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Believe the hype
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Believe the hype

Who Ahmed Alsoudani What An artist many are already calling “the next Picasso” From Baghdad, Iraq Why This Iraqi-born, Yale-educated, Berlin-based artist is one of the most thrilling young contemporary artists at work today. The building at 33 Vossstraße, in central Berlin is one of the ci

6 Dec 2009 By Official Bespoke 5 min

The rookie
hotels · places

The rookie

What The Address Where Downtown Burj Dubai Features 63 storey-high building featuring 196 hotel rooms and 626 serviced residences Why Emaar’s venture into the hospitality business has come up trumps thanks to a great combination of location, benefits and services. www.theaddress.com “Where

3 Dec 2009 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Urban acrobatics
places · Unusuals

Urban acrobatics

Parkour has hit the Middle East. This discipline - built on the philosophical premise that all obstacles can be surpassed - focuses on moving from one point to another as smoothly, efficiently and quickly as possible using the abilities of the human body.

28 Nov 2009 By Official Bespoke 5 min

Arboreal Retreat: The Invisible Swedish Treehouse Hidden in the Forest
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Arboreal Retreat: The Invisible Swedish Treehouse Hidden in the Forest

Intro: An invisible treehouse seems outlandish, a boyhood dream perhaps; Tham and Videgard Hansson Arkitekter (TVH) of Stockholm have turned it into a reality in line with nature and an escapist spirit. Hidden in a forest in the North of Sweden and suspended among pines is the ultimate in

18 Nov 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Rome’s doormen
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Rome’s doormen

Rome is a city full of doors, leading to things which your average tourist will never hear about, let alone be able to see. That’s where ‘Italy’s Finest Lifestyle Management’, a boutique Rome-based luxury concierge service, comes in.

14 Nov 2009 By Official Bespoke 5 min

places · Restaurants

A Thousand and One Nights at Layalina

One of the latest trends in London has been the Arabian themed nights at some of the hottest spots in town.

3 Nov 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Italian interiors
places · Unusuals

Italian interiors

Italians and design go hand-in-hand and the latest offerings from Poltrona Frau Group’s high-end Italian design companies seem set to maintain the country’s position as a leader in international interior design.

30 Oct 2009 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Slicing through the competition
hotels · places

Slicing through the competition

With hotels mushrooming all over the city, visitors to Dubai have an endless array of choices. However one hotel has managed to stay on top for close to a decade and that is a rare feat in a city like this.

19 Oct 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

places · Restaurants

Cuba Calling

West end and Soho are usually equated with the quaint Chinese restaurants and the bustling clubs of London town. In the midst of this garden variety of nightly locations, stands Floridita, a Cuban flower opening its colourful petals to the busy bees of Londoners and ‘Out of Towners’ lookin

13 Oct 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Total Control: Commanding Your Home and Media From a Single Touchscreen
places · Tech

Total Control: Commanding Your Home and Media From a Single Touchscreen

Amid the plethora of gadgets available for Apple’s Ipod one company stands out from the crowd. Creston Electronics’ touchscreen controls, state of the art audio capabilities and innovative design mean that creating a wireless, modern home entertainment package is easier than you might thin

11 Oct 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Rarely Tasted
places · Restaurants

Rarely Tasted

Hussein Hadid is one of the best chefs in the region. In great demand when it comes to catering weddings and events. Challenged by Bespoke to come up with greatest ‘rare meal’, the Lebanese maestro came up trumps.

7 Oct 2009 By Official Bespoke 6 min

Mural Arts: How Two Artists Revived a Forgotten Arab Town
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Mural Arts: How Two Artists Revived a Forgotten Arab Town

Mural arts What happens when two artists become the councillors of a town that was on the verge of obscurity? Something unexpected. Here is a rare story about the rebirth of a forgotten Arab homeland and its transformation into a living testimony to culture, dialogue, reflection, life and

3 Oct 2009 By Official Bespoke 5 min