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Supersize it
products · boats

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.

29 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

Relative investments
people · business

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?

27 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

Moto-tourism
places · Unusuals

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.

25 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

Meet the Lebanese Composer Behind Some of Hollywood’s Greatest Movie Soundtracks
people · culture

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…

24 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

WINNER: Connoisseur Award (Aside)
people · culture

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

24 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

Legacy Award: Remembering the Palestinian Poet Mahmoud Darwish
people · culture

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

23 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · Essentials

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

22 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

Time machine
products · Watches

Time machine

After decades of learning and conforming to the rules of corporate watchmaking, Maximilian Büsser started a rebellion called MB&F.

21 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

The wow factor
products · boats

The wow factor

New superyacht builds are constantly pushing the envelope with features. But as Karim Munib learns, Alfa Nero by Oceanco, takes one-upmanship to a new level with a 7 metre pool on its aft deck.

21 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

Luxury on the Med
people · design

Luxury on the Med

Less than two hours away from the Levant lies arguably one of the most attractive travel destinations on the planet. Indeed, the Hellenic lands of myth, sea, sun and an incredibly amazing variety of islands – more commonly known as Greece – have always been a popular destination for touris

19 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

A wing and a dare
products · cars

A wing and a dare

The HondaJet sets new standards for performance, quality and comfort with a series of new technologies and features that signify a revolutionary departure from conventional light jet design.

18 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke

Refined living
places · Unusuals

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.

17 Dec 2008 By Official Bespoke