Month: January 2022

Luxury Island Getaway: Atmosphere Kanifushi

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Shereen Shabnam

Escaping to a secluded Island to escape the pandemic is on the mind of many and we recently discovered the perfect luxury retreat at Atmosphere Kanifushi where private island laid back life meets award winning mouth-watering culinary adventures and spa indulgence.

We arrived at the pristine Kanifushi resort after an exhilarating 35-minute seaplane ride from Malé. welcomed by musicians on the island that is blanketed by dense tropical vegetation and blessed with vibrant, natural coral reefs.

Situated amidst the azure ocean with stand-alone beach and water villas spread along the 2 kilometres long island, we enjoyed impeccable service and elegant living spaces with picture-perfect surrounding ocean and serene sunsets.

At Atmosphere Kanifushi, the convergence of cotton candy clouds in the day, fiery orange skies in the evenings and turquoise waters during boat rides imbed an image that will be forever seared in our memories.

The five-star resort offers an all-inclusive luxury package, an extensive range of restaurants and bars plus a choice of excursions, sunset fishing, snorkelling and discounts on spa treatments and diving. Atmosphere Kanifushi has some of the best diving in the Maldives. The resort is five-star luxury all the way.

Dining at the Atmosphere Kanifushi is a delight as the resort has Maldives first top-quality vegetarian restaurant and a great all-day restaurant offering sumptuous ‘all you can eat’ buffet-style selection of Asian, European, and Maldivian favourites, live cooking stations, theme nights, and grills. Guests can also enjoy Selection of snacks during the day and a la carte fine dining experiences.

Activities at Atmosphere Kanifushi include sunset fishing, boat excursions, water sports with Dive and Sail, complimentary snorkelling equipment for every guest during the stay, snorkelling excursions and much more. There is a fully equipped gym with flood lit tennis and a children’s centre.

The rooms at Atmosphere Kanifushi come with stunning views. The water villas stretch along the crystal-clear lagoon, perfect for a romantic getaway. The outdoor deck comes with comfortable sun loungers and features a wooden ladder leading to the marine life-rich lagoon for a dip in or a swim anytime.

The sunset beach villas offer a secluded sanctuary where one can soak in the pleasures of island living in a private garden complete with lush tropical shrubs, soft sand beneath your feet, and an inviting private pool. There are also over water villas with a pool offering ultimate overwater luxury. The rooms have a luxurious bathroom and world-class amenities designed to indulge all senses.

The Kanifushi Grand one-bedroom villas have sweeping oceanfront views with a fabulous poolside setup, an airy, luxurious bathroom with a deep alfresco bathtub for an indulgent experience.

The two-bedroom sunset family beach bungalows have two interconnected rooms with a combination of indoor and outdoor spaces making it the best private villa in Maldives. With easy access to the kid’s club, sports complex, and the main restaurant, these villas are perfect for experiencing all the activities that the resort offers.

The Kanifushi Residence is a dream family hideaway, complete with a living cum dining room with a pantry, an entertainment room with two bedrooms and an attached nanny’s bedroom. This sprawling residence with extra privacy is ideal for large families, groups who want to share a common space, and multi-generational travellers.

Atmosphere Kanifushi serenades you with white, sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and lush tropical gardens. We definitely felt the staff were the resorts best asset at Atmosphere Kanifushi as they offer impeccable service for blissful relaxing experiences and by going that extra mile for guest comfort and convenience.

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Turkish Mangal Meets South African Braai

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Explore traditional BBQ experiences at Turkish Village Restaurant

One of the most socially interactive culinary experiences the world over is having a barbecue with friends and family and this concept is most popular in South Africa, where a ‘Braai’ or barbecue can be a weekly experience.

In Dubai, the best on table barbecue experience comes in the form of the Turkish Mangal at the award-winning Turkish Village Restaurant where chefs use premium meat, authentic Turkish ingredients and flavors and like the South African Braai, the meat is cooked over sizzling hot coals to bring out the best flavours in the meat.

The atmosphere surrounding a Turkish mangal experience and a Braai is one full of enjoyment and common on weekends, birthdays, national holidays, graduations and on any occasion to celebrate with family and friends.

At Turkish Village Restaurant, diners select premium meat cuts and marinated meat from the restaurant’s in-house butcher to enjoy a feast at grill tables that come equipped with a private charcoal barbeque and a custom-made extractor. The choice of meat includes marinated chicken, kebabs, lamb chops, sausages and beef cubes for guests to prepare the meal together with friends and family.

