Hakkasan to open its first luxury resort on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island. With its signature contemporary ‘Chinois Chic‘ environment, Hakkasan is the place where one can experience elite entertainment, high-tech audio-visual system, Michelin-rated cuisine and the world’s top DJs. Founded in London in 2001 and owned by Tasameem, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, Hakkasan quickly … Read more
4 years after debut, the hordes still turn out to see Olly Murs, the owner of arguably the cheekiest smile in the world of pop and celebrity and a true X Factor success story. The successful playful and carefree pop star from Essex, UK, has crafted three albums which have produced four No 1 singles … Read more
More young money enters the real estate market. A new survey by Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Luxury Institute finds that Wealthy younger buyers are driving the luxury real estate market, and they are willing to pay more than similar wealthy buyers age 55 and older. According to the survey of Americans age 21 … Read more
U.S. wine consumption continues to shine led by sweet wines, un-oaked chards and red blends. U.S. wine industry grew 1.9% last year to reach 318.0 million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group‘s recently released 2013 Wine Handbook. As the economy continued to stabilize in 2012, wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year. … Read more
Experience the beauty and allure of pearls. Pearls have long been associated with wealth, royalty and glamour. This autumn London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Qatar Museums Authority explore the history of pearls from the early Roman Empire through to present day. The exhibition has dedicated areas for “Pearl fishing in the … Read more
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013. 10th annual Decanter World Wine Awards in London brought a great victory for Australia’s wine producers. Aussie winemakers claimed a host of coveted international trophies at the DWWA gala dinner, alongside a strong Southern Hemisphere showing and wins for Canada, Croatia and Hungary. Australia’s haul of six international trophies eclipsed … Read more