Arabian Travel Market this year was when I really learned a lot about the Taj brand and their exquisite hospitality offering. I was invited by the brand for lunch and thus began a journey of discovery about Taj Hotels Palaces … Continue reading Refined Hospitality – Taj Hotels, Resorts, Palaces and Safaris
By Shereen Shabnam In this issue we meet with Mohammed Bin Zaal, former CEO of Al Barari, as he introduces us to KOA, a unique real estate concept that aims to bring a new definition to residential living in the … Continue reading Inspiring Living Spaces – Interview with Mohammed Zaal on hi new project KOA
By Shereen Shabnam A few months ago, we ventured to Argentina to get up, close and personal with the famed Iguazu Falls and while there were some great hotels closer to the natural attractions, I spent my nights in Mercure … Continue reading Incredible Iguazu – A stay at Mercure Iguazu
As the ultimate expression of British automotive luxury, the Bentley Mulsanne Speed offers relentless dynamic performance on demand. In this car, every journey is an experience that represents everything the British brand knows about building the world’s most powerful, most luxurious … Continue reading Luxury, Style and Elegance – Bentley Mulsanne
In a recent meeting with Shopping mall development and management specialists, Line Investments & Property L.L.C, we find out about their new projects and how they are changing the UAE’s retail landscape by developing new malls year on year. As … Continue reading More Retail projects in UAE
By Shereen Shabnam Fragrant Nature, the creator of premium lifestyle hospitality experiences in Kerala recently showcased three exceptional hotels and resorts in Kerala at the Arabian Travel Market. The award-winning hospitality operator has also strengthened its new ‘Kerala Golden Trio’ … Continue reading ‘Fragrant Nature’
Living on an island, I was fortunate to have an amazing array of water sports to choose from as a child. After all, being brought up on the Coral Coast of the exotic Fiji Islands has its advantages and amongst a host of watersports like surfing, sailing and canoeing, people from our town and visitors enjoyed river rafting as well. It may not be as dramatic as the Futaleufu River’s Terminador rapids but still provided an exciting experience. Naturally, finding out more about the Futaleufu River brought back a host of childhood memories. Heard surging from a quarter of a … Continue reading Unforgettable Watersports Experiences
S.T. Dupont and Metaxas & Sins have collaborated on a special edition pen and lighter set for their “Haute Creation” using a very distinct and technically challenging design. S.T.Dupont owes one of its greatest successes, the Dupont lighter, to loyal … Continue reading A new twist on an old Fountain Pen
Legacy Pininfarina ventures in the Middle East By Shereen Shabnam As an architecture and a motoring enthusiast, my love for cars and buildings came together recently with Pininfarina at its Middle Eastern debut. The legendary Italian design house established by Battista Pinin Farina in 1930, became the most acclaimed car designer of his time but in 1986, the third generation of the Pininfarina family created Pininfarina Extra to extend the design capabilities of the company outside of the automotive sector. Over the past 30 years, Pininfarina Extra has developed more than 600 projects under the direction of its President and … Continue reading Celebrating Legendary Italian Design
An interview with H.E. Mr. Zulfiquar Ghadiyali By Shereen Shabnam As Managing Director of the Royal Diamond Group, under the Chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Khaled bin Ahmed Al Hamed, H.E. Mr. Zulfiquar Ghadiyali is an inspiring individual who wears many hats. He hails from a 3rd Generation of a successful Real Estate and Industrial conglomerate family from Mumbai, India known as Lokhandwala Group and is a pioneer on various social and political initiatives. H.E. Ghadiyali is Swiss Graduate in Hospitality and MBA from Cornell University, USA in International Business. H.E. Ghadiyali represents industry and society at large and has … Continue reading Leading Change
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