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Back in February 2019, we (like everyone else) were taken aback by the announcement from the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (popularly known as MBZ) that there would be a new project on Saadiyat Island grouping – for the very first time – a…
Far away from the dense urban sprawl of Istanbul, Ankara or Turkey’s multitude of crowded coastal resorts, the northern Black Sea is a region that has much to offer, especially to those with a desire to explore some lesserknown spots in this diverse country. Blessed with a rich blend of…
In a city with as rich a legacy as Istanbul, it’s easy to forget that this gorgeous Turkish city is actually home to one of the fastest growing arts and culture scenes in the world. Amidst the iconic Byzantine and Ottoman-era architecture, there are new galleries and art initiatives appearing…
Upon arriving at the Peninsula, you will find a bevy of magnificent cars in a signature green colour parked at the cobbled-paved central forecourt. This luxury automotive fleet (13 in total) includes two new Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Series II EWBs, four new hybrid Bentley Bentaygas, three BMW i7s, an electrified…
You’ve probably heard of slow food. Slow fashion too. But, while there’s no recognised subculture for slow travel, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express certainly fits the bill. Of course, the VSOE is not slow per se, but a ‘Slow Philosophy’ is not about doing everything at a snail’s pace anyway, rather it’s…
It took eight years to create ‘Atlantis, The Royal’ and it’s a resort unlike any you’ve ever visited. Before I got to see and experience it for myself though, I did ask myself whether Dubai really needed a second Atlantis. We tried the original – ‘Atlantis, The Palm’ – soon…
Here are FIVE reasons why we love Section-B: 1. Section-B was created by Mansour Gadhi and five of his friends (Fahad, Mohammed, Mostafa, Faisal and Baraa) who shared a passion for timeless top-quality burgers. In 2013, they began inviting friends to a weekly Friday get together. “We would try out…
The Mandarin Oriental Doha is a hotel that seemingly took forever to open. First announced in 2005, its construction began back in 2006, only for the global economic downturn of 2008 to put a spanner in the works, halting the project until a little after Qatar had been awarded the…
Amanresorts currently boasts 34 properties around the world, but for Aman Junkies looking for a getaway in Europe that’s got most of the flavour of the original Amanpuri of Phuket, then there’s only one place to go – the Amanzoe in Greece. Why? Because the group’s other two properties in…
Monaco is one of those places that I’d imagine most of you readers know rather well. I certainly thought I did, but – after a recent visit at the invitation of SBM – I realised there was still much for me to learn. For example, did you know that Monaco…
