French art de vivre and Victor Vasarely inspired Op Art at Sofitel Dubai

A piece of France in Dubai. Sofitel’s artistic address in the heart of Dubai    French-Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, leader of the Op Art movement, inspired the interior of the new Sofitel Dubai, the French addition to Dubai’s 5 star luxury hotels. The luxury hotel named a “little piece of France,” will open its doors on … Read more

Google Street View videographers to take wine drinkers into Bordeaux chateaux

Any wine connoisseur with an internet connection would be able to visit virtually the Bordeaux chateaux. Google’s team of videographers will unveil Bordeaux chateaux secretes and the families behind every estate. Using backpack-mounted cameras videographers are currently capturing behind-the-scenes footage of nine chateaux: Chateau de Malle, Chateau de Pressac, Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Chateau de la Brede, … Read more

‘Spiderman’ set sights on Dubai’s Twisted Tower

  French freestyle climber Alain Robert, known as the ‘Spiderman’, set his sights on Dubai’s Twisted Tower (306 metres (1,004 ft). Robert plans to get to the top of Cayan Tower in Dubai, the world’ s tallest twisted tower, two years after he surmounted the world’s tallest tower – Burj Khalifa. Robert, better known as … Read more

Dubai has the world’s highest twisted tower

The prestigious Marina district in Dubai is home to Cayan Tower – world’s highest twisted tower. Stretching 310 metres into the sky, the 73-storey skyscraper, which costed 272 billion dollars, mimics the shape of human DNA. The effect is achieved by rotating each floor by 1.2 degrees. The tower was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill … Read more

The Oberoi opens first property in the United Arab Emirates

The Oberoi Group announced the Opening of The Oberoi, Dubai. The flourishing hospitality sector in the United Arab Emirates has a new offer for discerning business and leisure travellers. The Oberoi Group (founded in 1934) announced the Opening of The Oberoi, Dubai, the Group’s first property in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel overlooks the … Read more

Paramount Pictures’ first venture into the real estate industry

‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ brings Hollywood Glamour to Middle East living and hospitality. Paramount Pictures has become synonymous with entertainment and above all creativity, and today the brand stands for more – adventure and escape. Now, in its 101st year, the global launch of ‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ in Dubai marks the company’s first venture … Read more