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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

10 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke

Home Comforts: How Alfred Dunhill Reinvented the Gentlemen's Club
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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

9 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke

Flattened out
places · Restaurants

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.

8 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke

A Tribute to the Desert
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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.

7 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke

people · design

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

5 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke

The topless coupé
products · cars

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.

4 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke

The universal language
people · culture

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.

2 Feb 2009 By Official Bespoke

Fashionism WINNER
fashion · products

Fashionism WINNER

Images: Joe Kesrouani Words: Ceem Haidar At first stitch Armed with unquestionable talent and unwavering determination, Zuhair Murad launched his eponymous fashion label twelve years ago. Overcoming many obstacles to finally achieve his dream, Bespoke celebrates this talented designer, vic

30 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

places · Tech

Flush with intelligence

It seems that Japan is the one nation on earth with an obsession for making the best toilets. Toto is the nation’s front runner and their superbowls deserve commendation.

29 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

Dreams Cannes Happen
people · design

Dreams Cannes Happen

Nadine Labaki’s undying passion for directing and filmmaking has ultimately garnered the global acclaim she deserves.

26 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

A telling storey
places · Unusuals

A telling storey

Lebanese architect, Nabil Gholam, has become exceptionally sought after, not just in our region but across the world. With his ability to master the form-function paradigm his works are far more than simple aesthetic masterpieces.

25 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

products · cars

Redefining Tradition

Finding themselves unsatisfied with conformity, Loai Naseem and wife Mona Haddad of Lomar thobes decided to revamp the traditional thobe design.

23 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke