Simply Abu Dhabi XXVI

6 1 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 सुख 奢侈品 Lujo Luxe Luxus Lusso Management Team Creative Director: Colin Statham - colin@simplyabudhabi.com Editor-In-Chief: Charlie Benton - charlie@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&Harvey Wishing the World: Peace, Prosperity & Progress in 2017 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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W e are living in times of great uncertainty and upheaval, so it pays to hold fast what you most value. Here at Simply Abu Dhabi it is our passion to present our readers with the quality content that they enjoy and rely on us for. We are committed to seeking out the most noteworthy people, products and places to share with our discerning fans, and this is where we derive our pleasure in such tumultuous times – by sticking to what we know and bringing you the best of innovation, artistry, craftsmanship, creativity and positivity. For our 26th edition we have curated a second instalment of our Travel Icons of the World. We jetted off to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations and sampled the impeccable service and breathtaking locations of some of the finest hotels on the planet. We bring you the exquisite design and unabashed splendour of the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, the St. Regis in New York City and the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. We also swoon in the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel and the Palazzo Versace in Dubai, marvel at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, lounge in the Lanesborough in London and peruse the lush interiors of the newly renovated Ritz Carlton Paris and the La Réserve Hotel and Spa Paris. We also present you with two new jewels from the Signa Luxury Collection: Villa Eden, an exclusive resort on Italy’s idyllic Lake Garda, and Chalet N in western Austria, which raises the bar for global luxury. As well as providing a window into the rarefied worlds of these exotic escapes, Nick Rice, our Editor-at-Large and fine watchmaking expert, travels to Basel in Switzerland to attend the 100th edition of Baselworld – the world’s foremost watch and jewellery fair. In Simply Time and Simply Jewellery we showcase the crème de la crème of the luxury timepieces and jewellery from the landmark event, as well as presenting a fascinating interview with Fendi Timepieces CEO Domenico Olivier. In Simply Aviation we take a look into the future with the amazing new concept aircraft from Bell Helicopter, and in Simply Sport we report on how the RJI Capital Ghantoot Polo Team rode to victory during British Polo Day in Abu Dhabi. There is much more besides, so welcome to our dear fans and followers, friends and connoisseurs. And, as always, we extend our sincere thanks to those who have supported us in our passionate commitment to seek out and bring you the very best of luxury living. We hope you’ll discover something within these pages that inspires you and sets you off down a new path – and please remember, we are always looking to share in your experiences of all the wonderful things the world has to offer, so do please share them on our Instagram account. Wishing the World: Peace, Prosperity & Progress in 2017