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For a while, back in the 1980’s and 90’s, in the days when Japan’s economic might appeared unstoppable, a particular kind of news story about the country was very much in vogue. Call it the ‘only in Japan’ story, these were snippets that focussed on the country’s more colourful side; its u
H.R.H Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of Kingdom Holding company, is still the only person in the world to have bought an Airbus A380 Flying Palace as a private jet. Certainly, not a newcomer to super large jets, Prince Alwaleed is in fact already the only private
The latest media frenzy concerning Jacob & Co. has nothing to do with flamboyant diamonds, rather the shady dealings of its owner, Jacob Arabo. Rayan Raad interviewed the jeweller just before he took a plea deal requiring four years behind bars.
The Arabian Gulf Emirate of Dubai may be enjoying a construction and tourism boom these days but there is a big underlying problem that just won’t go away. That problem is sewage.
Stepping out of a $300,000 Italian sports car just doesn't say wealth the way it used to. These days, if you really want to turn heads, you'll need to invest at least that much—if not more—in a government issued piece of aluminum. Ask Saeed Khouri from Abu Dhabi who paid $14 million for on
The world’s most illustrious fashion houses are vying for real estate projects in the UAE. Ceem Haidar explores what is going on and just why they are so keen on developing unique hotels and residences.
Minerally Lacroix Christian Lacroix has broken the mould and translated his vision and aesthetic philosophy to a wholly new category: mineral water. Evian has teamed up with the French designer to create two special water bottles, the couture inspired (left) and prêt-a-porter (right). Pric
In order to spread the love of the magical bean, Bespoke highlights the world’s most expensive coffees and explains just why they command such rates aside from the interaction of supply and demand.
City or mountain, lake or monument – that which is of outstanding universal value is nominated and termed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bespoke selects the finest sites you that you absolutely must visit from within the culturally-rich Middle East.
Once an oil tycoon’s home, Casa Casuarina, fell into disrepair and became a hippie hostel until Gianni Versace took ownership and brought it back to its former splendour. Chris Kensler spent a few nights at the transformed members-only exclusive club and hotel.
By Myleene Klass As host of CNN International’s film show ‘The Screening Room’ I’ve presented the programme from a helicopter over Hollywood, the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge and atop the Acropolis, but this month the team had planned an even more enterprising adventure. I’ve been liter
Finally the wraps, and roof, have come of the hottest incarnation of the 408 km/h reaching Bugatti Veyron. The much anticipated Veyron Grand Sport had a fitting world premiere at the Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance held in August in the United States.