It provides 360-degree panoramas of the surroundings, being only 10 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport. This not only brings exclusivity and accessibility, but also a close up location to the real heart of the city. Whether you came alone or with your beloved, the hotel’s staff wants to imprint some interesting and unforgettable experiences into your memory.

Also suitable for business trips or family vacations, the hotel provides you with extravagant rooms, concierge, 24 hour front desk and butler service, high speed Wi-Fi Internet connection, room service and exquisite dining experiences at the gorgeous restaurants.

There are rooms for both smokers and non-smokers, outdoor dining and lounging spots, parking spaces for all the hotel’s guests, gift shop and laundry facilities. The price for a stay here surely won’t come cheap, but will definitely be unforgettable for everyone, from child to aged, from families to businesses.

[Homedit]

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Won’t matter if you’re a London-born and grown folk, or if you’re a simple tourist, a pair of such nice sneakers would do you well. The Gucci London City Series includes large leather duffel and tote bags, black and white Gucci City watch, a pair of high top sneakers and sunglasses that feature UK colors red and blue, on the lenses.

The mark of London’s main points of interest is clearly visible on the package. They’re pretty much visible and distinguishable. Gucci’s main internet page can inform you further.

[StupidDope]

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There are plenty of events and specially themed objects dedicated to  Christopher Columbus’ journey to the Americas in 1492. More than half a millennium later, Ulysse Nardin wanted to pay tribute to his amazing journey, by launching the exquisite Classico Limited Edition Santa Maria, named after Columbus’ merchant boat, one of the most important vessels in human history.

The production of this fine, stylish watch is limited to only 30 units, each of them carefully plated with 18-carat rose and white gold. The case of the watch measures 40 millimeters in diameter and bears an AR-coated sapphire crystal. Ulysse Nardin’s team of artists has taken care of every detail of the watch, painting the timepiece in lively colors and matching the exact specifications provided by the designer.

Every watch has taken a staggering 50 hours of painstaking work to be crafted, requiring 26 baking processes to complete each handmade cloisonné dial. A self-winding UN caliber 815 movement is hidden deep within the gadget, COSC Chronometer certified and boasting with a 42-hour power reserve.

The dial brings forward a superb backdrop of deep blue which pleasantly highlights a depiction of the fabled ship. The blue of the sea perfectly assorts with the greenish tones used for the area below the ship and with the deep grain of the vessel itself. A Bracelet Alligator strap is the final finish of this exquisite timepiece.

[Ulysse Nardin]

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The double use of amphibious vehicles comes with an big disadvantage: their performance on land is pretty much limited. But we’ve recently heard of the Sea Lion, a sort of supercar for amphibious vehicles, that has a pretty interesting design and extremely high performances over both water and land.

Equipped with a Mazda 13B Rotary Engine encased in a stainless steel body, it can reach a top speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) on water and 180 mph (290 km/h) over land. It has reportedly taken M. Witt, its designer, around 6 years to put life into it, beginning with a CAD software design and spreadsheet calculations.

Its body mainly consists of CNC milled parts and TIG welded 5052 aluminum, with a monocoque fused to the car’s body somewhere at the middle. It also sports fenders in rear and front, as well as detachable side pods.

Previously, the vehicle was supposed to reach somewhere near 125 mph (201 km/h) over land and 45 mph (73 km/h) on water, but things went so well that the car brought its manufacturers a lot more than they’ve bargained for. An incredibly interesting fact is that this vehicle is actually as stable and easy to control on both land and water as it looks.

Currently the world’s fastest amphibious land car, there’s simply no other similar vehicle to beat its performance or to look better. The nose of the car bears high aerodynamic efficiency, whereas the car’s Mazda Rotary 13b engine can be changed with a more powerful Renesis Rx8.

This incredible piece of engineering has proven to be quite a challenge for the designer, because there is actually no simple way to combine land and water designs so that they work perfectly on both running surfaces, let alone boast such a stunning appearance.

All the work that has been put into it won’t come cheap though. The vehicle reportedly costs $259,500, but it’s quite a bargain considering the possibilities amphibious cars bring.

