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THE CHIC ESCAPE FOR FASHIONISTAS ON THE GO.

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JULY & AUGUST 2020 ISSUE 108

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

WEBSITE DESIGNER & DEVELOPER Ammar Ali

Jayne Houghton LOCAL EDITOR Anushay Khan

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Greg Hughes PUBLISHERS Edward Smith Rami Khalil

WEBSITE Melek Yildirimtekin

CONTRIBUTORS David Tapley Elanur Sengel Gareth Woods Jenny Guttridge Craig Ferriman

PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Chirine Halabi

COVER IMAGE Amal Al Raisi SS20

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

DISTRIBUTION

Jyoti Rawat

Qatar – Dar Al Sharq

PRODUCTION MANAGER Neil Mahmood DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

CREDITS IMAGE Akillis

Ajit Kumar

ACCOUNTANTS Gigimon Thankachen Praveen Alexander

DISTRIBUTION TEAM Rajesh Noushad

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTOR Sudheesh Kollaroth PRINTING PRESS Al Anan Printing Press, Oman

ENQUIRIES Editorial: jayne@ohlala-magazine.com | Publisher: edward@ohlala-magazine.com | Publishing Director: chirine@fact-magazine.com Office: +974 4421 3089 | Mobile: +974 3303 3475 No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. All Rights Reserved. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Ohlala Publishing and all of its publications cannot accept legal responsibility for any error, content or omissions.

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CONTENTS Ohlala

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SEA Mondrian Doha Travel Escapes Miss Ohlala

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NET-A-PORTER

EDITOR’S LETTER This issue welcomes The Chic Escape with a whole accolade of content to have you raring to go this season, from protective skincare to fashion staples and staycations. Covid-19 has altered our travel plans, but it hasn’t stopped our wanderlust thirst. It is with this very narrative that I announce my departure as I move forward into new adventures, experiences and creative endeavours. Who even knew that adulting could (and would!) be this hard?

Interviewing the likes of Charlotte Tilbury, Stella McCartney, Sandra Choi, René Caovilla, Furne Amato and Laudomia Pucci, to name but a few, is certainly no mean feat and a testament to Ohlala! World exclusives such as the launch of the RollsRoyce Cullinan and creative directions for photoshoots with Ferrari and Maserati will forever be ingrained as memorable moments. Luxury dining experiences and staycations have certainly moulded my taste for the finer things in life.

I’ve swaddled Ohlala in all of her fashionista qualities and watched her grow. So, in the last moments that I have on this platform, all I want to say is, “Thank you, this is not a goodbye, rather an au revoir!’”

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MID SUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Dive into the season with sophisticated, simple classics.

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START YOUR SUMMER IN THE SUN WITH THIS SELECTION OF STATEMENT SUNGLASSES FOR WOMEN, FEATURING GEMSTONES, TWO-TONE SHADES AND STATEMENT COLOUR BLOCKING.

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M E C H A N I C A L M A S T E R Y Sébastian Vivas, Heritage and Museum Director of Audemars Piguet highlights the brand’s legacy entwined amidst the walls of Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet.

Tell me a little bit about yourself.

Well, a little like Audemars Piguet (AP), which connects local to international, I was born in Switzerland, in the small city of Neuchâtel, from a Swiss mother and an Argentinian father born in Morocco, whose family is spread across many countries. More seriously, I have discovered watchmaking during my academic studies of history, during a part time job as a documentalist in the Musée International d’Horlogerie of La Chaux-de-Fonds, which owns the world’s largest library dedicated to the history of time.

Then, I spent 10 exciting years at Jaeger-LeCoultre as Heritage Director, studying and communicating the history of the oldest Manufacture of the Vallée de Joux. In 2012, I moved five kilometers away to Le Brassus where I joined Audemars Piguet to replace Mr. Martin K. Wehrli, who was retiring after 42 years in the company, as the Heritage and Museum Director.

Audemars Piguet is proud to announce the public opening of Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet on 25th June 2020. Tell us why this highly anticipated Musée immerses visitors in the Swiss manufacturer’s cultural universe past, present and future.

Audemars Piguet’s oldest building, where Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet set their workshop in 1875, is connected to a futuristic spiral-shaped glass pavilion, which faces the pristine landscape of the Vallée de Joux. The Musée Atelier has also been conceived as a living museum with live ateliers at the centre of the spiral to bring visitors in closer contact with our craftspeople. In our Musée Atelier, some watches are over 250 years old. They still tell the time. Today, the mechanical watches are among the last (if not the only) highly complex objects produced to work for several centuries. These objects not only tell the time, they build a bridge between the past and the future; they transmit the passion of the craftspeople who created them. As emotional objects, they reflect the identity of

their owners who will pass them on to the next generations.

One of the major watches exhibited in the Musée Atelier is the unique chronograph wristwatch, pre-model 1533, from 1943. Its beautifully balanced aesthetics inspired the recently launched [Re]master01, another symbol of a bridge between past and future!

How does the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet embody the Manufacture’s free spirit and devotion to the perpetuation of Haute Horlogerie?

The past is our foundation. We have to study it, respect it and transmit it to the future generations. On the other hand, like our predecessors, the construction of the future is our constant focal point. All our projects, our lives, our energy are about building a better future. In our challenging era, we need to reinvent ourselves every day, based on what we learnt. www.ohlalamag.net

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collector. Yes, the watches were selected for their intrinsic qualities: material, technics, aesthetics, rarity, condition, history. We chose “la crème de la crème”. But first of all they had to illustrate the messages and the stories we convey during the visit. After years of adjustments and re-adjustments of the selection, the heritage team spent a few days in an isolated small hotel, sticking to large walls, small pictures of each watch, reworking the narrative and giving the final touch to the selection.

Which item would you like to draw our attention to from the Audemars Piguet Heritage Collection? Why? 300 masterpieces dating from the 18th to the 21st century are exhibited in the Musée Atelier, including highly complicated watches, masterpieces of design, highjewellery brooches and necklaces, as well as several world firsts. At the centre of the museum resides the so-called “Universelle” pocket watch from 1899, one of the world’s most complicated watches. It took four years for our specialized watchmakers to restore its movement, made of 1168 parts (316 screws). During this process, we managed to convince its previous owner that the best place to host this was in the museum.

However, we hope that everyone, from the most experienced watch collectors to amateurs of architecture and tourists discovering our beautiful region, wherever they come from and whatever their age is, finds something that will move them. We hope that they say “wow” a few times and experience something surprising and memorable.

Do you have a preference for the type of material you like to include within the historical collections, or that stands out most within the maison’s history?

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Tell us why everyone should own an Audemars Piguet watch.

When our company was founded in 1875, the Swiss watchmaking sector had started its first industrialisation phase. Threatened by the American industry, the watchmakers built large mechanised factories to produce thousands of standardised timepieces. Meanwhile, our founders Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet decided to follow their convictions and to craft unique pieces, most of which were equipped with complications.

This original philosophy still guides us today. We are the oldest Manufacture still owned by the founding families.

Thanks to this independence, we are free to trace our own path, and we have chosen to be guided by a longterm vision. We perpetuate and pass on traditional craftsmanship to the next generations, while constantly reinventing ourselves and making uncompromising choices. Our aim is not only to create extraordinary watches, but to foster the numerous talents in the company. Our strength is the people.

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What plans do you have or are you developing to draw visitors to the museum, and especially in the case of Middle Eastern clients / fans of the brand?

Since the beginning of the project, our dream has been to offer each visitor an unforgettable experience. A guide will accompany the visitors and they will be in connection with our craftsmen, in a journey rhythmed by playful and didactic animations.

I enjoy travelling to the Middle East, mainly because the people of this region are still deeply attached to family values, friendship, human relations and have a wonderful sense of hospitality. In our Musée Atelier we share this sensitivity to human qualities, the tour is rhythmed by several family histories, as well as masterpieces of design, crafts and technicity, which I am confident will be highly appreciated by our Middle-East visitors.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself that we’d be surprised to hear.

I love working on dozens of projects implying various people, including watchmakers, cabinetmakers, collectors, artists, architects, graphic designers, light engineers, museographers, digital specialists, publishers, journalists, guides, filmmakers… all animated by the same energy to create extraordinary projects.

I find it highly motivating to see how an idea transforms into reality thanks to people’s enriching input and collaboration.

But what fuels my motivation every day is the positive energy given by our clients, collectors, brand aficionados, when they discover and enjoy our projects, and especially our watches.

This is the best reward.

“In our Musée Atelier, some watches are over 250 years old. They still tell the time.

