Simply Abu Dhabi XXVII

4 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 Managing Editor: 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. 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 fills us with pride to present to you our twenty-seventh edition of Simply Abu Dhabi. We continue our journey to bring you not only Abu Dhabi’s finest but also the most opulent things from all corners of the globe. This issue delves into the world of luxury travel through air and sea, exploring how Gulfstream have redefined a new class of private aviation and how they continue to the lead the way with their latest models. We meet Mohammed Al Barwani, owner of Oceanco, and speak to him about what made him interested in yachts, what led him to acquire Oceanco, and what he believes can be done better in the yacht industry. Back on land we explore supercars, travel destinations as well as exclusive properties and interiors. Through Simply Time and Jewellery, Nick Rice presents an exquisite collection of timepieces from the world’s finest watchmakers and gem craftsmen. Damien Reid has taken Simply Cars to the next level with an all supercar segment featuring Bugatti Chiron, Lamborghini Hurracan Perfomante and Aston Martin Valkyrie. In Simply Beauty Sophie take us on a journey through the stunning scents of the Middle East with Widian by AJ Arabia, and to Hawaii, home of the all- natural JK Skincare and beyond. Finally, Julia Zaltzman brings you some of the world’s finest properties and interiors both land and sea has to offer. On land we explore exclusive developments from London’s Mayfair to the Maldives, as well as stunning interiors from FDM Design, SmallBone of Devizes andMark Wilkinson furniture. We also take a glimpse into luxury life on the sea with the incredible Aeroboat with interiors by Cladon Reeves and Rolls-Royce and Dominator yachts. Of course we bring you much more, so please sit back, relax and read on. From all of us at Simply Abu Dhabi, thank you for your continued support and readership and we hope you enjoy our latest issue…