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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

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.

3 Nov 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · business

24 hrs with Zayan Ghandour

Zayan Ghandour may be the owner of yet another regional fashion boutique. But as Ceem Haidar finds out, there may be many different styles but there is only one S*auce.

2 Nov 2008 By Official Bespoke

places · hotels

Red Dwelling

For relatives that firmly believe in the family compound, this latest development in Ain Al Sokhna, is a perfect beachfront getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Ceem Haidar gets to grips with the singular connection this family has with its homes.

30 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · fashion

Wrist-Cuffed

by Jean Claude Alfa That extra piece of fabric at the lower end of the shirt sleeve actually says a lot about the man wearing it. Initially the intended purpose of the cuff was to prolong the fraying process and therefore the life of the shirt. By reading between the stitches, Bespoke iden

26 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

Zen getaway
places · hotels

Zen getaway

Once set to Zighy Bay timing it is impossible not to reach a new level of comfort and relaxation. Ceem Haidar unwinds and discovers the virtues of Six Senses Hideaway on the Musandam Peninsula in Oman.

23 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · business

The Insider

Cirque de Soleil, the entertainment empire that famously reinvented circus shows, has been approached by one of the investment arms of the Emirate of Dubai according to Bespoke’s Insider.

21 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · hotels

Eye Pleasing

The philosophy behind the concept of aesthetics dates back to the writings of Immanuel Kant in the eighteenth century. An era later, Oscar Wilde became the ‘aesthete spokesperson’, perhaps taking it a little far when he decorated his room with peacock feathers and lilies. His questionable

19 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

Sculpting Space
places · Unusuals

Sculpting Space

As both an architect and an interior designer Galal Mahmoud has a distinct edge over his competition. Sara Hamzeh meets with head of GM Architects, to acquire some insight into his world of blueprints.

17 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · business

Mr. SimCity

Like his two brothers, Samih Sawiris is an eminent man. The three of them combined have an estimated worth of over 20 billion USD. But as Nicolas Shammas discovers, his town building ambitions are even more colossal than any net worth figure.

15 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

places · culture

Rolling Dice

The tables have turned. Once controversial, backgammon now sits at the heart of Arab culture. Andrea Stanton reveals the secret behind this everlasting game.

14 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

Calculated Greatness
products · Watches

Calculated Greatness

Omega, the first watch on the moon, the favoured timepiece of James Bond and official timekeeper of the Olympics is a brand with much clout. The company’s vice president, Raynald Aeschlimann, sat down with Bespoke to talk time.

2 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke

Culinary indulgence
places · Restaurants

Culinary indulgence

Nobuyuki Matsuhisa is renowned the world over for his exquisite fusion of Japanese and South American cuisines. Now with the imminent opening of the region’s first Nobu, Karim Munib gains an exclusive access to the star chef.

1 Aug 2008 By Official Bespoke