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3 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 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 Time / Travel Editor: Nick Rice - nick@simplyabudhabi.com Car Editor: Damien Reid - damien@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 2016 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 Circulation Director: Mr Mohamad Al Zarouni Operation Manger: Mr. Khaled Ibrahim Distribution In charge: Muzammil Sulaiman Disclaimer: The publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for error or omissions contained in this publication, however caused. 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Front CoverDesignBy JamesNader Dolce&Gabbana Boutique Images ByCharnKamal SinghVirdi We’re so pleased to present you with this, the twenty-first edition of Simply Abu Dhabi. We think it’s quite a special one, too. As you will have seen from the amazing cover, which features some stunning visuals of Abu Dhabi landmarks as a backdrop, this issue is called ‘Simply Dolce & Gabbana’ – and we think you’ll agree it’s simply fabulous. It’s incredible to think that Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been creating at the highest levels for more than thirty years now. The remarkably talented duo first met inMilan in 1980 and started their groundbreaking fashion house together in 1985. And now, three decades on, they’re stronger, bolder and savvier than ever. There may be houses that have been around longer, but few that have remained independent – and none with the same creative team and inspirational forces still at the helm. Their unique vision is what we celebrate with this issue. Our exclusive cover story brings you the much buzzed-about Abaya and Hijab Collection for spring/summer 2016. Dolce & Gabbana have long been favourites amongst lovers of luxury in this regional market. And now, this exquisite collection marks their first foray into designing especially for their valued Middle Eastern customers. Over 20 pages of fantastic photographs give you an up-close look at the gorgeous range of abayas featuring signature Dolce & Gabbana flourishes, such as delicate lace from their beloved Sicily, in a harmonious collaboration of European and Middle Eastern cultures. Then, read on for an exclusive interview we were privileged to hold with the designers themselves. It was a rare opportunity to learn more about what makes the two tick, as designers, as artists, and as people – we think you’ll find them just as fascinating as we do. Of course, the rest of the issue brings you all the latest Dolce & Gabbana news as well, from the spring/summer 2016 collections for men, women and children in Simply Fashion, to the latest additions to the brand’s renowned range of fragrances in Simply Beauty. Elsewhere in these fashion-focused pages, we feature another interview with a design house CEO. This time, our Fashion Editor Marcella Clarke sits down for a chat with Catherine Vautrin, the head of Paule Ka, an esteemed independent French fashion house with a focus on strong graphics and luxury accessories. And of course we bring you all the best womenswear and menswear collections for SS16, from such amazing designers as Versace, Ferragamo, Tod’s, Victoria Beckham, and Santoni. Simply Yachts welcomes you aboard one of the most luxurious vessels on the planet, the Lurssen Solandge, whilst Simply Travel’s Nick Rice takes you on a tour of some wonderfully vibrant cities: Geneva, Cape Town and Stockholm. Motoring man Damien Reid reports back from road-testing the Ferrari ‘LaFerrari’, the Mercedes-Maybach S- Class and the Audi R8 V10, and Simply Property presents some enticing South Florida estates. And of course you’ll find on these pages the most exquisite jewellery and time pieces the world has to offer. We hope you’ll enjoy this super-stylish fashion issue just as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Wishing you all the very best of life and luxury.