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W elcome, friends and fans of luxury, to another edition of Simply Abu Dhabi, the perfect guide to all the gifts this wonderful world has to offer. As we publish this, our 24th edition of Simply Abu Dhabi, we want to extend our wholehearted thanks to those who have supported us in our mission to find and explore true opulence and splendour across the continents. We could not have done it without you. Within these pages, as always, you will find your passport to truly unique experiences. This month, our cover feature is, of course, the conclusion to this year’s Formula One championship; millions watched as Nico Rosberg stormed to victory in the final race at the Yas Marina circuit on the Yas Island. We have full coverage of this spectacular event from our always incredible Damien Reid. Lewis Hamilton and teammate Nico Rosberg speak honestly and candidly about their experiences and about the future of their careers, as well as the sport itself, in full interviews. We also report on Hamilton’s high-octane simulation race at the dizzying heights of the helipad of the St. Regis Abu Dhabi hotel. If F1 is your thing, this issue is for you! Damien also takes a look at some of the most incredible vehicles from the most prestigious names currently available on the market for Simply Cars. Without a doubt, his is certainly an edition motorheads will not want to overlook. Elsewhere we have more of the sumptuous grandeur you have come to expect, with the wonderful Marcella Clark exploring the upcoming fashion trends for winter in this edition of Simply Fashion; if being en vogue is your thing, do take a look at Marcella’s exploration of what is to come from the likes of Chanel, Dior and Jean Paul Gaultier, as well as men’s fashion icons such as Lacoste and Luis Vuitton. In Simply Beauty, our beauty expert Sophie McMullan is on hand to fill you in on everything you simply need to know about skincare, fragrance and cosmetics. The consummate Nick Rice also takes us on a journey through the most stunning and splendid timepieces available to the discerning watch enthusiast from the best designers of our age in Simply Time, with offerings from the likes of Bovet, Harry Winston and Richard Mille considered in detail by a true expert. If you plan on getting away to somewhere far and exotic, we also traverse the countless far-flung destinations for you in Simply Travel, so you will find somewhere beautiful that is sure to satisfy the wanderlust-struck adventurer inside. Wishing you all the very best of life and luxury. Front Cover Photography By Alex Rose at Yas MarinaCircuit on Yas Island andOrchestrated by Fallone Loquen –RichardMilleMiddle East exclusively for Simply AbuDhabi