glass (UK).

Sing A Song of Sixpence – from the Money Collection

Small is the New Big

Alen 68 combines the elegant social spaces of a cruising yacht with the fun of a day boat

With its ultra-dynamic proportions, elegantly sporty lines, low-slung silhouette and innovative design features, the BMW i8 represents a new generation of sports car. Bringing together hallmark features of the BMW brand with the design language developed especially for BMW i cars creates a progressive aesthetic which faithfully communicates the performance attributes, efficiency and innovative premium character of the plug-in hybrid sports car.

Haute Happenings DP World Tour Championship

Dubai International Jewellery Week When: 3rd–6th Dec Where: Dubai World Trade Centre Shop and be spoilt for choice with over 360 jewellers selling unique selections of jewellery. jewelleryshow.com

When: 20th–23th Nov Where: Jumeirah Golf Estates See the ‘Greatest Players on Earth’ at this premier golf competition. europeantour.com

Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

When: 4th-6th Dec Where: The Sevens Stadium Cheer for your rugby team at this most-awaited sporting event back in Dubai for the 45th year. dubairugby7s.com

Omega Dubai Ladies Masters

Dubai International Film Festival

When: 7th-13th Dec Where: Emirates Golf Club Witness the world’s top female golfers battle it out at the season-ending Ladies European Tour. dubailadiesmasters.com

When: 10th-17th Dec Where: Madinat Jumeirah See some of the best independent and blockbuster movies and rub shoulders with celebrities. dubaifilmfest.com

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