Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2025 i Robb Report Singapore

I'LL SAY IT on behalf of everyone: by this time of year, the kind of light we all hope to see at the end of a long and weary tunnel is the red tail of an aeroplane slipping across the sky to, well, anywhere but here. We're sure you can picture it, too. Welcome champagne the moment you step onboard, never mind the time of the day. Attentive in-flight service. Carefree days on repeat, drifting by with the ease of a perfectly crafted melody. And why not? You deserve that indulgent timeout and, if there is anything we love more at Robb Report Singapore, it is dreaming along with you—planning and anticipating until that long-awaited vacation becomes a reality. In this Travel issue, we've curated a host of vacation tips,…

FOR TRUE-BLUE SINGAPOREANS, travel is a national pastime. With 2026 ushering in a slate of exceptional hotel openings worldwide, wanderlust has never been easier to indulge. From vibrant urban enclaves to secluded retreats, the journeys ahead promise an idyllic respite that feels worlds away. Amanvari Located on Mexico's East Cape, Amanvari promises Aman's characteristic intimacy within the Costa Palmas development. Boasting a unique proposition of three surrounding landscapes—desert, gulf, and sea—the resort will envelop guests in sweeping views of the Sea of Cortéz and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. While the architecture is expected to exude contemporary sophistication, rendered in clean lines, the interior spaces will combine white concrete, stone and tropical hardwoods in a sand-toned palette to reflect the natural terrain. As always, guests can look forward to…

The twisting, swooping swirl of metal, glass, and wood rises from the ground floor of the century-old warehouse, climbs to the second storey, then bursts through the roof, elevating visitors over Rotterdam's historic harbour in a double helix that does double duty as both staircase and artwork. That the Tornado, cantilevered atop the new Fenix museum, looks like it could be an amusement-park thrill ride is no accident. Its Instagram-worthiness is baked into a plan to put this 700-year-old city on the metaphorical map. Right next door to Fenix, which opened in May and tells the story of human migration through the lens of art, an empty storage facility is being transformed into 7,990sqm of dance studios for everything from ballet to hip-hop, with an adjacent 400-seat theatre planned from…

THERE'S A TITLE bout underway between the top contenders in the business-jet ring and Bombardier is looking like an early favourite with its 19-seat Global 8000. Not only is the aircraft, which broke the sound barrier in flight tests, the fastest business jet in aviation history, it established a second milestone with its 14,816km range. For owners, that means the US$83 million jet can fly nonstop between most of the world's major cities while affording unprecedented levels of comfort. These range wars come as no surprise. “The big builders have always had great interest in the top of the market—having the biggest, fastest, longest offering—and it's getting crowded,” says Brian Foley, a consultant and former aviation executive. Besides the Global 8000, Foley points to the Gulfstream G800, scheduled to go…

WHEN WE GOT our hands on the Devialet Mania Fendi Edition last year, we appreciated its stylish armour and booming, full-bodied sound. It should come as no surprise—Devialet has a flair for dressing solid acoustic engineering in sharp design, often through limited editions that borrow cultural weight. Now, the Parisian audio house has unveiled the limited-edition Mania Palais Garnier 150 Years, which was created to mark the anniversary of Paris's famed opera house. Opened in 1875, Palais Garnier is one of France's most important architectural and cultural landmarks: a cornerstone of the Second Empire style and a symbol of the country's operatic and balletic heritage. Its grand staircase, frescoed ceilings, and gold leaf interiors have become shorthand for theatrical opulence. Devialet translates this heritage onto the Mania through a deep…

SOMETIMES ALL YOU really want is your watch to tell the time accurately. With consistency. Oh, and also, beautifully, too. Is that too much to ask? Well, A. Lange & Söhne has the perfect answer for you in the new Richard Lange Jumping Seconds. Retaining the stateliness and elegance of its predecessors, the fourth iteration of the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds—which is limited to 100 pieces—comes in a gleaming 39.9mm white gold case with a gorgeous solid pink gold dial. Its time-only interface—a Venn diagram-like intersection of subdials that display the hours, minutes, and seconds separately—takes inspiration from an 18th-century precision chronometer, delivering legibility that feels purposeful and a little poetic. The look is one of warmth and refinement, an aesthetic that A. Lange & Söhne fans will be familiar…

