Interviews

New projects for Emaar Hospitality Group

New projects for Emaar Hospitality Group

28 May 2018

Emaar Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer Olivier Harnisch talks to us about the group's new brands and growth plans for these properties.

Olivier Harnisch said: “The predictions on the hospitality landscape underline the need for the stakeholders to look at existing systems and processes, and prepare for a highly evolved industry that leverages the newest tools in digitisation. With enhanced guest experience as the bottom line, we have already rolled out our digital... Read More

Nakheel adds another year of successful achievements to its record

Nakheel adds another year of successful achievements to its record

26 Dec 2017

Nakheel remains committed to the Government's vision of Dubai as a world class destination for living, business and tourism. During a recent interview with Aqil Kazim, Nakheel has unveiled to Aviamost the extent of its contribution to realizing that vision: more than AED 50 billion worth of real-estate projects are currently under way.

What are the main projects which you launched or announced in 2017?

We have unveiled a diverse range of projects throughout 2017, in particular... Read More

Interview with Christian Beck, Creative Director AIGNER

Interview with Christian Beck, Creative Director AIGNER

10 Dec 2017

Unique craftsmanship and highest quality coupled with tradition and perfection in every detail - those special properties are the symbol of the products of the premium brand Aigner. Today the German brand, with its three product areas leather, accessories and fashion, is part of the premier class and can be regularly admired at the Fashion Fairs in Milan. The distinctive mark of the world-famous brand is the characteristic Aigner "A", a small horseshoe, which identifies its owner as a... Read More

Behind Maje

Behind Maje

10 Oct 2017

Parisian chic; while those who have 'got' it might attribute it to je ne sais quoi, Maje Founder and Artistic Director Judith Milgrom manages to translate it into each and every collection – much to the delight of the brand’s scores of devotees.

-          What was the first thing you ever made?

The first piece I remember having made was a print waisted cocktail dress when other brands were doing only black, white minimalist clothes.

-          What does "Maje" stand... Read More

Azizi Riviera takes the real estate market by surprise

Azizi Riviera takes the real estate market by surprise

25 Sep 2017

During Cityscape Global 2017 we met with Farhad Azizi, the Chief Executive Officer for Azizi Developments, a subsidiary of the Azizi Group of which he is the Vice-Chairman. We spoke about Dubai's latest mega-project, its AED 12 billion (US $3.27 billion) Azizi Riviera waterfront project which is situated within Dubai’s Meydan One development in Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City.

During Cityscape Global 2017, you announced the launch of the 2nd phase of the Riviera project. Please... Read More

Paule Ka’s new creative direction

Paule Ka’s new creative direction

24 May 2017

Aviamost spoke to chic Parisian fashion brand Paule Ka’s new Creative Director Alithia Spuri-Zampetti to discover her plans for its future. She took over the post in 2015 from brand founder and creative director Serge Cajfinger

 

Tell us a little bit about your fashion journey. 

Before coming to Paule Ka I worked for Valentino and Bottega Veneta. I then worked six years at Lanvin under Alber Elbaz.

 

What inspired you to become a fashion designer?

I... Read More

Once again, Emirates Winner of the Best Airline Worldwide Award!

Once again, Emirates Winner of the Best Airline Worldwide Award!

17 May 2017

During the Arabian Travel Market we met with Thierry Antinori – Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Airline who revealed their winning combination.

In a competitive industry, what differentiates Emirates Airline from other airlines so that seats are filled while maintaining low operating costs?

I think Emirates is the most customer-centric airline. Everything we do is to give the customer the best value for money in each class: First Class,... Read More

Interview with Serge Zaalof, President & Managing Director of Atlantis The Palm

Interview with Serge Zaalof, President & Managing Director of Atlantis The Palm

17 May 2017

ATM 2017 was full of wonderful surprises and incredible moments. The most fantastic one was for Aviamost to share the excitement and celebrations with the Atlantis team – the Kerzner International Resorts,  was awarded the Best Stand Design on the final day of the exhibition. Congratulations!

With so many “wow” effects today at the exhibition and with so many new properties coming up every day, how do you still “wow” your guests and distinguish yourself from competition?

For us... Read More

Life beyond illusions

Life beyond illusions

11 May 2017

Vladimir Pozner, a famous intellectual, a great journalist, a valuable source of knowledge, an exceptional human being, a man whose words carry their weight, are carefully chosen and sacred to many.

In this part of the world, Vladimir Pozner needs no further introduction, he is known best as the “Larry King” of Russia.

Vladmir Pozner graced us with his presence during his visit to Dubai end of March 2017. To say our encounter was full of excitement does not do him any justice.... Read More

Address Boulevard: ‘Where Life Happens’

Address Boulevard: ‘Where Life Happens’

11 May 2017

Dubai’s newest lifestyle address, the Address Boulevard has been receiving rave reviews ever since its opening just a few months ago this year. The city lifestyle resort is set in the prestigious Downtown Dubai area, close to the cultural Opera District, The Dubai Mall and the iconic Burj Khalifa. It presents a fresh, exciting concept, which uses impeccably dressed spaces to mirror a luxurious home living space, allowing you to dine and savour the international cuisine. Aviamost met its... Read More

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