Sun, sea and Arabian Delights November 1, 2009 THERE are many parts of the world about which I am pessimistic but Dubai, despite its recent economic woes, is not one of them. Nobody else in the Middle East has pulled off what Dubai has achieved: a peaceful, capitalist, multi-ethnic state based on commerce, property, finance, entertainment and tourism. While it has been engulfed [...]
An oasis in between all the skyscrapers November 1, 2009 Like the Atlantis, Dubai’s One & Only Royal Mirage, one of the emirate’s more established luxury resorts, is owned by Sol Kerzner, writes Allister Heath. But its setting and layout provides a very different, more European experience. This is a place for those seeking tranquility and classy relaxation, albeit within a short cab ride of [...]
TRAVEL NOTES November 1, 2009 De Niro opens Locanda Verde in NYCRobert De Niro has opened a new Italian in Tribeca, located within his hotel, The Greenwich. The idea is a “family style” taverna, with a starry twist, thanks to head chef Andrew Carmelli, protégé of celebrity cook Daniel Boulud. Carmellini is known for his pasta, which includes dishes such [...]
A Sentimental education Sixties-style October 29, 2009 FilmAN EDUCATIONCert: 12A AN Education began life as a short story and memoir by journalist Lynn Barber, which appeared in the literary journal Granta. Small but pithy, it was about Barber’s first boyfriend, back in 1961. Yet it was so acutely observed, and captured not only a girl’s coming of age, but of post-war Britain [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND October 29, 2009 FILM9 Dark animation set in a dystopian world, about a ragdoll given life after humanity destroys itself. DEAD MAN RUNNING 50 Cent makes an unlikely appearance in this Brit gangster thriller. AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON Re-release for John Landis’s classic horror satire. DVDPUBLIC ENEMIES Johnny Depp stars as famous bank-robber John Dillinger. LAST CHANCE [...]
Far more than just a pretty face October 29, 2009 BAUME & MERCIERHampton Square Magnum Chrono, £5,395Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier specialises in elegant modern timepieces, though this square watch is a step into something a bit more jazzy – a punchy, innovative stainless steel number that you can also get in rose gold.www.baume-et-mercier.com IWCAquatimer Chronograph Galapagos edition, £4,250All-black is a definite trend in the [...]
KEEP YOUR OUTFITS FOR WORK AND FOR HOME SEPARATE October 29, 2009 Sara HollambyStyle Counsel THERE’S nothing quite like that Friday night feeling. Coming home from a hard week’s work, changing out of your suit into your jeans and an old cardi and pouring yourself a refreshing G&T is what makes work worthwhile. But what if you didn’t have to wear a suit to work? It wouldn’t [...]
OUT OF OFFICE October 29, 2009 LE MISANTHROPE IN THE CITYThe buzz in theatreland may be all about Keira Knightley’s forthcoming appearance in a production of Moliere’s French farce, Le Misanthrope, but the Bridewell theatre in the City is ahead of the game. This staging is by the Tower Theatre Company, which includes City workers in its cast, updating the action [...]
FOCUS ON: FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE October 29, 2009 BROADHURST RD, GU14 9XAPrice: 495,000This large six-bedroom, detached property is just 35 minutes away from Waterloo. It also has a garden and off road parking.Contact: Mann Countrywide on 01252 546267, www.manncountrywide.co.uk ALBERT ROAD, GU14 6SLPrice: £624,950This stylish five-bedroom property comes with conservatory, private back garden and off road parking. Ideal for commuters.Contact: Mann Countrywide on [...]
Q&A: RENTING October 29, 2009 Louise SavageDIRECTOR AT RESIDENTIAL LAND Q. Dear Louise, I am looking to move to London for three years for work and have found an amazing place. I want to be flexible as my job contract may end earlier, but I don’t want to have to find a new place every year. What are my options? [...]