Bader Al Mansour
Well known for his off-the-wall designs and especially for his repurposing of materials to create new forms with, Bader has been at the forefront of design in Kuwait for many years. He’s inspired a younger generation, and has become a role model for many. What...
Studio Toggle
What goes through the mind of a designer? Let’s ask one... or in this case, two. Headed by Hend Almatrouk and Gijo Paul George, Studio Toggle is a relatively young architecture and design studio with offices in Kuwait and Portugal and a wealth of experience. We’ve had...
Kawther Alsaffar
It is our contention that the nation of Kuwait inspires a paucity of high-quality contemporary product designers. The reasons for this are varied and open for debate but, just occasionally, along comes a designer who bucks the trend. Kawther Alsaffar (above, centre)...
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait, Kuwait’s Oasis of Luxury
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait is quickly gaining popularity both locally and regionally as must-visit urban resort. We talk to Didier Jardin, General Manager of this much sought-after property about everything from food, service and location to his...
Watches
One of not Many
“One of not Many” becomes the signature of the new Vacheron Constantin communications campaign, and defines the exceptional universe it has embodied for more than 260 years. In the prestigious realm of Fine Watchmaking, this is a Maison for connoisseurs, profoundly...
Boucheron Reflet
Created seventy-one years ago by Gérard Boucheron, the Reflet watch embodies the Boucheron style and the commitment to innovation that has inspired the Maison for over half a century. In 1947, the watch had made a real impression with its modernity and its...
Drive
The Audi Q8 – large, elegant and luxurious… with an extra portion of wow
Audi’s Q8 is the new face of the Q family, and it’s now available to order in the Middle East. The largest of the Ingolstadt marque’s ‘Q’ range of SUVs, it’s also the most luxurious and deeply tech-laden. Eager to see for ourselves, Passions Arabia’s Danah Alansari...
Coco Bodu Hithu – a luxury hideaway
There’s much talk about this place or that being the ultimate getaway. We have to admit that we’re guilty of being as fickle as a three-year-old when it comes to choosing our favourite things, but when it comes to hideaways, we think we need look no further than Coco...
Culture
Rain Room
Sharjah Art Foundation presents Permanent Rain Room Installation Previously on view internationally at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (2015–2016); Yuz Museum, Shanghai (2015); Museum of Modern Art, New York (2013) and Barbican Centre, London (2012), Rain Room is...
Arabnet Kuwait
The highly-anticipated Arabnet Kuwait was launched on October 8th under the patronage and with the participation of H.E. Khaled Nasser Abdullah Al Roudan, Minister of Commerce and Industry - Kuwait. Over a 1000 government leaders, digital practitioners and...
Vitamin C: Do You Really Need It?
Yes of course you need it, don’t be silly! But you don’t have to drink a gallon of orange juice every day like grandma forces you to. There are a lot of ways to get your daily dose of vitamin C. Aside from oranges, grapefruit, and basically all the citrus fruits and...
Beauty
Rasasi’s exquisite Musk collection
Inspired by musk, a coveted scent from times of antiquity, Rasasi creates three unique scent journeys with the mystical and sensual white musk as the central muse. The precious high quality oriental essences harmoniously play along the contrasting, zesty and sparkling...