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Fit for a King
Words: Michelle Wallace IG @my.michelle.w
Photography: Sergey Yusin @sergey_yusin
Wardrobe: Jaxson Maximus @jaxsonmaximus
Make-up: Julia Brig @juliabrigmia
style | June 01, 2021

NAÏKA RICHARD
A Uniting Sound All that is missing is a flower in her hair to give her the perfect hippie flair; Miamibased singer Naïka Richard wants to add more color to her favorite thing in the world: Pop music.



Dubai Summer Escapes to Beat the Heat in Style
Dubai summer escapes become less about surviving the heat and more about discovering the city’s most luxurious ways to cool down. As golden sunlight reflects off skyscrapers, rooftop pools shimmer above Sheikh Zayed Road, and beach clubs hum with laid-back music along the coast, Dubai transforms into a playground for indulgent summer experiences designed around relaxation, flavor, and escape. This season, the city is embracing elevated ways to beat the heat — from iced matcha


Jun’s Short Story Volume 2 Redefines Dubai Dining
Dubai has mastered the art of turning dinner into a spectacle, and Jun’s Short Story Volume 2 arrives as one of the city’s most exciting culinary experiences yet. As the skyline glows along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and luxury cars pull up beneath shimmering city lights, guests step into a restaurant where storytelling, creativity, and bold global flavors collide in unforgettable fashion. At Jun’s, dining feels deeply immersive from the very first course. Chef Kelv


Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc Paris Returns in Style
Paris in the summer feels like a movie, and Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc Paris is ready to steal the scene once again. As golden sunlight reflects off the Seine and warm evening air drifts through the city, one of Paris’ most luxurious rooftop dining destinations officially returns on May 22, 2026. High above the bustling streets below, Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc Paris transforms the seventh floor of the iconic palace hotel into a lush seasonal oasis where al fresco dining, elega


Luxury Eco Resorts Redefining Sustainable Travel
Luxury eco resorts are transforming the way travelers experience paradise in 2026. Imagine waking up in Mauritius surrounded by more than 700,000 bees buzzing through tropical gardens, spotting sea turtles at sunrise in the Seychelles, watching wild elephants roam Sri Lanka’s deep south, or witnessing spinner dolphins dance through crystal-clear Maldivian waters at sunset. Across the Indian Ocean, a new generation of ultra-luxury resorts is proving that indulgence and environ


Dubai Sunday Roast at Lakeview Is Pure Comfort Luxury
The Dubai Sunday Roast scene just got a serious luxury upgrade. Imagine golden afternoon sunlight reflecting across Dubai Creek, chilled sparkling beverages clinking softly against the backdrop of manicured golf course greens, and tables filled with towering roast platters, rich gravies, buttery potatoes, and indulgent desserts designed for lingering conversations. At Lakeview inside Dubai Creek Resort, Sundays aren’t rushed — they unfold slowly, elegantly, and deliciously. F


UAE Dining Experiences You Can’t Miss This Week
The UAE dining experiences lighting up Dubai and Abu Dhabi this week are serving pure luxury with a side of unforgettable atmosphere. Picture golden sunsets over Dubai Creek, long Mediterranean dinners beside the sea, flowing mimosas at a beachfront breakfast club, and chef-driven tasting menus unfolding like culinary theater in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Across the Emirates, restaurants are turning everyday dining into immersive lifestyle moments where flavor, design, hosp


Luxury Golf Retreats That Redefine Paradise
Luxury golf retreats are no longer just about perfect swings and pristine fairways. Today, they’re immersive lifestyle escapes where championship golf meets beachfront glamour, world-class hospitality, and unforgettable cultural experiences. Imagine stepping off a private transfer in northern Morocco, ocean air drifting through the palms, before heading to a championship course framed by mountains and Mediterranean blues. Or picture teeing off on a private island in Mauritius


Shangri-La Summer In Motion Escapes
The Shangri-La Summer In Motion experience is turning luxury travel into something far more exciting than a simple summer holiday. Imagine jogging along the Seine at sunrise in Paris, swimming above the skyline in London, unwinding in a Turkish hammam beside the Bosphorus in Istanbul, or sipping detox tea with uninterrupted Red Sea views in Jeddah. This isn’t about escaping life anymore. It’s about moving through it differently. Launching across multiple global destinations,


Shangri-La Colombo Suite Bliss Escape
The Shangri-La Colombo Suite Bliss experience is exactly the kind of luxury escape that makes you want to extend your trip before you’ve even unpacked. Imagine waking up high above Colombo’s glittering coastline, sunlight pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows, the Indian Ocean shimmering below while the city slowly comes alive around you. One moment you’re sipping coffee in a private lounge, the next you’re unwinding with a spa treatment before sunset cocktails overlooking


Shangri-La Dubai Brunch & Bed Escape
The Shangri-La Dubai Brunch & Bed experience is rewriting the rules of the perfect weekend in Dubai. Imagine this: golden sunset views over Sheikh Zayed Road, dim sum arriving fresh to your table, chilled drinks flowing effortlessly, and absolutely no reason to rush home after brunch. Instead, you glide upstairs to a luxurious suite, sink into cloud-soft bedding, and wake up inside one of Dubai’s most iconic five-star hotels. This isn’t just brunch. It’s a full-blown city esc


