World Arabia Spring 2024

The relentless sun scorches thoughts. On the horizon, through the mirage of the asphalt, a low fence is visible. And then the sea. At the shore, an emerald wave erases the kilometres travelled. And only one thought arises: this is now my home. Two years ago, we packed our past life into suitcases and headed towards the Arabian Gulf. Today, it feels as though we have always lived here. The sands have become my cradle, and they are now my refuge. I don’t feel like an emigrant; I do not miss the city where I lived for the last 20 years; I love my family, business, and the new life I have today. Perhaps it’s easy because this is my fifth anniversary of moving. I had to go through many…

THE TRAJECTORY OF CHALAMET'S CAREER, marked by careful role selection and a knack for aligning with projects of significant narrative and cinematic value, exemplifies how talent, personal branding and career management can converge to craft a path that is as successful as it is artistically fulfilling. His role in Wonka showcased his versatility, captivating audiences with a blend of charm and whimsy, while his return as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two has demonstrated a deeper layer of complexity and strength, further solidifying his status as one of Hollywood's most compelling actors. As talks of a potential "Dune" trilogy loom, with director Denis Villeneuve expressing hopes to complete his storytelling arc, Chalamet's cautious optimism speaks to a broader understanding of the delicate balance between anticipation and the realities of film…

FUNCTIONS Flying tourbillon, hours and minutes. CASE 18-carat sand gold case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water-resistant to 50 m. Case thickness: 10.6 mm DIAL Sand-gold-toned inner bezel, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. BRACELET 18-carat sand gold bracelet with AP folding clasp MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Selfwinding Calibre 2972Total diameter — 31.5 mm (13 ¾ lignes)Total thickness — 6.2 mmNumber of parts — 271Number of jewels — 27Minimum power reserve guaranteed — 65 hFrequency of balance wheel — 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour) “With sand gold, Audemars Piguet is reviving the creative approach to gold alloys and colours that prevailed for thousands of years until the 1960s.”Sébastian Vivas Heritage and Museum Director, Audemars Piguet The 41 mm timepiece, showcasing the meticulously designed Calibre 2972, captures attention with…

ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IN PARIS IN THE 1920S BY Russian-born chef Arkady Vishnevetsky, Kaspia is a blend of modern elegance with timeless charm, the restaurant that has been ushering the flavours and essence of Russia into the heart of Paris, captivating both Russians and global patrons alike. Kaspia’s story unfolds in the aftermath of the Bolshevik revolution, a tumultuous era that saw supporters of the Tsar seek refuge in Paris. Among these émigrés was Arkady Vixen, a Russian chef who longed for the culinary tastes of his motherland. In 1927, yearning to recreate the regal flavours of Tsarist Russia, Vixen inaugurated Kaspia, a dining establishment spotlighting the opulent caviars from the Kaspian Sea, thus paying tribute to a pivotal element of Russian culinary heritage. As for the history of caviar itself,…

LOUIS VUITTON, PRADA, SAINT LAURENT — I have dedicated 15 years to working for these giants of fashion industry heading Retail Direction in Dubai and Middle East. Opening stores in the region, fashion shows in Paris and Milan, travels, my life was a constant move. Two major passions held me back in fashion for so long - my love to creative genius and people. I guess that ability to see through people and sensibility can explain why I became a portraitist where main focus is always a person and one’s feelings. Decision to leave fashion was in search of inner freedom and desire to understand how I can be living my life outside of someone’s else direction and pave my own path fundamentally based on my own vision I quit…

THE WORD “HOSPITALITY” IN RUSSIAN means “to receive a guest.” Hence, the “hospitality industry” can be understood as “the business of hosting guests.” What if I propose that you contemplate the art of hospitality and journeys from a unique perspective? Let me show you the world through my eyes, drawing on 20 years of experience in tourism, catering the most discerning, well-travelled individuals who know how to immerse themselves and have a good time. The English word “hospitality” comes from Old French “hospice,” meaning “hospitable home.” This approach resonates with me the most and is reflected in the DNA of my travel company brand. Today, I invite you to view tourism as a high art: creating a sense of “at home when away from home” through travel. The nature and…