Today, the mechanical watches are among the last (if not the only) highly complex objects produced to work for several centuries.” www.museeatelier-audemarspiguet.com @audemarspiguet

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We delve into the world of MARPESSA HENNINK to talk about her historical relations with DOLCE&GABBANA and her time in Qatar.

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ou have been the Dolce&Gabbana global brand ambassador for Alta Moda since 2012, and you’ve also featured in the brand’s first advertising campaign amongst other highlights. Tell us how you feel being part of the D&G family and legacy.

I feel very lucky that my friendship with the Designers and their family has endured for over three decades. It is quite rare in the fashion world. It is very rewarding that my role in the company is now more behind-the-scenes, as it gives me lots of opportunities to learn new aspects of the business and to dialogue with clients, business partners and our staff around the world.

In March you visited Doha to partake in a D&G photoshoot at Katara Cultural Village where you featured SS20 modest looks suitable for the region. Why should our readers be excited about this particular edit?

It is a very personal take on my personal style and therefore gives a glimpse into how I mix-and-match different elements of the collection.

Tell us why you love this region in particular.

This was actually my first visit to Qatar! Since I was a little girl, I listened to the tales of Arabian Nights, I have always had a fascination for this part of the world and what really makes me fall for the Middle East is the generosity of its people, the richness of their culture, and I’m addicted to the cuisine.

You are renowned for your long-standing close relationship with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. How did you first meet?

We became friends 35 years ago after we met at a disco in Milan where all the cool kids hung out. From then on, we’ve bonded over our mutual love for music, dancing and fashion of course!

What does a typical day in the life of Marpessa look like?

Before anything I’m a mother first so I make sure that my teenage daughter starts her day with a healthy breakfast and that we end our day having quality time together or at least a chat! In between there are lots of phone calls, getting used to google meetings, brainstorming with our team and I can’t wait to start travelling again!

As an icon of Mediterranean femininity you have earned the title of ‘The Catwalk Contessa’ after lighting up the runways of many major fashion houses. How do you feel about such an accolade?

Being Dutch I always find it quite ironic that I’m considered an ‘Icon of Mediterranean femininity’. I guess having lived in Italy and Spain for so many years rubbed off on me!

You believe that the Alta Moda brand is one of the sustainable realities in this rapidly changing world. Tell us how integral this ongoing initiative is and why.

Alta Moda is not a brand, it’s a philosophy, a way of life. From its conception to the delivery of an order it is a long process which involves not only the dedication and patience of the client, but the dedication and love for detail and perfection of all the people involved in creating such a one-of-a-kind piece. Alta Moda is truly unique as it offers wearable art that will last a lifetime and sustains a small industry of expert artisans whose craft and knowledge was on the verge of being lost. This process starts with the Designers and the “vendeur” listening to the client’s wishes and getting to know the individual well. The Designers then translate all this information into their own unique vision, which then goes into the expert hands of the pattern cutter, the “premiere”, the seamstresses and the embroiderers, who at the same time are passing on their knowledge to a new generation of artisans.

“Since I was a little girl, I listened to the tales of Arabian Nights, I have always had a fascination for this part of the world and what really makes me fall for the Middle East is the generosity of its people, the richness of their culture, and I’m addicted to the cuisine.”

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A few years ago your daughter accompanied you on the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Fashion Week. How did that feel?

It was a very emotional experience for both of us. For me it was extra special as this was the first time I walked the runway as a protective mother and not as a model interpreting the Designers’ vision!

It was beautiful to see the heart-warming response of the audience who witnessed an inter-generational fashion show for the first time.

I have always been very hesitant about introducing my daughter to the world of fashion; especially at such a tender age! People sort of automatically assume that she will follow me in my footsteps. Not that I would be against it if she would, but only if she truly has a genuine interest and passion, not because she wants to be like me or become famous, otherwise she will be set up for disappointment and always be compared to me.

In your spare time, what do you enjoy doing the most?

Spending time with my daughter, decorating, restoring furniture and discovering places I don’t know yet.

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Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

I take pleasure in the simple things of life. @iammarpessa / @dolcegabbana DOLCE&GABBANA ALTA MODA AGRIGENTO SHOW 2019

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he elegance and refinement of Beatrice Borromeo, writer, journalist and mother, unites with the exquisite craftsmanship and excellence of Buccellati, a historical brand that bears its roots in antique Italian goldsmith artistry which recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary.

Daughter of Paola Marzotto and Count Carlo Ferdinando Borromeo, Beatrice is a true representation of the steadfast woman of today, with whom every jewel piece recollects exquisite family memories of the past which are now narrated with the spirit of the new zeitgeist.

After Milan, Venice, Florence, Buccellati chooses Rome, the eternal city. Captured through the lens of British photographer and director Josh Olins, with the creative direction of Out There Agency, and styling by Anastasia Barbieri.

The campaign was launched in April 2020, portraying through the imagery, the refined and free-spirited grace of Beatrice Borromeo, and encapsulates the intricate goldsmith craftsmanship of engraving and setting techniques which date back to Italian renaissance creativity passed from Father to Son for four generations.

A rich Italian story breathes a new energy into this new decade.

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A NEW DECADE SEES BEATRICE BORROMEO AS THE NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR BUCCELLATI.

BUCCELLATI IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST RENOWNED HIGH JEWELLERY HOUSES, CELEBRATED FOR ITS CRAFTSMANSHIP, DESIGN, AND ONE-OF-A-KIND MASTERPIECES. TODAY, BUCCELLATI JEWELS, SILVERS AND WATCHES ARE ADMIRED WORLDWIDE FOR THEIR DISTINCTIVE DESIGN, SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ENGRAVING TECHNIQUES, WHICH DATE BACK TO THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE’S GOLDSMITHS AND SILVERSMITHS TRADITIONS. BUCCELLATI BOUTIQUES ARE LOCATED IN THE MAIN CITIES OF THE WORLD AMONG WHICH: MILAN, VENICE, FLORENCE, CALA DI VOLPE, CAPRI, MONACO, PARIS, LONDON, MOSCOW, DUBAI, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, ASPEN, BEVERLY HILLS, BAL HARBOUR, HONG KONG, BEIJING, SHANGHAI, MACAU, TOKYO AND SEOUL. TODAY BUCCELLATI IT’S OWNED 100% BY RICHEMONT SA. ANDREA BUCCELLATI IS HONORARY CHAIRMAN AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR; OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY ARE STILL INVOLVED IN THE BUSINESS SECURING THE TRADITION OF THE HOUSE.

BUCCELLATI collections are available at Ali Bin Ali Luxury.

For more information, please call +974 55714330 / +974 33635664. @buccellatimilan / Alibinali.com / @alibinali_luxury

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CORE VALUES HEARD OF SUSTAINABLE MINING? TIFFANY & CO. EXPLAIN WHY IT MATTERS

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“Sustainability lies at the heart of the Tiffany & Co. brand—it’s both our legacy and our future. Tiffany’s promise to the world is to protect its beauty, nurture its people and conduct our business with care.”

– Alessandro Bogliolo, Chief Executive Officer, Tiffany & Co.

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sing this time to educate yourself ? It’s more important now than ever before to support and commend transparent brands. This is why we’re deep diving into the world of Tiffany & Co. to explore how they have sustained their legacy as one of the world’s premier jewelers and pioneers in the responsible sourcing of diamonds.

“Diamonds, formed up to 3 billion years ago and brought to the earth’s surface by a miracle of nature, are symbols of the most important moments in our lives. There should be nothing opaque about Tiffany diamonds. Our clients want and deserve to know where their most valuable, most cherished diamond jewelry is from, and how it came to be” – said Alessandro Bogliolo, Chief Executive Officer, Tiffany & Co. Sustainability is deeply ingrained in Tiffany & Co.’s core values – they have had a formal sustainability program in place for over a decade, firmly crowning them a next-generation luxury jeweler. Ushering in a new era of diamond traceability, every diamond 0.18 carats and larger will come with a craftsmanship journey and provenance to the region of origin. This is an industry first - beyond general assurances of “conflict free,” Tiffany believes that knowing provenance is critical to ensuring its diamonds are among the most responsibly sourced in the world.

Last year, the brand enhanced their approach to transparency through the Diamond Source Initiative, which shares with customers the provenance— region or countries of origin—of all newly sourced, individually registered diamonds (0.18 carats and larger). In fact, Tiffany & Co. has committed to 100% geographic transparency for every newly sourced, individually registered diamond, and will not source any diamonds with unknown provenance (even if responsible sourcing is assured!).

