History in the racing
Joe Ghanem, or “Smokin’ Joe” as he has been fondly nicknamed on the circuit, is not your average 18-year-old racing driver. This one might just have what it takes to crack into the pinnacle of motorsport racing, Formula One.
Be my devil angel…
Guilty Brotherhood is a relatively new brand label that blurs the lines between sophisticated luxury apparel and urban street wear. With two French designers and one Lebanese businessman at the helm this is a brand gearing itself for world domination.
Arabian Mother Nature
Totally free of preservatives and additives, Green Bar’s beautifying, detoxifying and all-round life-enhancing oils simply rely on plants’ natural goodness to get you glowing. What's more these products are made right here in our region.
Green city car
With scientists saying that we have only 15 years to combat climate change, at least South African automobile designer, Gordon Murray, is not sitting around idly. The designer of the legendary McLaren F1 supercar is set to launch a frugal vehicle that will revolutionise the auto industry.
Soulful timber
Wood is largely used in most of Woodand’s designs, due to its liveliness and quality. Founded by Lebanese designer, Georges Mohasseb, the company is not afraid to experiment with materials and textures in order to create exceptional custom-made furniture.
Fast Talk: Patrick Samaha on Launching MTV Arabia
Name Patrick Samaha Age 34 Resides in Dubai Job General Manager of MTV Arabia Company MTV Arabia is a joint venture between MTV Networks International and Arabian Television Network part of Arab Media Group (AMG). AMG was founded in March 2005 and is now the largest media organisation in t
Home Comforts: How Alfred Dunhill Reinvented the Gentlemen's Club
Writer: Maya Khoury Photos: Dunhill Fashion House Alfred Dunhill, the quintessentially English luxury goods’ purveyor, has tapped into the ancient model of gentlemen’s clubs to create new luxury emporiums that they like to call home. These days luxury brands are frenetically diversifying t
Flattened out
Everybody loves a good pizza. We at Bespoke cherish the more traditional Italian variety rather than the deep-dish American sorts, so we compiled a list of the best pizzerias around so that you don’t wonder off course the next time you get a craving.
A Tribute to the Desert
Sheikh Khaled bin Hamad bin Ahmad Al Thani is one of the region’s latest artistic talents in the realm of photography. He held his first exhibition, Ishq il-Fala, last year with the promise of more to come.
Battling on entertainment
Or Nesting entertainment Even in these uncertain economic times - or maybe because of - the significant up and coming trend that seems to be emerging in residential interior design, is the space and money homeowners are devoting to home entertainment. It’s no longer enough for hosts to cle
The topless coupé
Are you undecided on whether to opt for a coupé or cabriolet? Try the car that marries the best of both worlds, the Porsche Targa. With permanent all-wheel drive, a giant sunroof, a hatchback rear window and some extra cargo space, it is the unsung hero of the 911 range.
The universal language
At the age of four, Guy Manoukian began playing the piano. By six he had made his first television appearance and at seven he was invited to play his own composition before heads of state. Some years later, the composer came face to face with warranted success.