Luxury residences in the UAE has just stepped up a notch with the launch of Seventh Heaven at Al Barari, a new collection of opulent homes featuring one to four bedrooms, sky villas, penthouses, duplexes and garden homes. These stunning homes boasting artful modern and contemporary design are available for purchase from 2 February.

After years of strenuous ballet training, the regular factory-like gym workout wasn't the option I was looking when trying to find a place to stay fit. During a recent visit home to New York I took what was called a "barre" class and was immediately hooked. The workout made use of a ballet barre and also incorporating strength training moves and Pilates exercises. I remember thinking to myself that this was what Dubai's fitness landscape was missing: a concept that merged the grace and strengthening postures of a ballet workout with cardiovascular exercise. In July 2013 American fitness concept Physique 57 launched its first studio outside of the US in Dubai. Since then, it's gathered a massive following for its highly effective 57-minute workout combining ballet moves with strengthening and cardio exercises.

In this case, 13 is a good number. The Little Nell earned said ranking on 2014 Best Hotels in America by U.S. News & World Report and was also named the top hotel in Colorado. The list is compiled by experts who score everything from online reviews to the numbers of awards a hotel has previously received. More […]

To say that Chef Brian Malarkey knows a thing or two about food is a wild understatement. He is the man behind new West Hollywood eatery Herringbone, star of ABC's The Taste and a past competitor on Top Chef. Here are his haute secrets to the City of Angels.

Erapturing gemstones set into delicately created and innovative pieces, ARTĒ Madrid presents a variety of special jewelry items for Valentine's Day. These are in the form of jewels encrusted with golden pearls for women and for men, stylishly-themed cuff links laden with stones.

If you want to ring in the Chinese New Year in style, you should really book a stay at the Peninsula Beverly Hills. The haute hotel has partnered with Van Cleef & Arpels to create a glittering package in honor of the Year of the Horse.

Nick Jones, founder and managing director of the Soho House, the world’s hippest global social club, has come out with a new tome holding the secret of the house’s success called  EAT, DRINK, NAP: Bringing The House Home. The book includes observations on throwing a good party, decor tips, and lots and lots of great […]

Television personality Gretchen Rossi of The Real Housewives of Orange County and fiancé Slade Smiley were spotted with friends at Tao Asian Bistro at the Venetian on Wednesday. The party of four dined beside the restaurant’s iconic 20-foot floating Buddha while sipping on cocktails. The group ordered Buddha chicken, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass and a […]

Mark Wahlberg is beloved by everyone from adults to children alike, so it's no wonder that he's been asked to host Nickelodeon's 27th annual Kids' Choice Awards.

 Veuve Clicquot debuted the “Love Stream”, a vintage 1971 Airstream lounge this month at the International Polo Club in Wellington. Placed strategically at The Pavilion, the luxe trailer offered a fresh alternative to the classic veranda champagne brunch and polo package provided every Sunday. Sporting the Veuve Clicquot signature yellow-orange color as décor accents, this […]

Meet the brick by Binatone. My friend Dino Lalvani has re-invented green gecko money never sleeps phone, only lighter, cooler and in more colors. It can be used with a sim card or blue tooth through yourvDell or even as a home phone. It has up to three months of stand by time and 28 […]

I did a huge Valentine’s Day list and failed to add on foodie favorite Takashi. Hopefully there’s no love lost with fans of the award-winning restaurant with this spotlight on their culinary ode to amor. This Valentine’s Day, Chef Takashi Yagihashi is honoring the day of love and romance with a special Eight Course “Bleeding […]

The impeccably styled Global President of Banana Republic recently announced his appointment to the Board of Directors of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

Interior designer Kristin Dittmar combines high-alpine luxe with comfy living for the four-bedroom residence units at the Viceroy Snowmass.

I have repeatedly talked about how much I love the Palmer House Hilton (17 East Monroe) and everything they have to offer. And by everything I have to offer, I mostly mean the ridiculously entertaining tour and incredible food being served up in Lockwood and Potter’s. And with the recent $265,000 renovation to Potter’s (124 […]

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.