Travel & Dining

Island for hire Coco Privé

Seeking the ultimate hideaway? Hire an exclusive private island in the magical Maldives and live out the ultimate Crusoe fantasy.  By Natalie Glorney Nestled in the midst of the Maldivian north Malé atoll, lies an entire island that is dedicated…

The Off-Beat Guide To London

Perhaps more than any major world city, London is a paradise for the amateur history buff. Having been around, in one form or another, for about 2,000 years, London brims with historical sites detailing the rise and fall of the…

Peruvian flair

Jaime Pesaque’s Mayta joins a growing list of fabulous Peruvian restaurants in Dubai. With Dubai’s appetite for Peruvian cuisine at something of an all-time high, it seems like the perfect time for a well respected Peruvian chef to come in…

Above The Clouds

When we think about city escapes, our natural inclination is to envision a short trip out of the metropolis that leads to a quiet, out-of-the-way locale—perhaps by the beach or in the wild expanse of the desert. But what if we’re…

Myth Buster

The imposing gates of the St. Regis Mardavall on the beautiful Spanish island of Majorca speak more of a wealthy landowner’s hacienda than a luxury hotel, but that’s the key to the charm of this lovely hotel, which sits just…

When In Rome

With wide European pavements, a café every metre and hidden bars and nightclubs, this is a city you’ll need a guidebook for. But if you don’t like carrying something that identifies you as an outsider then don’t fear. Just follow…

Taste Of Milan

In Milan, the upscale restaurant Al Grissino is famous for its seafood. With a menu that includes everything from octopus with asparagus to chitarrine with sea urchin, this is no pizza joint. Beloved by fans of high- end cuisine, it’s…

Concrete Jungle: Tokyo

Huge and varied in its geography, with over 2,000 square kilometres to explore, Tokyo Metropolis spans not just the city, but rugged mountains to the
west and subtropical islands to the south. But that’s hardly what you’ll notice as a first-time…

A Considered Approach To Relaxed Friday

The Rare Brunch, from the Porterhouse Steakhouse Restaurant at the Sofitel Dubai The Palm, does things a little differently from your regular Friday brunch in Dubai. While the norm is a tipsy affair with too much bubbly and, let’s be…