With its return from a summer hiatus, Byblos cranks up the island’s flavour quotient many notches. Behnaz Sanjana drops by to sample its new-season menu. Stomach rumbling. Heels clackety-clack on the winding concrete pathway. I’ll be honest; it’s a bit of a walk making your way to Byblos from the plush indoors of the Four...
OHLALA TOOK THE BMW 735 FOR A SPIN AND DISCOVERED THAT BEING BEHIND THE WHEEL CAN BE EVERY BIT AS INDULGENT AS SITTING IN THE BACK. Few cars combine luxury and sophistication like BMW’s flagship 7 Series. Promising exceptional comfort, cutting-edge technology and effortless performance, the freshly updated BMW 735 had certainly raised our expectations....
A trip to Urth Caffé at Al Liwan presented Liz O’Reilly with dishes to suit every palate and a rather spectacular dessert selection. Given that Urth Caffé is so close to my home, I’m always slightly disappointed with myself that I don’t stop by more often. Then I consider the potential damage the amazing dessert...
A pendant from the ’90s makes a contemporary comeback at Pomellato. Through its MEMORIE D’ARCHIVIO series, the Milanese high jewellery house turns to its own history, reviving a cherished design through a contemporary lens each year. This year, the spotlight is on Moneta Orientale, a precious archival motif being carried into the present through distinctive...
Louis Vuitton revisits the 1980s with the introduction of two new ceramic watches inspired by a pair of LV II Monterey pieces. Crafted in striking green or glossy black state-of-the-art ceramic, the pieces reimagine the distinct codes of this era-defining, pebbleshaped watch in styles that are bold, edgy, playful and disruptive. The 1988 originals, the...
Jaeger-LeCoultre gives the world’s smallest rectangular manually-wound mechanical watch a bold new contemporary design. The new Calibre 101 Chain is a unique design added to the renowned watchmaker’s Calibre 101 series of high jewellery watches. The 18-carat pink gold bangle is set with diagonal bands of brilliant-cut white diamonds alternating with bands of deep, glossy...
Saudi fine jewellery house Naier, founded in 2022 by cousins Ghalia and Areeb Al Saud, is redefining the relationship between precious jewellery and everyday life. Born from the founders’ search for pieces that reflected their personal style, the brand brings together distinctive design, exceptional diamonds and a contemporary approach to self-expression, creating jewellery that feels...
Ultra-luxury Place Vendôme jewellery house, Repossi’s Limited-Edition No.9 Dark Grey Gold Earring is inspired by African traditional earrings from the 18th century, reinterpreted through a striking frontal silhouette and an elegant palette of dark grey tones. Two times a year, Repossi unveils a concept piece produced in a limited exclusive run. ‘Limited Editions’ stands as...
French luxury fashion house Maison Margiela and South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster are all set to unveil their fourth collaborative collection on October 29. Centered on ‘Deconstruction’, the collection proposes a selection of sunglasses and eyewear, elevating familiar shapes while distorting others. The full collection comprises 43 sunglasses and 25 optical frames, for...
Porsche Centre Bahrain partnered with UFC Gym Bahrain throughout October to raise breast cancer awareness through a series of community events supporting Think Pink, represented by the Bahrain Breast Cancer Society. Combining fitness, wellness and community participation, the campaign encouraged people across Bahrain to come together in support of the cause. A specially wrapped pink...