Leading by example, Tiffany & Co. are now the global leader in diamond traceability. This means they source the majority of their diamonds through known mines and sources, allowing you to know exactly where your diamond came from, resting assured that your Tiffany diamond was obtained from suppliers that operate in environmentally and socially responsible ways.

The brand is unique among global luxury jewelers in owning and operating its own diamond polishing workshops around the world – where 1,500+ Tiffany artisans ensure superlative diamond quality and craftsmanship. This helps to keep Tiffany diamonds brighter and more vibrant because they craft them that way. Excellence of cut is obsessively considered to maximise vibrancy, dispersion and scintillation – not just carat weight. This guarantees that the three factors that impact cut: Proportion, Symmetry, and Polish are held to the Tiffany standard of excellence, rendering the most brilliant diamond possible.

“A transparent journey of responsible sourcing reflects the many positive and far reaching benefits along every step of the diamond supply chain, Tiffany & Co. has long been committed to diamond traceability and going above and beyond industry norms to promote the protection of the environment and human rights” – Anisa Kamadoli Costa, chief sustainability officer, Tiffany & Co.

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Refined Femininity Amal Al Raisi’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection boasts the versatility of her designs by depicting how music crosses boundaries and fuses different cultures together. Resonating the melodious essence of music, fluid kaftans, dresses, jumpsuits and separates are the spotlight of the season.

An inspiration stemming from the international language of music has been translated into intricate embroidery in the shape of musical notations. This season, Amal adds a novel touch to her collection, imprinting fabrics with the ‘Amal Al Raisi’ logo in burlwood and whisper white. To pay tribute to the sound of mellow tones, a soothing colour palette featuring hues of whisper white and rose dust are fused with bold hues of misty blue and crushed violet. Abstract metallic prints in gold printed organza and metallic blue print are introduced with rose dust brocade for an avant-garde style of detailing.

Embodying the significance of music to the Omani people, Amal Al Raisi’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection exudes elegance, leaving every woman feeling rejuvenated for the season. @amalalraisiofficial

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FRIEND—IF YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IT IS While CC cream isn’t an all-in-one Whether it’s winter or summer, rain product like BB cream, it can do or shine, any time spent outdoors AND HOW TO WIELD ITS AWESOME POWERS double duty as a light foundation can leave the skin vulnerable to sun DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. if you prefer a very light coverage. damage, so it is always important to People love that it doesn’t feel safeguard the skin by using an SPF. heavy and still manages to hide redness or other skin discoloration.

Still on a quest for a natural-looking, flawless complexion? Thankfully, heavy, full-coverage foundations aren’t your only option for faking it when Applying CC cream evenly can be tricky, so we recommend using a your skin won’t behave in the sun. Colour correction (aka CC) cream is Beauty Blender makeup sponge. CC cream is a buildable formula, which a skincare-makeup hybrid that tackles issues like ageing, discoloration, is especially important in areas that need more correcting. Using a Beauty and more head on—or face-first, if you will. Similar to their little sister Blender allows you to build the product while still having an even finish. products, BB cream (which stands for beauty balm), CC creams offer more If you don’t have a makeup sponge, use your fingers. A small amount of coverage and assist in smoothing out fine lines or wrinkles. Choosing a product should be dotted on the cheeks, chin, and forehead. Blend over formula that already contains broad-spectrum sunscreen is ideal since the face using a patting motion to maximise coverage.

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FROM THE CREATOR OF THE UK’S #1 LUXURY FACE CREAM*—THE WORLD-FAMOUS, ICONIC, AWARD-WINNING CHARLOTTE’S MAGIC CREAM—COMES THE NEXT INNOVATIONS IN THIS SCIENCEPOWERED MAGIC SKINCARE FAMILY THAT IS OVER 27 YEARS IN THE MAKING - CHARLOTTE’S NEW! MAGIC CREAM LIGHT AND NEW CHARLOTTE’S MAGIC SERUM CRYSTAL ELIXIR.THIS GROUNDBREAKING NEW! LIGHT TEXTURED FORMULA NOURISHES THE SKIN, DELIVERING ADVANCED HYDRATION WHILST HELPING REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES. SKIN IS LEFT LOOKING PLUMPER AND NATURALLY GLOWING. IT IS ALSO CREATED WITH A UNIQUE URBAN POLLUTION DEFENCE COMPLEX TO DEFEND SKIN AGAINST VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE POLLUTION, DIGITAL BLUE LIGHT, UVA AND UVB RAYS WITH AN SPF 20.NEW CHARLOTTE’S MAGIC SERUM CRYSTAL ELIXIR CONTAINS THE NOW-LEGENDARY TILBURY MAGIC 8 COMPLEX, ALONG WITH A NEW ROSTER OF BREAKTHROUGH SCIENTIFIC INGREDIENTS AND PLANT ADAPTOGENS TO TACKLE CLARITY, RADIANCE, TEXTURE AND SKIN RESILIENCE. @ctilburymakeuparabia 48

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CONCEPTUAL GLAMOUR PROVOCATIVE COUTURE. UNEXPECTED ELEGANCE. CONCEPTUAL GLAMOUR. THESE ARE THE CREATIVE PILLARS OF VIKTOR & ROLF. AS FASHION ARTISTS, VIKTOR HORSTING AND ROLF SNOEREN BELIEVE THAT TRUE POWER IS THE POWER OF THE IMAGINATION; THE POWER TO TRANSFORM ANYTHING INTO SOMETHING POSITIVE, AND THEY CERTAINLY HAVE WITH THEIR NEW FEMININE FRAGRANCE, FLOWERBOMB DEW EDP. THIS GUIDING PRINCIPLE AND CREATIVE FORCE INVITES A CONSTANT EVOLUTION OF CREATIVITY AND EXPERIMENTATION. WITH HAUTE COUTURE AS THEIR ULTIMATE LABORATORY FOR EXPRESSION, VIKTOR & ROLF’S ICONIC COLLECTIONS PRESENT THE EXPLORATIONS OF THEIR ARTISTIC PROWESS – EVERY TIME BUILDING ON THEIR 25-YEAR ARCHIVE OF CEREBRAL, YET WEARABLE ART.

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CREATING IDENTITIES FOR HUBERT DE GIVENCHY, COUTURE WAS SYNONYMOUS WITH AVANT-GARDE LINES, DISTINCTIVE FABRICS AND A PERFECT FIT. BUT MORE THAN ANYTHING, IT HAD TO HAVE A TOUCH OF SOUL. A STRENGTH OF CHARACTER THAT HEIGHTENS THE ALLURE. MORE THAN JUST CLOTHING, THE HOUSE’S FOUNDER SINCE 1952 ALWAYS CREATES NEW IDENTITIES THROUGH COUTURE. STRONG-WILLED PERSONALITIES. EXCITING AND INSPIRING STYLES, WHICH HAVE BEEN GIVEN A NEW OLFACTORYINTERPRETATION IN LA COLLECTION PARTICULIÈRE.THIS DARING RANGE FEATURES EIGHT GENDER NEUTRAL FRAGRANCES, EACH BUILT AROUND AN UNUSUAL PAIRING OF INGREDIENTS, WHICH INTERACT AND CONTRAST WITH EACH OTHER IN A TOTALLY UNEXPECTED WAY TO CREATE UNIQUE OLFACTORY IDENTITIES 52

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SKIN CAVIAR PERFECT CONCEALER Ohlala talks exclusively with DR JACQUELINE HILL, Director Strategic Innovation and Science and DR DANIEL STANGL, Director of Innovation, La Prairie

Could you tell us more about Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer?

La Prairie has leveraged its caviar expertise to create Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer.

This light, creamy liquid concealer responds to the dual need for immediate perfection and long-term treatment, providing instant enhancement and enduring skincare benefits – for the perfect gaze.

A sublime fusion of caviar science and colour artistry, Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer combines Caviar Extract, known for its lifting and firming properties, with Caviar Water, which contains the most delicate components of this rich source of nutrients.

These potent caviar ingredients come together with an advanced blend of long-lasting pigments in a light-textured concealer. The perfect fusion of concealer and eye treatment, Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer glides on to smooth, correct and brighten the entire eye area. It blends seamlessly to give the eye a luminous, fresh look.

Its minimal cobalt blue case includes a cool metal tip to gently massage in order to reduce under-eye puffiness, while an innovative ring releases the perfect dose. The integrated round- edge brush specifically designed for the various angles and surfaces of the eye area allows for precise, flawless blending – for unparalleled complexion perfection.

