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Xhale is a modern contemporary designed vacationers seeking rejuvenation ofvilla, stunningly furnished to embody all mind, body and soul. Xhale Luxury Villamodern luxuries including an infinity pool, in St. Lucia is an island sanctuary with thefire-pit, gym and an infinity yoga aroma of ocean air, tropical flora and thedeck. Each of the villa’s four en-suite soothing sounds of waves caressingrooms is uniquely designed with private pebbled shores below. The villa isbalconies that open up to magnificent nestled along the windswept bluffs of St.ocean views. Lucia’s famed Cap Estate, and sits alongThis five star, four-bedroom luxurious villa Anse Galet Bay where the Atlantic Oceanis deisgned to provide a sanctuary for meets the Caribbean Sea. Land Size: 25,043 sq ft House Size: 4,000 sq ft Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Sales Price: 2,950,000,00 USD 171

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Panamera Sport Turismo “Best of Stuttgart - Zuffenhausen” What Concept?

The new model rides on the same wheelbase as What’s missing is a Panamera the fastback regular Panamera (there will be no Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport long-wheelbase Executive iteration). It’s neither Turismo, such a 680-hp range longer nor taller, but the roofline is elongated, topper will be added to the providing additional rear-seat headroom and a line-up sooner rather than slightly larger luggage compartment. later. Below its skin, the Panamera Sport Turismo offers most of the regular model’s powertrain options, While the regular Panamera, but all-wheel drive is standard. The entry-level thanks to its large hatch, model will be the 330-hp Panamera 4, the 440-hp already is more practical than 4S is one step up, and there will be a Turbo model most luxury sedans, the Sport with 550 horsepower. Friends of electric mobility Turismo widens the gap. There may opt for the 462-hp Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is simply nothing else like it on Sport Turismo. the market. Audi’s A7 is significantly smaller inside and182 based on the A6, a car positioned a class below the Panamera. The same is true of the Mercedes-Benz CLS and its not-for-the-U.S. Shooting Brake version, which will be killed in the next model generation. The Tesla Model S is similarly large, but that electric dragster/limousine plays in a class of its own. Some customers may cross- shop the Mercedes-AMG E63 wagon.

The main reason to opt for the Panamera Sport Yes, there are still people around who view stationTurismo won’t be the added space, although it wagons as old-fashioned. But those, we submit,offers a three-place back seat (which can be are precisely the kind of people that Sport Turismoreduced to the Panamera’s standard two), one buyers aim to distance themselves from. This is acubic foot more cargo capacity than the standard luxury car for the avant-garde.model with its seats raised, and three cubes morewith the rear seats folded. The Panamera Sport Turismo will come to the U.S. market in the fall, priced at $97,250 for theThe main drivers for this version will be styling and standard Panamera 4, $110,250 for the 4S, andprestige. Today’s standard Panamera looks a lot $155,050 for the Turbo; the E-Hybrid model will bebetter than its hunchbacked predecessor, with a priced at $105,050. In that class, Porsche probablysleeker profile and cleaner lines, but the Sport won’t have to jack the car up on its suspension andTurismo adds an element of extravagance and a give it SUV-like cladding to get buyers into this newdistinctly European flair to Porsche’s top-level station wagon.offering, and it has its own, distinct roof spoiler. Atlower speeds (up to 55 mph in Sport and SportPlus modes; above 105 mph in the more efficientmodes), it is trimmed to minimize drag; abovethat, it automatically raises to minimize lift, andwhen the panoramic sunroof is open, it assumes athird angle deemed ideal to reduce wind noise. 183





‫مقابلة مع‬ Interview with Dr. Rita Rakus‫ ريتا راكوس‬.‫د‬ Founder of London Clinic Dr. Rita Rakus in Knightsbridge London