The Mangal or Braai experience is ideal for gatherings during lunch and dinner at AED 50/- per person that includes charcoal, water, ayran, salads and cold starters on the table while the chicken and meat can be availed starting  at AED 110/- per kg to share. The meal is also served with fresh bread out of the oven, a selection of sauces and water or ayran.

Diners can end the meal on a sweet note with traditional Turkish sweets that include kunafa, milk infused tres-leche cakes, baklava stuffed with cream and pistachios as well as the creamiest baked rice pudding in the city.

The three level Turkish Village Restaurant is located strategically in Jumeirah 1 (across La Mer, next to Spinneys and the Jumeirah Grand Mosque), and in Dubai Festival City Mall promenade overlooking the fountains. It offers a laid-back memorable and interactive dining experience, within a warm and welcoming ambience. It is also a one-stop shop for artisanal Turkish products.

For bookings please call +97143449955 or send to reservations@turkishvillagedubai.com

BR 01 CYBER SKULL SAPPHIRE

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Bell & Ross sometimes  enjoys abandoning its usual themes of aviation and the military. In 2009, the watchmaker became one of the first to create a skull watch. Since then, the BR 01 Skull family has grown to include ten members which are greatly sought after by collectors.

In 2020, the avant-garde Cyber Skull revisited this iconic series.  Its faceted design represented a leap into the future.  And it was a resounding success.

The latest  Cyber Skull Sapphire  is a completely translucent, full sapphire  version. This technical material fires this icon of the watchmaking world into the realm of transparency and wealth.

NUMEROUS VERSIONS

In 2009,  Bell & Ross became one of the first watchmakers to create a skull watch.  The BR01 Skull includes  a skull and crossbones  in the company’s  iconic “circle in a square” case. It was an immediate success.

Bell & Ross then launched other versions.

– In 2016, the Burning Skull introduced  more volume to the skull surrounded  by flames. This provided the whole with a 3D aspect.

– In 2018, the Laughing Skull incorporated an automaton movement. The jaw moves when winding the crown so that the skull seems to be laughing. Spooky!

– 2020 saw a major break! The new Cyber Skull inaugurated a spectacular black ceramic case with truncated corners and a “pixelated” skull. This avant-garde  design fired this watch into the realm of ultra-modernity. It would go on to enjoy great success.

– In 2021, the Cyber Skull Sapphire  Only Watch  21 adorned the case with sapphire crystal. With its orange-coloured skull, this unique model was sold at the Only Watch  charity auction.  The hammer  finally fell at a price of 220,000 euros, twice its top estimated value. A genuine success!

– The latest Cyber Skull Sapphire  is the “general public” version of this exceptional watch. It reproduces the full sapphire case. However, the faceted skull is transparent on this version. It is a limited version of 10 items. Already a sure value for collectors.

NUMEROUS INSPIRATIONS

The design of this new Cyber Skull Sapphire  breaks  with the other skull watches  in the neo-vintage style. The sharp edges of the case play with the light, with the multiple facets  multiplying the perspectives and reflections.

It draws on several sources of inspiration:

– Avant-garde: it pays homage to the ultra-modern world of informatics and virtual technology. The faceted, pixelated design is a tip of the hat to the digital arts.

– Origami: its angular design is reminiscent of the ancestral

Japanese art of paper folding, transposed into the future.

– Military: the case is shaped like the fuselage of an American F117 stealth bomber. This faceted design allows it to vanish from radar screens. All eyes, however, are on the Cyber Skull Sapphire.

THE TRANSPARENCY   OF SAPPHIRE

The BR 01 Cyber  Skull Sapphire is a UFO of the  watchmaking world. The base is a Cyber Skull, which has nevertheless been developed entirely in colourless sapphire crystal. It plays the transparency card to the full, including in the translucent rubber strap.

The skull and crossbones are captured between two sapphire crystals, so that they appear to be floating in the air.

Initially, the sapphire is a precious block of very hard glass. A material  that is very difficult to shape.  The slightest  error means starting all over again.

THE MOVEMENT

The  BR 01 Cyber Skull Sapphire  combines design  and watchmaking  excellence. This high-end watch boasts a BR-CAL.209 automaton  movement. Specifically developed for the watch, this manual-wind skeleton calibre is almost invisible. It takes the form of the skull. The skeleton  form reveals some of the interesting technical parts, including the cogs, balance and more.

The plate and bridges follow the outline of the skull before extending below the crossbones. The spring balance placed at “twelve o’clock” symbolises the brain in this skull which is very much alive.