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The Seychelles, the Maldives or Bodrum might satisfy most. But for paradise found, Anthea Rowan suggests Thanda, a getaway on the tiny private island of Shungi Mbili off Tanzania's east coast, where heavenliness lies in slowness.
Roof down on the Pacific Coast Highway, our writer pilots the latest Mercedes SL south from Los Angeles, sunlight igniting the ocean and palm trees flicking past in staccato rhythm. Life could be worse.
Continuing a rarefied lineage of cars offering blistering speed and astonishing usability, the new Audi R8 V10 Plus is that rare supercar the right side of your brain wants while your left side rationalises the purchase.
Gabriel & Guillaume is an ephemeral gallery of decorative arts that’s got eclecticism at its very core. Started by a Lebanese woman and a Frenchman, neither of whom are trained designers, it’s an unconventional business that has found success among a cultured customer base. Standing…
Anyone who knows Dubai knows it stops for no one, not even a global economic crisis. From its choked arterial roads at rush hour to the official statistics, every measure confirms a relentlessly bustling city.
In the Arab world, conflict and poverty too often limit access to schooling. Maysa Jalbout, chief executive of a billion-dollar foundation, is determined to change that for thousands of struggling youths, one student at a time.
When architect Nabil Gholam first saw Villa Z, an old abandoned house damaged by years of civil war and military occupation, it was far from love at first sight. From an architectural perspective, it was no gem, with a façade covered in rough stone coursing and a red tile roof that seem…
Kate Hazell checks into the second Four Seasons to open in Dubai, an Adam Tihany-designed hideaway tucked into the financial district, weighing its quiet splendour, Michael Mina dining and rooftop views against the city's super-sized hotels.
Forget the economy, the crowds and the beaches; surrender instead to the decadent simplicity of authentic Aegean fare. Near Athens' Kotzia Square, fish markets and spice vendors perfume the air with mastic and nostalgia.
In this case, the emperor truly has clothes. The three brothers behind Emperor 1688 want everyone well dressed, with garments that look and feel good for less, expanding quietly across the UAE and beyond.
Peking to Paris is one of motoring's most demanding classic rallies: thirty-six days driving through the remotest corners of the earth. This June, Charbel Habib and Walid Samaha become its first-ever Arab entrants.
Una Burke creates unconventional leather accessories that shock a little before they seduce. Handcrafted in her London atelier, they are favoured by collectors and costume designers alike. She tells Nadia Michel why leather captivates her.