The majestic Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, has added more gold to its ornate decor as it becomes home to the world's first "Gold To Go" vending machine. Phil Blizzard looks at how this luxury metal is now available for purchase at anytime with Hans Olbertz, GM, Emirates Palace.
Fashion guru Giorgio Armani has entered into the world of hospitality with his first venture, along with Emaar Properties, and the opening of the Armani Hotel Dubai, which is located within Burj Khalifa. Phil Blizzard takes a preview tour of the hotel which is set to raise the benchmark in luxury hospitality.
The Hyatt Regency Kathmandu offers international standards with local flavours and even features a hotel within a hotel. The Newari architecture reflects the traditional style, enhanced by the stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, as Phil Blizzard reports.
The J Craft Torpedo sports cruiser is a luxurious day yacht with a strong statement of personality and lifestyle. Making its debut in the Middle East the J Craft encompasses a classical design from a bygone era, along with the latest technology as Phil Blizzard discovered at the Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi.
Luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin has entered the 4 door saloon arena with the sporty Rapide. Phil Blizzard reports on the Lagonda Rapide inspired Aston Martin which made its Middle East debut at the Dubai International Motorshow.
On board a luxury Gulf Craft yacht Phil Blizzard talks to Kevin Rose, Founding Partner, UK based Luxury Network on the launch of their affinity marketing organisation in the UAE. The benefits of this B2B network and the way it works with 'like minded' brands are also discussed.
The BAE Systems Avro RJ70 has been the choice of royalty through to rock stars due to its space and efficiency in operation. Phil Blizzard, in this edition of Luxury Lifestyle, tours the RJ70 as used by Carlos Santana and says it strikes the 'right chord' with its mighty home theatre system, mood lighting and luxurious cabins.
The ultimate in luxury motoring is, perhaps, to have your own personal designer to advise on the key elements of colour, interior finishings and certain aspects of the mechanical set-up. Phil Blizzard aspires to the very limited Aston Martin ONE-77 which, with a price tag of over $1.6m, offers this service.
Luxury apartments, with a commanding view of Dubai Creek, are being offered at the InterContinental Residence Suites, Dubai Festival City. Phil Blizzard takes a look at this stylish accommodation and the associated facilities for those on a longer stay in Dubai, be it for business or leisure.
Split screen viewing for driver and front seat passenger is just one of the innovative additions to the 2010 Range Rover. Phil Blizzard previews the flagship 4x4 which is available with a choice of new engines offering greater efficiency in this luxurious vehicle.
With its redesigned interior looking more Range Rover than LR3, the 2010 model LR4 adds luxury to this versatile SUV. Coupled with the refined and more powerful LR-V8 5 litre engine there is now no excuse not to take the vehicle further than the supermarket. Phil Blizzard previews the latest Land Rover in an equine location of endurance challenge.
The Range Rover Sport is one of the most sporty 4x4s available and with the new LR-V8 5.0 litre engines and a redefined interior, it is even more desirable. Phil Blizzard previews the newly arrived 2010 model and its enhancements.
A Ferrari today, a Porsche tomorrow and a Bentley Continental Flying Spur for a comfortable drive to the capital. Phil Blizzard drives into the world of luxury supercars and discovers you can achieve this motoring dream without being a multi-millionaire.
Al Maha, Arabic for the Arabian Oryx, has 42 luxury suites - creating a peaceful, tranquil habitat, a small Arabic village, surrounded by high dunes and with the Hajar mountains creating a dramatic backdrop. On this visit Phil Blizzard languishes in the luxury of one of the Royal Suites at the Emirates airline award winning Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa.
From beach side pagodas and signature spa treatments, to private dining, poolside, in a hotel villa, Phil Blizzard continues his tour of the 5 star Cove Rotana Resort. In part two he focuses on the spa and the various dining aspects of this unique property which is located on the outskirts of the UAE's northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah.
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