Rabanne Million Gold for Her Encased in a faceted bottle adorned with Rabanne's XL link, Million Gold for Her eau de parfum is a richer, more sensual take on the house's signature floral. Radiant ylang-ylang opens the composition, followed by a jasmine heart and a sandalwood base with woody depth. IDS Pep.Blu Serum Once reserved for the Pep.Blu Deep Facial, IDS's Pep.Blu Serum is now available for at-home use. Combining growth factors, peptides, and the brand's proprietary delivery system, the formula stimulates collagen production, smooths fine lines, and enhances elasticity, while defending against oxidative stress and environmental aggressors. Suitable for mature, dry, sensitive, or fatigued skin, it restores a youthful, healthy complexion. Anastasia Beverly Hills MicroStroke Brow Pen The MicroStroke Brow Pen refines the cult tool from Anastasia Beverly Hills…

HAUS PRIVATE CLUB DA LAT DISTINGUISHES ITSELF with a creative, individual-focused ethos. “For us, especially with founding and committee members, their workplace or career is not our primary concern,” says Matt Hobbs, founder and CEO of Copper Beech. Known for helping to establish renowned ultra-private clubs such as Soho House and The Groucho Club, Hobbs is behind the development of Haus Private Club Da Lat, Vietnam's first ultra-private members’ club. According to Hobbs, Haus Private Club Da Lat prides itself on being more than just a club—it's a way of life. When it comes to membership, what matters most are the brilliance, uniqueness, and contributions of its members beyond what they stand to gain from the club. “We are more interested in how intriguing they are and what they bring…

FOR DECADES, AMAN has redefined luxury living by creating sanctuaries where privacy, serenity, and intuitive service set a global benchmark. Now, in a first for both brand and city, Aman announces its long-anticipated debut in Singapore with a limited collection of branded residences, set to redefine the pinnacle of extraordinary living. “With a strong pipeline including Dubai, Riyadh, and Beverly Hills, alongside established properties in Bangkok, Tokyo, and New York, Aman Singapore will reflect all the hallmarks of our urban sanctuaries,” says Vlad Doronin, CEO and chairman of Aman Group. “It will also serve as a vital connection point to our Aman destinations across Asia for our global guests.” Located within The Skywaters—a 305m tower that is set to become Singapore's first supertall skyscraper and tallest building upon completion in…

Firangi Superstar The name may translate to ‘foreigner’, but Firangi Superstar radiates familiarity and warmth. Inclusivity is its ethos: vegetarians are well catered for as every dish has a plant-based counterpart, and the cocktail list spans spirited pours to nuanced zero-proof options. Begin with the papads and crackers, an appetiser elevated by house-made dips. The Smoked Mozzarella Naan (S$15) and Black Garlic Naan (S$14) are essential—soft, airy, and perfectly chewy, the kind of bread that disappears basket by basket. For mains, the Nut Kraken (S$32) commands attention. Octopus, marinated in spices and grilled pollichathu-style in a banana leaf, arrives with a Kerala-style sauce that balances sweetness and smoke. A drizzle of banana leaf oil and coconut chips adds fragrance, crunch, and depth. Dessert calls for the Rasmalai Tres Leches (S$16),…

Across Oceans And Time For travellers who cross time zones, Breguet's Marine Hora Mundi 5555 offers instant synchrony at the touch of a pusher. Housing a sophisticated two-time-zone complication, its automatic movement ‘remembers’ the time in two cities. Once the home and away times are set via the crown, a press at 8 o'clock switches seamlessly between them. This 50-piece edition marks Breguet's 250th anniversary in a gleaming 43.9mm Breguet gold case, a proprietary alloy developed exclusively for this year's commemorative models. The dial is a mesmerising display of Breguet's decorative mastery, centred on a hand-painted grand feu enamel map depicting continents and cloud cover, punctuated by city dots in phosphorescent enamel. Roman numerals and elegant hands ensure legibility, complemented by a day/night indicator at 4 o'clock. For those seeking…

