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A Million Reasons for Happiness

THE DUNE NOW TRILOGY • Amid the glitz and grandeur of Hollywood, where stars rise and fall with the fickleness of box office fortunes and critical acclaim, Timothée Chalamet stands as a beacon of strategic brilliance and undeniable talent. In recent months, Chalamet has not only captured the box office with the whimsical magic of Wonka, securing its spot as the eighth highest-grossing movie of 2023 but has also delivered a performance in Dune: Part Two that has resonated profoundly with audiences and critics alike. With a staggering $81.5 million opening weekend, Dune: Part Two has already marked its spot as the biggest film of 2024, setting the stage for what promises to be a remarkable cinematic journey.

CHIC CHARISMA: AUDEMARS PIGUET’S ROYAL OAK AURA • In a significant stride in material innovation, Audemars Piguet heralds the introduction of sand gold in March 2024, with its Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked. This 18-carat gold alloy, combining gold with copper and palladium, offers a unique hue that shifts between white and pink gold under different lighting conditions. This mesmerising material, reminiscent of sunlight on desert sands, brings a new aesthetic dimension to the iconic Royal Oak collection.

KASPIA, A TASTE OF RUSSIA • The lights dim as a singer in a traditional Russian folk costume takes the stage at Kaspia, a Russian restaurant in the heart of Paris. Accompanied by two dancers equally clad in vibrant dresses, she begins to sing a melancholic Russian ballad. The guests, who moments before were enjoying fine Russian cuisine and sipping glasses of chilled vodka, turn their attention to the stage. There is an air of festivity and celebration, yet also nostalgia as the performance transports them to another time and place — now here in Dubai thanks to Alexis Brin, General Manager and French entrepreneur, who has immersed himself in Russian culture since taking the helm of the restaurant several years ago.

NATALYA URMANOVA ‘POWER OF SEEING’ • From Fashion to Photography

THE JOURNEY ITSELF IS HOME • All travellers are familiar with the feeling that the road has tired them out and they long to be home. Can the sense of home arise somewhere other than where you’ve built your life? Our readers will likely think not, but they would be mistaken. Founder, owner, and CEO of the premium international travel agency Luxury Support Travel and an expert with 20 years of experience, Victoria Pechenkina knows where and how you can truly feel at home.

Pitti Uomo 105 SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATIVITY • Pitti Immagine organises a series of trade shows and fashion events in Florence, Italy. Founded in 1972 by Raffaello Napoleone, it established itself as a leader in launching new trends and designers.

BOUCHERON. QUATRE IS 20

THE ANSWER IS LOVE • In recent years Dubai has seen a real spark in the restaurant market. Nowadays every world renowned and self-respecting restaurateur has introduced their brand here. Janina Wolkow and the Sumosan Group is no exception. And it is so exciting to finally have the opportunity to sit down with a young woman who is the driving force of this amazing culinary brand which has become so acclaimed among foodies around the world. Sumosan started almost thirty years ago in Moscow and went on to expand to London and being recognised as one of the top ten restaurants in the city. Today you can find Sumosan in London, Berlin, Courchevel, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, Crete and Bahrain and Montenegro opening in 2024.

ART DUBAI 2024 • Art Dubai has announced full details of its 2024 expansive programme featuring exhibitions, commissions and conferences, taking place...