Remaking History – The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2

Shereen Shabnam Before the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ship started a new chapter in her storied history as a floating hotel, dining and entertainment destination in Dubai, I got a glimpse of the interior in all its glory during a tour with our then design team.  With the highly anticipated international interest, it was a delight to be one of the first on the ship when it docked in Dubai and then seeing it refurbished and reinvented as a legendary vessel that is a must-see tourism destination, in a city renowned for its world-class attractions. The world-famous cruise liner, which … Continue reading Remaking History – The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2

Land of Art, Architecture & Mountainous Landscapes: Slovakia

By Shereen Shabnam When I think of Slovakia, I immediately go back to a moment in time standing near a rail station, sipping hot chocolate in cold and admiring the beautiful greenery all around me with my husband and daughter. We were on our way to see friends in Vienna and decided to go via Slovakia with a few days stopover in Budapest on the way. Located in the heart of Europe, Slovakia is a land of picturesque natural attractions, castles and beautiful glacier lakes backed by equally mesmerising mountain peaks. During my first visit to Slovakia, we stopped near … Continue reading Land of Art, Architecture & Mountainous Landscapes: Slovakia

Contemporary Design & Performance: Gulf craft Majesty 100

By Shereen Shabnam It is always a delight to see our home grown brand, Gulf Craft, reveal one of its most popular yachts – the Majesty 100.  Over the last two decades, we have seen the friendly team reveal one model better than the last and spend quality time with us each year exploring the yachts and showing us their new innovations. We are hence proud to witness them becoming one of the world’s leading shipbuilders. The brand has now delivered another Majesty 100, one of the best-selling models of its flagship superyacht brand that has gained acclaim globally for … Continue reading Contemporary Design & Performance: Gulf craft Majesty 100