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SPYDER THE PORSCHE OF THE FUTURE

MONT BLANC MARC NEWSON AYADA MALDIVES

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PORSCHE 918 SPYDER

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Porsche’s 918 Spyder represents an entirely new look at the supercar. It heralds the future of the sports car and you can be there at the start.

Publisher Kevin Rolfe

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Designers Mike Gibas Mark Askam

Showcasing more than 430 of the ﬁnest collection of super yachts and leisure cra from across the globe.

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LEARJET 75

The ultimate in-ﬂight experience combining comfort with cuing-edge technology and connection capabilities.

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WATERSPORTS

If you have the need for speed and a thirst for excitement, then here are two products to put on your must-buy list from Belassi and Kawasaki.

ATLANTIS, THE PALM

Get the adrenaline pumping with record breaking rides and slides, in the No. 1 water park in the Middle East and Europe. — The Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai.

ALSO IN THIS LUXURIOUS ISSUE

08 JADU TEA 11 MONT BLANC & MARC NEWSOM 12 LA CUCINA SAUDI ARABIA

14 WORLD LUXURY NEWS 26 AYADA MALDIVES 24 MORE WORLD LUXURY NEWS

Editor Siddharth Thaker

Editorial Team Anton RenshaweStrack Christopher O’Toole Rebecca Cohen Phil Blizzard Photography Mark Hakansson Ben Roberts Anjjelo San Buenaventura

Advertising Sion Rapson Gina Reynolds Mike Sawicki Business Development Kevin Rolfe Chris Frost Andrea Roca Production team Nadeem George Rasha Akar Abid Ahmed Denis Halilaj Josiah King Juwon Adenusi Katrina Lee-Smith Orenthal Jackson Online George Cooke

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PORSCHE'S

PURE. ENERGY.

LUXURY AUTOMOBILES Some stories are told in just 6 minutes and 57 seconds. For this story, that is only the beginning. It starts with a hybrid – but one that had to be distinctively Porsche. And with intelligent technology. Our challenge is to move forward with conﬁdence and take a new direction.

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What do we need to achieve this? 918 drivers. 918 pioneers. To provide the initial spark and to reignite the old sports car dream. The 918 Spyder represents an entirely new look at the supercar. It

heralds the future of the sports car and you can be there at the start. Porsche E-Performance provides answers. Right here and now. Because we need to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions worldwide. As a Sports Car manufacturer, we believe that we should begin where we can really make a diﬀerence: in the garage and in the everyday lives of our drivers. With a carefully planned concept. So let’s get going. Into the future.

918 SPYDER

Porsche's 918 Spyder: the vital stats: Engine: 4.6-litre V8, 600bhp @ 8600rpm, 390lb  @ 6600rpm. Engine redline @ 9150rpm Hybrid module: lithium-ion baeries, electric motors, 154bhp Total power: 875bhp Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive (electric motor drives fronts, motor and engine drive rears) 0-62mph: 2.8sec 0-124mph: 7.9sec 0-186mph: 23.0sec Top speed: 211mph MPG (combined): 85.6mpg CO2: 79g/km

Electric-only driving range/top speed: 18 miles/93mph Baery charge time: four hours (25mins with optional Porsche Speed Charging Station) Weight: 1675kg (unladen), Weissach package cuts 35kg from kerbweight Price: €781,155 (£661,000), without Weissach package / €853,155 (£720,400) with Weissach package www.porsche.com

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DUbAI INTERNATION bOAT SHOW 1st -5th MARCH 2016

LUXURY BOATS Showcasing more than 430 of the finest collection of super yachts and leisure cra from across the globe, and aracting more than 28,000 visitors in 2015, the combined mix of family entertainment and live events offers the complete visitor experience, with something for everyone. At DIBS 2016 you have the possibility to see and experience all the exciting and new happenings of the event including: Marine Display – The world's most luxurious superyachts on showcase. DMEX - Supported by Emirates Diving Association (EDA), the exhibition gives you the opportunity to experience live presentations to interactive demonstrations. DIBS Sailing – an interactive zone where you can find sailing tips, see the latest boats & equipment and test drive some dinghy’s! Watersports Stunts - see the very best fly boarders, Jet packinhg and flyboarding in action! Fishing & SailingTrips - all free!

