Italian entrepreneur Luca Caprai founded his successful fashion brand Cruciani in 1992 after years of witnessing the craftsmanship of his
family in creating fine Italian goods. Renowned worldwide for his stunning designs of superb quality, Caprai’s recently launched Cruciani bracelets have now attracted such celebrity followers such as Dita Von Teese and Paris Hilton. Caprai gives Haute Living an inside peak into some of his favorite hotels, restaurants, museums and cultural attractions within Dubai and around world. speaks to Haute Living
Where were you born: Foligno (Umbria)
How often do you visit Dubai: 4 to 5 times per year
Occupation: CEO of Cruciani and Cruciani C
Favorite restaurant: Da Vittorio in Cantalupa, Bergamo
Best steakhouse: At.mosphere in Dubai
Best sushi: Kwubei Ginza in Tokyo
Best Italian: 8 1/2 Otto E Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong
Best pizza: Ciro at Mergellina in Naples
Best lunch: Langosteria in Milano
Best place for late night dining: Park Hyatt Tokyo’s New York’s Grill
Best dessert: Banca Restaurant in London
Best place for a romantic date: Quattro Passi in Nerano, Naples
Best Sunday brunch: Balthazar New York
Hautest club and/or lounge: Roberto’s DIFC Dubai
Best place for a power business meeting: My house
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Four seasons in Milan
Favorite shopping venue:
Best place to buy jewelry/watches: Luigi Verga in Milan
Best spa: Mandarin Oriental New York
Best massage: The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong
Best limousine/driving services: La Vela Dubai
Favorite charity event: American Express at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art
Favorite museum: El prado Museum in Madrid
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: the Parthenon in Athens
All-around favorite locale in Dubai: Armani Ristorante
Best aspect of Dubai: Freedom, kindness and security