SimplyAbuDhabi XLIX

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All Drinks Shown Throughout Publication Are Non-Alcoholic CO-FOUNDERS Arnie S Hira Arnie.Hira@simplyabudhabi.com Jordana Imogen Lynch Jordana.lynch@simplyabudhabi.com MANAGEMENT TEAM Creative Director: Colin Statham colin@simplyabudhabi.com Managing Editor: Kerry Smith kerry@simplyabudhabi.com Media Investment Director: Chris Seel chris@simplyabudhabi.com Director of Photography: Charn Kamal Singh charn@simplyabudhabi.com Chief Financial Officer: Upendra Chainani accounts@simplyabudhabi.com SOCIAL MEDIA | IMAGES | DISTRIBUTION Facebook www.facebook.com/simplyabudhabi Instagram @simplyabudhabi.ae Printed by United Printing & Publishing, Part of Abu Dhabi Media A rt and culture have a remarkable ability to connect us. They tell the stories of where we have come from, capture something of who we are today, and offer a glimpse of how we might imagine the future. They cross borders and generations, finding expression not only in galleries and museums, but in architecture, design, food, music, and the experiences we share. It is this spirit of connection and discovery that inspired The Book of Arts and Culture . At the heart of this edition, we celebrate the extraordinary cultural landscape of the UAE, where a deep respect for heritage sits alongside an ambitious vision for the future. We explore institutions including Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, each offering its own perspective on history, creativity, nature, and our place in the world. We also visit Qasr Al Watan and Dar Al Funoon, discovering spaces in which knowledge, artistic expression, and cultural exchange continue to flourish. But culture is not confined to the museum or gallery. It is something we experience in the places where we gather, dine, travel, and spend time together. Our feature on Tashas Group explores that idea through the distinctive creative vision of its founder, Natasha Sideris. In our conversation with Natasha, and through visits to Flamingo Room, Bungalo34, and Avli, we discover how food, interiors, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place can come together to create experiences with an identity entirely their own. Beyond our central theme, this edition brings together a stunning portfolio of property, exceptional travel opportunities, and beautifully crafted timepieces, continuing our exploration of the people, places, and objects that make contemporary luxury so compelling. We sincerely hope this edition inspires curiosity, prompts discovery, or simply makes you look a little more closely at the treasures around us. They are how we tell our stories, preserve our memories, express our ideas, and create connections that endure across generations and civilisations. Wishing you peace, joy, health, and prosperity, always. 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