Royal Mansour Casablanca Short Break: Luxe Escape
Looking for a reason to swap routine for rooftop sunsets, silky hammam rituals, and glamorous city nights? The Royal Mansour Casablanca Short Break might just be Morocco’s chicest excuse for a spontaneous luxury escape. Nestled in the heart of Casablanca’s iconic White City, this refined two-night experience blends timeless elegance with modern indulgence — the kind of getaway where every detail feels cinematic. Picture arriving beneath glowing chandeliers after wandering thr


RAH GILI MALDIVES Eid Al Adha Escape
The moment you arrive at RAH GILI MALDIVES, the noise of the world seems to disappear into the horizon. For travelers seeking a more soulful kind of luxury this season, the RAH GILI MALDIVES Eid Al Adha escape offers something rare — a destination where celebration feels deeply personal, beautifully slow, and entirely unforgettable. Freshly opened in February 2026, this secluded island retreat is redefining luxury travel in the Maldives with a concept rooted in stillness, con


Discover Contemporary Emirati Flavours at Gerbou Dubai Restaurant Week 2026
Dubai Restaurant Week 2026 is officially serving its most exciting culinary moments yet, and one reservation is quickly becoming the city’s must-book dining experience. Nestled in the sophisticated neighborhood of Nad Al Sheba, Gerbou is transforming traditional Emirati cuisine into something modern, artistic, and undeniably luxurious during this year’s highly anticipated festival. As golden sunsets wash over Dubai and the city’s dining scene comes alive with international fo


Eid Al Adha Staycations for Ultimate Luxury Escapes
As the city lights shimmer against Dubai’s warm summer nights and the anticipation of Eid Al Adha fills the air, luxury travelers across the GCC are preparing for one thing — the perfect long weekend escape. Eid Al Adha staycations are no longer just about booking a hotel room; they’ve evolved into immersive lifestyle experiences filled with private villas, beachfront serenity, world-class dining, and unforgettable moments shared with family and friends. From intimate villa r


Best European Summer Getaways for Luxury Travel From Dubai
As Dubai’s temperatures begin climbing toward peak summer, the idea of escaping to Europe suddenly feels irresistible. European summer getaways are more than vacations this season — they are curated lifestyle experiences filled with riverside strolls, rooftop cocktails, Michelin-starred dining, and unforgettable luxury moments that feel pulled straight from a film scene. Picture this: sipping Champagne high above London’s skyline as the River Thames sparkles below, waking up


BRONTË Beauty Salon Redefines Luxury in Dubai
As the Dubai sun begins to soften over Jumeirah Beach, a quieter kind of luxury is unfolding just opposite Jumeirah Beach Park. BRONTË Beauty Salon is quickly becoming the city’s newest destination for elevated self-care, where beauty rituals feel less like appointments and more like indulgent escapes wrapped in elegance, calm, and intention. Tucked inside Beach Park Plaza, BRONTË Beauty Salon invites guests into a world where every detail has been designed to slow time down.


Luxurious City Destinations to Visit This Eid Al-Adha
As the golden glow of Eid Al-Adha begins to sweep across the world, travelers are trading ordinary holidays for unforgettable city escapes layered with culture, elegance, and indulgence. The best city destinations to visit this Eid Al-Adha are no longer just about sightseeing — they are about immersive experiences, waterfront breakfasts, lantern-lit evenings, private spa rituals, and moments that feel straight out of a luxury film set. Picture yourself sipping tea beside the


Eid Al-Adha Beach Destinations for the Ultimate Luxury Escape
This year’s most coveted Eid Al-Adha beach destinations are serving crystal-clear waters, private villas, world-class wellness, and the kind of luxury that feels straight out of a dream. Across the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean coast, elite resorts are transforming the holiday season into an unforgettable escape filled with barefoot glamour, indulgent dining, and curated experiences designed for pure relaxation. Imagine stepping off a speedboat into turquoise waters so c


Black Prada: Where Hospitality Meets Art in Dubai’s Elevated Experience Era
In a city defined by ambition, elegance, and innovation, NAHATÉ Dubai has quickly become a destination where hospitality transcends expectation. At the center of one of its most captivating collaborations is Black Prada , an enigmatic creative whose presence blends fashion, art, and service into a singular, unforgettable narrative. For this issue, we step inside the world of Black Prada, an artist, storyteller, and hospitality visionary whose journey began far from the glitt


Palazzo Versace Dubai Extends Support to Stranded Travellers
When travel plans unravel and departure boards flash delay after delay, finding comfort can feel impossible. That’s why Palazzo Versace Dubai Extends Support to Stranded Travellers in a way that feels both generous and unmistakably luxurious. In response to ongoing flight disruptions across global routes, Palazzo Versace Dubai is offering a complimentary stay including breakfast to affected guests, subject to availability and confirmation of travel status. Yes, you read tha
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