Winter holidays seem to carry an inevitable trade-off. The allure of storybook villages dusted in snow and evenings by the fire after a day on the slopes is closely associated with continental Europe. But so too are the long flights, complex transfers, and the tedium of arranging passes, lessons, and equipment on arrival. Yet, anyone who has spent time on the slopes knows that the assumption that Europe is the only stage for winter magic no longer holds. The mountains of Japan and China have long offered a beguiling blend of deep snow, distinctive culture, and atmospheres as transcendent as they are unforgettable. And while Singaporean sceptics may balk at the idea of a winter escape so close to home, the right resort will quickly dissolve all doubts in a…

Indulge in a seven-course Mediterranean private dining experience in a Joo Chiat shophouse Tucked inside a restored Peranakan shophouse, this seven-course Mediterranean experience by Med@59JCT serves sunshine on platters—Moroccan, Turkish, Spanish, and Levantine flavours passed family-style so you can taste widely and linger longer. Chefhost Alban Salord cooks with the warmth of a home kitchen and the precision of a professional, weaving in stories of heritage, neighbourhood lore and recipes handed down the line. Between courses, co-host Natalie, who is Salord's wife, leads a mini tour of the house's art and architectural quirks; if the weather plays nice, take sunset drinks on the Moroccan-themed rooftop before dessert. Vegetarian menus are happily accommodated and there's an optional wine pairing that tracks the menu's arc with aplomb. Cosy, characterful and gloriously convivial;…

Rotterdam's cultural relevance may be on the upswing, but the city still lacks five-star accommodation. There are some novelty options: the four-star Hotel New York, which occupies the former Holland America shipping-line headquarters opposite Fenix; Wikkelboats floating cabins in the harbour; and short-stay apartments atop the National Museum of Photography, which have already begun renting. But visitors seeking luxury digs are better off making Rotterdam a day trip and sleeping in style in Amsterdam. There, De L'Europe Amsterdam (above) has long been the grande dame. Opened in 1896 and owned by the Heineken family since the 1950s, it offers top-notch service in a hushed atmosphere defined by centuries-old oil paintings and marble bathrooms. Just over half of the 107 guest rooms are suites. Book a table at its elegantly renovated…

AT TIMES, THE most extraordinary ideas emerge from the most unexpected places. The Tubogas collection by Bvlgari is one such marvel. This iconic line takes its cue from industrial gas pipes, its name referencing the supple, articulated metal tubing once used to transport pressurised gas—an unlikely muse transformed into pure elegance. The Roman luxury house redefined jewellery craftsmanship with a technique that coils two strips of gold into flowing, intertwined ribbons without soldering. Ingenious yet graceful, it turned a utilitarian innovation into a design language that feels as modern today as it did more than seven decades ago. Though the technique was conceived in the late 1940s, Tubogas became a Bvlgari signature in 1948, when it debuted as the bracelet for the original Serpenti jewellery watch. From then on, it…

JANU RESIDENCES, TURKS & CAICOS PROVIDENCIALES Situated on the northwest coast of Providenciales, one of the most picturesque settings in the Caribbean, these residences are being built on the tranquil shores of a 7,284-hectare nature reserve, bordering the white-sand beaches and rocky coves of Northwest Point Marine National Park. Most of the residences are located directly on the beach with the lush jungle landscape behind them. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, each residence will offer privileged access to the neighbouring Janu resort's amenities and dynamic experiences, which will include a beach club, culinary concepts, a comprehensive spa and wellness centre, and a 50m swimming pool. Owners of these residences will become members of Janu Club, linking them to the wider Janu community around the world. This Turks & Caicos development, which…