[BornRich]

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Quite a strange name for a yacht, the Cheeky Tiger, has been built for speed and comfort at the same time and level. It has been recently renovated, inside and out, but its elegance and freshness have remained the same. It opens up possibilities for sunbathing, al fresco dining at sea, entertainment and cocktails all over its open top layout, from the lower deck to the sunroof.

It was manufactured back in 2005 by Arno, being able to accommodate up to 8 guests within a full beam master cabin, a private VIP suite and two guest cabins. The media room onboard can also be quickly converted into an additional sleeping cabin.

The atmosphere on the vessel can be simply associated to two nouns: tranquility and splendor. You may try to unwind with a yoga class, aided by fully trained staff members, enjoy massage, sunbathe on the uppermost deck or dine under the starry sky at night.

The yacht is available at the moment for charter, in the Western Mediterranean sea. It’d be the perfect means to enjoy a voyage along the French and Italian Rivieras, for rates starting at €60,000 per week.

[Y.CO via Adelto]

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If you really want to make a fashion statement with your sunglasses, you might be really interested in this brand new pair of sunglasses released by Dolce & Gabbana, available for both men and women. Reportedly named the Dolce & Gabbana Gold Edition Eyewear, the collection includes eyeglasses and sunglasses plated in 18-carat gold.

Featuring a lovely aviator design, they come equipped with polarized lenses and the D&G logo can be found imprinted on the temple. The package additionally includes a black leather case and an exquisite jewelry case. It features a D&G Gold Edition plaque, with two little shelves that hold the cleaning cloth.

The Dolce & Gabbana Gold Edition Eyewear will be available from June 2012 in stores all over the world, for $580 a pair.

[Dolce & Gabbana]

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Luxury, exquisiteness, art, style, comfort, opulence – we’ve been talking a lot about residences which can be characterized using these words, but we’ve sort of put safety aside. Let’s not forget about it and talk about one of the safest homes ever built, a 5-story mansion in the Hollywood Hills.

The founder of security brand SAFE (Strategically Armored & Fortified Environments), Al V. Corbi, has designed this interesting estate. He is renowned mainly for designing security systems for governments, superyachts and individuals worldwide. Providing an all-around 360-degree panorama, the property is located in the exclusive Hollywood Hills Sunset Plaza community, with huge windows through which one can admire the beautiful surroundings.

The entire property comprises 2 separate homes. In case danger arrives, there are two safe cores and two panic rooms. In addition, it provides Sunset Plaza Drive Parking spots for 20 cars, besides its own 6-car interior garages. In total, the living spaces comprise 5/7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, lavish living rooms for the family, state of the art Gourmet Kitchen with a commercial grade pizza oven, roof patio with Viking grill, surround sound system, helipad, formal dining rooms and a large hot tub. All these simply mean a perfect environment for a young family to grow within.

Inside the master suite, you’ll find a large walk-in closet with dressing area, decked with a center island and wood cabinets. The master bathroom on the other hand features an exquisite fireplace. There’s also the butler’s pantry, two offices, a 2-story home theatre with coffered ceiling for a finer experience, outdoor access to the elevator and a rather interesting wine cellar. Needless to say, we also found the guest quarters, which includes 2 bedrooms.

Covering a surface of more than 11,000 square feet, from which 2,000 sq ft represent finished basement, 8,000+ sq ft – living spaces and a 6-car garage, this stunning property has been put to sale for $5.9 million. The original price asked for this mansion back in 2009 was $9.995 million, thus we can conclude it has known quite a downfall in value. It is currently listed on the Hurwitz James Company.

[Extravaganzi]

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The grand opening of the Louis Vuitton Taipei 101 Maison flagship store in Taiwan was quite a celebration. Louis Vuitton trunk lovers in Taipei were surely extremely pleased by this event.

Although we’ve seen some intriguing trunks created by LV, this store will be focusing on Thai traditions and culture. Some of the most common words that describe the daily life in Taiwan are “tea” and “tea drinking.” These are quite important features of the culture, thus Louis Vuitton has decided to honor them through an exquisite tribute – a special trunk that perfectly fits them.

It has been designed by Patrick -Louis Vuitton in Paris’ Asnieres, being available in three different Epi-rainbow color combinations: red, green and orange. Reportedly named the Antique Tea Trunk, it can definitely be a mind-boggling gift for tea lovers.

[iLoveLV]

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