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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
The talented Lebanese fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz has had a phenomenal year: he made the grade into the exclusive Haute Couture club, he launched the Starch boutique to help up and coming talents and now he has become the recipient of Bespoke’s third annual Ultimate Fashionism Award.
Who Isabel Marant Where Left Bank boutique in Paris What A daring approach to fashion, discarding the overtly feminine Why Marant clothes may not be photographed for glossy magazine fashion spreads, but she has gained a cult status for her streetwise combination of mixing elegant and casua
What ISAL Where KSA (STC – 806280, Mobily - 606560), Lebanon (MTC - 1007, Alfa - pending) Since January 2009 Why A fast growing, reliable, efficient and accessible sms information service providing timely responses to mobile phone users’ questions. www.isalsms.com ISAL is a Short Message S
Daab Publishing This is a coffee-table book cataloguing the latest in shoe design from up and coming designers and global brands alike. From sandals to knee-high boots, the whole gamut of footwear is explored using striking imagery and evocative text. Perfect for a quick glance, or even th
What KKL Gocycle Price 1,895 USD Specs 16.2kg bicycle with a 3-speed sequential gearbox and a 9Ah NiMH battery pack. Why A foldaway, super lightweight bicycle featuring a completely enclosed multi-speed chain-drive and instant auxiliary electric power at the touch of a button. www.gocycle.
What Embraer Lineage 1000 Certification USA FAA certification granted on January 7th, 2009 Specs Three crew, 19 passengers, maximum speed: Mach 0.82, range: 8,344 km, price: 42 million USD Why The Lineage 1000 is the largest private jet except for the Boeing Business Jet and Airbus Corpora
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
Who CNN What The launching of a dedicated CNN news centre in Abu Dhabi When As of November 3rd, 2009 Why The first non-Arab station to launch in the Middle East, it’s a clear vote of confidence and a gamble worth taking At 10:20 am on Wednesday the 28th of October, the feeling at CNN’s new
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 Berluti Formula 1000 Price X,000 USD From Berluti UAE (Mall of the Emirates), Berluti Lebanon (Beirut Souks) Why The legendary purveyor of the finest gentlemen’s’ footwear firm has now shown the way with a sumptuous piece of luggage, ready to top every man’s holiday wish-list. www.ber