SimplyAbuDhabi XLV

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. HHLLC & Age Media Limited Trading as Simply Abu Dhabi 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 Contributing Editor : Nick Rice nick@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 Dearest Readers, This year marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of His Highness, Sheikh Zayed bin SultanAl Nahyan, the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates. A leader of exceptional vision, wisdom, and compassion, Sheikh Zayed dedicated his life to uniting a nation and laying the foundations for its extraordinary transformation. His steadfast belief in progress, education, and sustainable development turned the UAE into a beacon of modernity, while his values of tolerance, generosity, and leadership continue to inspire generations. In our special feature, we reflect on Sheikh Zayed’s remarkable life, explore his enduring legacy, and celebrate the profound impact he had on the UAE’s history and future. We invite you to join us as we honour a leader whose vision shaped not just a nation but a global example of unity, ambition, and prosperity. As always, we are thrilled to present you with an enticing array of property, fashion, aviation, horology, fine dining, and home and health features. We’ll also introduce you to some of the UAE’s most influential people from the worlds of property development, hotel hospitality, and health/wellness. For an adrenaline injection, our Simply Cars section highlights some of the UK’s most renowned luxury sports cars and electric vehicle manufacturers –Aston Martin, Lotus, and Morgan. In particular, we are excited to share a truly spectacular travel feature from the brilliant Nick Rice, our intrepid world explorer, who brings you along on a luxurious journey through Lisbon, Malta, Venice, and Marrakesh. Explore these stunning locations in Europe and Northern Africa with Nick, who takes you behind the scenes at some of the top hotels and sight-seeing destinations in these remarkable destinations. As we say goodbye to 2024, we want to extend to you all our deepest gratitude for an amazing year. From all of the team at Simply Abu Dhabi, we wish you the very best of health, prosperity, and peace in the NewYear. AH&HH Arnie S Hira and Harvey Hira ALL DRINKS SHOWN THROUGHOUT PUBLICATION ARE NON-ALCOHOLIC