Middle class people dominate arts, survey finds

Findings also reveal extent to which gender and ethnicity influence prospects of entering and gaining fair deal in industry

‘We will be ready, inshallah’: inside Qatar’s $200bn World Cup

Can the richest country in the world buy its way to footballing glory? We joined the Qatar 2022 hopefuls to find out

St. Regis Mumbai poised to become the best address in India’s most populous city

St. Regis Mumbai marks the entry of the ultra-luxury brand in India and South Asia. The highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai opened its doors in Lower Parel, Mumbai’s most premium commercial, residential and entertainment district. Emerging as a world-class travel destination, the city displays a robust demand for high-end hospitality from affluent travelers from all … Read more

Picture-perfect: Côte d’Azur – straight out of a magical storybook

The enticing South of France has it all. Anything is tolerated as long as you have the money to pay for it or you’re a VIP. Welcome to the epicurean Côte d’Azur – one of the most exclusive stretches of coastline in the world. Just pack your swimsuits – and your status items, of course. … Read more

How to travel when you’re mega rich and super busy

Super rich people don’t take the tube, rarely get a cab and never fly economy. But, when you’re a super-rich businessman/woman one thing you can’t afford to be frivolous with is time. Affluent CEO’s don’t get where they are  today by sitting in queues of traffic or waiting for hours in airport lounges. The financially … Read more

Growing old in style: London’s first luxury retirement village

Can village developments provide an alternative to care homes for life in retirement – or will they only meet the needs of the well-off?