A YEAR AGO, the unveiling of Porsche Design Tower Bangkok heralded more than just another residential development. It signified the arrival of a new architectural landmark—a bold collaboration between Porsche Design and Ananda Development that reimagines what ultra-luxury living can be in the heart of Bangkok. Rising on Sukhumvit 38, one of the city's most prestigious addresses, the tower is surrounded by fine dining establishments, cultural landmarks, international schools, and lifestyle amenities, making it a prime enclave for discerning residents. The development comprises 22 limited-edition Sky Villas, ranging from 525sqm to 1,135sqm. Each residence pays homage to Porsche's engineering ethos, with a sleek glass facade that reflects sports car precision. Generous balconies, many with private pools, frame uninterrupted views of the Bangkok skyline. Abode As Art Residents will arrive through…

SOME DOORS OPEN to a different measure of time. At Strathisla, Chivas Brothers’ historic home in Speyside, The Vault welcomes a select few on a journey where rare casks are discovered, profiled, and personally owned. Fourteen casks of singular character and provenance that are at rest behind those doors are now being presented to discerning collectors. This is not a tour but a conversation between palate and craft. The day begins with a private walk through Strathisla, followed by a guided tasting with Chivas Brothers’ experts in The Vault's whisky library. From 240 exclusive samples— ranging from high-aged distillates to one-off rarities and iconic Speyside single malts—you refine your preferences, then enter the chambers for a final dram before choosing your cask. Guidance is exact and personal. Sandy Hyslop, director…

ROBB REPORT SINGAPORE HOSTED ANOTHER CEO luncheon with a theme that bridged lifestyle and leadership: how design shapes well-being. Hosted by Michael von Schlippe, president of Media Publishares, the afternoon unfolded at Cygnet by Sean Connolly, an elegant stage for a conversation that moved from the poetics of space to the pragmatics of property value. Themed Cultivating Well-being Through Design, the discussion looked at how spaces influence daily life. Natural light, acoustics, and flow affect mood, focus, and connection, while the expectation is growing that luxury homes, offices, hotels, and clubs should deliver both beauty and tangible benefits to well-being. Branded residences highlight this shift. Guests noted how consistent design, service, and amenities extend a brand's promise beyond products into a lived experience—an approach that builds loyalty and justifies a…

“MAMA, WHY IS he walking?” I turn just in time to see a buggy slowing to a stop beside me. A little girl with plaited hair is sitting in the back with her mother. It's the fourth buggy to pull up alongside me. Like the three before, the driver—and their passengers—gesture for me to hop on. And like the three before, I smile sheepishly and decline. You see, The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is a sprawling 42-hectare resort. Only the bold, or foolish, attempt to walk from one end to the other. But for the sake of giving you, dear reader, a true sense of its scale, I'm happy to play the fool. It has been 25 minutes since I first began walking from Hai Yan, the ritzy Chinese restaurant located at…

MONACO, THAT RADIANT jewel between the Mediterranean's blue embrace and the golden cliffs of the Riviera, has a way of making every moment feel precious. Consider this not just an itinerary, but a personal invitation to savour perfection in small doses because two days here will never feel enough. You'll leave with a desire to return, to sink deeper into its rarefied charm. DAY ONE: ARRIVE IN STYLE Your arrival should be nothing short of spectacular. Picture yourself boarding Monacair's sleek helicopter at Nice's airport. In just seven minutes you cross a world, gliding above the sparkling Côte d'Azur with the Alps etched against the horizon. It's the kind of cinematic arrival that makes you hum a James Bond theme without realising it. On the ground, a chauffeur awaits to…

FEW REALISE THAT Volvo's indicator click is said to be modelled on the sound of a Swedish branch snapping. Engineers reportedly experimented with birch and pine before settling on oak, the source of the crisp, organic tick that accompanies every signal. Spend time with the new XC90 and that same Scandinavian sensibility is evident throughout: calm, confident, and composed amid the noise of the world outside. Rather than reinventing its flagship SUV, Volvo has chosen to refine it. The updated XC90 introduces thoughtful design and technology improvements without theatrics. The result is a smarter, quieter, more intelligent vehicle that preserves its essential character as the understated luxury family hauler. Two powertrains keep the range clear. The B5 mild hybrid pairs a 2.0-litre petrol engine with a 48-volt starter-generator to deliver…

