Addressing Fashion
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.
Decadent foods news
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
True Brew
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.
Preserving Legacies
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.
Casa Versace
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.
The Screening Room
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.