Simply Abu Dhabi XIII

1 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I FOUNDER & CO-FOUNDER’ S LETTER Dear l o v e r s o f l uxu r y W e’resopleasedtobringtoyouthe wealth of luxurious content contained within the pages of our thirteenth edition. As always, there have been many exciting developments in the world of Abu Dhabi’s rich tapestry of lavish lifestyle offerings. We hope you’ll enjoy reading about them. The spectacular city of AbuDhabi is world renowned as a haven of luxury hotels and 5-star dining. In this issue we take you on a virtual tour of its latest gem, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, inspired by the Golden Age of New York. It’s an Art Deco masterpiece, where you could easy picture The Great Gatsby hosting an opulent party, but we love how it also captures the spirit of Abu Dhabi culture as well through local artists and curators. It features the world’s highest hotel suite, in the skybridge that connects the two Nation Towers, as well as celebrated UK chef Gary Rhodes’ first restaurant in Abu Dhabi. And we must say that, in our experience, General Manager Oliver Key is one of the finest hoteliers in the region, exemplifying the legendary St. Regis spirit of uncompromising levels of service. Also in this issue we are thrilled to introduce the launch of the first Abu Dhabi boutique for the legendary Graff Diamonds. It’s a true showcase of exceptional quality and style. We were honoured to sit down withMr. Francois Graff, CEOof Graff, and get his views on his family’s business and the unique experience presented in the UAE for Graff’s exceptional craftsmanship. We were struck by how down-to-earth and easy-goingMr. Graff was, given his high profile at the company known for some of the most fabulous jewels in the world. You can read our interview with him later in these pages. And in another first for the region? The long-awaited appearance of the legendary Rolling Stones, who chose Abu Dhabi’s du Arena on Yas Island to kick off their latest tour. Leaving no doubt they can still rock, the Stones lit up the Emirates in a joyful celebration of their much-loved music. Elsewhere in these pages we present the very latest in haute horologie, absolute masterpieces of technology and design from the world’s leading makers of luxury timepieces. We’re particularly excited by the new watches from Breguet, Richard Mille and Roger Dubuis, and we think you’ll agree. As ever, we bring you all the hottest trends in men and women’s fashion, this time showcasing the Spring/Summer 2014 lines from the world’s top designers, as well as themust-have jewellery, accessories, and beauty breakthroughs to round out your luxury portfolio. We invite you to take some time to relax, sit back, and savour all the very best Abu Dhabi has to offer. We wish you a joyful summer. Arnie S Hira – CEO & Founder Arnie.Hira@simplyabudhabi.com Jordana Imogen Lynch – Managing Director & Co-Founder Jordana.lynch@simplyabudhabi.com Manoj S Hira – Director – info@nowaiting.co.uk Editor: Arnie S Hira Co-Editor: Jordana Imogen Lynch Copywriters: Jordana Imogen Lynch, Arnie S Hira Like our Facebook page via http://www.facebook.com/simplyabudhabi Printers: United Printing & Publishing Abu Dhabi. Images: All photos used in Simply Abu Dhabi are by Getty Images/Shutterstock/GoRunway/ Distribution: Abu Dhabi Media Company Distribution Director: Raed Hamdan Distribution In charge: Muzammil Sulaiman Disclaimer: The publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for error or omissions contained in this publication, however caused. The opinions and views contained in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. Readers are advised to seek specialist advice before acting on the information contained in this publication, which is provided for general and entertainment use and may not be appropriate for the reader’s particular circumstances. The intellectual property and the ownership of trademarks are acknowledged. No part of Simply Abu Dhabi or any parts of the contents thereof may be duplicated or reproduced, saved, stored in a retrieval system or communicated/transmitted in any form without written permission of the publishers. An exemption is hereby granted for extracts used for the purpose of fair and reasonable review. Simply Abu Dhabi Limited HQ is Elizabeth House, Elizabeth Street, Manchester, M8 8JJ, United Kingdom. Born in Abu Dhabi, Designed in Manchester, Distributed throughout the world. ترشع و شیع هماخف सुख 奢侈品 Lujo Luxe Luxus Lusso Management team Creative Director: Colin Statham - colin@simplyabudhabi.com Managing Editor: Kerry Smith - kerry@simplyabudhabi.com Beauty Editor: Sophie McMullan - sophie@simplyabudhabi.com Car Editor: Andy White - andy@simplyabudhabi.com Sub Editor: Caroline Stupnicka - caroline@simplyabudhabi.com W E L COM E T O S I M P LY A B U DH A B I : “Your Passport to Pure Luxury” Jordana &Arnie Wishing the World: Peace, Prosperity & Progress in 2014