AS ENTHUSIASM FOR yachting continues to surge across the region, owners are becoming ever more discerning in their tastes. While large superyachts will always command attention, seasoned enthusiasts are now looking beyond sheer scale, placing greater value on comfort, flexibility, and intelligent design. It's good news, then, that Sanlorenzo's SX120— recently unveiled at Cannes Yachting Festival 2025—takes these evolving priorities seriously. The largest vessel in the shipyard's crossover range, the yacht expresses the defining principles of the SX line: uninterrupted spatial flow, a strong connection to the surrounding environment, and a balance between the comfort of a flybridge yacht and the capability of an explorer, all wrapped in a mature package. Spanning 120ft in length with a volume of 270GT, the SX120 isn't shy about making its presence known. Its…

CHRISTMAS AT PENHALIGON'S has always carried a touch of theatre, yet this year the British fragrance house takes tradition on a playful detour. Picture apres-ski in Fair Isle jumpers, cheeks flushed from the cold, and gifts as offbeat as they are luxurious. This is the spirit of The Ski Jumpers: Wrapped in Penhaligon's—a festive campaign that celebrates the British Christmas jumper and the house's flair for scent. Among the season's highlights is the Luxury Luna Gift Set, a celestial tribute to the Moon Goddess. Inside lies an eau de toilette and candle, both infused with the brand's Luna fragrance, comprising soft rose layered with resinous fir balsam, brightened by a sensual, comforting lift. The fragrance lingers, enveloping skin and space alike in a quiet radiance. The set is presented in…

DINING Simon Kim The Visionary At last year's US Open Tennis Championships, a six-piece chickennugget box stole headlines. In a sea of customary sporting-event concession stands, restaurateur Simon Kim created a sensation serving the humble fare from his newest hit establishment— Coqodaq, a temple of high-end Korean fried chicken and champagne in Manhattan—and giving it an irresistible upsell. Fans in the premium seats at Arthur Ashe Stadium could order a US$100 version that came with creme fraiche and a tin of Petrossian caviar. “It's that juxtaposition of highbrow and lowbrow that really works for us,” Kim says. After seeing the boxes splashed across traditional and social media, people sought out the little delicacies as they took in world-class tennis, but only fans on the club level had access to them.…

Naga, Ashiesh Shah Debuted in January at Paris Design Week, the Naga bench (from US$6,315) is a standout in Mumbai-based designer and architect Ashiesh Shah's most recent furniture collection. Handcrafted in India, the piece features a bronzed-cast-aluminium frame and a ‘Naga raincoat'—details modelled after traditional elephant-grass garments used as shields against inclement weather in eastern parts of the country. While the bench is simple—thin legs, an upholstered seat, and a curved back—the added textured cloak kicks up the drama to conversation-worthy levels. Brush, Calen Knauf Studio A cheeky wink at utilitarianism, the Brush table (from US$1,898) by Vancouver designer Calen Knauf embraces the tough side of fringe. Made with a waxed-ash-wood top and bundles of hand-cut-and-glued bamboo bristles, the table is intended to create initial puzzlement: is that a skirt…

THE GRAND BALLROOM OF Capella Singapore radiated understated elegance as guests arrived for Robb Report Singapore’s second annual gala, themed Luxury Distilled. From the moment attendees stepped into the venue, they were immersed in an atmosphere of sophistication as readers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and brand partners mingled and posed against the event's photo wall. The evening began with a welcome address by Daniel Chan, publisher of Robb Report Singapore, who reflected on the magazine's 13-year journey and shared his vision for the future. Video montages highlighted key milestones and celebrated the brand's enduring values of aspiration, excellence, and refinement. Michael von Schlippe, president of Media Publishares, followed with remarks on redefining the meaning of luxury and introduced the newest members of the Robb Report Thought Leaders community. Behind-the-scenes footage from…