Record Breaker
Courtesy of the biggest database of record-breakers, the Guinness World Records of 2009, here is a compilation of everything first, largest, biggest and oldest only from the Middle East.
Steely Resolve
Burj Dubai stands as a great testament to Dubai’s colossal ambitions and Emaar’s steadfast resolve.
Moto-tourism
With the idea of taking racing off the streets and on to a circuit, the owners of Reem Auto Club Experience (RACE) have created a track that is as luxurious as it is full of high octane thrills.
Refined living
While interviewing Viviane Debbas, the homeowner of ‘one of the most beautiful houses in Lebanon’ as it has been dubbed, Mario Najm discovered more than just a stunning residence.
Tenpin within
When husband and wife Robert and Courtney Novogratz put their artistic minds together in order to design a 1,000 metre-squared recreation area within a New York penthouse, few would have imagined the final outcome. Nine months later, the couple behind Manhattan-based firm, Sixx Design, del
Second Home
Capital Club is our region’s first gentlemen’s club, offering its members-only patrons the chance to network and unwind in equal measure.
Preserving Legacies
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.
Sculpting Space
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.
High Times
Having won a dream ticket of flying to the edge of Space thanks to American Express, Mohammed Al Najjar and Ibrahim Alfadli returned to their native Saudi Arabia as new men.
Bohemian chic
O’ de Rose is a one-of-a-kind boutique in Dubai that was born from the passion of three like minded cousins. Riwa Beydoun pays the new store a visit to ascertain just what makes it so special.
La Isla Bonita
With the latest in technology, luxurious living and the longest stretch of marine-facing retail in the world, The Pearl-Qatar is fast proving a hit with investors and individual buyers alike. Fiona Walshe visits the site of and discovers how man and the environment can create something tru
The Big Game
There are several ways to enjoy a holiday in the wilds of Africa, finds Ramsay Short. But traditional wild animal hunting at Rann Safaris is the one to top the list for heads-of-state, celebs and the world’s most illustrious businessmen.