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2 3 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Aegean” or the “21st Century’s Saint-Tropez”, but this breathtaking setting has an aesthetic all of its own. It’s little wonder Mr. Vedat Aşci, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Astaş Holding, wanted to establish the luxury hotel and residence project here. Located on a 60-hectare waterfront site, the development features a two-kilometre stretch of shoreline with three private bays. When complete, the Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum hotel will offer 82 exclusive guestrooms and 20 suites with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea. The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum will include a limited offer of 98 villas and 116 residences. With its legendary award- winning service, Mandarin Oriental will attend the luxury Mediterranean lifestyle year round. Offering the finest dining experiences in the region, the development will feature a selection of six restaurants and bars including al fresco waterside dining, a stylish lobby lounge, poolside bar and a signature Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop. An all-encompassing Spa at Mandarin Oriental will provide the most comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments available in the region and will be inspired by local customs and traditions. All the villas and residences are built on a series of levels nestled in the development’s landscaped hillside, surrounded by forest and with guaranteed sea views. Designed by some of the world’s leading architects, the villas feature infinity edged pools and incredibly well executed interior designs. Before we actually meet Mr. Aşci, Sedef informs us that we are invited for a cruise of the area on a superyacht later that afternoon, before returning to stay the night in one of the largest completed villas on the resort. With Simply Abu Dhabi Co-Founder Jordana Lynch and a