More than 5.5 million tourists visited Dubai in the first half of 2013, representing an 11.1 per cent year-on-year increase, indicating that Dubai is on the way to achieving its Tourism Vision for 2020. The first half visitor number results, released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), show increases across all key … Read more
Italian designer Giorgio Armani dresses the upcoming high stakes Hollywood thriller ‘Paranoia’ (Director: Robert Luketic), providing the set with interior design elements from his Armani Casa line. Armani created suits for the characters Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman alongside up-and-comers Liam Hemsworth and Amber Heard. Hemsworth’s luxurious apartment is decorated with signature Armani Casa sofas, … Read more
African, European, and Asian Cities dominate the Top 10 Most Expensive Locations for Expatriates, according to Mercer’s cost of living survey. Although more European cities dominate the world’s top costliest locations for expatriates, several cities in Asia are among the top 10 while Luanda holds the number one position. Mercer’s 2013 Cost of Living Survey … Read more
Described as one of the most audacious buildings of modern times, the Flame Towers’ three columns are an apt symbol for the emerging Azerbaijan. The Flame Towers are an award-winning, new development, now the tallest building complex in the country, now hosting “Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers”, the luxury hospitality brand’s first development in Azerbaijan. The … Read more
Andam 2013 Fashion Awards. Young French designer Alexandre Mattiussi took home top prize at the 24th ANDAM fashion awards, winning the prestigious fashion award for his popular line of Parisian menswear AMI. Thanks to an exceptional endowment of €250.000 and the mentorship for two consecutive seasons by Renzo Rosso, president of OTB, ANDAM offers AMI … Read more
FENDI luxury house announced a new state-of-the-art project in the Middle East, proving that the real estate market in Dubai is again performing strongly, especially in the high-end sector. The luxury global brand will provide interior designs for DAMAC Properties, the largest private developer of luxury real estate in the Middle East. The two companies … Read more