• THE EDITOR
HELLO SUMMER
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You can feel it in the streets. On a day like this, the heat. It feel like summer." – Childish Gambino.
FACT Magazine Abu Dhabi Edition • JULY 2020 VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GREG HUGHES PUBLISHERS EDWARD SMITH RAMI KHALIL
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n the Gulf, summer means hot and humid days, when even walking to the car can be a sweat-inducing chore. Naturally, many of us would usually escape the heat to more pleasant climates. Still, considering the current circumstances, a lot of us will choose to stay and live out the sunny days in Abu Dhabi this summer. There's no need to fret though, for summer brings with it many more leisurely opportunities for relaxation than any other season. Not only have you got beach days, staycations and daycations galore but also summer dining and plenty of brunches to partake in. Starting p16, we have a selection of Summer Recipes shared by top chefs to help you stay refreshed. We've also got an extensive guide on various ways to Beat The Heat and make the most of summer in Abu Dhabi on p25. There's nothing better than a long weekend spent indulging at one of the UAE's top resorts, and this month's Staycation Spotlight shines a light on the picturesque Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa (p41), as well as the striking Jumeirah at Etihad Towers (p47). If you're looking for a wardrobe overhaul, the Weekend Max Mara - Summer Breeze collection will tick all the boxes in July's Fashion Focus (p63). Now that the Abu Dhabi food scene is back in business, you've got SO MANY great places to dine in the capital. Our Culinary Spotlight is the fantastic Butcher & Still (p73) and the Foodie Corner takes us to Cipriani Yas Island (p77). We've also got your monthly fashion, beauty, tech and entertainment fix. This summer the fun is set to be limitless and I can't think of a better time of the year during which you can make new memories and stories (not the Insta kind – the REAL kind). So, why not spend lazy days by the pool, read a new novel or book that special staycation. I wish you all a wonderful summer ahead and I'll catch up with you in September! ☺
David Tapley Editor david@fact-magazine.com
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