Change is a word that gets used loosely. People promise it to their families, to their employers, and to themselves, often sincerely, and often without any clear idea of what it would actually take. When substance use is part of the picture, the gap between wanting to change and knowing how to change is where…
With the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune, Van Cleef & Arpels is taking the Jour Nuit series in a striking new direction: beyond 40mm, plus a combined moonphase and day/night display with on-demand moonphase indication. Designed and assembled by Les Ateliers Horlogers Van Cleef & Arpels, the movement took four years of development to…
Image courtesy of Unsplash. Luxury businesses operate under a different set of expectations than most companies. Customers are not simply paying for a product or service. They are paying for craftsmanship, reputation, exclusivity, experience and the confidence that comes with choosing a respected brand. That makes building a luxury business especially challenging. Attracting attention may…
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A luxury phone deserves more than an ordinary case. The iPhone Duo is expected to bring Apple’s take on a premium foldable, where the design itself will be a big part of the appeal. A thick case could take away some of that experience. The ThinBorne iPhone Duo case takes a more minimalist approach. It…
Inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Image courtesy of visitabudhabi.ae Abu Dhabi’s cultural ambitions are approaching a defining moment. On 11 December 2026, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open on Saadiyat Island, adding one of the world’s most recognisable museum names to a cultural district that already includes Louvre Abu Dhabi,…
From a waterfront neighbourhood designed around parks and public space to museums inspired by falcons and geological formations, Abu Dhabi’s newest buildings reveal an emirate using architecture to redefine culture, community and the future. A new skyline is taking shape in Abu Dhabi, but the change is not simply about adding more striking buildings to…
Buccellati’s Serenissima parure showcases the iconic “Honeycomb” technique in white gold, embellished with diamonds, sculpted leaves, garlands and natural motifs. Image courtesy of Buccellati. High jewellery has always travelled well. The most exceptional creations are conceived for an international clientele, moving between private presentations, flagship boutiques and collections that increasingly cross geographical boundaries. Abu Dhabi…
Luxury in Abu Dhabi is increasingly being built as infrastructure rather than consumption alone. The clearest signals now sit across finance, culture, real estate, hospitality and retail: institutions and districts designed to hold value over decades. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) reported that assets under management (AUM) rose 54 per cent year-on-year in the first…
Image courtesy of Latifa Alshamsi / @latifalshamsi on instagram. Luxury is deeply embedded in Abu Dhabi’s visual culture. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is home to some of the world’s most prestigious fashion and jewellery houses, while its own traditions of dress have developed alongside an increasingly contemporary fashion scene. Emirati dressing is…