Aman has announced the forthcoming launch of its first Dubai hotel, primely situated in the ocean-facing Jumeirah 2 building. The all-suite Aman Dubai marks a key opening for both the brand and the city, with Aman promising to deliver its signature level of service and amenities in the bucketloads.

As of yet, construction timelines and opening dates remain under wraps, but the Aman brand has promised updates in due course. Owned by real estate investment company Bright Start, the new Aman Dubai hotel will sit directly on the waterfront with its own private stretch of Jumeirah Beach and unobstructed ocean views.

“Dubai stands as a global city, leading the charge in dynamic evolution, offering an array of experiences for both visitors and residents alike,” says Aman CEO and chairman, Vlad Doronin. 

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“Responding to the requests from Aman guests for our presence in Dubai has long been part of my growth vision. Securing the optimal site was paramount to ensure the delivery of our unparalleled service and authentic experiences, for which we are world-renowned.”

Brought to life by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), Aman Dubai will comprise an expansive hotel offering as well as a limited number of branded residences, an Aman Club, several dining outlets and a 21,525-sq-ft-plus spa. 

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Embodying Aman’s hallmark take on minimalist luxury, the hotel’s design features neutral, earthy tones and textures. Its nine acres of verdant outdoor spa

With the nickname of the city that never sleeps, it's no wonder that a 2022 study found New York to be the most stressful city in the US – and 30th in the world. But if there’s one positive thing to come from the fried nerves of New Yorkers, it is that the city is home to some of the world’s best spas – each with an important role to play in helping soothe the aches and pains of living in the bustling metropolis. (Because even tourists who spend their days exploring the city’s best restaurants, hotels or galleries will know this city can be as exhausting as it is exciting.) 

And just as you never know what to expect in New York, this selection of spas and their wellness treatments are as diverse as the city they call home. Whether it's treating high blood pressure caused by delays on the subway, or the city's fog, smog and pollution dulling the skin's glow, you will find there are plenty of ways to get your rest and relaxation within the concrete jungle. 

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La Prairie Spa at Ritz-Carlton Central Park

In its only location on the East Coast, the Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie has created a serene retreat within The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. Luxury in its most classical definition, the spa is decorated wi

There is just something about a handwritten note — the intimacy, the elegance, the precision. It’s why fountain pens have stood the test of time, even in the digital age.

Many great works of literature were penned the old-fashioned way, and this fountain pen set — the result of a collaboration between two German manufacturers — includes hand-written notes from two great authors.

Waldmann has been crafting writing instruments for over 100 years; the company was founded in 1918 in Pforzheim, the traditional German jewelry metropolis in the Black Forest, as a production site for gold and silver mechanical pencils.

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The production of fountain pens followed and, to this day, Waldmann still manufactures all of its instruments in Germany.

The company has partnered with Sekrè, a German luxury handbag company that creates ‘handbags with a secret.’ The not-so-guarded secret is that each bag contains fragments of original handwritten documents by notable historical figures such as Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens.

There was some outcry about these documents being used in this way; however, many of the bags (which cost up to $7,500) have already sold.

Waldmann and Sekrè have combined their expertise to create a limited-edition fountain pen set. The Dame of Swan Court edition holds an original piece of writing by Agatha Christie; the set is limited to just 38 pieces. Private Eye of Baker Street includes a letter written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, and is limited to only 23 pieces.

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