Colorful diamond-shaped lights beaming from a monumental curvilinear form mesmerize, enchant and transfix. These lights decorate the exterior of the The Yas Hotel, a gargantuan 500- room hotel which is now one of the main architectural features of the 36 billion dollar Yas Marina Development in Abu Dhabi. Designed by New York-based Asymptote architects Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture who envisioned a monument which would reflect the elements of speed and movement while also recalling the artistry and geometric patterns of ancient Islamic art, The Yas Hotel has become an architectural gem and cultural landmark for the United Arab Emirates.

Escape to a contemporary abode influenced by centuries-old Middle Eastern rituals for cleansing and well being. ESPA at the The Yas Hotel is a chic, urban spa emanating sophistication and style from its location on the Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. The spa architecturally contrasts elements of Arabian culture with contemporary design giving it a unique feel akin to the region. Situated on two-floors, ESPA takes guests on a sensory journey through serene and tranquil places which offer specialized treatments for men and women.

Paris is a magical city, where anything seems possible. There is a feeling in Paris that is very different from that in London or Milan. The city is rich in history, and preserves a sense of classic elegance.

BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics concept car, which first appeared on the show circuit in 2009 and has since been steadily reworked to eventually approach a production form, will be making its cinematic debut in the fourth installment of the Mission: Impossible series this December.

Vanessa Noel will host a very special book signing by Sonia Tita Puopolo, author of SONIA'S RING: 11 Ways To Heal Your Heart at her boutique in Nantucket. In loving memory of her mother, the signing will take place August 9th, her mother's birthday from 10am-6pm.

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Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s investment group, Innovation Endeavors, has invested a $400K seed fund in Quixey, a startup that specializes in finding that one app – you know, the one that you know does this one particular thing, but can’t find it because you don’t know its exact name.

President of The Lion's Gate Corporation and philanthropist Elisabeth Thieriot hosted a intimate wine tasting event at her Tiburon home On July 28th, to celebrate the upcoming charitable Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction on Sunday, September 4th at Cline Cellars in Sonoma Wine Country

National Hotel Miami Beach is excited to begin hosting their new series featuring mixologist Julio Cabrera. Cabrera, the hotel’s master mixologist, will serve his inventive concoctions in the Martini Room at Blues Bar from 7-10 every Monday night.

In the wake of Miami’s post-recession tourism rebound The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach is getting a $20 million makeover.

On July 26, Elie Saab and VOGUE hosted an intimate gathering at the Clift Hotel’s Spanish Suite to celebrate the launch of the design house’s first fragrance, Le Parfum. SF locals and VOGUE brand ambassadors Ali Sonsini Turner (stylist) and Kendall Wilkinson (of Kendall Wilkinson Design) co-hosted the event.

Learn more about Gisela Lowenstein's personal food travels in Italy and France. HauteLiving.com shares a personal story about traditional food travels in Italy and France.

The legendary New York City hub for artists, musicians, writers and actors, known as the Chelsea Hotel, is undergoing a change of ownership. Along with new propietors, a year long renovation is set to take place as well. Some say this marks the end of an era, and has been spiraling downward since overseer of operations Stanley Bard, veteran to the days of Joplin, Dylan, and the tragic partnership of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, was removed by the hotel’s board of directors four years ago.

Just after promoting peace in Israel, Shakira spoke at a press conference on Monday, August 1, at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables. Accompanied by her boyfriend, Barcelona soccer star Gerard Pique, the 34-year-old singer unveiled a new partnership between her charity, the Barefoot Foundation (Fundación Pies Descalzos), and the FC Barcelona team – the team for which Pique plays – to create a center for poor children in Miami.

Is everyone afraid to use ‘Color’ in their home? I am amazed at the number of homes where color has been avoided, forgotten or misunderstood. Yet nearly everyone says to me that they “love color.” What’s up?

Haute 100 New York member Tory Burch launched her eponymous label in 2004 and has seen nothing but skyrocketing popularity and success since. The business has been rapidly expanding and now rumors are floating around that the stylish Burch will be hosting a full runway show at next month’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.

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Miami-Dade County’s real estate market is showing signs of recovery. The reason: wealthy buyers, both local and foreign.