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Luxury Network member, formerly known as Valet Private, is delighted to announce that they have joined the Beluga Luxury Group and will now operate as Beluga Luxury Travel. This is an exciting development that will incorporate the business into the Group’s management of a number of luxury assets both here in Australia and overseas. This change to Beluga Luxury Travel will not affect their day to day operations, however they will have a new email address and office phone number – all of which are noted below. They look forward to continuing to work with our members to create amazing…
H.R. Owen Bugatti London, is delivering three Chiron Super Sport 300+ models to its customers in January, representing 10% of the total limited production run. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ was first revealed to the world in 2019 when it became the first car from a production manufacturer to break the 300mph barrier, recording a world record speed of 304.773mph, with Official Bugatti Test Pilot Andy Wallace behind the wheel. It was announced shortly after that just 30 examples of the Chiron Super Sport 300+ would be handcrafted and delivered to customers worldwide. In order to achieve its world-record speed,…
Renowned American artist first exhibition in the Gulf region titled Jeff Koons: Lost In America opened at the QM Gallery Al Riwaq, the expansive exhibition space located in Museum of Islamic Art Park with much gusto. On view through 31 March 2022 and organised by renowned curator Massimiliano Gioni, Koons’s first exhibition in the MENA region provides a unique view into his exceptional career as one of the best-known contemporary artists, whose work bridges Pop, Minimalism and the readymade. Jeff Koons: Lost in America is part of #QatarCreates 2021, two weeks of cultural exchange, dialogue, and collaboration at the forefront…
Katara Hospitality: Qatar on the World Map Katara Hospitality is the leading entity that has shaped the hospitality landscape in the country and internationally. There is a tremendous responsibility resting on the shoulders of Sheikh Ahmed Hamad Al Thani but the young and ambitious manager is ready for the challenge. With an established presence locally in Qatar and globally, Katara Hospitality has built a solid reputation and a strong network with first-class asset management, infrastructure operation and premium property development. Katara Hospitality’s portfolio has grown to include 42 owned and/or managed hotels and the company is now focused on achieving…
With a career spanning some 24 years Chef Peter Lloyd has a host of prestigious accolades under his belt, holding senior roles in some of London’s most glamorous kitchens such as the Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane. In 2011 Peter Lloyd took the helm as Executive Chef of Spice Market at The W Hotel, a concept created by world renowned 3 Michelin Star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Chef Peter has appeared on numerous TV shows including Saturday Kitchen, BBC Celebrity Masterchef and Junior Bake off. He regularly travels abroad promoting the best of South-East Asian food. His recent pop ups include…
In conversation with Qatar-based and award-wining filmmaker Shaima Al-Tamimi for her directorial debut “Don’t get too comfortable” Shaima Al Tamimi’s work is inspired by social and cultural issues reflective of her own personal story. She was the 2020 Magnum Foundation fellow and a recipient of the Sheikh Saud Al Thani Award at Tasweer 2021. She also serves as a consultant to Youth of the World (YWT Org) developing their programs and strategy and is also a long-term contributing member to Everyday Middle East. Shaima’s short film “Don’t Get Too Comfortable”, was nominated for the Orrizonti Award, for Best Short film…
Hotelier – Beginning his hospitality career as a sales manager at Sheraton Kuwait, Belal Al Kadry has over 21 years of experience in leading hotels in the region. He joined Sheraton Grand Doha as hotel manager in 2015, followed by promotion to Sharq Village and Spa Resort as general manager in 2017. In 2019, he was back to the Sheraton Grand Doha family as GM. You are part of the Marriott entity since 1998, tell us more about your journey as part of the group? My hospitality career started as a Sales Manager at Sheraton Kuwait in 2000. Before…
With innovative vegan food trends sharply increasing, and the availability of products getting sweeter and healthier this Veganuary, the launch of Firetree’s latest plant-based Innovations Collection is a must have for chocolate lovers this month. A poll of 2079 UK adults by YouGov showed that around 4% were hoping to give Veganuary a go in 2022, suggesting that a total of 2.7 million people would join this year. What better way to stick to Veganuary than rewarding yourself with a variety of guilt-free plant-based chocolate. To kick-start a healthier New Year, Firetree, the UK’s super-premium chocolate brand has developed their…
Stylists are as the old saying goes, “A dime a dozen”. Most anyone can curate a great wardrobe walking through Luxury designer shops picking up beautiful pieces. Some can mix and match those impeccable pieces to create looks that work together. There are only a remarkably select few that are able to transcend the shopping, work with the person, and curate not a closet but a lifestyle. This is where the stylist and lifestyle coach Lori Dobrin comes in to play. Lori is not only the fashion stylist for the cover story of this issue of TLN magazine. Lori is…
MALDIVES (November 15, 2021) – JOALI BEING officially opens its doors today, offering wellbeing seekers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and renewal with the goal to return home feeling renewed, uplifted, inspired, and with a new sense of “weightlessness.” Based on the belief that understanding is the key to creating and sustaining wellbeing, this distinctive retreat is committed to nature immersive and responsible travel, while honoring and respecting the local landscape, culture and communities. JOALI BEING joins sister property JOALI Maldives, on a mission to inspire natural and thoughtful ways to discover the true “joy of living.”…