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The King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) is a new, multi-billion dollar graduate-level university on a sprawling campus outside Jeddah. From its master plan sketches to its official inauguration just 1,000 days later, everything about this place seems astonishing.
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island made history in two ways in November 2010. It was the location for one of Formula One’s most exciting championship-deciding races and it was the site of Ferrari World’s grand opening. In case you haven’t already heard, Ferrari World is the largest indoor theme park e
Contemporary art is burgeoning in Saudi Arabia despite the lack of a domestic art industry. Saudi artists have, until very recently, wanted for a means by which to promote, exhibit and sell their works and, as such, have remained very much under the radar. Happily, this is beginning to cha
Photographs: Juliana Andrade Vieira Into the wild For a truly unforgettable holiday, you must experience Africa's pristine wilderness regions, renowned for diverse wildlife, stunning, often alien, scenery and friendly local guides. When I set out for the Serengeti I wasn’t sure what to exp
Writer: Louis Parks Bird’s eye There are few things more inspiring that the panoramas offered from the top of the highest structures in the world, manmade or otherwise. Here, Bespoke offers up the best views in the world. • Dachstein Skywalk, Austria At 2,700 metres above sea level, you’re
Christie's International increased its worldwide sales by 10 per cent during the first half of 2010 thanks to strong sales in the Middle East, Russia and Asia. Though art sales often draw more attention, jewellery auction sales are increasing by a faster rate. Here, Bespoke talks to Lyne K
Having a memorable holiday doesn’t actually require spending cash hand over fist, think outside the box and you’ll soon find some pretty exotic budget destinations. Here Bespoke takes a look at some economical holiday spots.
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.
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.
Over the past few years Abu Dhabi and Doha have emerged to challenge Dubai as the region’s leading film festival. So, which one’s leading the field and who has the best popcorn?
Your free time is precious as there’s little enough of it to go around. With that in mind, we’ve scoured the world for the best holiday ideas, things that you might not find at your local travel agents.
Hunted for their skin, organs and bones, the tigers of India are teetering on the brink of extinction. Bespoke travelled to the national park at Madhya Pradesh to observe some of the last few remaining majestic cats in the wild.