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With summer around the corner and visitors all set to visit Santorini, splurging on a beautiful hotel is money well spent and we shall guide you to some of the best venues to unwind at this season.From stunning views to private pools, this renowned Greek island allows you to soak up the Aegean sunshine with some of the most luxurious resorts to stay in for your next visit.Emirates Woman has curated a list of Greek-inspired influenced architecture, that’s imbued with balance and charm.Elea ResortThis high-calibre architectural structure respects local aesthetics with tradition as it provides a contemporary take on Santorini’s breathtaking aura. Born a natural environment, this bioclimatic construction also has a series of outdoor facilities including an outdoor infinity pool, heated jacuzzi, spa and other onboard relaxation activities to ensure you completely rejuvenate.For more information or to make a reservation visit elearesort.grSophia Luxury SuitesDesigned to pamper you with its natural, Sophia Luxury Suites smoothly blends the unlimited surrounding blues of the Aegean Sea with a relaxing retreat featuring magnificent views of the ocean in an elegantly refined tradition. This modern boutique elegantly refines tradition with its individually styled suites and rooms, located in the heart of Imerovigli.For more information or to make a reservation visit sophiasuites-santorini.comLa Ponta Villas SantoriniWhile being surrounded with Greek Hospitality at this delightful marvel, this brand-new ecological consciousness structure provides a unique view of the location as it’s positioned on the edge of the world-famous island of Santorini. The resort offers a unique sunset in the summer months, and a brand-new complex of villas & suites, nestled in the famous vineyards of the island, with original yet contemporary Greek flavours as you unwind.For more information visit lapontavillas.grSantorini Secret Suites & SpaThis beautiful haven stays true to its traditional Cycladic island architecture, as it invigorates your senses by adding a contemporary twist with splashes of bright colours within the stylish décor. With cave suites along the Caldera, you can enthral your senses through secret moments that are created entirely and exclusively for you. You can completely immerse yourself in a world of tranquillity here at Oia City, Santorini.For more information or to make a reservation visit Santorini-secret.comSanto Maris Oia Luxury Suites & SpaThis private retreat unlocks an idyllically serene environment, which is a few steps from the heart of Oia. From your personal space to your own sunset, you can revel in endless luxury in this laid-back elegance, where you can also experience highly flavoursome dishes and a stunning sunset view over the Aegean Sea, as you can also feel instantly pacified upon entering the Anassa Spa.For more information visit santomaris.grKivotos SantoriniThe prestigious Hotel Group is continuously developing and discovering new ways to enhance an already exceptional experience of stay. While exuding the vastly appreciated artistic craftsmanship of its surroundings, all suites and villas of Kivotos Santorini are flooded with the finest touches, luxurious conveniences as well as first-class amenities, creating a charming and elegant atmosphere that exudes superior style and craftsmanship.For more information visit kivotoshotels.comCanaves Oia SuitesFor guests seeking luxury, this awe-inspiring dramatic beauty of Santorini welcomes visitors to a world of exquisite elegance as it blends impeccable service with an unmissable charm. From stunning views of the Aegean Sea to private plunge pools, you can spend numerous memorable days in this delightful accommodation, with the world’s most gorgeous sceneries.For more information visit canaves.comCavo Tagoo SantoriniOffering an otherworldly sublime experience in dazzling splendour, this luxury hotel in Imerovigli with mesmerizing sunset views, an infinity pool & Ovac Mediterranean fusion restaurant as you get treated like a celebrity with world-class service as the area is surrounded with natural beauty, in a walkable area with good shopping opportunities.For more information visit cavotagoo.comAstarte SuitesLocated in the settlement of Akrotiri and perched on cliffs of Caldera, this plush property features luxury suites of exceptional beauty, accompanied with world-class services for you to savour an authentic Santorini experience, as the suites boast magnificent views, individual décor and top-notch facilities. This private property blends in perfect harmony with paradise and the true pleasures of life.For more information visit astartesuites.gr– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram / Supplied, Feature Image: Supplied by Kivotos Santorini  More

Kim Kardashian celebrated her milestone 40th birthday back in October with a trip to a private island in French Polynesia.At the time, the trip caused some controversy as Kardashian, her family and a number of friends were travelling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Similarly, her post on Instagram following the trip in which she said “was “humbly reminded of how privileged my life is” didn’t go down well with some fans.Now as the final season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians airs, it was revealed in the most recent episode that after returning from her private island birthday bash, the makeup mogul and her children contracted COVID-19.While a recent report claimed the 40-year-old mum-of-four would have contracted the virus while she was on the trip, Kardashian labelled the allegations as false. In fact, her eldest son Saint contracted the virus while he was at school.
False. Nobody caught Covid from the trip. Saint was the first to have it in our family and he caught it from school from another student who tested positive first. I then developed symptoms and got it a few days after he coughed on me while caring for him. https://t.co/hTWbB6JC25
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) May 28, 2021“False. Nobody caught Covid from the trip,” she said. “Saint was the first to have it in our family and he caught it from school from another student who tested positive first.“I then developed symptoms and got it a few days after he coughed on me while caring for him.”It’s revealed that Kardashian contracted COVID-19 just as she was set to take the baby bar – a one-day test given remotely in June and November which law students need to pass.While she thought about backing out, Kardashian persevered despite feeling incredibly ill, saying she “nearly passed out” whilst doing it.In a teaser for an upcoming episode, Kardashian revealed she failed the baby bar.“Unfortunately, I haven’t passed yet, but I’m not giving up,” she says in the teaser.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Kim Kardashian Instagram More

