You might be surprised to learn that Abu Dhabi is fast catching up with its more famous cousin, Dubai in terms of architecture. Though a smaller town, the city is gaining prominence because of the fact that the Abu Dhabi leg of the Grand Prix will take place soon. With that in mind, Asymptote Architecture has designed the Yas Hotel which is inspired by the Formula 1 and sits in the heart of the new Formula 1 circuit. The...

While still quite nascent in the market, Blu-ray disc players have begun to permeate the shelves and the demand for these devices has only gone up. Denon has unveiled a coo new Blu-ray disc player which meets world standards in audio-quality and comes with state of the art technology. DBP-4010UD is their latest player which also comes with many of the features found in Denon's award winning DVD-A1UD model. The DBP-4010UD can be used for audio and video playback...

Music enthusiasts in Moscow will be treated to the tune of the world’s costliest violin. Made by the famous luthier Giuseppe Guarneri, this violin was crafted in 1741, in honor of the great musician Paganini’s 227th birthday. The violin has a history of great owners including great violinist and composer of the 19th Century, Henri Vieuxtemps. Named the "Ex-Vieuxtemps", presently this violin is the most expensive musical instrument in the world. The violin was purchased and brought to Russia...

The style icon of many, Victoria Beckham is all set to expand her fashion empire by launching her line of shoes and handbags. Posh Spice who has already found success with her VB designer clothing collection is said to have made the decision because she is fed up with being a "walking advert" for other designers' clothes. Apparently, hubby David completely supports his wife’s new plans and has reportedly offered to build her a huge design workshop in Beckingham...

MasterCraft has made its foray into the big boat business with their latest offering the MasterCraft 300. With the 30-foot, 4-inch twin inboard (the platform adds another 3.5 feet) boat, the company wants to reset a boat buyer's expectations about how a day-tripper should make its owner feel. A recreational vessel like no other, its cockpit features big-boat electric equipment standard, but you can also opt for the Raymarine E80 and get a systems monitor with maps, radar and...

Valentino definitely knows what a girl wants! After winning the hearts of many divas with the sparkling Kaleidoscope Stone Tote, Valentino is all set to impress every fashionista with the Swarovski crystal leather boots. Valentino's Swarovski crystal-embellished caramel leather knee-high boots with suede trim are sure to set the trend for Fall fashion. The chic boots have a red Swarovski crystal-embellished trim and a zip-fastening at the back. Team these knee length boots with jersey leggings and a pretty...

Watch collector’s and connoisseurs are eagerly waiting for Antiquorum’s 35th anniversary sale which is slated to be held on the 14th and 15th of November in Geneva. The anniversary sale is expected to feature some of the most exquisite and exceptional timepieces. The highlight of this auction is the Patek Philippe Calibre 89 timepiece from the Matsuda Collection which is the world’s most complicated timepiece with a total of 33 complications! Only four unique models of the Calibre 89...

You can tell a lot about a person by the shoes he/she has on the feet. Let your footwear tell a lot about you too as you put your best foot forward in Anna Lunna Boots. Crafted out of exclusive and rare hides, this Miami based company allows every woman to create her own design. Fashionistas can pick from a range sixteen styles, five different heel heights, ten different heel styles and seventeen leather colors to shape up their...

The basketball players have it all laid out to them on a silver platter. Or must we say, a golden platter? They seem to be getting more bling in their lives than the Queen of England and judging by what they get when they win, it certainly must be true. The NBA Lakers Championship winners got the 15 carat gold rings which were crafted in honour of their 15th championship title. The ring comes with 14 diamonds on the...

Diamonds are a girl's best friends or so they say. Such sayings usually contain a grain of truth and in the case of Bagues Boule ring, diamonds are almost the masters of the girl in question. No girl would be able to resist the temptation of this $16,620 ring designed by Edouard Nahum. It comes with several brilliant black and white diamonds which are mounted on a white gold ring. A total of 8.24 carats sit heavily in the...

Blackberry Bold is bold enough to don exotic skins to make a luxuriously wild statement. If Ostrich skin failed to kindle your wild senses then Republica Fashion offers Blackberry Bold with python skin to dare. Designed by Katherine Hughes, the Blackberry Royal Blue Edition, clad in luxurious blue python skin, stands out for one more reason. Specially designed for Everton Football Club, this handset has dazzling diamonds highlight the year 1878 in blue sapphires. This year signifies the evolution...

From centuries ago there has always been a great divide between the rich and the not-so-rich. Although many laws and theories of a classless society were put forward, the gap between the two sections of society remained intact. In the future too there seems to be no hope of this great divide declining. In fact, American futurologist Paul Saffo says in the future, the super-rich may evolve into a separate species entirely! He states his theory thus: in the...

This year’s World Cup baseball game is sure to be an unforgettable experience for many who shelled out thousands of dollars to buy the expensive tickets. Here is the perfect memorabilia that will remind you of this unforgettable day. New York-based Steiner Sports is offering Baseball fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of history, a Yankee Stadium Ticket Booth! Yankees-Steiner Collectibles, which is a division of Steiner Sports, is the exclusive provider of game-used memorabilia from the...

After the Important Jewels auction, Sotheby’s is all set for another auction of exquisite jewels. Slated for Nov 17 in Geneva, the auction boasts of a selection of rare natural-colored diamonds and historical jewels. Approximately 400 lots are set for the auction block and are estimated to fetch more than $29.5 million. Among the most anticipated of pieces up for auction is a pear-shaped fancy vivid-blue diamond with a modified brilliant cut and weighing 5.96 carats. It is estimated...

If sleek indoor fireplaces fail to add that touch of art and beauty to your décor, then the new designer electric radiators from CL-Design are what you need. The Nobo Firepit series of electric radiators from CL-Design promise to blend beautifully in your home and are sure to be the centerpieces of your living space. The designer radiator features a modern look reminiscent of an outdoor fire pit and is sure to heat up your coffee table conversations in...