Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Beach, Abu Dhabi

The Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, is enchanting from first sight. While the hotel is conveniently located near the airport, golf course and city centre, its lush garden landscapes place it in a serene, faraway world of its own.

Magnificent views enthrall as you enter. The grand golden-white main building reflects in the swimming pool by the entrance. Your senses are bewitched by the hotel's impressive architecture, with its fine Arabic décor, full of warm tones and organic textures.

As you make your way around the large hotel complex, the fascination heightens. The hotel is connected by a winding waterway featuring Arabic traditional boats, known as abras. You lie back, utterly relaxed, while the abra slowly meanders throughout the verdant garden scenery.

The boat drops you at the hotel's souk, a traditional Arabian market. There you browse through the enticing variety of shops selling traditional artifacts, paintings, jewellery and clothes.

A post-shopping stroll along the private beach finds you just in time to catch the sunset. Majestic orange rays spread their soft light across the glittering ocean and the white beach.

After your walk, you decide to indulge in a Four Hands Harmonizing Massage at CHI, The Spa. The skilled therapists' hands lull you into a state of bliss, far removed from this world.

Pampered and at peace, you return to your luxurious room. In the distance, visions of traditional Arabic domes and minarets complete the exotic scene.

A day like this lingers forever. And it all begins at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi.

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Is Amal Clooney Britain Most’s Fashionable Woman?

Amal Clooney has proven time and time again that she’s a fashion powerhouse

From her unforgettable Oscar de la Renta wedding gown to flirty dresses, tailored pant-suits, chic separates, and plenty of off-duty staples, she consistently wows us with her personal style.

Now, the British Fashion Council has taken notice—Mrs. Clooney is among the 2014 nominees for the British Style Award. The prestigious award is given to the person who “most embodies the spirit of British fashion and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital,” and this year’s race features some incredible names. Facing stiff competition from Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, Keira Knightley, Emma Watson, Helen Mirren, Jourdan Dunn, FKA Twigs, Kate Bush, and Rita Ora, there’s no question that Amal is in incredible company.

Gold Lamborghini Aventador Was Seen In Paris

 As one of the world’s most beautiful and famous cities, Paris is often the host of important events, whether we’re talking about car shows, auctions or fashion celebrations.

 Just before the Paris Fashion Week started off, the visitors and local citizens of Paris were able to feast their eyes on a dazzlingly luxurious Lamborghini Aventador.

The car in question is plated with gold, features the 666 plate number and is valued at approximately $6 million. It belongs to a wealthy Saudi Arabian citizen, and it was admired and photographed extensively by passersby before it was parked just outside the Plaza Athenee palace hotel, where it was photographed even more. What do you think? Kitschy or elegant?

Raffles Hotel Singapore

Raffles Hotel is one of Singapore's most graceful landmarks. More legend than hotel, this luxury Singapore hotel celebrates a tradition of unwavering service excellence spanning more than 120 years.

Immortalized in the novels of Somerset Maugham and Rudyard Kipling, Raffles Hotel, Singapore’s colonial-styled architecture and lush tropical gardens exude an atmosphere of timeless elegance.

Raffles Amrita Spa provides pampering relaxation while the boutiques of Raffles Hotel Arcade offer ample opportunities for retail therapy. Raffles Hotel Arcade houses a fine selection of elegant international brands including Tiffany and Co., Louis Vuitton and Armani Casa.

Be it business or leisure, the charms of this luxurious Singapore hotel are enticing. 15 restaurants and bars beckon, including the Long Bar - home to the world renowned Singapore Sling; Tiffin Room, which continues the tradition of Afternoon Tea at Raffles and Bar & Billiard Room, well-known for its legend of "The Tiger under the Billiard Table."

This luxurious Singapore hotel lies in the heart of the city, in close proximity to the banking and financial districts, Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SICEC), as well as leisure attractions including the casino at Marina Bay; the cultural sights of Arab Street and Chinatown and shopping at Raffles City shopping mall and Orchard Road shopping belt.

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