What inspired you to create this product?

A perfect complexion necessitates perfect skin. For this reason, we include skincare benefits in our foundations and concealers. In this case, we designed the product to help preserve the level of hydration of the skin, leaving it with a feeling of comfort. Skin texture looks refined, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is smoothed, the intensity of dark circles is minimised.

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“The perfect fusion of concealer and eye treatment, Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer glides on to smooth, correct and brighten the entire eye area. It blends seamlessly to give the eye a luminous, fresh look.”

Why did you decide to infuse Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer with Caviar Extract and Caviar Water? What are the benefits of combining these two potent caviar ingredients?

We introduced caviar into this product in view of our desire to enhance the treatment benefits of the product and we combined Caviar Water with Caviar Extract in order to include the more volatile elements of caviar as well as the elements obtained in the extraction process for a more complete caviar solution.

What are the benefits of the formula?

• Brightens the eye area instantaneously, reducing the appearance of dark circles, • Immediately corrects and evens skin tone, • Smooths fine lines instantly and over time, • Minimises the appearance of dark circles over time, • Helps depuff under-eye bags, • Provides immediate moisture for an instant sensation of comfort and gives a hydrated feeling over time.

What is the coverage of Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer?

Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer provides medium buildable coverage.

On top of offering buildable cover, what are the other benefits of using Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer?

Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer provides instant enhancement and enduring skincare benefits for the perfect gaze. In the short term, it brightens under-eye dark circles, attenuates the appearance of fine lines, corrects and evens skin tone, and covers with medium buildable colour, whilst providing moisture and comfort to 56

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the skin. In the long term, it smooths the skin, minimises the appearance of dark circles and hydrates. It also helps depuff under-eye bags.

How did you create the perfect balance between skincare and make-up ingredients?

In order to deliver the benefits in the most efficacious way, we selected a combination of ingredients able to cover both the short-term benefits and the long term improvements desired. We included a blend of amino-acid treated pigments and soft-focus powder to conceal imperfections and even skin tone with a natural look, whilst offering a moisturising effect.

We combined Caviar Extract, known for its lifting and firming properties, with Caviar Water, which contains the most delicate components of this rich source of nutrients. We also included a blend of peptides and a plant extract to address the specific concerns of the eye contour area: dark circles and puffiness.

Why is Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer the perfect partner to be used after any Skin Caviar eye products?

Skin Caviar Perfect Concealer allows us to extend the benefits of caviar into the makeup part of the routine. It is designed to perfect and firm the delicate eye contour area, offering the perfect fusion of concealer and eye treatment. @laprairie

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BOLD INNOVATION PRODUCT ACTIONS • The innovative anti-dark spot power of acerola extract, a Clarins discovery, combined with that of hexylresorcinol, a leading antidark spot molecule.

• Exceptional skin-illuminating expertise. Your skin is left perfectly even and radiant.

• Reveal the most beautiful skin tone, yours.

MY EARLY ANTIWRINKLE AND RADIANCE ESSENTIALS SET Age 30. And always on the go. ( Just like your skin!) A fast-paced life, stress, lack of sleep... These expert early wrinkle products were designed with you in mind.

MISSION PERFECTION SERUM Age spots, discolouration, dark areas, marks from acne, dullness, redness… This innovative antidark-spot serum corrects skin pigment disorders without altering the skin’s natural tone. The result of a major scientific advance, this pioneering anti-dark spot serum for all women fights pigmentation disorders and restores a luminous complexion without altering the skin tone.

MAJOR SCIENTIFIC ADVANCE Clarins is the first to discover the role of cell messengers known as exosomes in pigmentation.

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Dermatologically tested, noncomedogenic.

CLARINS LABORATORIES ARE CONSIDERED PIONEERS IN THE FIELDS OF PLANT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. FROM 100% PURE PLANT OILS, DOUBLE SERUM, SKINCARE INNOVATIONS FOR FACE AND BODY — TO MAKE-UP, MEN’S CARE AND TREATMENT FRAGRANCES — CLARINS SCIENTISTS HAVE CREATED GROUND-BREAKING FORMULAS THAT ARE UNRIVALLED IN THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY.

WATER COMFORT ONESTEP CLEANSER WITH PEACH ESSENTIAL WATER In one simple step, this soothing cleanser creates the sensation of water-fresh cleansing — without the water. Moringa Seed extract gently rinses-away impurities and light makeup with a fresh, non-foaming action. The peach’s softening and soothing properties leaves your skin smooth, supple and velvety-soft.

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LIPSCRUB ENERGY A gentle way to buff and treat your lips doesn’t need to be purchased at your favourite beauty retailer; it can be made with a few simple pantry ingredients.

Here Park Hyatt Doha sponsors some of OHLALA’s beauty DIY top-tips.

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Combine the sugar and oil.

Harsh wind, intense heat, or blistering cold can leave you with lips that feel less than lackluster. Easy to DIY, this scrub is oh-so effective, just keep in mind that you don’t want to use a physical exfoliant like this more than once a week. It can be too harsh if you’re overusing it. The real beauty is that you know exactly what goes inside of it and can customise the formulation to your tastes!

GRANULATED SUGAR COCONUT OIL VANILLA EXTRACT GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL Most of these things you find in your own pantry, feel free to mix and match according to your own favorite scents and flavours. Really the most important part is making sure you have something that is mildly abrasive, in this case the sugar, and then something that will hydrate your lips, like coconut oil.

IN A SMALL BOWL, COMBINE ROUGHLY THREE TABLESPOONS OF SUGAR WITH YOUR OIL. WHILE WE COULD GIVE YOU A PRECISE MEASUREMENT, YOU’RE BETTER OFF JUST ADDING A LITTLE BIT AT THE TIME UNTIL YOUR SUGAR MIXTURE LOOSELY RESEMBLES WET SAND. YOU DON’T WANT THE SUGAR TO BE OVERWHELMED BY THE OIL. YOU SIMPLY WANT THE OIL TO HELP HOLD IT ALL TOGETHER, SO AIR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION WHEN ADDING OIL.

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Add your scent.

AGAIN, THIS IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOUR OWN SCENT AND FLAVOUR PREFERENCE, BUT WE WANTED TO GO WITH SOMETHING THAT FELT YUMMY AND FRUITY ALL AT THE SAME TIME. START BY ADDING A DROP OR TWO OF VANILLA EXTRACT. THEN ADD A FEW DROPS OF GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL. AGAIN, START SMALL, YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD MORE BUT YOU CAN’T FIX IT ONCE YOU’VE ADDED TOO MUCH. YOU ALSO DON’T WANT THE SCENT OR FLAVOUR TO BE OVERWHELMING! THESE INGREDIENTS ARE PURELY OPTIONAL OR CAN BE SWAPPED IN OR OUT. THE MOST IMPORTANT PART IS THE SUGAR AND OIL, THOSE ARE THE REAL WORKHORSES HERE.

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Apply or store the scrub.

NOW THIS BEAUTIFUL LIP SCRUB IS READY TO USE! SIMPLY APPLY A GENEROUS AMOUNT TO YOUR MOUTH AND GENTLY RUB TO EXFOLIATE. AGAIN, TAKE IT EASY. YOU DON’T WANT TO OVER DO IT. THIS WILL HELP TO REMOVE ANY DEAD DRY SKIN WHILST ALSO HYDRATING. USING A SMALL SCOOP OR SPOON, PLACE ANY ADDITIONAL SCRUB INTO AN EMPTY COSMETIC POT. THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO STORE IT UP TO A COUPLE OF MONTHS. IF YOU DON’T HAVE SOMETHING FANCY AVAILABLE A SMALL LITTLE PLASTIC CONTAINER WORKS WONDERS HERE TOO, PLUS THE SEAL MIGHT JUST KEEP IT FRESHER THAN ANYTHING ELSE. AND WHO ARE YOU KIDDING, IF YOU’RE USING THIS MAGICAL MIXTURE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, IT WON’T BE AROUND FOR VERY LONG. ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF THIS DIY BEAUTY TREATMENT!

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Craig Ferriman checked-in to Mondrian Doha and reveals how it lights up this stellar Middle Eastern city with a vision of contemporary style and sophistication unlike any other.

DESTINATION STAYCATION

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I’ve always wondered

what it must be like to stay at the Mondrian Doha. When you see it square on from outside, you are mesmerised by the architectural achievement that is a falcon sitting spread eagled in her nest. Few hotel exteriors are as arresting as this.

