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> Miami’s property prices have been on the rise of late, which makes these newly-launched ‘sky homes’ to be built on Miami Beach worthy of investor attention. The infamous Ian Schrager (the man behind New York’s legendary Studio 54 nightclub and the concept of the boutique hotel) has teamed up with starchitect John Pawson to offer 26 one-of-a-kind residences which are all bespoke, save for sharing panoramic views over the ocean and access to the services of the Miami EDITION hotel below. “There is simply nothing else like them currently in the marketplace”, boasts Schrager. miamibeacheditionresidences.com
> In a month of highlights for your social calendar, one definite must-attend is the annual British Polo Day, to be held at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club on March 29. Historical rivals Eton and Harrow and Oxford and Cambridge do battle for the Princes’ Cup and Gaucho Cup respectively, with Habtoor Polo facing off against the British Army in the last of the afternoon’s fixtures, all of which are bookended by a VIP lunch and after party. Email violet@britishpoloday.com for bookings.
> The beautifully crafted Vertu TI smart phone – each one handmade in England by a single craftsman - is, according to the company, Vertu’s “most significant product for a decade”. Its highlight features include the largest sapphire crystal screen ever engineered at 3.7 inches, and a titanium case that makes it around five times stronger than other smart phones on the market. Four varients of the model are offered, ranging from black leather to one featuring red gold. vertu.com
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