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Video: Haute travel on board the 787-9 Dreamliner
British Airways welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft a little over a week ago. The aircraft has a capacity to transfer 216 persons, with seating cabins divided into Economy, Premium...
View ArticleSounds perfect: Bang & Olufsen’s €70,000 speakers to land in the UAE
Premium audio producer Bang & Olufsen is making sure its 90th anniversary celebration is both picture- and pitch-perfect. After three years in the making, the Danish company has finally pulled the...
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Qbara: Traditional Arabic fare with a twist
After getting a taste of Qbara’s dishes during arab luxury world 2015, Aficionado heads to the restaurant to try their iftar menu. Conveniently located within Wafi City, adjacent to Raffles Hotel and...
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Video: OMEGA puts its icons to the daily test
Luxury Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has released a new short video depicting the role of several OMEGA watches in the lives of their owners. Ranging from work to playtime, the numerous shots of different...
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Summer’s here: Harrods highlights its Superbrands
London’s ultimate home for luxury brands, Harrods, opens its new Superbrands department, showcasing the crème de la crème of international labels. Designed by Make Architects, this contemporary and...
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Dubai real estate: A UHNWI magnet
Wealth-X and Sotheby’s International Realty have released a new report describing Dubai as an up-and-coming destination for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) looking for luxury real estate....
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W Motors: The crown jewel of the Arab automotive industry
If you saw the seventh and latest instalment in the Fast and Furious franchise, you probably noticed the supercar flying out the window of one of the Etihad towers in Abu Dhabi and into another tower...
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Branded property: The best of both worlds?
The real estate industry has seen an increasing number of brands from different fields venture into the properties market. This usually manifests as collaborations with leading developers to release...
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International Group of Luxury Fragrances answers for the Saudi allure
Saudi Arabia has one of the highest per capita consumptions of fragrances in the world, a status that attracts top international perfumers to the discerning clients found in the kingdom. One of the...
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Video: More destinations for luxury shoppers in Dubai
Dubai, the UAE’s most vibrant city, is a leading shopping destination in the emirate and the wider Middle East, especially luxury retail. Nakheel Retail, part of the Nakheel Group, one of the leading...
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Richard Mille, Felipe Massa release partnership anniversary watches
Richard Mille presents two limited editions with Brazilian Formula One race driver Felipe Massa, marking a tenth-anniversary celebration of their partnership. The new models, RM 065 and RM 011,...
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Vacheron Constantin brings new Harmony collection to Middle East
Celebrating the 260th anniversary of its founding in 1755, Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin launches its new Harmony collection. Last week, this collection made its debut in Oman, over an...
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Eberhard & Co. debuts in Qatar
Swiss luxury watchmaker Eberhard & Co. marked its entry to the Qatar market earlier this week, showcasing its latest timepieces at the Villagio Mall, Doha. Noticeably, Eberhard & Co.’s Special...
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‘Barefoot luxury’: St. Regis to debut in Maldives
The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, scheduled for completion in 2016, will mark the debut of the St. Regis brand in the Maldives. Part of the Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, the signature brand,...
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Above & Beyond’s Tine Willumsen on ‘how local brands can reach their full pot
After decades of focusing on Europe, the US and China, luxury brands are seriously eyeing the Middle East as the region’s brands achieve double-digit growth. “The growth in the [GCC] is rather...
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Vertu: Cherishing the Middle East
Since the 1990s, Vertu has been catering to those who like the finer things in life with its high-end luxury phones. Much like fine watchmaking, or any other time-honoured craft, creating a Vertu...
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Infiniti Q70: Looking at new horizons
Infiniti Middle East unveils the new 2016 Q70 sedan, a rugged-looking yet elegant creation that may be just the tip of the iceberg for an accelerated production expansion at the luxury vehicle...
View ArticleDubai overtakes Beirut as regional plastic surgery destination
While Lebanon has been the hub for plastic surgery in the region for the longer time, Dubai just might be stealing that title. The emirate is actively working to become a leading international...
View ArticleDaily brief: UAE Innovation Week begins, Zika no longer urgent threat
The second edition of the UAE Innovation Week starts across the country today. On an international level, Zika is no longer considered an urgent threat. Here are the top 7 stories you need to know...
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Daily brief: New Islamic finance guidance on gold, GCC F&B industry grows
Islamic finance experts have developed new rules for gold transactions; the GCC F&B industry continues to experience growth driven by the growing population and numbers of tourists. Here are the...
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