Luxury Lifestyle

Video: Phil Blizzard previews the new one million dirham plus McLaren MP4-12C Spider with Mark Harrison, Regional Director, MEA, McLaren Automotive. This high performance sports car has a twin turbo V8 engine which will accelerate the Spider from 0 to 100kph in just 3.1secs.

Video: One year on since the launch of the smallest vehicle from Range Rover and over 80,000 units have been sold. Phil Blizzard gets his hands on the Range Rover Evoque for an exhilarating drive through the rugged Hajjar mountains in the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The stunning scenery provides a dramatic backdrop for this off-road adventure in one of the most sporty CUV's.

Video: The Range Rover Evoque provides Phil Blizzard with an exhilarating drive through the rugged Hajjar mountains in the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula - this is a preview to the full motoring review, soon to be seen on AME Info

Ras al Khaimah translated into English means 'Top of the Tent' and in this edition Phil Blizzard experiences one of the luxurious tented poolside villas at the Banyan Tree Al Wadi. The resort located on the outskirts of Ras Al Khaimah, in the northern emirates of the UAE, provides an oasis of tranquillity amongst the sand dunes of the desert.

Despite the global economic downturn the Big Boyz Toyz Show is optimistic of attracting the big spenders with an array of expensive and luxurious products. With a blank cheque Phil Blizzard goes on a shopping spree for supercars and bikes, desirable gold plated gadgets and a mobile home aimed at the rich and famous, with a total shopping bill of .., watch the video and work it out!

The classy Mercedes Benz C350 CGI is a powerful and luxurious coupe with a 3.5 litre V6 engine which can deliver 306 hp and accelerate from zero to 100 Kmp in just 6 secs. In this review Phil Blizzard starts with a sedate drive around the tree lined roads of Jumeirah Islands before hitting the open road of the desert for a more sporty ride.

In this edition of Luxury Lifestyle Phil Blizzard tours the 'state of the art' Gulf 95 Exp superyacht whilst moored opposite the futurist Yas Island Hotel,Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. With cruising enthusiasts looking to the cooler sailing season this could be the ideal explorer, provided you have a few millions to spare.

The grand entrance lobby of The Jumeirah Zabeel Saray resort on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai greets guests with an imposing expression of Ottoman opulence, which is reflected throughout the hotel. Phil Blizzard discovers the style and the delights of the Ottoman era as he tours the corridors adorned with fine art, the magnificent restaurants offering cuisine from across the Levant and beyond, meanders through the "Avenue of Indulgence" with many of the big names from the world of luxury retail and finds relaxation in the Turkish inspired spa.

This high speed catamaran from Extreme Marine, Dubai has four powerful engines which deliver a total of 4800hp. Phil Blizzard takes a look at this Dhs5.5m craft which can be configured for racing or more leisurely boating.

This version of the Jaguar XKR is enhanced with the optional Speed Pack, increasing the road handling capability and the top speed produced by the 5.0 Litre V8 Supercharged engine to an awesome 280kph. For this review Phil Blizzard takes the sporty coupe to the Dubai International Endurance City.

The Lexus LS600hL is a long wheel based luxury saloon, powered by a 5 litre, V8 petrol engine which gets an extra boost from a ground breaking, fuel-efficient hybrid system. Phil Blizzard takes the car for a spin testing the 'electric only' mode, the 'petrol engine only aspect' and the combined hybrid option with the very graphical display depicting the energy flow.

The Queen Elizabeth is one of the most modern liners afloat and on her maiden global voyage stopped over in Dubai, providing us with an insight into the Life of Luxury on the high seas. Phil Blizzard boarded Cunard's latest liner to discover, in true 'Luxury Lifestyle', what guests can enjoy on their 'cruise of a lifetime'.

The 60th Anniversary Land Cruiser Xtreme is a result of collaboration with Iceland based Arctic Trucks who prepared a Toyota Hi-Lux to tackle the extreme conditions of the Artic Circle for the BBC Top Gear team. Closer to Dubai Phil Blizzard drives the Land Cruiser across the varying terrain found at Fossil Rock, near Hatta, UAE

From an eco-helicopter to a BMW car adapted as a racing simulator and audio systems costing over EUR300,000 the check-out bill for Phil Blizzard's luxury shopping spree totalled just under Dhs5m! For those with a hankering for a luxury lifestyle the show at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre provided the ultimate playground for those seeking thrill-providing toys, alongside a wide range of uber-luxury items.

The Bentley Supersports is not only the most powerful car in its range, but the first Bentley to be able to run on bio-fuels. With a price tag of just under Dhs1m Phil Blizzard cautiously took the luxury supercar, with its 12 cylinder 6 litre engine, for an extra special driving experience.