Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

1 1 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Ideally situated at 2 East 61st Street inManhattan, the Pierre puts the world literally at your doorstep, with every possible amenity and landmark in New York within easy reach. The world-famous high-end department store Bloomingdale’s is just around the corner; have a frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity or visit the globally renowned New York Public Library; take in a Broadway show or attend a performance at the Lincoln Center. It’s the city where dreams come true. The Pierre has a legendary history. Even in a city where luxury living is abundant, there’s always been something special about the Pierre. The outside edifice of the topmost floors, where the property is located, was modelled after Mansart’s Royal Chapel at Versailles; the slanted copper roof, pierced with dormer windows, has made the Pierre an instantly recognisable and much beloved landmark. Over the years, it has been home to business tycoons and celebrities such as