The world tuned in to watch the much-anticipated Friends: The Reunion on Thursday, where the cast from the iconic sitcom – Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer – reunited for the first time in 17 years on-screen.During the one-hour 45-minute special, the cast reminisced on their 10 years on the show together, sharing quite a few tears as the nostalgia set in.While many fans would have assumed they know everything about the show, there were a few revelations made by the cast which left our jaws dropping.READ: The 16 most iconic Friends moments of all-timeRoss and Rachel had feelings for each other in real lifeThat’s right the romance between Ross and Rachel, played by Schwimmer and Aniston, could have been a real-life thing, had the timing been right.“The first season I had a major crush on Jen,” Schwimmer revealed in the reunion. “And I think we both, at some point, were crushing hard on each other but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship and we never crossed that boundary. We respected that.”Meanwhile, Aniston admitted the pair had joked about sharing their first kiss on-screen, which sure enough occurred.“I remember saying at one point to David, ‘It’s going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is gonna be on national television!’” she said. “Sure enough, the first time we kissed was in that coffee shop.“So, we just channelled all of our adoration and love for each other into Ross and Rachel.”Monica wrote her lines on the tableHaving to remember so many lines from scripts must be a difficult task for actors, luckily Cox who played Monica in the hit series had a secret hack to combat this. One of the first things LeBlanc revealed when he first came onto the set was how Cox used to have her lines written on the dining room table in the purple apartment.Jennifer Aniston nearly didn’t appear on FriendsWhen the show’s creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane were discussing the casting of the six main characters, it was revealed Rachel was the last one to be cast and there was a big caveat with moving forward with Aniston.At the time, the actress had already signed contracts to appear on another show, Mudding Through. Friends and NBC executives decided to move ahead with Aniston despite the risk that if the previous show took off they would have to recast and reshoot the first few Friends episodes.Luckily, Mudding Through never took off and was cancelled after just nine episodes. Funnily enough, the producer of the show told Aniston that Friends wouldn’t make her a star, but his show would – how wrong he was.Matthew Perry’s struggle with anxietyPerry, who played Chandler on the hit sitcom, opened up about his experience with anxiety on the show which stemmed from seeking audience approval.“To me, I felt like I was going to die if they didn’t laugh,” he admitted. “And it’s not healthy, for sure.”He also revealed he would “freak out” if he didn’t get the laughs he was hoping for.“I would sometimes say a line and they wouldn’t laugh and I would sweat and just, like, go into convulsions,” He said. “If I didn’t get the laugh I was supposed to get, I would freak out.”Even his castmates were surprised by the revelation. Kudrow, who played Phoebe on the show, said, “You didn’t tell us that. I don’t remember you ever saying that.”How Matt LeBlanc really injured himselfYou’ll recall in season three, Joey is seen with an arm in his sling. In the show, a part is written into the sitcom in the episode, The One With the Jam, where Joey takes a tumble after bouncing on his bed. However, the actor actually dislocated his shoulder whilst filming the previous episode The One Where No One’s Ready.During this episode, the cast are all getting ready for an evening out to support Ross at the museum. Joey and Chandler are fighting over the chair in the living room of Rachel and Monica’s apartment. One part involved LeBlanc diving into the armchair which is when he dislocated his shoulder.Filming for this episode had to come to a halt and was finished once LeBlanc had recovered from his injury.If you haven’t managed to yet watch Friends: The Reunion it’s streaming now in the Middle East on OSN.OSN Streaming can be accessed via websites and all mobile iOS and Android devices. The service costs $9.50 per month and includes a 7-day Free Trial, Stream now on stream.osn.com.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages & Media: Getty / Warner Bros. / HBO Max More

