Soneva opens luxury water villas resort in Maldives. All villas feature a retractable roof for stargazing and “silent cinema”

Soneva Jani is one of the most anticipated hotel openings in the Indian Ocean this year. Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator, is opening a luxury resort in Maldives. Opening in October 2016, Soneva Jani will comprise 24 water villas and one island villa, with additional island villas planned at a later stage. Inspired by … Read more

The Deck at Island Gardens launched in North America’s newest superyachting capital

North America’s first superyacht marina, Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Miami’s Watson Island, unveiled The Deck at Island Gardens. Offering panoramic waterfront views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami, The Deck at Island Gardens is now open for global marina clients who arrive via superyacht and locals who love the yachting lifestyle. Island Gardens Deep … Read more

Bang on the money? Insiders reveal what TV gets right and wrong about the super-rich

Champagne, private jets, holiday fortresses … how do TV’s mega-wealthy stack up to reality? Our panel of experts size up shows from Billions to The Night Manager

Nominations close for the Luxury Lifestyle Awards Middle East and Africa 2016

The prestigious event in the luxury segment has closed the nominations and started the countdown to the Gala Ceremony. Luxury Lifestyle Awards, an international award granted to the best companies and brands in the luxury segment, has officially closed its nominations after welcoming more than 357 entries from prominent luxury brands across the Middle East … Read more

Italy seeks to reassure Asian tourists with imported Chinese police

Government hopes patrols by Chinese officers in Rome and Milan will help wealthy visitors feel ‘more protected’

Armin Strom Cognac Watch – the luxury watch with a drop of the oldest cognac sold at a public auction

The first Swiss mechanical watch with a drop of alcohol. Cognac Gautier 1762 has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest cognac sold at a public auction. A bottle of this unique beverage was purchased by Wealth Solutions and was used in the manufacture of the Armin Strom Cognac Watch – the … Read more