The Icon, the world’s first emissions-free yacht has landed at Madinat Jumeirah, offering a new planet-friendly luxury experience for guests. Created by Design by Designworks, a subsidiary of the BMW Group, and German tech start-up, TYDE, the impressive 13.5 metres, 100 per cent sustainable watercraft can now be experienced exclusively by residents staying in the Malakiya Villas at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, the Presidential or Royal suites at the resort’s four hotels, or Jumeirah One members. The Icon is the world’s first inaugural battery-powered, emissions-free yacht. It emits zero noise or po ..read more

Solomeo-based fashion house Brunello Cucinelli has unveiled a new eyewear collection in partnership with EssilorLuxottica. This collection, born out of the success of a 2021 capsule collection with Oliver Peoples, is a testament to the brand’s understated luxury. It offers a range of elegant eyewear styles for men and women, each piece crafted with the utmost precision and care.  Brunello Cucinelli, Executive Chairman and Creative Director of the fashion house commented: “Leonardo Del Vecchio confessed to me one day: ‘Dear Brunello, I don’t know whether the glasses we make are beautiful ..read more

This year, Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary. The brand will honour this landmark year by celebrating some of its achievements throughout its 140-year tenure, particularly the ‘firsts’ it has achieved. From breakthroughs in timekeeping to milestones in sustainability. Throughout the year there will be many events, exhibits and special launches reminiscing on some of the brand’s key moments as well as making new ones.  The celebrations kick off by marking the 25th anniversary of the first nonstop balloon flight around the world with the launch of a new tim ..read more

Luxury hotel chain Aman will soon open its first destination in Dubai. In a strategic move for the brand, which already has several destinations across Asia, Europe and The United States, the ultra-luxury hotel chain promises to offer a new, peaceful experience of luxury in the UAE. When it opens, Aman Dubai will be a beachside resort on the Jumeirah Beach, and will also include Aman-branded residences, an extensive spa, several restaurants and an Aman Club.   As one of the world’s most luxurious hotel chains, the arrival of the group in the UAE has been long awaited. Designed by Kerry Hi ..read more

When Bahraini cousins Shaikha Noor Rashid Al Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Mohamed Al Khalifa started their brand Noon by Noor in 2008 they wanted to create something that would celebrate the individuality of women.  While their brand has grown, their unwavering commitment to making women feel beautiful in their designs remains unchanged. Now in its 16th year, the brand may have grown far beyond the Middle East, but the founders have not forgotten their roots. While keeping the brand’s headquarters and production in Bahrain, they have successfully managed to balance global expansion while rema ..read more

In 2022, Lebanese couture brand Georges Hobeika began a new chapter as the founder and designer Georges Hobeika welcomed his son Jad to the namesake brand as Co-creative Director. The duo have since worked together to perfect the brand’s positioning and work towards planning its future direction. Over the past two years, there has been a fresh, perhaps more youthful feel to the brand, which was first born in 1995. Jad’s younger generational influence had brought new life to the brand. When combined with his father’s experience and skilled craftsmanship expertise, it was always going to be a wi ..read more

Beirut-based jewellery brand Mouawad has been creating unique jewellery pieces since 1890. With the brand safely guarded by the family (now in its fifth generation), it is one of the few brands in the world that has remained within its founders’ hands. Hailing from Lebanon this opulent brand has successfully found global success with its record-breaking designs and show-stopping jewels. But where does it go from here? With the brand’s Co-Guardians now entering the fifth generation (Jimmy Mouawad, the son of fourth-generation Co-guardian Fred Mouawad, and Anastasia Mouawad, the daughter of four ..read more

Clinique La Prarie is one of the few luxury wellness organisations in the world that goes beyond the realms of wellbeing and uses proven scientific wellness combined with a holistic approach to help its clients live healthier lives for longer. The term longevity is being increasingly used as a buzzword today, but there are few companies that truly understand the meaning and help whose treatments are proven to help clients live a healthy life for longer.  With its Middle Eastern clients regularly visiting the exclusive Clinique La Prairie clinic in the luxurious Montreux region of Switzerl ..read more

A. Lange & Söhne is a brand that’s so rich in history and legacy, with traditional craftsmanship at the heart of everything it does. But, despite this, the German luxury watchmaker has never let this deter from its ability to constantly innovate and stay relevant for today’s customers. Finding this perfect balance is a major task for the company’s CEO Wilhelm Schmid, who has made it his mission to stay true to the roots of the company, while ensuring that its products appeal to both existing and potential new clients. With everything the brand does, it’s watches are the most important fact ..read more

Aston Martin has announced an all-new interior design for its DBX707 SUV, with first deliveries planned for Q2 2024. The automobile is an integral part of the marque’s lineup, with the house describing it as the “single powertrain in [Aston Martin’s] ultra-luxury performance SUV portfolio.” Comprehensive upgrades to the interior are central to the new DBX707, with the adoption of Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art in-house infotainment system and a striking new cabin architecture. This transformative enhancement showcases exemplary deployment of craft and innovation combining immaculate design a ..read more