Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVII

2 7 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 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 ترشع و شیع सुख 奢侈品 Lujo Luxe Luxus Lusso Management team Creative Director: Colin Statham - colin@simplyabudhabi.com Managing Editor: Kerry Smith - k erry@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 2015 W elcome to Simply Abu Dhabi XVII. We hope you brought your appetites, because this is our special Food Issue, a volume loaded with sumptuous fare for your delectation! Without a doubt, the UAE has one of the most exciting and vibrant food and beverage scenes in the world. In fact, February 2015 marked the first Abu Dhabi Food Festival to be held Emirate-wide, wherein the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority presented a three-week extravaganza of international and local chefs serving up gastronomic feasts for residents and visitors alike. What better time to focus on some of the culinary highlights of the region? In this edition, we take a wide-ranging look at ten Abu Dhabi restaurants, along with three in Dubai, bringing you all the best the UAE has to offer. Fancy some sushi or steak, Asian-Cuban fusion, Italian cuisine, French bistro fare, seafood, Indian curries or Moroccan tagine? There’s something here to suit every appetite. You’ll also have a chance to meet some of the top chefs and restaurateurs in the Emirates, with our series of exclusive, in-depth interviews – and the photography of the food and settings are a true feast for the eyes. Bon appetit! Thenwe invite you to read about the remarkable newpieces fromtheworld’s leadingwatchmakers and jewellers, including Harry Winston, Blancpain, Breguet, Hublot, Jaquet Droz, Cartier, Richard Mille, Graff, Chopard and Boucheron. And in a special feature, we take you on a remarkable tour of Villa Mozart, the inspiring Milan atelier of jewellery artist Giampiero Bodino. In the world of fashion, we cover the spring/summer 2015 collections for men and women from some of our favourite designers. Gentlemen – don’t skip Beauty Editor Sophie McMullan’s section updating us on the latest in luxury skincare. This time there’s something for the guys too, as Sophie introduces us to the Tom Ford For Men line of grooming products, and we meet John Paul DeJoria of Paul Mitchell Haircare. And ladies, did you know the iconic red sole of Christian Louboutin shoes was originally inspired by a nail polish? Everything comes full circle, as Louboutin Beauté debuts a new range of exciting nail lacquers. Elsewhere, our motoring correspondent Andy White covers some simply astounding vehicles: the Bentley Continental GT3 R, the Ferrari Sergio, and the Pagani Zonda Revolucion. Buckle up! In Simply Property, we welcome back correspondent Julia Brandon, this time with an informative look into property investment in New York City and an intriguing article about the world’s most spectacular penthouse properties. We’ll show you some prime London luxury homes along the River Thames too, and if you prefer a sunnier climate, youmust check out the properties inMonaco and on Stromboli Island in this issue – they are simply magnificent. Simply Art returns with a continuation of the food theme, as we show you the stunning 24k gold- plated bronze caviar presentoirs by the talented artist Ruediger Benedikt. Then hold onto your fedoras for the thrilling adventures of real-life Indiana Jones, Michael Teller, who has been rescuing, repatriating and restoring precious antiquities and artefacts for decades. All in all, we think it’s an issue that will whet your appetite – not just for the finest food, but for all things crafted with the highest standards of quality by the most talented and creative people in their fields, whether they be chefs, artists, automotive engineers or architects. And as ever, we wish you all the best in life and luxury. 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