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What Souk el Tayeb Creator Kamal Mouzawak What An organic produce market Why Healthy options and a respect for local traditions and farmers bring a fresh outlook to organic eating www.soukeltayeb.com In a day and age where ‘going green’ has become the latest trend, eating organic is the ho
What Anantara Resort Where Sir Bani Yas Island, a wildlife reservation off the coast of Abu Dhabi When The resort opened to the public in October of last year Why An ambitious wildlife preservation project coupled with an exclusive luxury retreat make for an incredible destination for a ge
What Senteurs d’Orient Where Lebanon Since Hana Debs Akkari founded the company in 2000 Why The antithesis of the mass-market product, Senteurs d’Orient offers luxury soaps handmade by artisans using traditional techniques and only the finest natural and organic ingredients. www.senteursdo
What Hotel Missoni Where Salmiya, Kuwait When Opening in the first quarter of 2010 Why Authentic designer hotels are set to become the next big trend to sweep the region, but the Hotel Missoni manages to mix glamour and service, expect great things. www.hotelmissoni.com Hotel Missoni Kuwai
What The Museum of Islamic Art Where It lies on the edge of Doha harbour at the south end of Doha Bay. Since The doors opened to the general public on December 1st, 2008 Why A visit to this imposing structure is a must in order to appreciate both the unforgettable works of art and the impr
What Kitsch concept stores Owners Dalia Dogmoch Soubra and Racil Chalhoub When The Beirut location opened in May 2006, Dubai stores opened last year Why The region’s first true concept stores. The owners had the courage to fuse edgy fashion and home-cooked food www.kitschconcept.com In the
What KidZania Where Dubai Mall, next to Burj Dubai Concept A child-sized replica of a real city in which children can try out professions and learn the value of money Why This award-winning ‘edu-tainment’ facility offers children the chance to experience a unique real-life business and soc
What Chez Jean-Claude Where Rue Gabriel Khabbaz, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon Since October 2009 Why A charming, intimate and utterly authentic French dining experience that has considerably raised the bar. Honestly, new restaurants bore me probably because they’re rarely new. Inside you wil
What Bibliopolis Who Antoine Abi Heila What A firm dedicated to the restoration of ancient literature Why A staunch ally in the fight to preserve and safeguard Middle Eastern culture in general and the Arabic written word in particular Dubai +971503573936, Beirut +9613812318 Walking into B
What Axor Massaud Who A collaboration between Axor and Jean-Marie Massaud For A new and innovative line of bathroom fittings Why A winning German-French partnership resulting in truly stunning bathroom design. www.axor-design.com Trying to redefine the philosophy of the bathroom must be no
A mix between an art gallery and a hotel, the Art House in Damascus is a winning blend of culture and hospitality.
What Armani Casa Since 2000 Where Rubaiyat (Jeddah and Riyadh), Dubai, Manama, Living In (Cairo and Doha) Why In bringing to Armani Casa his signature sophistication and timeless elegance, Armani has transcended fashion to become an all-inclusive luxury lifestyle brand. www.armanicasa.com