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For your viewing pleasure at Boat Show for the ﬁrst time in Dubai the F1 Powerboat Championship! DIBS Watersports – If you are into watersports then this is the place for you! Luxury and Marine Lifestyle Brands – marine related luxury brands that showcased their latest products and services from across the region Supercar Promenade - this unique opportunity to view the fastest, newest and most innovative vehicles in the motoring market such as the latest McLarens and Bentleys. Retail Village – where you can keep in touch with the nautical fashion tendencies for 2016 and choose between swimwear, footwear and many other accessories. www.boatshowdubai.com

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LUXURY TEAS

JADU

JADU Tea London is an independent Global Luxury Tea Brand based in the UK. ‘JADU’ is ‘magic’ in ancient Sanskrit and our mission is to conjure a lile magic through the exploration of the enchanting and spellbinding world of tea. The young team has a deep passion and enthusiastic commitment to reveal and celebrate the charm and allure of tea as a beneﬁcial healthful beverage. ‘JADU’ encompasses the emotion and spirit of both the team and the teas. Their aim is to oﬀer high quality, luxury gi teas that bring a sense of indulgence and satisfaction to every single one of their customers. Aer a year of research, of visiting tea plantations around the world, of exploring countless tea stores, the JADU tea brand was born. And today, the products they have created have magic in them - from the logo to the box, from the blends to the generous pyramid teabags. The tea collection is exclusively created and blended by the best UK Tea Blenders and the High Quality Whole Leaf Tea is sourced from trusted Tea Suppliers, who use only Orthodox methods of tea production. JADU is the most elegant luxury gi tea hand packed in the UK.

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JADU BOX To begin a revolution in gi tea, they focused on each individual element of the perfect box materials, dimensions, colours and convenience. Our ground-breaking, sophisticated gi box is made using the most advanced methods of cuing, curling and gluing, and the sumptuous navy blue Royal Suede is embossed in gold with their logo. The label is clear and precise, giving all the information our customers require.

JADU BLENDS Teas are sourced from China, India, Sri Lanka and Africa, the herbs and fruits reach us from Europe, and the magic of blending and packing takes place in the UK. The wide oﬀering of exquisite blends ranges from traditional English Breakfast to elegant Vanilla Rose Green and Woodland Fruit. Each blend is unique and handcraed by the most experienced UK blenders, who worked for 4 months to create these outstanding blends. Each tea, ﬂavour, fruit is handled with great care in order to cherish and retain its individual character and fragrance, and even the most traditional blends are infused with a unique identity.

They have created a new world of truly healthy herbal infusions to li the spirit and satisfy the body. The variety of our blends make JADU a onestop destination for tea lovers who can choose from black, white, green, oolong, herbal, fruit, & rooibos blends. JADU Teas can be served cold or hot, with milk or without, with sweeteners, lemon or fruits. Let your imagination ﬂoat free and fulﬁl your desire for the perfect tea. www.jadutea.co.uk

Some 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles. Luminous white beaches cosset a tropical interior of coconut palms and takamaka trees cradled between three granite outcrops, 110m to 180m in height, whose polished grey ramparts rise from the white sands and ﬁligree reefs of the azure ocean. North Island is a sanctuary where natural habitats, long neglected, have been rehabilitated so that endangered Seychelles fauna and ﬂora could be reintroduced and given a place to grow and thrive.

On this ﬂoating paradise, 11 guest villas have been built from local materials reaped from the rehabilitation process, where luxury and simplicity mingle to form a signature architectural style we call ‘barefoot luxury’. North Island is a place that unashamedly aims at providing the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience, yet has restored its environment to a place of verdant plenty – a Noah’s Ark aﬂoat in warm tropical waters in colours of blue and aquamarine. The true essence of North Island is a rare encounter that is in harmony with the

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LUXURY PENS

MONTbLANC M

DESIGNED bY MARC NEWSON “GOOD DESIGN HAS ALWAYS bEEN AbOUT CREATING ObJECTS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME. WITH A SENSE OF qUALITY AND TIMELESSNESS – VALUES THAT ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH MONTbLANC.” — MARC NEWSON From the beginning, more than a century ago, the founders of Montblanc placed high value on sophisticated design. Ever since then, stylish yet functional elegance has characterised the exclusive writing instruments of Montblanc. Carried out with immaculate crasmanship, timelessly striking design gives the perfect functionality of every piece expressive shape. Now, for the first design partnership in its history, Montblanc entrusts its distinctive design language to one of the most influential designers of his generation: Marc Newson. With Montblanc M, Marc Newson is creating a new writing instrument collection for Montblanc. Reduced to its essentials, the name echoes the purity of the design. As a connecting element, the leer M stands for Newson’s first name as well as for Montblanc. Enriching the design language of Montblanc with his unmistakable and innovative style, Marc