This hotel is as awesome architecturally on the outside as it is daring in design on the inside. All of which is a tribute to the creative vision of Marcel Wanders.

Staying at the Mondrian is all about having an experience. It is not a purely utilitarian layover hotel but a place to be, to refresh, to let the mind wander and unleash the soul. Entering it for the first time had the feeling of entering a post-modern art gallery. It is bright and spacious with a preponderance of white marble but a lack of straight walls. The curved sides and tessellated ceiling plus the criss-cross mirrors all reflect light and vastness to play with the sense of space around you.

It’s often been described to me in the context of Lewis Carroll’s seminal children’s book, Alice in Wonderland, where the little girl wanders into something wonderful yet unreal. The lobby alone

lacks reason or meaning but it doesn’t need to offer either and that I think is the point. Observing the gold flecks dance throughout the infrastructure of the lobby protruding off the walls seemed devoid of an obvious explanation, but I realised that I’m still applying an all too square real-world mentality to the place, so it was time to check in!

This was a strange and new experience because it was the first time I had checked-in somewhere since the Covid-19 virus unleashed itself on the world. Signs on the floor reminded customers to keep their social distance and staff wore masks. Biosecurity was well practiced at the hotel. For example, I was given a programmed key card which not only worked for entering my room but also for lift access. By tapping the card on the lift panel, it knew where my hotel room was and which floor to elevate me to. They have embraced technological advances available to them which keep guests safe.

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Mondrian bedroom is a work of art. The entire wall is a mural of Doha iconography, the furniture is ornate and the technology is modern.

There was a swivel armchair in front of a glass top table which was lit from a very low hanging lamp that hung from the ceiling with a vase covering that had an incredibly intricate pattern. Rather than a poky bathroom, it was more of a long wet room that ran adjacent to the bedroom and occupied the same length. The toilet was modestly hidden in its own partition leaving the wash basin, shower and bath all open in a long continuous walk-through. The egg shaped bathtub was absolutely huge and as I looked up I could see a decadent chandelier offering mood lighting during my soak. The windows filled the far side of the room letting in inspirational views and a panorama of the West Bay skyline on one side through to the lagoon and the luscious golf course to the other.

The Mondrian boasts among the best restaurants in the city though I could not enjoy them during my stay because of the nationwide closure during the Coronavirus pandemic. That didn’t stop me enjoying their culinary offerings. In addition to the in-room dining service that they have always offered, they are also letting guests order from the taste-togo menu. This means for example that you can order a burger from the Hudson Tavern, a wood fire pizza from their exclusive range, a sweet treat from EllaMia or sumptuous sushi from Morimoto. My decision was to order in from a place that serves the best sushi in Qatar. A chef there once told me that it’s flown in from Japan three times a week. This Japanese restaurant was awarded Restaurant of the Year 2018 at the Fact Dining Awards and though you can’t beat being there, the room service they delivered definitely was the next best thing. The takoyaki (octopus) rolls were simply sensational.

The all-purpose bedside remote control lets you adjust all settings; temperature, lighting, sound and vision. Connected Bluetooth lets you play your own music in surround sound so you can hear it anywhere in the bedroom or bathroom.

The additions of hand sanitizer added necessary comfort and staff were fiercely adhering to the safety guidelines.

This is a hotel like no other. Chic, stylish and a step into a space where the imagination can run wild and be indulged.

RELAX, RENEW, REFRESH WITH ROOMS STARTING FROM QAR 880 ➕ BREAKFAST FOR 2 PEOPLE (IN-ROOM DINING) ➕ SET DINNER FOR 2 PEOPLE (IN-ROOM DINING) BOOK YOUR ROOM IN THE WONDERLAND OF MONDRIAN! For reservations and more information, please call +974 4045 5555 @mondrian_doha

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WANDERLUST Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas Introduces Wonder Offer

One of the most popular destinations in the

Indian Ocean, Mauritius is preparing to welcome back visitors following the successful implementation of sharp measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. No local cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Mauritius since 26 April and with light at the end of the tunnel, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas will reopen on 1 September 2020.

First opened at the end of 2019 on Le Chaland Beach, an untouched stretch of coastline on the south east corner of Mauritius, Anantara Iko Mauritius is one of the newest resorts on the island. The resort has introduced a Wonder Offer to kick start bookings, offering a 40 per cent discount on all stays until 31 October 2021.

This less developed corner of the island has some of the richest history, creole culture and nature reserves in Mauritius. Just 15 minutes from the resort is Mahebourg, the first capital of Mauritius, known for its local market, museum, fortifications and the historic battles between the French and British. The nearby nature reserve of Ile aux Aigrettes can be visited on a traditional

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Pirogue boat, where Anantara’s guests can see conservation efforts by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation which has saved the Pink Pigeon from extinction, and the Blue Bay Marine Park with over 40 different species of coral. Guests can also navigate the terrain on a guided quad bike trip along the wild coastline and untouched beaches close to the resort, or choose to reconnect and unwind at the Vortex, 30 minutes inland, feeling recharged by the earth’s Chakra point, magnifying the energy correlated to your body’s individual chakras.

Anantara Iko Mauritius will be fully in line with WHO and local health authority regulations and is also introducing additional measures to ensure the highest standards of health and safety at all times including enhanced sanitation and disinfection throughout the property, in-room hygiene kits for guests, increased social distancing in the bars and restaurants and menus restricted to a la carte only. Ongoing training has been put in place to ensure that all staff are able to offer exceptional guest service while maintaining social distancing and tight hygiene and sanitation standards.

The 164-room resort has a 30-metre ozone-based swimming pool, three restaurants including the signature Sea.Fire.Salt seafood restaurant overlooking the ocean and Bon Manzer, an innovative clean eating restaurant offering organic vegan cuisine. The resort’s Anantara Spa will also re-open with an enhanced hygiene protocol and offer more outdoor wellness activities including a daily yoga class.

The Wonder Offer rates start from USD 160 per room per night (a 40% saving on the usual rate) including breakfast and tax. The offer is also available on half board and all inclusive bookings and is valid for stays until 31 October 2021, when booked by 31 August 2020.

ABOUT ANANTARA ANANTARA IS A LUXURY HOSPITALITY BRAND FOR MODERN TRAVELLERS, CONNECTING THEM TO GENUINE PLACES, PEOPLE AND STORIES THROUGH PERSONAL EXPERIENCES, AND PROVIDING HEARTFELT HOSPITALITY IN THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING DESTINATIONS. THE COLLECTION OF DISTINCT, THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED LUXURY HOTELS AND RESORTS PROVIDES A WINDOW THROUGH WHICH TO JOURNEY INTO INVIGORATING NEW TERRITORY, CURATING PERSONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. FROM COSMOPOLITAN CITIES TO DESERT SANDS TO LUSH ISLANDS, ANANTARA CONNECTS TRAVELLERS TO THE INDIGENOUS, GROUNDS THEM IN AUTHENTIC LUXURY, AND HOSTS THEM WITH PASSIONATE EXPERTISE. THE PORTFOLIO CURRENTLY BOASTS OVER 40 STUNNING HOTEL AND PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THAILAND, THE MALDIVES, INDONESIA, VIETNAM, CHINA, CAMBODIA, MALAYSIA, SRI LANKA, MAURITIUS, MOZAMBIQUE, ZAMBIA, THE UAE, QATAR, OMAN, TUNISIA, PORTUGAL AND SPAIN, WITH A PIPELINE OF FUTURE PROPERTIES IN ASIA, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA AND EUROPE. THE BRAND’S PREMIER VACATION OWNERSHIP PROGRAMME, ANANTARA VACATION CLUB, EXTENDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A SHARE IN THE ANANTARA EXPERIENCE WITH A PORTFOLIO OF EIGHT LUXURIOUS CLUB RESORTS AS WELL AS TRAVEL PRIVILEGES AT PARTNER RESORTS AND HOTELS WORLDWIDE. For more information on Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, please visit www.anantara.com. @anantara_hotels

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RESTART AND RELAX Immersed in a vast botanical park and away from the hustle of the city centre, Mandarin Oriental, Lago Di Como is the ideal summer destination, offering spacious private terraces and extensive outdoor dining areas.

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como is delighted to announce that it will open its doors for the 2020 summer season on 18 June 2020.

Following additional enhancements to its accommodation and public areas, Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como is very much looking forward to welcoming guests again to the sunny shores of Italy’s most glamorous lake.

To celebrate the reopening, the resort is offering a Restart and Relax package that includes luxury accommodation, a complimentary fourth night, daily lakefront breakfast, daily three-course meal for two, complimentary parking and in-room minibar, starting from EUR 970.

