Simply Abu Dhabi XXIX

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 – Co-Founder Arnie.Hira@simplyabudhabi.com Jordana Imogen Lynch – Co-Founder Jordana.lynch@simplyabudhabi.com 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 Contributing Editor: Kerry Smith - kerry@simplyabudhabi.com Fashion Editor: Ivan Allegranti - Ivan@simplyabudhabi.com Time / Jewellery Editor: Nick Rice - Nick@simplyabudhabi.com Car Editor: Damien Reid - Damien@simplyabudhabi.com Property Editor: Julia Zaltzman - Julia@simplyabdhabi.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” Wishing the World: Peace, Prosperity & Progress in 2018 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. W elcome to a very special issue of Simply Abu Dhabi. This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of the founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. To mark this centenary, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has declared 2018 to be the Year of Zayed. A series of events and initiatives will be both a celebration of Sheikh Zayed’s life and values, as well as an opportunity to educate the world at large about the remarkable accomplishments and far-reaching vision of this great man. All of us here at Simply Abu Dhabi are honoured to be able to participate in the Year of Zayed by bringing you this issue’s cover story about Sheikh Zayed, as well as the accompanying feature about the 10th anniversary of the awe- inspiring mosque named after him. We hope through these pages you’ll come to learnmore about Sheikh Zayed and the history of the UAE, and be inspired by his lasting legacy of tolerance and understanding between cultures. We may have lost Sheikh Zayed in 2004, but his life’s work thrives everywhere around us: through the prosperity of the nation, the educational and business opportunities available, and above all else, through the diverse culture and spirit of brotherhood among all walks of life. On such an auspicious occasion for the nation, we are also delighted to be able to share with you an incredible collection of UAE photography, past and present. From its breathtaking natural beauty, to its ultra-modern and unique architecture, the UAE has presented boundless photo opportunities during its fascinating history. We truly believe you’ll want to view these stunning images again and again. Elsewhere in these pages, we bring to you our signature array of all the finest in luxury. This issue, we’re pleased to present an interview with master jeweller Giampiero Bodino, who was a ‘ghost-designer’ for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget and Jaeger-LeCoultre before starting his own exceptional line of exquisite jewellery, each piece a staggering work of art. We’ll show you the latest ranges from the world’s finest horologists and jewellers, and the hottest looks from this season’s fashion runways. Our property team scouts some of the most desirable properties and luxe interiors from the UAE, UK, USA and beyond. Whilst our travel writers serve up some incredibly tempting locations, from the spectacular slopes of Arosa, Switzerland, to the luxury beachfront collection of properties in St. Lucia. And there’s so much more—we think this is definitely an issue to savour. Finally, we’d like to extend our humble thanks to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, for their invaluable roles in sharing the message of Sheikh Zayed with the world. We’re so grateful we could play our part in the Year of Zayed and we sincerely hope you love this special issue we’ve been lucky enough to create for you.