Interview with Dr. Rita Rakus, Founder of the LondonClinic Dr. Rita Rakus in Knightsbridge - London1. Going strong for more than 25 years, having with the patientreceived many accolades and awards as well as who is looking inbeing regularly frequented by international the mirror and Icelebrities, please tell us more about your usually ask them toprestigious Knightsbridge clinic and what makes return after a weekyou so special? or so to ‘fine tune’ the result whichMy clinic in Knightsbridge is considered to be one may be needed toof the most prestigious in London and is directly enhance the finalopposite the famous Harrods store. I obtained my result e.g. aroundmedical degree at Sydney University and, after 10 the corners of theyears of assisting one of London’s most respected mouth.plastic surgeons who trained at Harvard, I thenspecialised in non-surgical treatments including I feel that besides being a very safe practitionerfillers and muscle inhibitors and, as technology who is always being aware of the latest technologydeveloped and aesthetic medicine grew in e.g. the latest fillers I am very artistic and workpopularity, I introduced non-surgical face and body closely with the patient to make sure that theirrejuvenation treatments and advanced lasers. I concerns are addressed and that the treatmentwas very attracted to body and facial non-surgical really suits their face. I also treat patients veryrejuvenation which became popular in the 90’s as I gradually and listen carefully to their fears and givecould be very artistic with my patients without the them advice on how to look after their lips in theneed for surgical intervention. I also enjoy looking future.after my patients holistically which includesaesthetic rejuvenation, anti-ageing diet etc. 3. You have also many wealthy Arabian women from the GCC countries visiting London just to see2. Also called the “London Lip Queen”, you use you and have their treatments. What is yourinjectables to deliver a subtle lip enhancement. experience with those patients and what are theyPlease tell us a bit more about that and what is most likely to have done in your clinic?your secret ? Over the many years I have been treating patient IWhen I started doing my lip treatment the Paris lip have come to the conclusion that most womenwas very fashionable which was a little obvious! I want the same thing – a soft and natural look thatstarted working with my patients in London who makes them feel feminine. I have found that inwanted a more subtle look and, as a direct result particular my middle Eastern patients have usuallyof treating a journalist during London Fashion cared for their skin very well, have little sunWeek, she so loved the results that she dubbed me damage and often want a very subtle and naturalthe ‘London Lip Queen’ and the media have always result. They are well-informed on all aspects ofreferred to me as this since that time. I now have aesthetic medicine and are interested in all of thepeople coming from all over the world – even treatments we provide for the face and body.Hollywood ‘A’ Listers fly-in especially to see me –for my subtle lip treatment. I always look at thewho face first and don’t just focus my attention onthe lips. I tend to inject small amounts working 187

4. When first-time patients arrive to your clinic 6. We hear a lot about Ultherapy and Thermage and are not quite sure about what to do…, how treatment, please tell us a bit more about? do you go on to make sure they will get the best treatment? These are skin tightening treatments that are based on either radio-frequency or ultrasound Every patient is consulted personally by me and therapy and have revolutionised the way we can we take time to discuss their personal offer non-surgical lifts to the face and body. In requirements and proposed treatment plan. I fact, since these treatments were introduced the have several other associate doctors working at demand for surgical intervention has decreased the clinic and they all have different areas of and patients can now achieve a ‘mini face and expertise. The ensures that I can refer patients neck lift’ without undergoing the knife. for second opinions to my colleagues before they make any decision about proceeding with any 7. As a founding member of the British treatment. Association of Cosmetic Doctors, what in your opinion can be done more towards a regulation 5. You are well known for your subtle and highly of the non-surgical cosmetic industry? effective skin rejuvenation treatments (non- invasive treatments) and recently being The aesthetics industry has developed over the awarded the prestigious Black Diamond Award years and as a founder member and Fellow of the for Thermage, Fraxel and LipoSonix - Which of British College of Aesthetic Medicine (formerly your many treatments/brands would you say the BACD) I strongly believe that all aesthetic are currently the most asked for? practitioners should strive to ensure a service of excellence to their patients. Associations like the The majority of patients request fillers, muscle BCAM provide a an excellent way of ensuring that inhibitors, skin tightening and body contouring aesthetic medical practitioners are regulated treatments. The internet has been responsible within the industry and this helps to make for increasing public awareness of the many aesthetic medicine safer and more ethical for the treatments that are available within the aesthetic general public. field and many patients have a definite idea of what they want to have done before they come in We thank you for the interview. to see me which can be helpful, but at consultation I always ensure that they are correctly advised and to the most appropriate treatment rather than what is ‘in-vogue’ at that time.188

