Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

2 5 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 सु ख 奢侈品 Lujo Luxe Luxus Lusso Management team Creative Director: Colin Statham - colin@simplyabudhabi.com Managing Editor: Kerry Smith - kerry@simplyabudhabi.com Editor at Large: Charlie Benton Beauty Editor: Sophie McMullan - sophie@simplyabudhabi.com Car Editor: Nick Jaynes - nick@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 Like our Facebook page via http://www.facebook.com/simplyabudhabi Follow us on instagram via http://www.instagram.com/simplyabudhabi or via the app @simplyabudhabi 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. I t’s our pleasure to welcome you to Simply Abu Dhabi XIX: Simply Baba Zayed Edition. As we approach our landmark twentieth issue, we wanted to take this opportunity to pay our humble tribute to the man who made possible all of the blessings we enjoy in Abu Dhabi today – Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, also known as Baba Zayed, the founder of a nation. Thus, our feature article strives to give you an in-depth look at the fascinating life of the beloved ruler and spiritual leader, from his youthful education with the Bedouin to his ground- breaking achievements in creating the United Arab Emirates as we now know it. This edition, accompanied by illuminating and rarely seen photographs, brings to light how Baba Zayed’s wisdom and vision created the tolerant, educated, economically thriving nation of which we are all so proud. It is with profound gratitude and reverence that we present this feature to our readers, and we do hope you will find it enlightening and inspiring. New to this edition of Simply Abu Dhabi is something we’re very excited about, as enthusiasts of the UAE’s burgeoning arts scene – Simply Photography. In this section, we introduce you to some of the region’s most creative and innovative photographers, highlighting their amazing work that takes its inspiration from the history, culture and natural beauty of the Gulf. We are indeed blessed to be living in what may well be remembered as a Renaissance era for the Emirates, and we’re proud to showcase local artistic genius in our pages. As always, we bring you the very latest achievements in luxury properties, timepieces, autos, jewellery, and fashion – including once again a Children’s Fashion feature, this time from the genius Italian duo, Dolce & Gabbana and their celebration of the important relationship we share with our mothers. Inside you will find all of the must-have fashion trends for autumn and winter from some of the most powerful and ingenious fashion labels and designers from around the world, from Versace to Carolina Herrera – an essential read for any fashion connoisseur who wants to know what’s in for this season to avoid any fashion faux pas. And for those looking for the best in gourmet food in Abu Dhabi, our food section explores everything there is to know about one of the most unique food experiences in the UAE: Jones the Grocer, an Australian export that we simply cannot get enough of. Our faithful beauty correspondent Sophie McMullan brings you up to date on the hottest trends in cosmetics and fragrance from Clinique and Guerlain, and introduces Neom Organics, an innovative aromatherapy line that is guaranteed to melt your stresses away. As always, wishing you all the very best of life and luxury.