Additionally, the Staycation by M.O. offer allows Italian residents to fall in love with Lake Como all over again. This offer includes an upgrade, early check-in and late check-out, daily breakfast, a three-course meal for two, complimentary parking, minibar and a spa treatment.

Guests can enjoy dining in-room, taking advantage of the beautiful terraces, balconies or gardens, or in the comfort and safety of the hotel’s restaurant facilities.

CO.MO Bar & Bistrot is still the place for drinks and dining at any time of day. Its extensive terrace a few feet from the water allows Guests to enjoy delicious dishes and muddled drinks with a stunning view, at a safe distance from other tables. A new daily pizza menu by Chef Vincenzo Guarino and an enhanced creative cocktail list by Bar Manager Luca de Filippis add to the offer.

The resort’s haven of holistic wellbeing, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, offers Mandarin Oriental’s renowned treatments and programs, in total safety. Making the most of the stunning and graceful view of Italy’s iconic lake, guests can enjoy relaxing tai chi private classes and guided walking meditation sessions in the resort’s botanical garden, or even venture out on personalised hikes along the panoramic hills surrounding the lake.

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como has stringent health and safety measures in place in both back and front of house areas, to ensure a safe and comfortable environment to both guests and staff, examples of measures implemented can be viewed here .

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ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAGO DI COMO MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAGO DI COMO IS A SANCTUARY OF CALM, NESTLED ON THE SUNNY FOREST SHORES OF LAKE COMO. 19TH CENTURY VILLA ROCCABRUNA IS AT THE HEART OF THE RESORT, WHICH FEATURES A TOTAL OF 21 ROOMS, 52 SUITES AND TWO-STANDALONE PRIVATE VILLAS, SKILFULLY RENOVATED TO CREATE A SENSE OF MODERN ITALIAN ELEGANCE WITH A SUBTLE ORIENTAL CHARM. IDYLLIC LAKE VIEWS CAN BE ENJOYED FROM THE RESORT‘S RESTAURANTS , WHICH INCLUDE MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT L˜ARIA, CO.MO BAR & BISTROT AND THE POOL BAR BY THE RESORT’S FLOATING POOL ON THE LAKE. THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAGO DI COMO IS THE LARGEST ON THE LAKE, WITH TWO PRIVATE SPA SUITES, TWO TREATMENT ROOMS, A BEAUTY STUDIO, A NEXT-GENERATION TECHNOGYM FITNESS CENTRE AND A HOLISTIC HEAT AND WATER EXPERIENCE AREA. @mo_lagodicomo

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HAUTE COUTURE

Are you looking for vacation ideas for this summer? The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is calling your name.

Looking for the ultimate getaway when the time is right?

The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo proposes an unforgettable stay for a weekend or several days with the “HAPPY DAYS” offer. Because the moments spent with your loved ones are precious, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo gives you the opportunity to enjoy being together at last, as a couple, as a family or with friends. Enjoy the freedom and experience authentic moments of happiness, times of sharing and emotion.

Ideally located in the Carré d’Or, within walking distance of the Casino, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo was awarded in 2019 and 2018 by Condé Nast Traveler “Best hotel in France and Monaco”. The 2019 edition of the Villégiature Awards recognised the hotel as “Best Hotel Service” and “Best Hotel Spa” in Europe. It was fully renovated in 2004 by famous French designer Jacques Garcia, who transformed it into a palace of 125 rooms and suites with a Mediterranean charm in keeping with its era, combining chic, glamour and sophistication. The food offering, inspired by Joël Robuchon and run by Christophe Cussac, offers a unique and varied culinary experience for the discerning palate. With two Michelin stars, “Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo” specialises in refined dishes with Mediterranean flavours. “Yoshi”, Joël Robuchon’s only Japanese restaurant in the world, has one Michelin star and offers traditional Japanese cuisine in a bold and contemporary setting designed by Didier Gomez. Finally, “Odyssey” unveils 70

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HAPPY DAYS OFFER ON THE PROGRAM RELAX BY THE POOL SIPPING A COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAIL IN A DREAM SETTING, SURROUNDED BY GREENERY, DESIGNED BY THE FAMOUS FASHION DESIGNER KARL LAGERFELD. TASTE A CUISINE WITH THE FLAVOURS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SIGNED BY CHEF CHRISTOPHE CUSSAC, STROLL THROUGH THE STREETS OF MONACO TO DISCOVER AND APPRECIATE ITS CHARM... HERE, TIME STANDS STILL FOR AN ENCHANTING INTERLUDE.

THE PERKS A STAY IN ALL SERENITY: NO CHECK-IN TIME IMPOSED, LATE CHECK OUT 4PM, PARKING IS COMPLIMENTARY, FLEXIBLE BOOKING CONDITIONS: CANCELLABLE AND MODIFIABLE WITHOUT CHARGE UNTIL 6PM ON THE DAY OF YOUR ARRIVAL.

HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS AND EMPLOYEES IS OUR TOP PRIORITY WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE HEALTH PROTECTION MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS AND COLLABORATORS

its charming setting by the pool, with an Haute Couture décor designed by Karl Lagerfeld, and a menu inspired by the Mediterranean that celebrates fresh seasonal produce and light cuisine. In collaboration with the House of Givenchy, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo opened the third spa of the brand in the world, Spa Metropole by Givenchy in April 2017. Designed by architect Didier Gomez, it embodies the same philosophy shared in the House’s venues: exceptional location, luxurious spaces, sophisticated care treatments, and absolute pleasure and well-being. @metropolemonaco

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AFTERNOON DELIGHT As life in quarantine continues, we started looking for reasons to celebrate anything and everything. We found a sweet deal at EllaMia and decided we could definitely use this for a virtual date with our friends.

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fter a few months of staying inside, our interactions with others have had to become more creative and now with EllaMia we found a way to have a virtual tea-party with friends! Collectively, we decided to order our afternoon tea packages from EllaMia, at the Mondrian Doha, so we could enjoy the same delicious treats simultaneously over zoom, to give the feeling of being together.

Ever since EllaMia launched, it has been a firm favourite for beautiful afternoon teas and sweet treats, making it the obvious choice for our virtual event. The Taste to Go initiative has been a blessing for many, as we are

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not missing out on the wonderful food Mondrian has to offer. EllaMia delivery service was flawless, arriving exactly at 3pm for us to receive the order from the lobby. The lovely lady who delivered to us was taking all the precautions needed, with her gloves and mask, and greeted us with warmth and friendliness, showing that EllaMia’s hospitality extends much further than Mondrian’s doors.

Three of the iconic black and white EllaMia boxes held all the goods perfectly, no crushed cakes or flattened sandwiches, which can always be a fear with delivery! The bonus box contained a cookie and cupcake decorating kit that came with four cookies, four cupcakes, three different coloured buttercreams

and a selection of toppings that can only be described as heavenly. It was a brilliant addition to the package, perfect for any occasion - be it on zoom with the girls or indeed something to enjoy with the kids!

The tea selection itself was extensive with the perfect amount of food for two. A handwritten note was a lovely addition to create a personalised feeling, as though you were dining in the hotel. Laying the table for our virtual tea party looked like a scene from Alice in Wonderland with creative colours and food styling from the chef.

The selection of their carefully curated menu included; the classic egg & mayo burger in a black bun; simple yet mouthwatering. The twist to the standard cheese sandwich, where the cloudy soft green and orange bread was wrapped in cheese. The zesty salmon on the buttered crunchy bruschetta bread was beautifully prepared. It goes without saying; there was nothing left on the plate once we had finished.

The pastries, which are always a highlight of EllaMia, were a mix of sumptuous desserts we couldn’t keep away from. One-bite crusty strawberry tarts, decadently rich chocolate brownie and fresh lemon tarts added a whole new dimension to the experience, leaving you feeling perfectly satisfied.

When you speak about a complete package, EllaMia’s afternoon tea brings home the cake (or, in this instance, brings it home for us!). Mondrian Doha promises to deliver the same quality you would get at the hotel and we could not ask for more.

AFTERNOON TEA BOX TIMINGS: 12PM - 6 PM PRICE: QR 150 (CAN BE SHARED BY 2 GUESTS)

COOKIE & CUPCAKE DECORATING KIT TIMINGS: 12PM - 6 PM PRICE: QR50 EACH -FREE DELIVERYFor deliveries and further information, please call 4045 5999. @ellamiadoha / @mondrian_doha

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DINING

Our round-up of the best chic eats dining services.

