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680 dispatches · 2007–2026

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Tall storeys
business · places

Tall storeys

Against a backdrop of an international financial crisis that has seen the number of transactions and demand for realty drop by as much as 50 per cent in some of the region’s capitals, Beirut continues to show its strength and resilience. Bespoke took the opportunity to talk candidly with o

2 Aug 2010 By Official Bespoke 8 min

Primetime marriage
business · places

Primetime marriage

The merger of Orbit and Showtime Arabia changed the face of television throughout the region. Here, Bespoke takes a look at the entertainment giant’s offerings.

25 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Artistic endeavour
places · Unusuals

Artistic endeavour

Crouching in the shadow of an artificial ski slope is the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC is pioneering the establishment of a home-grown performing arts movement within the Emirate.

18 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Light my fire
places · Decor

Light my fire

More subtle and diffusive than perfume, scented candles can entirely transform the atmosphere of a space, and the mood of the people within it. Yet all scented candles are not created equal.

15 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 7 min

business · places

Marriage broker

Well-heeled men and up-and-coming women are using the services of a bright, young LA-based Lebanese matchmaker to find relationships that’ll go the distance. Amber Elias talks to Bespoke about her Elias Elite Introductions, a service for discerning clientele.

11 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Out of the box
culture · places

Out of the box

Khaled Takreti’s vibrant works offer a visual insight into the cherished memories of his past. Here, Bespoke talks to the Syrian artist about his inspiration and style.

6 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Trop cool
places · Restaurants

Trop cool

Regardless of the crowds, jams and heat, Saint-Tropez still exercises an inimitable magnetism on the world’s elite who flock to the southern French town for the season of raves and waves, dining and dancing - and most importantly - seeing and being seen.

3 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke 8 min

Staying cool
places · Restaurants

Staying cool

With summer here, chef Nathan Benson provides Bespoke with a few sumptuous ways to cool off. What’s more, none of these recipes require an ice cream maker, just a little patience.

28 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 7 min

Let there be light
places · Unusuals

Let there be light

A Saudi-owned Grade-II listed building in London’s Knightsbridge is the setting for a remarkable and sumptuous apartment designed by the architecture and design firm, Lawson Robb.

26 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 5 min

Art of attraction
culture · places

Art of attraction

The Middle East, and the UAE in particular, has emerged as a premium venue for world-class concerts and events in the past few years. Leading the field is Flash Event Management of Abu Dhabi.

21 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 5 min

One hump or two?
culture · places

One hump or two?

If polo is the sport of kings and elephant polo is the sport of maharajahs, then camel polo must be the sport of sheikhs. Bespoke discovers the perfect activity for a corporate teambuilding exercise or simply a day out with friends and family.

11 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 4 min

culture · places

Star wars

There are any number of criteria for deciding who’s the biggest pop star in the region. We’ve thrown of all of them out and have made an arbitrary, snap judgment.

9 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke 1 min