SimplyAbuDhabi XLII

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. CO-FOUNDERS Arnie S Hira Arnie.Hira@simplyabudhabi.com Jordana Imogen Lynch Jordana.lynch@simplyabudhabi.com MANAGEMENT TEAM Creative Director: Colin Statham colin@simplyabudhabi.com Managing Editor: Kerry Smith kerry@simplyabudhabi.com Media Investment Director: Chris Seel chris@simplyabudhabi.com Director of Photography: Charn Kamal Singh charn@simplyabudhabi.com Chief Financial Officer: Upendra Chainani accounts@simplyabudhabi.com SOCIAL MEDIA | IMAGES | DISTRIBUTION Facebook www.facebook.com/simplyabudhabi Instagram @simplyabudhabi.ae Printed by United Printing & Publishing, Part of Abu Dhabi Media My Dear Friends and Family around the world, Welcome to our special “Need for Speed” edition! Buckle up, it’s going to be a great ride. As featured on our cover, the iconic star Tom Cruise is a true maverick. Whether in his roles as actor, producer, or stunt artist, Tom Cruise brings his trademark intense focus, commitment, and drive to everything he does – as millions of movie-goers who have thrilled to Cruise’s adrenaline-fueled performances over the years will tell you. What’s more, few artists of his calibre are as passionate as he is about the craft of cinema and helping develop film projects in other countries, far away from Hollywood. Read our in-depth profile and interview inside, and we think you’ll agree – Tom Cruise is simply amazing. Keeping up with the need-for-speed theme, you’ll find profiles of F1 luminaries Christian Horner and Max Ver- stappen, before motoring along to some truly spectacular new vehicles, from Barchetta, Bentley, SOD: Stone Offroad Design, and a J.Laverack/Aston Martin collab (spoiler: this one just has two wheels). Also keep your eyes out for our coverage of Top Marques Monaco for some exciting information on how you can see a stunning and super-exclusive collection of supercars, motorbikes, and transport innovation. As always, we are thrilled to present a curated selection of the finest timepieces available, plus a fashion feature on the House of Bijan and a star-studded look at Boucheron’s fine jewellery. And in the world of beauty, it’s our great pleasure to let you in on one of the world’s best-kept beauty secrets: Dr. Shawana Vali, a pioneer of skin-care innovation and artistry. Her clients include some of the most high-wattage figures on the planet, from supermod- els to royalty. But what sets her apart is her emphasis on individual strength and beauty, as devotees of the “By Dr. Vali” Centre at Selfridges - offering a bespoke menu of treatments and skin-care products to optimise wellness and state of mind – know first-hand. Finally, for yet more relaxing and indulgent experiences, Simply Food and Simply Travel will transport you to some of the world’s finest dining, international hotel experiences, and luxury property opportunities. We truly hope you love this issue as much as we loved creating it for you. From all of the team at Simply Abu Dhabi, we wish you the very best of health, prosperity, and peace. AH&HH Arnie S Hira and Harvey Hira