Dr. Rita Rakus’ clinician team consists of Dr. Kambiz Golchin, an ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon, specialising in Facial Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic treatments. Heading up her CoolSculpting department is Dr. Galyna Selezneva - the first practitioner in the UK to attend CoolSculpting University in San Francisco, California and, with considerable expertise in the area, she has now established the clinic as the largest centre for CoolSculpting in the UK and a centre of excellence for this treatment.With over 20 years of experience specialising in non- Times, London Evening Standard, Theinvasive cosmetic solutions for face and body Observer, Fashion, Independent on Sunday,rejuvenation, and dubbed by the media as \"The Sunday Mirror, Allure, Glamour, Grazia, Hello,London Lip Queen\", it's no wonder Dr Rita Rakus has Cosmetic News, Aesthetic Medicine, Wendyattracted a following of famous names and faces to Lewis and many other publications.her Knightsbridge clinic. Dr Rakus is one of the firstexperts to launch Ultherapy in the UK, runs the 5th With manylargest Thermage® practice in the world and clients flying to see her fromhas been awarded the Black Diamond Award by America, IndiaSOLTA Medical because of it. She is one of the and the Middlebusiest practitioners for dermal fillers and muscle-inhibitors in the UK. Her Knightsbridge clinic is the East because of the subtle results she is ablefirst official centre for Pellevé in the UK and in 2012 to achieve, Dr. Rita Rakus has harnessed areceived the Pellevé Glide Safe award for clinical reputation as one of the most skilful cosmeticand aesthetic excellence. doctors in achieving fuller lips without theDr Rita Rakus who has been named by the media as trout pout, and turning back the clock withthe 'London Lip Queen‘ has appeared in 'Under the subtle skin plumping.Knife'(ITV), 'Kitchen Sink to Catwalk' (BiographyChannel), 'Plastic Fantastic' (BBC), ' Lunch-Hour The clinic has its own butler taking care ofFacelift' (C4), 'Celebrity Fat Club' (ITV) and '10 YearsYounger' (C4). VIPs (in fact all clients of her are treated likeShe is regularly mentioned in articles e.g. Tatler, VIPs). Mr George Telford, who has spent overHarper's Bazaar, Daily Mail on Sunday, Elle, The 30 years living alongside Hollywood's elite,Times, Sunday Times, New York worked for a Royal Middle Eastern family for a number of years and then onto the 5 star Hotel industry. 189

. Recent lustrous ladies treated by Dr Rakus include stars of stage and screen, business mavens, models, and presenters even Mountain climbers. Clients include Karren Brady, Lisa Butcher, Amanda Holden, Nicky Hambleton - Jones, Annabelle Bond OBE, Nancy Dell’Olio and celebrity psychic & TV personality Sally Morgan. In 2015 her name was inscribed onto the prestigious Wall of Honour at the Royal Society of Medicine in London in recognition of her expertise. Awards PELLEVE GLIDE‐SAFE AWARD SOLTA BLACK DIAMOND AWARD MIDDLE-EAST RESTYLANE LIFETIME POOL & SPA AWARDS 2016 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD COOLSCULPT CENTRE ULTHERA AWARD EXILIS AWARD FELLOW BRITISH COLLEGE OF OF EXCELLENCE AESTHETIC MEDICINE190

Fairmont The Palm has partnered with leading more than 25 years, Dr. Rakus offers a selectLondon-based rejuvenation and anti-ageing range of treatments that showcase the latestaesthetic treatment pioneer, Dr. Rita Rakus, to non-invasive technologies, using only the highestbring three exclusive therapies at the award quality products, and guaranteed to deliverwinning Willow Stream Spa from September 2016 natural and lasting results. Her collaboration withonwards, the newest addition to the hotel’s Fairmont The Palm is a first for the resort - andcomprehensive wellness approach. the region - with Dubai being selected as theAs the ‘go to’ aesthetic specialist for celebrities, ideal launch city for three world-leading,models, TV presenters and well-heeled clients for technologically advanced anti-ageing treatments. 191

DR RITA RAKUS MBBS FBCAM COSMETIC DOCTOR TO THE STARS LONDON [email protected] ‫ ريتا راكوس‬.‫د‬ ‫ طريق هانز‬٣٤ ‫نايتسبريدج‬ ‫لندن‬ ٠٠٤٤٢٠٧٤٦٠٧٣٢٤ ‫هاتف‬ ٠٠٤٤٧٧١٠٠٢٠٦٩٠ ‫تلفون موبيل‬ ‫بالقرب من محلات هارودز‬



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