Newson perfectly balances form and function in the new Montblanc M collection. When his trademark biomorphic style meets the iconic design cues of Montblanc, the result is both unique and timeless. Made of black precious resin, the writing instruments’ fluid lines flow gently into one another. Moving from the Montblanc emblem on the cap, along the platinum-plated clip, which magnetically aligns with a white precious resin Montblanc emblem on the perfectly flat “plateau” of the barrel, consummate forms express visionary design. Comprising a Fountain Pen, a Rollerball, a Ballpoint Pen, a ScreenWriter and the new Artfineliner, Montblanc M represents a new generation of writing instruments. www.montblanc.com/engb/discover/specials/montblanc-m.html

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LA CUCINA CHEF ROBERTO TORO

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A CELEbRATION OF PASSION AND FLAVOUR IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARAbIA The home of well-craed Italian cuisine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, La Cucina is where authentic avours are curated and celebrated. Each dish is created using traditional recipes and served with the same passion with which it is prepared. Freshly sourced ingredients, heartfelt service, an outstanding ambience and an authentic selection of dishes gives the culinary experience its impeccably Italian charm. CHEF ROBERTO TORO A true Sicilian at heart, Roberto Toro was born and raised in a land kissed by the sun and blessed with an abundance of fresh, locally-grown raw produce. Hailing from a family of farmers who cultivate fruits and vegetables with love, Toro’s secret to a great recipe is respecting each ingredient and nding a way to harmoniously bring them all together. Roberto’s dishes perfectly reﬂect this

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philosophy, creating cuisine based on the simplicity and authenticity of the ingredients typical of Sicily. His desire and passion to experiment, create and transform never fails to respect what nature provides. Te most treasured experience in his career is the time spent with Michelin three-star chef Massimiliano Alajmo in France in 2004. In 2006, he returned to his beloved Sicily, where he became the Executive Chef of Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina. Toro is the heart and soul of the restaurant, one of the most popular culinary destinations amidst the serene landscapes of Sicily. The Globe Summit Series oﬀers culinary aﬁcionados a chance to savour the menu he has designed exclusively for the event and try their hand at the interactive cooking class led by the master chef himself.

CHEF CORRADO CORTI

CHEF CORRADO CORTI Born in Lombardy, Corti was just 14 when he began his career as a salon assistant in the Genovese restaurant on the Italian Riviera., before becoming a sous chef at Golf Hotel Punta Ala, and later at Hotel Cala di Volpe, both in Italy. Aî&#x2026;&#x161;er exploring the world, in 1999 he shared his experience and passion at Belmond Hotel Splendido. Aî&#x2026;&#x;ention to detail and the perfect combination of avour, taste and appearance are essential tools in his kitchen. Corrado is totally

dedicated to Italian cuisine, with an emphasis on traditional Ligurian dishes, lovingly prepared with fresh, local ingredients, which he will showcase at The Globe Summit Series. www.alfaisaliahhotels.com/en/dining

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This spectacular penthouse apartment in South Kensington, with direct li access and a panoramic terrace, is luxuriously designed throughout with bespoke fixtures and fiings and also offers a dual aspect reception room, a 360° wrap-around terrace with separate gym, covered sun terrace and a fabulous Jacuzzi. The accommodation includes a 30' reception room, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom suite with dressing room and ensuite bathroom, two further double en-suite bedrooms and guest WC. www.zoopla.co.uk/forsale/details/39213780?search_identifier=3b30 6efa2d0a4df68374ce2083389f55

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Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Tsavo National Park, Kenya Superbly situated in the lee of Mount Kilimanjaro and sheltered by the volcanic splendour of the Chyulu Hills, this classic stonebuilt lodge overlooks its own water hole, which is visited daily by elephants, buﬀalos and a wide variety of plains game. One of the ﬁrst lodges ever to be built in a park in Kenya, the lodge is cool, tranquil and hushed for optimum gameviewing. It is also ideally placed for visits to all Tsavo National Park’s prime aractions.

