Welcome to the Winter 2023 edition of Villa 88, the prelude to our 10th anniversary in 2024. On our cover, we commemorate our journey with a Cartier masterpiece on display at the Louvre Abu Dhabi's Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design exhibition, to which we dedicate a special section. This issue also celebrates exceptional women who are trailblazers in their fields, each sharing her unique and inspiring story. We invite you to embrace this special edition as a journey through Villa 88's decade of distinction, representing our enduring passion and commitment as we look forward to another decade of future successes.

In celebration of Emirati Women’s Day, this issue of Villa 88 magazine is a tribute to the indomitable spirit and achievements of Emirati women who have continuously pushed boundaries, broken barriers, and redefined what it means to lead, create, and inspire in the modern world. 

The pages are filled with the stories of Emirati women making a difference. From HE Hala Badri who, as Director General of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is helping to shape the cultural narrative of our country and our cover star Asma Belhamar, one of the UAE’s most promising visual artists, to women like aerospace engineer Marwa Al Mamari, Captain Sahar Al Rasti, life coach Hala Kazim, author Nadia Al Najjar, and artist Afra Al Dhaheri. Join us as we recognise that the success of Emirati women is not just their own, but a shared triumph that strengthens the very fabric of our society.

As the authority on luxury lifestyle in the GCC, Villa 88 is a quarterly invitation-only magazine. With the Olympic Games taking place in Paris this summer, in this issue, we turn our attention to all things sport. With Safa Taryam, the Chief Executive Officer of Elite Sport UAE standing strong in Bottega Veneta on the cover, our content transcends our customary focus on style and innovation. Throughout the pages of the magazine, you will discover a deep dive into the expansive tapestry of excellence that defines this region.

As the authority on luxury lifestyle in the GCC, Villa 88 is a quarterly invitation-only magazine. In this issue, Shamsa Alabbar graces the cover in celebration of her collaboration with Piaget. Inside, the cultural zeitgeist of the region is explored through the lens of luxury fashion, beauty, haute horlogerie, jewellery, art, design, wellness, fine dining, and travel.

Presenting the Autumn 2023 edition of Villa 88, which spotlights travel, tastemakers, art, and inspiring individuals and destinations. On the cover, meet Emirati entrepreneur and trailblazer Fatima Helal, adorned in jewelry from Chaumet, guided by her grit and resilience, and fueled by the unwavering support of the women around her. She opens up about her journey to success, igniting a lifelong mission to champion female empowerment. This issue serves as your guide to a sensational season, featuring a curated selection of chic wardrobe looks and idyllic travels across India. You will also meet the inspirational mother-daughter duo Diana Hamade and Nada Al Ghurair, who step into the spotlight to showcase Cartier's exquisite jewellery. Additionally, immerse yourself in the enchantment of paradise where exquisite jewels bloom in AI art, alongwith a gallery of several other stories akin to narrative art. All this and more awaits you in this special issue, a treasured charm you can carry with you as you embark on your outdoor adventures

Introducing the Villa 88 Summer 2023 edition that focuses on travel, tastemakers, and thought-provoking people and places. On the cover is Emirati multidisciplinary designer Wafa وفاء in Bottega Veneta’s latest creations. With her unbridled passion for the arts, she moves among the worlds of ceramics, drawing, interior design, and furniture making with considerable ease and aplomb. Join her on her creative odyssey that comes from a place both personal and profound. This issue is your guide to a sensational summer sojourn—from our edit of chic looks and luggage, to idyllic travels across Monaco, Morocco, and the Maldives. Also expect to join Emirati entrepreneur Jawaher Al Suwaidi and pilot Nouf Omar on a journey with Louis Vuitton’s jet-setting looks that range from minimalist to glam. This, and so much more awaits you in this jewel box of an issue that you must carry in your travel tote. Happy summer!

Introducing the Villa 88 Spring 2023 edition that marks the familial spirit of Ramadan and Eid. The cover, together with Vacheron Constantin, features Mr Nasser Al Nowais, co-founder and Chairman of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation in the UAE, and his daughters Amna, Shamma and Shaikha, who’ve proven their mettle in diverse fields and are laying the groundwork for future generations. The issue spotlights Emirati changemakers Sonia Al Hashimi, Hind Al Mehairbi and AlDana Bani Hashem; agripreneur-inventor AlMaha AlMuhairi; and the riveting people and places of Saudi Arabia in the ‘Explore’ section. It also takes you on a curatorial adventure, surveying the most delightful heirloom jewels by Egyptian designer Azza Fahmy, adorned by Emirati architect-cultural entrepreneur Mashael Al Ali in Dubai, and the finest fashion on the chic streets of Lisbon.

The Villa 88 Winter 2022 issue is dedicated to the unwavering spirit of Emirati women entrepreneurs, like cover star Elham Al Arif, a multi-business owner whose pioneering spirit we celebrate with Buccellati. It also shines the spotlight on entrepreneurs like Aisha Bin Hendi behind jewellery brand TOi; Manar and Sharifah Alhinai, the founders of Khaleeji Art Museum; and Mthayel Al Ali, who gives us an exclusive tour of her stylishly tranquil home. Among the magazine centrepieces is an artwork series featuring the luscious landscapes of the seven Emirates, which have been paired with the latest high jewellery creations by Emirati artist Arwa Alshamsi. This, and so much more awaits you in this gem of an edition that you’re sure to fall in love with.

Villa 88’s Fall 2022 edition places women thought leaders at the centre of the conversation. On the cover are Maral Artinian, founder and creative director of MARLI NEW YORK and Emirati architect-urbanist-historian Dr. Alamira Reem Al Hashimi, whose shared love of cityscapes, creative ingenuity, and, of course, chicness are at the core of this issue. This, and so much more awaits you in this gem of an edition that you’re sure to fall in love with.

Villa 88’s latest edition celebrates the joyful compositions of Emirati creative Fatma Ali Abed, as she adorns Al Fardan Jewellery's latest 'Al Noor' capsule collection alongside her sister Hamda. This edition is a memento of the people who make life worthwhile, and the places that are punctuated with gracious living, laughter, and lots of colour. Discover the issue now that's sure to accompany you on your travels.

Villa 88’s latest edition honours Muna Easa Al Gurg–the entrepreneur, philanthropist, patron of the arts and, most importantly, woman, as she discovers Henry Jacques’ latest invention Clic-Clac, which offers a lesson in craftmanship and watchmaking expertise. This issue is also a celebration of the new wave of bitcoins and blockchains, and a joyful reminder that it’s essential to hold onto tradition whilst looking towards the future. Discover it now.

Villa 88 commemorates the UAE’s 50th National Day with Emirati creative Alia Al Shamsi in Chaumet jewels on the cover, which says the words 'عام الخمسين' – 'Year of the 50th', as we celebrate 5 decades of the Spirit of the Union and look towards the next 50 years.

This issue is a loving, lyrical essay to the UAE, as it celebrates its spectacular landscapes, diverse community and, most importantly, Emirati women. Awaiting you is this and much more about the incredible people who make up the fabric of this beautiful, forward-thinking country that we’re so proud to call home.

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Villa 88 is an invitation-only luxury lifestyle brand with a multi-platform presence that includes print, digital, social media, and events. The quarterly print edition is hand-delivered to an exclusive network of ultra-high-net-worth Emirati women, including members of the UAE royal family. It features the latest luxury lifestyle news and views, charting the lives and achievements of regional and global tastemakers and trailblazers. For its unique aesthetic vocabulary and value proposition, Villa 88 is the brand of choice for luxury lifestyle brands and discerning readers.

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