World Power
Like almost all A.Lange & Söhne timepieces the Lange 31 is mechanical. But remarkably this one boasts the longest power-reserve of any watch in the world.
The Favourite Son
As one of the region’s youngest ceos, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak has been leading Abu Dhabi’s aggressive investment strategy while racking in international attention.
Love Sweet Love
Awash with five-star hotels and resorts, the Middle East is a hot front in the hospitality wars. This year, however, a new resort was launched that captured Bespoke’s interest above all others. The Kempinski Ishtar is an ambitious project that is reinvigorated the Dead Sea.
Hideaway
There is something deeply mystical about the Dead Sea, the lowest, and arguably most tranquil place on the earth's surface. Perhaps it is the infinite stillness. At around eight times saltier than the ocean, there is no plant or animal life to speak of, and thus no associated human settlem
The Protector
WordBinder Many people are fond of books and manuscripts, collecting them and building up private libraries that are exhibited and preserved like expensive jewellery. President Francois Mitterand apparently had around 3,000 of which he claimed to have read each one. But for one man, books
Going for a Diva…
The wedding singer has long been a fixture at nuptials in our region. To have the best, and to get your guests grooving on the dancefloor, you need to be prepared to pay. Bespoke takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hottest, and priciest, singers around.
Geometry of Style
Azza Fahmy’s recent collaboration with renowned British fashion designer Julien Macdonald resulted in a stunning collection. Bespoke witnessed it first-hand.
Designing the Future
When it comes to the designers of tomorrow, the Middle East is leading the way. Fiona Walshe profiles three up-and-coming designers who are set to change the region.
Fair Game
Philosophers will have it that life (and business) is a series of wins and losses. This year saw its fair share of both. Bespoke takes a closer look at the region’s winners, losers and the one who managed both.
Emporium of Style
From its beginnings as representatives of luxury brands to its status the region’s prime purveyor of high-end fashion, the Chalhoub Group continues to up-its-own-ante with the launch of 30 new boutiques in record time.
A Dash of the Daring
A designer that looks to space as if it where a stage, Broosk Saib is a Middle Eastern born creator of sumptuous and vivacious interiors.
Boundless
The Fearless 28 is a beautiful and fast custom-designed powerboat styled by Porsche Design and built by American boat-builder, Fearless International.