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It's time for your mum to put her feet up and be pampered and now you can too! As our mums spend most of their time running around cooking, cleaning and taking care of everyone else, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to repay them for all their eﬀorts and make sure that they put their feet up to be totally pampered. What beer place to do that then at one of the fabulous spas in Birmingham as part of a mother and daughter package where you can also enjoy some quality time together? Here are some top places to celebrate with your mum in indulgent style! www.birminghammail.co.uk/whatson/shopping/top-mothers-daughter-spapackages-10951503

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Faced in volcanic stone and utilising the natural rocky outcrops of a valley known as ‘the place of the young rhino', from which it takes its name, the lodge features a thatched central dining area and a rock-built bar, with a viewing terrace looking directly down on to the waterhole. The luxury accommodation includes a choice of spacious ensuite rooms, each with their own verandas, some overlooking the waterhole, some the Chyulu Hills, which are one of the world's youngest volcanic ranges. As for activities, the lodge oﬀers numerous game drives, guided walks, bush breakfasts, volcano climbs and trips to Mzima Springs, a set of crystal-clear ponds, fed by the melt waters of Mount Kilimanjaro, in which the many hippos can be viewed from a submerged chamber. www.serenahotels.com/serenakilaguni/

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Porsche 911 R

Luxury yachts on display

The new 911 R, revealed at the Geneva #Motor Show, is the kind of Porsche you dream up with your mates in the pub, but never really believe will happen. A mishmash of parts from the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS, it’s the racing-infused 911 that’s not too bothered about lap times or quarter-mile splits. Its mission statement is to offer the most engaging and #emotional experience possible. Think of it as a bigger brother to the Cayman GT4. It is, at 1,370kg, the lightest 911 in the range, undercuing the GT3 RS by 50kg. And yet nestled in its rump is the same 493bhp 4.0-litre naturallyaspirated flat-six. Yep, no pesky forced-induction here and - drumroll please - the R is offered solely with a six-speed manual gearbox. www.porsche.com

We look at the latest global and regional yacht launches at the Dubai International Boat Show, taking place from March 1 to 5 at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi. Majesty 110: UAE-based yacht manufacturer, Gulf Cra, revealed three new luxury yachts at the show, including this 33-meter fly-bridge motor yacht. The Majesty 110 comprises of three decks and includes a garage large enough to store two Jet Skis, outdoor entertainment features, and a Jacuzzi amongst other features. It had its global premier at the show. 88’ Riva Domino Super: Also launched for the first time in the region is ART Marine’s Riva Domino Super. Its sporty character and dark grey shade are eye catching qualities that differentiate the Riva from most yachts. www.riva-yacht.com

Exuviance Oxygen Facial Treatments Some 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles. Luminous white beaches cosset a tropical interior of coconut palms and takamaka trees cradled between three granite outcrops, 110m to 180m in height, whose polished grey ramparts rise from the white sands and ﬁligree reefs of the azure ocean. North Island is a sanctuary where natural habitats, long neglected, have been rehabilitated so that endangered Seychelles fauna and ﬂora could be reintroduced and given a place to grow and thrive.

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LEARJE PRIVATE JETS The Learjet 75 aircra creates the ultimate inflight experience combining comfort with cuingedge technology and connection capabilities throughout the cockpit and cabin. It flies faster and farther, with full passenger and fuel capacity than its closest competitor. Cabin configurations seating 6 or 8 passengers feature the best-inclass ease of mobility, legroom, and seated headroom. Designed for even more comfort, greater control and increased business proficiency, the stylish Learjet 75 aircra cabin offers unique advantages to keep you soaring above the competition. The most advanced and best equipped cabin in its class boasts a state-of-the-art Cabin Management System, high-definition bulkhead monitor, integrated sidewall speakers, and six personal touch-screen monitors that stow or deploy as you need. The result is the best and broadest entertainment, information and connectivity experience in its category. Five decades of evolution have given rise to a light jet at the very pinnacle of business aviation performance. The Learjet 75 aircra has all-

