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Writer Nicolas Shammas PULL-OUT QUOTE: “To focus too much on the rooms is to miss the point of this hotel. In exactly the same manner as a casino, the unsaid message of this hotel is to ‘get out and enjoy yourself.’” Sybaritic dreams Atlantis, The Palm wins this year’s Bespoke Ultimate Esc
Luxury hotels come in many guises. At one end, there are the austere temples of Modernism, contemporary palaces of seduction that put the maximal into Minimalism. At the other, there are the places your grandparents liked to stay, perhaps a little formal and maybe even stuffy, but whose su
No moment in time can ever be imitated. Consequently taking a snapshot of a particular moment means freezing all emotion and expression for eternity. That is what drives Noah Alireza to take photographs as Ceem Haidar learns.
For a while, back in the 1980’s and 90’s, in the days when Japan’s economic might appeared unstoppable, a particular kind of news story about the country was very much in vogue. Call it the ‘only in Japan’ story, these were snippets that focussed on the country’s more colourful side; its u
In order to spread the love of the magical bean, Bespoke highlights the world’s most expensive coffees and explains just why they command such rates aside from the interaction of supply and demand.
City or mountain, lake or monument – that which is of outstanding universal value is nominated and termed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bespoke selects the finest sites you that you absolutely must visit from within the culturally-rich Middle East.
Once an oil tycoon’s home, Casa Casuarina, fell into disrepair and became a hippie hostel until Gianni Versace took ownership and brought it back to its former splendour. Chris Kensler spent a few nights at the transformed members-only exclusive club and hotel.
For relatives that firmly believe in the family compound, this latest development in Ain Al Sokhna, is a perfect beachfront getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Ceem Haidar gets to grips with the singular connection this family has with its homes.
Once set to Zighy Bay timing it is impossible not to reach a new level of comfort and relaxation. Ceem Haidar unwinds and discovers the virtues of Six Senses Hideaway on the Musandam Peninsula in Oman.
As both an architect and an interior designer Galal Mahmoud has a distinct edge over his competition. Sara Hamzeh meets with head of GM Architects, to acquire some insight into his world of blueprints.
The tables have turned. Once controversial, backgammon now sits at the heart of Arab culture. Andrea Stanton reveals the secret behind this everlasting game.
Nobuyuki Matsuhisa is renowned the world over for his exquisite fusion of Japanese and South American cuisines. Now with the imminent opening of the region’s first Nobu, Karim Munib gains an exclusive access to the star chef.