Centara West Bay Residences And Suites Doha

Offering a specially curated menu of six different Family Meal Platters that are good for two adults and two children through the delivery and takeaway. Choose from your favourite delectable menu options, with all meals including two soft beverages and prices starting from QR 90. The American Fly includes chicken tenders, chicken wings, onion rings and fried calamari, served with French fries. The Italian Combo contains two pizzas and two portions of pasta of your choice. If Roasted Chicken is more your thing, then that is also available, as is a Thai Family Platter, Arabic Family Platter and Indian Family Platter. Available for 24-hour takeaway or via delivery and the hotel drive-thru between the hours of 12pm and 9pm.

Call 4009 5530 or WhatsApp 3001 5360 for more information.

Intercontinental Doha

Weekend brunches at home just got better! La Mar offers a sumptuous set menu starting from QR 375 for two (a menu for four and eight persons is also available). Available from 12pm until 10:30pm every Friday and Saturday only. Alternatively, why not delight in the authentic taste of Peru every weekend, with a la carte specials starting from QR 60.

WhatsApp 5522 4520 for more information.

Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

Missing your favourite pizza from Cucina? Marriott Marquis City Center Doha has prepared the Pizza In The Pan kit to spread the Cucina pizza love. You can enjoy your kit and cook your pizza in a frying pan in the comfort of your home with loved ones. The Cucina pizza kit is packed with enough ingredients to make two small pizzas or one family pizza, including 48 hours proved dough, slow-stewed tomato sauce and your choice of add on items. For those with little ones, this is an excellent way to pique their interest in cooking. Prices from QR 35.

Call 4419 5000 or WhatsApp 6643 6890 for more information.

The Diplomatic Club

Connoisseurs in the kitchen are still working hard on their expertise of gourmet meals at Al Sayyad and Al Nassayem restaurants. You can get yourself a delightful meal at your doorstep and celebrate the extraordinary!

Call 4484 7414 for more information.

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The Westin Doha Hotel And Spa: Hunters Meal Box

With the Hunters Meal Box, you can get healthy gourmet meals delivered straight to your doorstep. Choose from grilled fish with roasted garlic mashed potato, lemon butter sauce, grilled pineapple, water and juice for QR 49 or the Hunters House Salad with roasted chicken, triple cooked fries, grilled pineapple, water and juice for QR 69. A vegetarian box is also available priced at QR 49 or go all out with your carnivorous craving and order the BBQ Box for QR 750 (for four persons) or QR 990 (for six persons).

Call 3359 8514 for more information.

The Westin Doha Hotel And Spa: Sabai Thai Meal Box

Enjoy an authentic Thai taste prepared by experienced chefs and delivered right to your doorstep with the Sabai Thai Meals Boxes. Starting from QR 49 for an individual meal or if you’re feeling adventurous then order the Sabai Thai Grocery Basket for QR 280 and cook traditional Thai dishes at home.

Call 3359 8514 for more information.

W Doha

Enjoy the best selection of freshly baked Baklavas or gift them to your loved ones, and W Doha will deliver it to you or on your behalf.

Customized boxes are also available upon request. Focused on health and wellbeing? Then give your body a freshness boost to stay healthy and last longer with W Doha’s Juice Box. Make your selection of six delicious juices for just QR 200.

Call 4453 5135 or 7794 3975 for more information.

The St. Regis Doha

Enjoy timeless classics at Vintage Lounge starting from 1st July. Exclusive and intimate, Vintage Lounge is a place for tastemakers. Relax with live music and enjoy the signature Bloody Mary that was created exclusively for The St. Regis Doha, in addition to an array of enhanced beverages and light bites. For a true St. Regis experience, an evening in Vintage Lounge should not be missed. Open every day from 6pm – until late Call 44460127 or Whatsapp 33870925 for more information.

Alwadi Hotel Doha Mgallery

Make time for yourself at AtTeatude – Tea Lounge and Terrace. This is Alwadi Hotel Doha’s signature cafe, located in the magnificent lobby lounge. Set in a charming and cosy setting you can enjoy freshly brewed coffee, tasty desserts and experience their signature high tea.

Call 4009 9666 for more information.

Dusit Doha Hotel

With Benjarong’s exotic menu, enjoy the taste of authentic Thai cuisine with the finest ingredients available and classic recipes prepared to perfection including Tom Yum Goong (Prawn in spicy soup), Gaeng KiewWan Gai Yang Krueng Gaeng (Green curry with grill marinated chicken)and so much more!

Call 4004 4444 for more information

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OUT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY

We talk to VERENA MASTERS, Head of Whispers about The Rolls-Royce application and how it offers a digitally curated world of luxurious experiences.

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Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am a digital leader and innovator; I like to take an idea, shape it, evolve it and make it come to life, and create value for the consumer in a meaningful way. I love to learn and I have a really curious nature.

You are an intrapreneur, public speaker and co-founder of “RollsRoyce Whispers”, the world’s most exclusive Member’s Club. Tell us about your journey since joining Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2017, and your focus on digitizing the marque.

My passion for the automotive sector really started when I joined the BMW Group back in 2008. I was based in Austria and worked as a Project Manager helping to facilitate all Aftersales communication. It was there that I oversaw the website re-launch and really fell in love with the digital world.

I moved to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as Head of Digital Platform Development and Innovation, and it was here that the idea and concept for Whispers started to take shape. Whispers has been developed in close collaboration with our clients and has become the most exclusive member’s club in the world.

Whispers is a digital gateway to a curated world of luxury, designed to Inspire Greatness for Rolls-Royce clients around the world. What inspired you to co-found and formulate this concept?

Within Rolls-Royce, there is a department called the ‘Private Office’ which maintains one-to-one relationships with our clients. So we knew that due to clients’ highly mobile, international lifestyles, they have been seeking a means to have more regular personal involvement with the marque – that’s more experiences, more access, and more immersion in the luxury world that is available to Rolls-Royce as the world’s leading luxury brand.

They wanted something different from Rolls-Royce – something above and beyond, and that was the starting point of our journey with Whispers.

How do you work in close collaboration with clients to evolve Whispers as an application?

Thanks to the Private Office, we have a very special relationship with our clients. We communicate with them, listen to them and develop ideas based on their wants and needs.

One of the most important features of Whispers is that it offers clients the opportunity to liaise securely with fellow Rolls-Royce clients, the Chief Executive and members of the Board of Rolls-Royce, to share ideas and networks, business opportunities and social contacts. This is a really invaluable feature of the Application.

Members can enjoy an expedition to Antarctica, a chance to build their own personal racetrack, as well as enjoying a private performance by a world-class orchestra. Why do you feel it is important to provide members with this level of access at the touch of a button?

Rolls-Royce clients have confidence in our ability to delight and

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“At Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, we strive for perfection in everything we do.

Creativity and development are an ongoing process for our motor cars, but also for Whispers, the digital Home of Rolls-Royce – we’re always looking for ways to innovate the landscape.” inspire them. Our DNA is about providing effortless experiences – that goes for both the real and virtual world. As mentioned earlier, we know Rolls-Royce clients, they are looking for something different, something above and beyond. Whispers has been designed to provide extraordinary experiences at the touch of a button.

Can anyone access Rolls-Royce Whispers?

Whispers is available for all clients of Goodwood manufactured RollsRoyce motor cars.

Tell us about the future expansion of Rolls-Royce Whispers. Are there any additional exciting projects in the pipeline with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars?

At Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, we strive for perfection in everything we do. Creativity and development are an ongoing process for our motor

cars, but also for Whispers, the digital Home of Rolls-Royce – we’re always looking for ways to innovate the landscape.

As Whispers is a relatively new app, the development process is ongoing. Sadly, I can’t reveal what is in the pipeline at this stage, but I can say that Whispers members should expect lots of exciting news, projects, and experiences in the near future.

@rollsroycecars rolls-roycemotorcars.com.

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A MOTORING ICON RANGE ROVER MARKS 50 YEARS OF ALL-TERRAIN INNOVATION AND LUXURY WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW LIMITED EDITION

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ange Rover is the most desirable SUV in the world, combining peerless design and supreme allterrain capability with sophisticated refinement and luxury. Range Rover today celebrates 50 years of pioneering innovation, peerless refinement and unparalleled all-terrain capability with the introduction of the new Range Rover Fifty.

The original luxury SUV has defined the market since 17 June 1970 and, five decades on, the Range Rover has evolved to become a family of desirable and capable luxury vehicles.