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around capabilities and levels of service to keep today’s executives at the top of their game. Flying at higher altitudes, above traffic and bad weather, enables you to reach destinations more rapidly and efficiently. Certified for operation up to 51,000 , the Learjet 75 aircra has an impressive 2,040 nm (3,778 km) range*, and with 8 passengers and full fuel, can travel 200 nm (370 km) farther than its nearest competitors. Additionally, the Learjet 75 aircra’s superior carbon brakes allow you to access shorter runways. The Learjet 75 aircra delivers unparalleled returns on your investment, with its faster and more fuel-efficient performance contributing to the category’s lowest direct operating cost per nautical mile traveled. The first to blend cockpit and cabin seamlessly, the Bombardier Vision flight deck provides pilots with cuing-edge technology and superior design aesthetics for new levels of situational awareness, control and comfort

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Step out onto your wooden deck. Take a dip in your plunge pool. Enjoy dinner served in your own private boma. Or admire the African sunset from the circular daybed atop your thatched outdoor sala. Thanda Safari Lodge is known for its 9 beautiful bush suites – each self-contained for absolute privacy. Shaped like a traditional Zulu homestead, the 220m² suites have panoramic views of the surrounding game reserve. Each suite is a tribute to abundance, Africa-style - with a spacious lounge and majestic master bedroom and double-sided ﬁreplace. The bathroom has a vanity, his-and-hers basins, egg-shaped bath, enclosed toilet as well as indoor and outdoor showers. www.thanda.com/rooms/lodge-villa/

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>> Italian wine the star of Vancouver International Wine Festivalt! Italian wine is the theme of this year's Vancouver International Wine Festival and one wine expert says it's with good reason. Italy is home to one of the most diverse range of wines in the world, with over 500 diﬀerent grapes said Ian D'Agata, scientiﬁc director at Italy's Vinitaly International Academy. In comparison, 90 per cent of all French wine is made from only 15 kinds of grapes, he said. "In Italy, the more complicated the things are, the beer and that's true of all walks of Italian life."

It costs about N4 million a day to stay on this luxury yacht

Standing at 150 feet, this luxury yacht three decks which houses spacious rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and a hot tub on the main deck - all boasting fine Italian furniture. Travelling doesn't get more luxurious than on this ultra luxury yacht that costs a whopping £87k-a-week (about N25 million) to rent. Standing at 150 feet, this luxury yacht three decks which houses spacious rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and a hot tub on the main deck - all boasting fine Italian furniture. The yacht can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, including a master suite, on the lower deck and it

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has enough room for 7 crew members. Also if the weekly price tag is way above budget, the daily cost of rent is nothing to sneeze at either - a tidy £14500/ day (about N4 million). www.arcadiayachts.it

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Iran to Get Luxury Hotel Along Caspian Sea as Tourism Thaws

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property being built by Rotana to become the first luxury hotel operated by an overseas company in Iran since Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolution forced Hya, Sheraton and owners of other brands to flee in 1979. Iran will probably have almost 900 hotels within five years, compared with 768 now, according to a forecast by Euromonitor International. Lodging revenue is set to increase about 25 percent during that time, the firm predicts, as the number of visitors is forecast to grow by a similar percentage to 6.3 million. "It’s a tremendous opportunity," said Nikola Kosutic, Euromonitor’s head of Middle East research. "The quality of accommodation is not according to Western standards, and we expect a great shi on that front, mostly through launches of international hotel chains." www.rotana.com

geing its first foreign-branded seaside hotel, complete with swimming pools, bars and a spa. Melia Hotels International SA plans to open the five-star property in a 130-meter (427-feet) tower on the Caspian Sea as early as next year, the Spanish hotel operator said in a statement on Wednesday. The announcement comes aer a slew of trade sanctions on the Islamic republic were lied in January. "We firmly believe in Iran’s tourism potential," Chief Executive Officer Gabriel Escarrer said in a statement, which didn’t say whether alcohol will be served at the bars. "We have always been pioneers in the development of new markets." Iran’s first foreignbranded hotels in decades arrived in October, when French operator Accor SA opened a Novotel and an Ibis near Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport. Hoteliers including Dubai-based Jumeirah and Abu Dhabi-based Rotana want to cash in on growing tourism in one of the Middle East’s oldest civilizations, with its ancient ruins of Persepolis, pristine Persian Gulf beaches and snow-capped skiing slopes. Salman Shahr: The Gran Melia Ghoo hotel will form part of a new district being built in the resort of Salman Shahr. It will compete with a

