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…
Area Vice President – Vietnam and Cambodia and General Manager of Park Hyatt Saigon Frédéric Boulin. Image courtesy of Park Hyatt Saigon. Since its launch in 2005, Park Hyatt Saigon has become a favourite with travellers to the Vietnamese city. What factors contributed most to this success? Park Hyatt Saigon has always offered something distinctive: an…
Image courtesy of Pexels. If you’re an expat looking to move to a sunny country, looking for a holiday home, or just an investment opportunity, then Barcelona is by far the best option. It’s not only one of Europe’s most stunning cities, but it’s also known as the go-to place for a beach holiday. It’s…
Seventy years after unveiling the groundbreaking Ladybird Bullet, Blancpain revisits one of its most significant achievements in mechanical miniaturisation with the Lady B. Prior to the widespread adoption of quartz technology in the 1970s and 80s, watches for women and gem-set tickers alike all used mechanical movements, thus prompting a meaningful race to develop smaller…
Following its Summer think pieces on value in watchmaking, WOW Singapore returns with its Autumn 2026 issue (#86), confronting the realities of sports chronometry, the tourbillon, and what really matters to collectors today. Headlining the cover is the openworked Tissot T-Race MotoGP 2026 Automatic Chronograph 45mm. Transforming motorcycle chassis dynamics onto the wrist, the 2,026-piece limited edition…