Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

7 3 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: Nick Rice - nick@simplyabudhabi.com Fashion Editor: Marcella Clarke - marcella@simplyabudhabi.com 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 Media Investment Director: Anthony Grundy – anthony.grundy@simplyabudhabi.com Sales Director: Ross Fenton – ross@simplyabudhabi.com Director of Photography: Charn Kamal Singh – charn@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 th e 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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W e’re so pleased to welcome you to this issue of Simply Abu Dhabi, your luxurious guide to all the best the world has to offer. Whether you’re a long-time reader, or new to our publication, you’ll be sure to find something to captivate you within these pages. Our cover feature for this, our twenty-third issue, introduces one of the year’s most exciting restaurant launches: Tamba. Of course Abu Dhabi’s thriving foodie scene has no shortage of spectacular restaurants, so for one to stand out as something truly new and unique, it must have that extra something special. And in Tamba’s case, it’s nothing short of the rebirth of the Indian restaurant as we know it. Tamba has completely modernised the Indian dining experience in a way no one else has done, and once you’ve read the story and seen the gorgeous photographs of the fabulous setting and incredible food, you’ll want to experience it for yourself. Also in this issue, we bring you three must-see travel destinations, each utterly, uniquely fantastic. Discover the modern-day Dutch Golden Age with a guide to travel in Amsterdam, brought to you by our man on the scene, Nick Rice. Incredible art collections, stylish hotels, rich cultural attractions and a vibrant nightlife – Amsterdam holds all this and more. And from either side of the Mediterranean, we let you in on two exciting hotel offerings fromwhich to explore two new perspectives on the region. The Serras boutique hotel puts you in the heart of magical Barcelona, whilst the latest property from the world class Mandarin Oriental collection welcomes you to Bodrum, where ancient beauty meets elite luxury. Simply Cars’ Damien Reid is back to share his latest adventures from the track with you, as he takes the Ferrari California T, the Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG 4-Matic Cabriolet, and the legendary Porsche 911 Turbo out for a spin. And of course our Simply Fashion editor Marcella Clark is on hand to fill you in on everything you need to know about the autumn/winter 2016 collections from your favourite top designers. Simply Beauty’s Sophie McMullan brings you updates from the world of skincare, fragrance and cosmetics, and as ever, we feature a luxurious assortment of timepieces and jewellery from the leading craftsmen and designers of our age. And if you’ve ever been interested in filmmaking, you’ll love the Simply Film feature, as Nick Rice takes us behind the scenes at the Met Film School in London. We truly hope you enjoy this edition of Simply Abu Dhabi and that it inspires you in some way. Whether you travel to one of our featured destinations, enjoy a spectacular evening at Tamba, or anything else – be sure to Instagram your adventures and add the hashtag #simplyabudhabi to share! Wishing you all the very best of life and luxury.