Where to Warm Up During London Fashion Week: Inside the City’s Hoest Russian Spa With London's current weather conditions London Fashion Week maybe a bit more milder than expected this season. However the city’s population of Russians are increasing they do know a thing or two about surviving long, cold, dark winters. There's no surprise that the hoest place to relax, recharge, or reverse the eﬀects of a red-eye ﬂight right now is at the new Russian banya at the South Kensington Club! So why not Relax, Recharge & Reverse‽ www.southkensingtonclub.com

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AYADA M VOTED THE‘INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING LUXURY RESORT’ AND THE ‘INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING VILLA RESORT & SPA’ AT THE 2014 WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS, AYADA MALDIVES IS A PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT OFFERING A TRULY LUXURIOUS RETREAT WITH A GENUINE MALDIVIAN STYLE.

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MALDIVES LUXURY VILLAS Set in the relatively unexplored Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the south of the country – just a few kilometres above the equator – the luxury resort offers 112 spacious villas and suites, all with private pools, butler service and thoughtful fivestar detailing. Traditional thatched-roof watervillas stand on stilts over the resort’s peaceful lagoon, while beach villas offer absolute privacy amid tropical greenery alongside powder-so palm-lined white beaches. Food lovers can explore the six restaurants, while those seeking complete relaxation will find their haven in the large spa which boasts a Turkish Hammam and eight private treatment villas. The resort is noted for its gardens and tropical greenery and is ringed by a pristine coral reef where dolphins are frequent visitors. The active can explore the area on a host of excursions while at the resort they can play tennis or badminton, take up watersports, learn yoga, Pilates or Zumba or simply hit the 24-hour gym. Outstanding diving and snorkeling opportunities surround the island on reefs that have barely been visited by humans while some of the Maldives’ best surfing breaks are just a quick speedboat journey away. Weddings take place just before sunset in one of

the most beautiful private wedding chapels in the Maldives set in a tree-lined garden, or on the beach under a gazebo draped with flowing material. Ayada Royal Ocean Suite With its distinct location on the edge of the jey, this duplex split level presidential suite is considered an island enclave and offers spacious bedrooms on the ground and upper floors, a lavish living area and an upper floor terrace providing a 180 degrees view of the Indian Ocean and the horizon with absolute privacy. AySpa On offer at AySpa are 8 spacious and tranquil treatment villas some with their own hydrotheraphy baths, a segregated steam and sauna area, a cold plunge pool, a warm vitality pool and offers Maldives' first vichy room and private Turkish Hammam including an elaborate marble plinth that can be reserved for private use. An elegant boutique offering a wide variety of ESPA products.

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WATERS Kawasaki JET SKI® ULTRA® 310LX

KEY FEATURES • The JETSOUND™ audio system, a first in personal watercra, allows riders to listen to music while riding • Contoured and scalloped LXury three-passenger seat offers the ultimate in comfort for longdistance touring or casual riding, whether riding stand-up solo, seated or with passengers • The industry’s first heat-resistant seat cover helps keep the rider and passengers cooler on hot days • Hydroturf striped paern deck maing provides classy looks and superior grip • The supercharged DOHC inline four-cylinder engine produces a staggering 310 horsepower; It’s the most powerful production PWC in history • The pump impeller features a super-efficient 3blade design that gives the 310LX great initial acceleration

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• Strong and light, the 310LX’s deep-V hull oﬀers superb straight-line tracking and precise cornering performance • Industry-leading, 212L storage capacity lets you bring all your gear with you • 78L fuel tank is the largest in its class, providing tremendous range for long rides • Le-side reverse lever is ergonomically designed for easy operation • Separate keys for full power operation and Smart Learning Operation

SPORTS B3S Extreme Benelli Jet Skis EXTREME IN ALL PARTS The new hull design has been accurately studied and tested by the best riders in the world. Become one of them with this star among the stand ups and benefit from 180 brake horsepower coming from an outstandingly efficient engine. The cavitation-optimized jet pump position provides high speed stability and allows you to drive close to your limits. Acceleration from 0 to Vmax beyond your expectations. No maer if in red, black or simply white, you will be simply unbeatable. 3S Extreme The length of the lightweight aluminum handlepole and the width of the large standing mat area offer freedom of movement and optimal stability, fulfilling every ergonomic requirements. The high-tech hull in Compression Molded HighPerformance Composites CMHPC™ is designed to achieve extreme agility and breaking strength at the same time. The integrated front sponsons offer an excellent corner ability and stability. In addition, the 360° bumpers have been perfectly incorporated in the special hydrodynamic hull shape.

