In this issue of our Qatar edition, we have an exclusive interview with Ali Al Fardan of Al Fardan Jewellery and we also look at the buildup of excitement towards Doha Watch and jewellery exhibition with all the big retailers and brands of Qatar participating.

As we enter the first quarter of 2016,we see how the various luxury brands are still staying positive despite the challenging economic scenarios. In the field of haute horlogerie, SIHH fair 2016 had a few facelifts including a brand new area for housing a few independent watchmakers. Many of the luxury watch brands like IWC and Baume & Mercier released a few of their collections in the affordable price ranges.  
Right from environmental friendly SUV’s to affordable luxury watch brands, the luxury world still looks to be positive and innovative despite the challenging climate in the world economy.

To celebrate ‘Handmade in Rajasthan’,the Khadi Board and Government of Rajasthan in association with Prasad Bidapa Associates announced the launch of the first edition of ‘Rajasthan Heritage Week’ at the Bikaner House. The focus of the ‘Rajasthan Heritage...

We undertake an exclusive photoshoot with Ferrari's models at the Anantara Palm Spa & Resort. We also have interesting stories from politics and the luxury world.
With conviction, India’s Prime Minister,Narendra Modi, rekindled India’s relationship with the UAE during his recent visit to the country, strengthening
bonds and filling voids....

As we enter the last quarter of  2015, the luxury market in UAE is slowly 

picking up with events after a quiet summer. In the world of horology, Breguet 

honoured the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium, by opening the 

Hougoumont farm where Napoleon was defeated. Marc A. Hayek, President & 

CEO of Breguet, joined members of European royalty, leading politicians and 

the international press for this historic event. Speaking of anniversaries,we also 

take a look at the journey of  the renowned watch brand Zenith which 

seamlessly blends classicism and elegance with a touch of innovation in their 

creations.

As the summer season sets in, the luxury world has been abuzz with a lot of events lately. Baselworld had a lot of impressive collections from the top watch and jewellery brands this year. A particularly striking piece was MB&F’s Melchior, which looks like it has been picked right from the sets of a Hollywood sci fi movie set. Some of the designs of the new collections from Chopard and Bulgari were intriguing and adventurous. 
Art Dubai also made a lot of headlines with one of the works of Kāveh Golestān, an Iranian artist and photojournalist, killed by a land-mine in 2003, while covering the Iraq War for BBC. 
In the world of automobiles, we take a look at the latest offering in Audi’s TT segment. The TT remains the perfect mix of being compact, bold and sporty at the same time. Cadillac’s all new CT6 is more refined and sporty than its previous models and will surely be one of the top contenders in the luxury sedan market.
In the hospitality industry, we take a look at the brand new Four Seasons property in Jumeirah, which is ideal for tourists and business travellers with its close proximity to DIFC and Dubai’s hallmark malls. 
In art, we look at the exquisite works of the modern day creative genius, Jay Feinberg, who displays his latest Bloomsbury collection, with pieces that range from artefacts to tableware, all of which revolve around beautiful orchid motifs.
Right from horological robots to speedy sedans, the luxury world flaunts both the positive and creative to keep you engrossed.

We cover an exclusive photoshoot for BMW's latest 7 series at the backdrop of beautiful Waldorf Astoria,RAK. There are also glimpses of the VIP award night held in Leela palace Bangalore with imminent politicians,scientists,sportsman and musicians.

As the Christmas Season closes in, the city of Dubai is full of events in the fields of fashion, automobiles and hotels. With a brand new Four Seasons hotel opening on Jumeirah Beach, there are hardly any luxury hotel brands left to make a footprint in Dubai. 
In this issue we interview one of the most inspiring and determined explorers of all time, Ben Saunders, who takes us through the challenges he faced during his South Pole expedition and his association with the watch brand, Bremont. We also meet the only lady CEO and watchmaker in the watch industry, Christine Hutter, and hear from her of how she revived the legacy of Moritz Grossmann and many other interesting stories in the automobile and art section


As the weather cools down in the UAE, we have tourists pouring in from different parts of the world. With the announcement of several projects in Cityscape 2014, Dubai is well on its way to host the upcoming Expo 2020. And the city continues to be abuzz with luxury events.
In this issue we get an interesting insight into the making of the Tiffany T jewellery collection from Tiffany’s new Design Director, Francesca Amfitheatrof. We also have an exclusive interview with the
renowned fashion designer, Rami Al Ali, who talks about the evolution of fashion and trends in the region.

We interview one of the most dynamic young business ladies in the UAE, a businessman bringing out the finest fragrances and our exclusive covergae on the Riva factory and much much more..

This issue features exclusive look at the recent Baselworld event with interviews from the top watch and jewellery houses. An interesting trip to a swiss watch manufacture, sizzling cars in the Geneva motor show and much much more..

Ambassadors of Time, Attired by Attolini, Fashionably Flamboyan, Glow of Pearls

The art of Aston martin, Royal Scene, Honoured for hospitality, Parlour of privacy, Iconic hotelier, Creating Car Concepts

In this issue we take a look at one of the promising ventures from Qatar called QELA and also have a look at some of the luxury events from around the world.

This issue features great stories about a multifaceted Indian tycoon, an exclusive invitation to the queens coronation festival by Bentley motors, Maserati Venice association and much more

Passion for Prestige: Fifty one east, a retail of Darwish Holdings, is one of Qatar\'s premier stores for prestigious luxury products, with Boucheron ranking among their prominent jewellery brands...

As the holy month of Ramadan sets in, we take a look at some of the events that happened like the Basel fair,interesting interviews with brands such as Glashutte original, Adler and a gypsy king from music hall

This issue features an exclusive story with Abdullah Al Muftah of Al Muftah jewelry, an analysis of the Doha Watch and jewellery show as well as some of the interesting events that happened in Qatar

This is our tenth anniversary issue where we have featured our grand celebration at the Intercontinental festival city hotel awarding the best in luxurious watches, hotels, cars and much much more..

In this issue we cover the SIHH watch and jewellery show at Geneva with the best offerings from the various Richemont brands.A music hall and an intersting icon is also interviewed at his hotel suite.

Abu Dhabi continues to be in the spotlight of the luxury world as many of the luxury brands open their boutiques and events there. This issue also features interviews with dynamic business gurus like Patrick Chalhoub, rugby legend Franck Mesnel and much much more..

This issue includes an exclusive interview with charismatic businessman Wassim Al Mana, a look at the new restaurant of the Four Seasons Doha and much much more.

From the best in exclusive luxury car events around the world to a glamorous soiree event of Zenith in Paris,this issue brings the best of luxury events held in Europe.

Our latest bilingual English/Arabic Qatar edition features exclusive interviews with Qatar Airways CEO, Ramadan preparations by leading Qatari 5 star hotels.

As the summer heats up in the Middle East, this issue features interesting interviews from Omega\'s preparation for the London Olympics 2012,Bijan Pakzad\'s luxurious mansion to the high profile St.Regis Polo cup match in Cowdray park,UK and much much more.

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