A-list actor Will Smith has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, on the arrival of his newborn twins.Celebrating the newborns’ birth, Smith sent Sheikh Hamdan a series of Aladdin themed gifts which His Highness shared on Instagram.The gifts were addressed to ‘Prince Rashid’ and ‘Princess Sheikha’ with blue and pink colour themes, which featured the Hollywood actor’s character the Genie from the live-action remake in 2019.The star even appeared to sign the gifts from ‘Uncle Will’.As he shared photos to Instagram of the gifts, Sheikh Hamdan thanked Smith for the kind gesture.Last week, Sheikh Hamdan to shared with his 11.6 million followers a photo of himself, a proud father, holding his newborn twins.“To God…Praise be to God and blessings,” he captioned the image.Having posted the photo on Friday evening, the photo has now received over one million likes and has received a flurry of comments from the public as well as fellow members of Sheikh Hamdan’s family.Announcing the arrival of twinsTo announce the arrival of the twins, Sheikh Hamdan shared a photo on Instagram with his 11.6 million followers of a blue foot and a pink foot.Congratulations on the arrival of the two new babies was shared on social media by many of Sheikh Hamdan’s siblings including Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and Her Highness Sheikha Maryam.Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Interior and Deputy Prime Minister, also shared his congratulations on Twitter.“I congratulate my brother His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, for the arrival of his two children (Rashid and Sheikha),” he said. “Oh God, save them with your protection … and make them the apple of the eye of their parents.”– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Sheikh Hamdan Instagram More

With several royal families being around the world, there are an array of adorable princes and princesses who will rule the world one day, making them the future rulers of their respective nations.Emirates Woman has gathered a list of all the future monarchs to keep an eye on from different parts of the world.Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al MaktoumPopularly known as Fazza, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed is the son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and was appointed the Crown Prince of Dubai 2008. While being known his presence on social media as he visits all the best restaurants in the UAE while constantly being on the move with his adrenaline-fueled activities, which range from scuba diving to horse riding. Sheikh Hamdan is a well-respected figure in the Middle East and has also studied at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.Also read: Sheikh Hamdan shares the first photo of his newborn twins Rashid and SheikhaCrown Prince Hussein of JordanThe son of King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania was officially appointed as the Crown Prince of Jordan in 2009, at the age of 15. Prince Hussein graduated from UK’s prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2017, while holding the rank of second lieutenant in the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army. Having launched many initiatives, he is also actively involved in youth empowerment efforts and became the youngest person ever to chair a UN Security Council Meeting.Crown Prince Moulay Hassan of MoroccoThe Crown Prince of Morocco was a participant in the One Planet Summit in France in 2017, while still attending school. He’s the eldest child of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Princess Lalla Salma, he was named after his grandfather Hassan II and is set to succeed his father as king one day.Princess Catharina-Amalia of the NetherlandsWith Netherlands’ Kingdom being established in the early 1800s, Princess Catharina-Amalia is also known as Princess of Orange-Nassau and also the eldest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. With hobbies ranging from horse riding to hockey, she attends the Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet in The Hague.Princess Elisabeth of BelgiumWhile being the first in line to the throne occupied by her father, King Philippe, Princess Elisabeth also has three younger siblings. She started military school late last year and was previously studying in Wales. She began her training at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels, as she’s also the heir to the Belgian throne. Elisabeth will be Belgium’s first queen regnant, as per a change in the 1991 law that allowed for females to keep their place in the line of succession over younger brothers.Prince William, Duke of CambridgeWhile being a member of the British royal family, he is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. Since birth, he has been second in the line of succession to the British throne. The Duke of Cambridge previously trained with the army, Royal Navy and RAF before spending three years as an RAF search and rescue pilot with RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, with later moving on to take on more royal duties.Princess Ingrid Alexandra of NorwayThe elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is a member of the House of Glücksburg as she’s expected to be the country’s second female monarch after the 15th-century Queen Margaret, and is the second in line to succeed her grandfather King Harald V. The princess has also won a gold medal in the Norwegian surfing championship for juniors in October 2020.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram More

Ariana Grande quietly married her fiance Dalton Gomez a couple of weekends ago in a “tiny and intimate ceremony”.Not many details were released surrounding the nuptials, but a source told People magazine that the wedding has “less than 20 people” and took place at the home they share in Montecito, California, which is around one hour 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.However, the Grammy Award-winning singer decided to give her fans a sneak peek into her wedding, sharing a series of photos on Instagram which were taken by photographer Stefan Kohli.Sharing multiple snaps in a series of posts, Grande revealed in the caption the date of their wedding, May 15, 2021.In the first set of photos the 27-year-old shared, Grande is seen with her new husband in a room filled with candles and hanging flowers.Meanwhile, in the second set of photos, the singer shared with her 238 million followers – making her the most followed person on Instagram – close-up images of her dress and makeup.Grande’s satin strapless gown was designed by Vera Wang, while she accessorised her wedding dress with minimal jewellery – pearl earrings and, of course, her engagement ring. Sticking to her signature look, her hair was pulled up in a half ponytail.The couple became engaged in December 2020 after 11 months of dating, having first met in January 2020.Grande, 27, was previously engaged to comedian Pete Davidson. The couple became engaged in June 2018, but then broke up later that year in October 2018.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Ariana Grande Instagram, Photographer: Stefan Kohli More