Its compelling blend of design, refinement and engineering innovation has ensured its place as the benchmark for all luxury SUVs. Over its 50 year lifespan, the Range Rover has achieved many world firsts and completed numerous impressive feats.

It was the first SUV to feature a permanent 4WD system when it was launched, and in 1989 was the world’s first 4x4 to be fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes. Later in 1992 it became the world’s first 4x4 to be fitted with electronic traction control (ETC) and automatic electronic air suspension – ensuring the refined driving feel Range Rover is so famous for, both on and off-road. In 2012, the latest generation Range Rover became the world’s first SUV to

feature an all-aluminium lightweight construction, making it lighter, stronger and more efficient.

It has crossed the notoriously impassable ‘Darien Gap,’ was the first vehicle to ever be displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, and has even won the Paris-Dakar rally – twice.

No other vehicle combines the levels of luxury, comfort and sophistication with off-road capability and on-road performance like Range Rover.

With its clamshell bonnet, distinctive floating roof, split tailgate and trademark front fender vents, the Range Rover of today can still trace its roots back to the 1970 original.

In its golden anniversary year it is now the most efficient, connected, luxurious and capable yet.

To celebrate 50 years of a motoring icon, the limited-run Range Rover Fifty will be restricted to just 1,970 vehicles globally, in recognition of the year the original Range Rover was launched.

Building on the luxuriously appointed Autobiography, the Range Rover Fifty features a number of bespoke exterior accents in Auric Atlas as well as two unique 22-inch wheel designs. The badging features a ‘Fifty’ script created personally by Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Land Rover’s Chief Creative Officer, which will appear on the exterior of the vehicle and throughout the interior on the unique “1 of 1970” centre console commissioning plaque, headrests, dashboard and illuminated treadplates.

Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Land Rover Chief Creative Officer, said: “In the world of luxury vehicles, the Range Rover has always stood apart as peerless and enduring.

Its unique and pioneering sensibilities together with an unrivalled engineering approach have been the intrinsic values which our customers have admired since the first of the breed was revealed in 1970.” www.ohlalamag.net

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urban customer base. In 2017, the family grew once again with the introduction of the Range Rover Velar, filling the space between the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque.

Taking its name from the first Range Rover prototypes, the Range Rover Velar broadened the Range Rover portfolio with a statement reductionist design and a technology-rich interior.

RANGE ROVER HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Today marks 50 years since the first Range Rover was revealed, but the story goes back even further. During the mid 1960s, in a bid to revolutionise the growing 4x4 leisure market, the Rover car company’s engineering chief for new vehicle projects, Charles Spencer ‘Spen’ King (nephew of the founders of Land Rover), hatched a plan to combine the comfort and on-road ability of a Rover saloon with the offroad ability of a Land Rover.

Development of the first 100-inch station wagon prototype began during the late 1960s, with the first model being released to the world’s media to critical acclaim in 1970. Its blend of ability – motorway cruising, off-roading, and even towing in style and comfort – ensured its instant popularity. The original Classic model was cited as an ‘exemplary work of industrial design’ when it became the first vehicle to be displayed at the world famous Louvre Museum in Paris in 1971.

The Range Rover Fifty will be available in both standard and long wheelbase body designs with customers able to choose from four carefully curated exterior colours; Carpathian Grey, Rosello Red, Aruba, and Santorini Black. In extremely limited numbers, Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations is also offering the Range Rover Fifty in one of three Heritage exterior solid paints reproduced from the original Range Rover paint palette; Tuscan Blue, Bahama Gold and Davos White. A range of powertrain options will be available; petrol, diesel and even a plug-in hybrid P400e version.* Now in its fourth generation with over a million sold in its lifetime, the Range Rover is the ultimate expression of luxury.

It’s unmistakable, sophisticated design and class-leading allterrain capability has ensured the Range Rover is as peerless and relevant today as it was in 1970.

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The first generation Range Rover (1970-1996) was originally only available as a two door when it went on sale in 1970.

During its 26 year lifespan the Classic continued to evolve with the introduction of the four-door model in 1981 and an automatic gearbox in 1982. The first diesel Range Rover arrived in 1986.

The second generation Range Rover known as the P38A arrived in 1994 and was instantly recognisable thanks to its familiar silhouette, floating roof, clamshell bonnet, practical split tailgate and continuous waistline; all of which continue to this day. The vehicle also displayed an even more luxurious interior without compromising on its on-road ability and offroad capability. It also featured enhanced height-adjustable suspension as well as a 2.5-litre diesel and 3.9 and 4.6-litre versions of the V8 petrol, providing greater performance than ever before.

The third generation Range Rover (2001-2012) delivered a wealth of improvements on all predecessors during its 11 year period. Engineering innovations included a stiffer monocoque body (replacing the traditional 4x4 ladder frame) and fully independent suspension with interconnected air springs (at the time nearly all 4x4s had rigid axles). The interiors of these vehicles were inspired by high-end yachts, fine furniture and first class airline seats, providing more space and luxury.

In 2012, the fourth generation and most recent Range Rover debuted. It was the first SUV to feature lightweight allaluminium construction, saving 420kg in weight compared to its predecessor. Featuring a wealth of new off-road innovations such as automatic Terrain Response™ 2 and All-Terrain Progress Control, it has evolved to include efficient new electrified Ingenium engines, a plug-in hybrid electric version and innovative infotainment and safety technologies.

For the last five years the Range Rover SVAutobiography has been at the pinnacle of the model line-up, with the most powerful and refined vehicles in Range Rover’s history.

Produced by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division, customers can also choose from the Range Rover SVAutobiography and SVAutobiography Dynamic – which feature powerful V8 engines and finely crafted cabins. @landrover / landrover-me.com www.ohlalamag.net

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MISS Ohlala

NET-A-PORTER

WANDERLUST, WANDER (NOT SO) OFTEN! MISS OHLALA MUSES ABOUT THE NEXT STAMP IN HER PASSPORT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ESCAPISM AT HOME. The only view you have had recently is the one outside your window.

It’s easy to feel cramped, your longing for travel stifled by your equally strong urge to protect public health. There has been a way to travel while you’re stuck indoors though. All you need is the right book to lead your imagination on wild adventures to places far beyond the confines of your couch. We are itching with wanderlust and longing for an adventure, but have nowhere to go...yet!

Throughout these strange, unprecedented weeks and months of lockdown and isolation we’ve noticed that social media has proved itself to be both a blessing and a curse. In the words of Jamiroquai ‘Virtual Reality’ has become the new ‘normal’. We’ve had to work hard to maintain relationships, employment and hold onto the hope that eventually these virtual experiences would once again become reality. Although encountering VR traveling experiences, through a series of 360° videos hasn’t quashed our thirst for wanderlust, it has helped to break away from mundane day-to-day life. The news feed and timehop memories which popped up with images of sparkling, azure blue waters lapping at our feet or palm trees adorned with hammocks have merely mocked us. Chic, city breaks we had taken with friends as we binged on as many landmarks and experiences as we could have only dominated our nostalgic longing.

Beautiful moments and memories captured before the world changed have seemed all but a distant memory, but there is light at the end of that tunnel!

Frequent updates about airports opening up again for tourism have me dusting off my passport. Standing now almost at the end of this extreme journey we can start to dream again, to plan and grasp opportunities with both hands... thoroughly washed or liberally lathered in sanitizer of course!

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craving for months like an indulgent, fondant covered cupcake. Could it be that caution is going to be thrown to the wind and once dreamed about , ‘Bucket list’ destinations will be top of your agenda? There’s certainly no holding back with our passports, that’s for sure!

Or, are you like me and you crave minutiae such as the feeling of crisp, white hotel sheets on your skin, sharing jugs of fruity elixirs alfresco with sand still clinging to your feet and the sound of the sea crashing and lapping around you? I long for the Mediterranean hum created by crickets which may go unheard by so many and in so many other destinations. Those first steps off the aeroplane will signify that reality reigns supreme, and instead of going everywhere virtually we will virtually be able to go everywhere!

For those of us who have been blessed with the ability to move on from these challenging times it’s about making the most of our means and opportunities. Whether that be high end jet-setting or low key reunions with our nearest and dearest in our favourite bars and restaurants. Make experiences, make legendary moments!

Create lasting memories.

Blending newly reimagined Suites and Spa with legendary services and amenities, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha delivers a lifestyle that is second to none and creates a legacy filled with lasting memories for you and your family.

For reservations, visit ritzcarlton.com/doha or call +974 4484 8000.

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Terms and conditions apply. Š 2020 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. www.ohlalamag.net

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