Handlebar The lightweight aluminum handlepole and Ergal handlebar, with co-molded grips and so sponge pad are designed to allow ideal ergonomics and safety, under all driving conditions. Rear The specially re-enforced aluminum riding plate and the sharp contoured hull tail enable tight cornering and a safe ride. Engine The easily accessible service area ensures a trouble-free and rapid check of the engine's conditions, giving you direct access to the oil ﬁlter, oil ﬁller cap with integrated dipstick, e-box and sparkplugs. www.benellijetskis.com/b3s-extreme

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An Inflight Cheff.. That’s Flying Reimagined.

Our First Class Inflight Chefs are restaurant trained. They create sevenn course menus with produce that’s market fresh. Better still, an Inflight Chef is actually on board, so they can respond to each and ever y one of your requests. It’s the perfe ect recipe fo or dining on board.

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AqUAVENTURE

WATERPARK AT THE ATLANTIS, THE PALM, DUbAI

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Dubai's Best Water Park Get the adrenaline pumping with record breaking rides and slides, in the No. 1 water park in the Middle East and Europe. Get up close and personal with sharks and rays or kick back and relax on 700 metres of pristine private beach or in the new exclusive reserved seating areas. Come and get your thrills, spills and divine relaxation at Aquaventure Waterpark.

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VIP THEME PARKS

WATERPARK The Tower Of NeptuneOpenClose Feel the frenzy of excitement as you discover the thrills that await. The Tower of Neptune is ﬁlled with dark mysterious tunnels ready to catapult you into the Shark Lagoon and incredible water coasters that will push you to the limit. If you are feeling particularly brave step up and take the ultimate plunge on the Leap of Faith, if you dare. The Tower Of PoseidonOpenClose Prepare to bale the King of the Sea. The Tower of Poseidon is bursting with record-breaking rides, slides, and adventure. Take on the monstrous leviathan that is the Aquaconda - the world's largest water slide. Experience a burst of weightlessness on Zoomerango. Or truly test your nerves as you feel the wrath of Poseidon's Revenge. River Rides In AquaventureOpenClose Take a journey through Aquaventure Waterpark's unique interconnecting waterways. Ride your way straight into the mysterious Tower of Neptune on The Rapids or experience the thrilling tidal surges of the Torrent River. Atlantean Flyer Zip LineOpenClose Soar through the air on the longest zip line in the Middle East. The Atlantean Flyer gives you unparalleled views of Atlantis, its gorgeous beachfront and the gliering Dubai skyline from 20 metres above Aquaventure Waterpark. Shark SafariOpenClose Become an underwater explorer on an Atlantis Shark Safari. Put on one of our specialised helmets and discover a wonderous aquatic world of sharks, rays and colourful ﬁsh. Cownose Ray FeedingOpenClose Come and learn about one of the ocean’s most unique creatures. Step into the shallow waters of Shark Lagoon at Aquaventure Waterpark as you interact with and hand feed our adorable Cownose Rays. www.atlantisthepalm.com/Aquaventure

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LUXURY ZONE Some 30km from the main island of Mahé, Ile du Nord, or North Island, enjoys private isolation within the Inner Island group of the Seychelles. Luminous white beaches cosset a tropical interior of coconut palms and takamaka trees cradled between three granite outcrops, 110m to 180m in height, whose polished grey ramparts rise from the white sands and ﬁligree reefs of the azure ocean.

North Island is a place that unashamedly aims at providing the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience, yet has restored its environment to a place of verdant plenty – a Noah’s Ark aﬂoat in warm tropical waters in colours of blue and aquamarine. The true essence of North Island is a rare encounter that is in harmony with the environment – one that touches and inspires the lives of all who walk her beaches, dive her waters and contemplate her beauty.

North Island is a sanctuary where natural habitats, long neglected, have been rehabilitated so that endangered Seychelles fauna and ﬂora could be reintroduced and given a place to grow and thrive. On this ﬂoating paradise, 11 guest villas have been built from local materials reaped from the For the latest news on luxury worldwide rehabilitation process, where luxury and simplicity mingle to form a signature architectural style we call ‘barefoot luxury’.