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At first glance, you might assume Jessica Khoueiri’s achievements as a designer have come easy. I mean she’s practically kebab royalty – her father, Toufic, is the founder of Kababji, a highly successful chain of Lebanese fast-casual restaurants (best known for their high quality coal-g…
There are already so many awards in our region that we definitely don’t need more. But Haute Grandeur is quite different to the others. For a start, it has no judges or experts, and there’s no voting or payment system to influence the outcome. Instead Haute Grandeur relies on a computat…
Don’t get het up about our region’s poor infrastructure and political roadblocks: Palestine-based accommodation booking startup Yamsafer demonstrates success comes down to simply zoning in on opportunity. You might wonder why Yamsafer would want to compete against existing hotel booking…
Though it might look like it, no cars were harmed in the making of Fabian Oefner’s works of art. Instead, the young Swiss artist took apart model sets in a process he likens to peeling an onion. Painstakingly laying out the composition of the image in sketches, he then suspended each of…
The single greatest private jet in terms of space, range and residual value just got better with the addition of cleaner engines and fuel saving winglets. Hats off then to the new Boeing Business Jet Max 7. 1 The BBJ Max 7 is a narrow body private jet based on Boeing’s popular 737 Max. …
In what might be a sign of the abundance of our times, we recently came across the most beautiful new jewellery, made not by a jeweller, but by a lacemaker. “I had this piece of lace in my hand and a ring with a diamond, and I thought how wonderful it would be to have […]
There’s a little known place in Dubai’s residential Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood where magic happens. Well, it might not exactly be magic, but it certainly comes close: Tashkeel is where some of the region’s most talented designers go to turn their artistic visions into reality. The embod…
Looking to invest in real estate? How about a prime piece of land surrounded by mountains and trees in sunny Palestine? Even better, how about a newly constructed, upscale pied-à-terre, just steps away from the country’s only outdoor shopping mall where you’ll find all your family’s fav…
Stretching a lengthy 74.5 metres and comprising 2,065 gross tonnes of steel and aluminium, superyacht Elandess appeared more than comfortable alongside the myriad vessels anchored at Port Hercules at the latest Monaco Yacht Show. Far from meek in the mild waters, she is the owner’s thir…
Dubai is notorious for its pulsating dining scene, and the recently opened Gaia in DIFC is one more extraordinary place to indulge in gastronomical pleasure. It’s the latest brainchild of homegrown chef Izu Ani, serving up Greek-Mediterranean fusion cuisine in a slick, neo-classical set…
There comes a time for every parent when they’re suddenly faced with the prospect of organising a family trip to Disney World. That’s not so bad, some of you singles and newlyweds might be naively thinking – it is the happiest place on Earth after all, right? Well, that description fits…
Proving beyond a reasonable doubt that sustainable is sexy, Fae offers the best of both worlds: cutting-edge style and a lighter footprint. It’s the first part though that catches most people’s eye, and it’s something that has helped make the Aussie brand so popular on social media. Cle…