SimplyAbuDhabi XXXIII

3 8 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 and Yachting Editor: Julia Zaltzman - Julia@simplyabdhabi.com Media Investment Director: Anthony Grundy – anthony.grundy@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 2019 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 e’re so pleased to bring you this 33rd edition of Simply Abu Dhabi. As you can see from the incredible cover artwork, this issue brings you an in-depth look at the simply amazing Louvre Abu Dhabi, another gem in the cultural crown of this place we all love. Like its counterpart in Paris, Louvre Abu Dhabi holds countless treasures in its galleries. Unlike any other museum, however, our latest cultural institution builds a bridge between the arts and cultures of theWestern tradition and the Arabic world. Priceless artworks and artefacts have been expertly curated to present a cohesive picture of world culture through the ages. The architecture, by the acclaimed Jean Nouvel, brings together the natural elements of land and sea, capped by the astonishing silvery dome you see on the cover. Situated near the GuggenheimAbu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum, this epic accomplishment firmly establishes Saadiyat Cultural District as one of the top cultural destinations in the world. It’s something we can all be truly proud of. In this special cover story, our special features editor, Kerry Smith, brings you behind the scenes and an array of talented photographers capture some of the stunning sights. We hope it inspires you to pay a visit to stroll through the medina-like structure, wander through the galleries, and reflect on the beauty all around us. Further on in the issue, you’ll find a dazzling selection of jewellery, beauty and fashion features from Ivan and some spectacular new timepieces from Kerry. As ever, our own Damien gets behind the wheel of the Simply Cars section, to tell you all about the Ferrari Portofino, the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO, and the Mercedes G63 AMG. Julia updates us the latest from the world of yachts, and tells us about some exclusive property opportunities in Thailand, the Caribbean, Barbados, and London. Or if it’s a holiday you’re after, read what Lawrence and Laura have to say about Cartagena and Laucala Island Fiji. We all sincerely hope you love this issue and that it will inspire you. Wishing you the gift of experiencing art and beauty, not only at Louvre Abu Dhabi, but in every aspect of your lives. Jordana and all the team at Simply Abu Dhabi x