Dark Horse
Dr. Saad Al Barrak set out an exceptionally ambitious nine year plan for Zain. Six years on he has achieved more than most companies will dream of in a lifetime.
Speed demon
Powerboat builders XSMG Marine have created the fastest diesel powered boat on the seas. Targeted towards those keen to explore high speed thrills, the XSR48 is endowed with styling cues from supercars and performance tips from superboat champions. Facing off against some formidable compet
Zain in the Membrane: Dr Saad Al Barrak and Operator Zain's Ambitious Plan
In 2003, Dr Saad Al Barrak, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Zain, set out an exceptionally ambitious nine-year plan many sceptics thought unfeasible. Almost six years on, the Kuwaiti operator has achieved more than most dream of.
‘The Screening Room’ with Myleene Klass
I went on the road to Rio for the latest edition of ‘The Screening Room’, focusing on the best of Brazilian cinema. The city is phenomenal, although we had to battle the spring showers to complete our filming within our deadline – rushing out of the hotel as early as 6am if we spotted a s
Stogies and the Humidors
A consummate cigar experience can rarely happen without the necessary accoutrements that come with the stogies themselves. Oussama Safa lends his specialist knowledge while delving into the fanatical world of humidors.
Supersize it
A private boat up to 50 metres is termed a yacht. Superyachts cover a length of 50m to 100m while megaychts are from 100m to 150m. Anything beyond 150m is known as a gigayacht. Bespoke presents the second annual listing of the largest Arab-owned vessels sailing the seas.
Relative investments
In these changeable times it can seem like money is harder to make. But if you look back at the last ten years, it may help to gain some perspective on where it was best to invest. Now the question remains, how much money could you have made through some hit and miss investments?
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.
Meet the Lebanese Composer Behind Some of Hollywood’s Greatest Movie Soundtracks
Gabriel Yared had me at “hello”. For a world-renowned multi-talented musical genius, Oscar-winner, international award winner, composer, captivating conductor and self-taught pianist, Lebanese-born Yared is modest, courteous, warm and an extremely likable individual. In short, this genu…
WINNER: Connoisseur Award (Aside)
Writer: Ramsay Short The CollectorWinner of Bespoke’s Connoisseur Award and custodian of the largest private collection of Islamic art in the world, Professor Nasser David Khalili shares how he amassed his incredible collection and why he’s merely managing it for future generations. In 195
Legacy Award: Remembering the Palestinian Poet Mahmoud Darwish
Writer: Anna Louie Sussman Poetic intifada When world-renowned poetic genius Mahmoud Darwish, passed away on August 9th, 2008, it shocked the world and left countless in mourning. Already pegged to win Bespoke’s Legacy Award, it is only fair that he nevertheless receives it posthumously. N
2008 Limited Edition Series
By Makram Salha Since 2000, Habanos, Cuba’s cigars marketing arm, has been releasing limited edition cigars annually, using their most prestigious brands. Two main differences set these limited editions apart from the regular line up. The first is that they release sizes (length in mm & gi