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We’ve been spotting a plethora of VIPs and celebrities
across the globe, from Abu Dhabi to Singapore
Tantrum-throwing Naomi
Campbell was apparently calm
and collected while staying at
the Townhouse Galleria in Milan.
Also on her best behaviour was
fellow model Kate Moss, who
holidayed in the Ojetti Suite of
the sumptuous Villa Il Salviatino,
just outside Florence. The same
retreat was the setting for an
intimate party recently hosted by
cult Brit artist Jake Chapman,
with Sadie Frost and Rhys Ifans among the guests.
Glamourpuss Dita Von Teese was seen at The Setai
hotel during Miami Fashion Week promoting her
“Cointreau Teese” cocktail designed for the South Beach
property. Beyonce, meanwhile, was spotted checking
pulse MUSCAT
into the ultra-cool Opposite House in Beijing during her
“I am” China tour. Not a million miles away, all four Oman’s capital is branding itself as the Middle East Completing the scene is the huge palm-
members of hip-hop band The Black Eyed Peas (below) destination to watch: high-end appeal, under the radar studded infinity pool and the chic beach
stayed at the Peninsula Tokyo on their Japan tour. The and with heaps of potential, says Paul Revel Pavilion restaurant and bar – the perfect spot
newly-opened Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi opened in time for for grilled Omani lobster or alfresco cocktails.
the Emirate’s inaugural F1 Grand Prix, hosting the likes
T
he key word for Oman has been differentiation – Inside the hotel it’s full-on Arabian
of driver Lewis Hamilton and Pussycat Doll girlfriend that is, from its UAE neighbours – and so far, so glamour: a 28m-high mosque-like atrium
Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Richard Branson, good, with no runaway skyscrapers, glut of the inlaid in mother of pearl and gold, crowned
Jamiroquai and Victoria Beckham. Over in Australia, world’s cranes or indoor ski slopes. with 19-ton crystal chandelier makes a
royal granddaughter But this is no sleepy desert hamlet: the Oman Times stunning first impression. The hotel is owned
Zara Phillips recently reported that the tourism ministry had a goal of by the sultan of Oman, and often adding to
enjoyed a stay at 30 million visitors by the year 2020, and currently the drama are high-profile summits, with
the Wolgan substantial sums are being spent on local infrastructure. fleets of official limos and bodyguards
Valley Resort & At the moment the luxury scene is based around outside its eight presidential suites.
Spa. But if clients hotels, with the InterContinental Al Bustan Palace and the The Chedi is the more low-key alternative.
want somewhere Shangri-La Al Jissah Resort & Spa in pole position. The Singapore-owned GHM brand is all
with presidential The Shangri-La (pictured) garners accolades for its 19 chilled-out feng shui, an adult-orientated
status, look no further gourmet restaurants, cafes and bars. It also wins on the haven with its black-tiled pool, sleek white
than the elegant spa front (Al Bustan’s new Six Senses spa is probably a villa suites and restful beach gardens.
Valley Wing suites year away), with its massive and luxurious CHI spa. The But do encourage clients to venture beyond
(above) at the Shangri 124-acre resort has three hotels; for a real VIP vibe, these gilded cages and discover the real
La Singapore, which suggest the adults-only Al Husn, a “six-star” hotel with its Arabia: Muscat’s timeless souk selling gold,
President Obama own exclusive beach and infinity pool, plus complimentary frankinsense and myrrh, the breathtaking
called home during afternoon teas and cocktail hour. Grand Mosque, and beyond Muscat, the
the Asean Summit. At Al Bustan, fresh from its 22-month makeover, acres deserts, mountains and wadis.
of impossibly green lawn roll down to the sand. New Oman Air premium service, p48
desire by Paul Revel
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Mulberry has teamed up with Apple to create a covetable collection of Mac-friendly accessories for men and
women (bags from £350).
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The fun and funky print on this Paul Smith washbag (£80) also appears on a range of
holdalls and portfolio cases.
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Creme de la Mer’s Connoisseur Collection has got to be the ultimate skin recovery
system after a long flight – but at £280 she (or he) had better be travelling a lot.
4
For anyone always on the move,
Sony’s PSPgo (£225) will give them access to games, movies, TV, music, Skype phone, web and more… it’s the
must-have go-anywhere gadget for tech heads.
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Face the public like a star with the help of Sonya Kahuk’s
Studio 54 Brush Set (£206); eight ultra-soft makeup brushes in a glam-metal case.
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Stockists: Creme de la Mer, 0870 034 6700, cremedelamer.co.uk; Mulberry, 01761 234230, mulberry.com; Paul Smith, 0800 023 4006, paulsmith.co.uk;
in the know
Sony, 0870 511 1999, http://uk.playstation.com/psp; Space NK, 020 8740 2085, spacenk.co.uk
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