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    3 luxe beach club takeovers to add to your summer holiday itinerary

    Life

    by Camille Macawili
    7 mins ago

    Let the battle of the beach clubs commence!
    The biggest names in luxury fashion continue to take over beach clubs around the world this summer season. A fusion of luxury and leisure, these iconic names both in the fashion and hospitality industries are redefining summer indulgence.
    Here, Emirates Woman rounds up the places to see and be seen in, with each takeover presenting an opportunity to relax and explore the brands heritage through an unparalleled experience.
    Louis Vuitton x Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

    Head to the Turkish Riviera to discover where the epitome of luxury style meets the art of relaxation.
    For the launch of its new city guide to Bodrum, Louis Vuitton will be occupying Mandarin Oriental’s Blue Beach Club & Bar. Re-designed and meticulously curated for the summer with signature patterns and brand detailing in a natural color palette.
    Browse through the ready-to-wear collections or journey to seaside bliss and relax on sun loungers with an exceptional view of Bodrum’s bay.
    Missoni x Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda

    In Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda becomes the canvas for Missoni Resort Club to express the Italian brand’s vision via an exclusive collaboration.
    A barefoot luxury lifestyle experience like no other, discerning guests can immerse in the breathtaking beauty of Sardinia’s coastline while relaxing on customised sunbeds, umbrellas and other decorative items adorned with Missoni’s signature prints showcased in a mesmerising colour palette of deep blue and ocean turquoise and vivid pops of emerald green.
    Dior x One&Only Desaru Coast
    Image by Eric Chow
    For the ultimate seaside showcase, venture out on the tropical shores of Desaru Coast, where Dior takes over the sleek Ember Beach Club in One&Only Malaysia.
    With an air of exclusivity and sophistication, the luxury French fashion house transformed the idyllic oasis with an all-new pop-up store and café for the Dioriviera capsule collection launch.
    Here, guests can bask in the sun-dappled cabanas, loungers, and pools adorned in the brand’s lustrous reimagined prints in a soft colour palette of pink, grey, cream, and blue. Or indulge at Dior Café which offers Mediterranean-inspired flavors that pay homage to Malaysia’s fresh local produce with a French twist, complemented with the warm service for which One&Only is known for.
    For more information and reservations, visit oneandonlyresorts.com
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    In pics: Hande Erçel gives us the ultimate wanderlust inspiration from her trip to Italy

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    Ciao Italy! Hande Erçel made a recent trip to the country of pasta, and gelato, known for its picturesque streets, rich history and more.
    The 29-year-old Turkish actress has been travelling the world and just a few weeks ago, Erçel added Italy to our travel bucket list. After a year since her last trip to Italy, she decided to return to our country, to which she is very attached.
    Known for her stand-out sartorial choices, the actress visited the gorgeous city of Tuscany and donned an all-white three-piece suit and looked ever-so chic. With snippets of her visit to the vineyard and other stunning locations to her 30.6 million fans on Instagram.
    Known for her passion for art, she posted a series of photos on Instagram where the actress was captured on the streets of Florence, on Ponte Vecchio, and at the Uffizi Gallery. She also posed in front of Botticelli’s Venus.
    For some wanderlust inspiration on your next trip to Italy, see the actress’ photos where she looks like the ultimate tourist.

    Was it for work or vacation? Who knows. Nevertheless, the actress looked beyond stunning on her little getaway to one of her favourite destinations.
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    Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin defends ex Hande Erçel on social media

    Lifestyle

    by Sarah Joseph
    27 seconds ago

    Hande Erçel is one of the most popular actresses in Turkey with a huge legion of adoring fans.
    But having such a huge following unfortunately also comes with its setbacks, mainly from online trolls.
    However, the actress’ ex-boyfriend Kerem Bürsin has come to the defence of his former girlfriend, condemning online haters for targeting the actress.

    I think anyone, whether it be a supporter or not writing hateful comments towards women including Hande as well, is behavior I do not and never will support. When I catch this type of crapI write a message asking and telling them to please stop. We don’t need hate in this world🤷🏼‍♂️
    — Kerem Bürsin (@KeremBursin) July 2, 2022

    Responding to a fan on Twitter at the beginning of July who asked about “daily hatred” directed towards women, the former Sen Çal Kapimi star explained hateful comments directed towards women, including his ex-girlfriend, is behaviour he would “never support”.
    “I think anyone, whether it be a supporter or not writing hateful comments towards women including Hande as well, is behavior I do not and never will support,” he said. “When I catch this type of crapI write a message asking and telling them to please stop. We don’t need hate in this world.”
    The breakup
    Erçel and Bürsin called it quits at the beginning of 2022.

    The couple met on the set of Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock On My Door) in 2020 and rumours of their off-screen relationship quickly became the talk of the town.
    The pair went on to confirm their romance in April 2021 whilst they were on holiday in the Maldives. However, the pair quietly went their separate ways at the beginning of this year.
    While no official announcement about their split was released, Erçel removed all traces of her ex from her Instagram page and she also unfollowed Bürsin on the social media platform.
    However, it’s clear that despite their relationship not lasting, they don’t have a bad word to say about one another.
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    Hande Erçel, Alina Boz & more: The top Turkish actresses to follow on Instagram

    Lifestyle

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    When it comes to a global presence, Turkish actresses are making their mark.
    From brand ambassadors to appearing on the big screen, these talented individuals are constantly inspiring future generations.
    As the Turkish entertainment industry continues to grow, Emirates Woman takes a look at all the actresses to follow on Instagram.
    Hande Erçel

    One of Turkey’s biggest TV stars, Erçel has garnered a massive social media following on Instagram at just 28 years old. She has reached some incredible milestones in her career with popular television shows under her belt such as Sen Çal Kapimi (You Knock on My Door). Her career in the spotlight began with modelling and when she competed in the Miss Civilization of the World Contest and ended up being a runner-up in Azerbaijan. As a brand ambassador of brands such as Atasay Jewelry, L’Oreal and many more. As one of the most renowned names in the industry, she has hit 28.2 million followers.
    Tuba Büyüküstün

    The 39-year-old actress wears many hats with her array of talents. During her career, she has received a host of accolades for her role in various TV series. As a popular name in the industry, she has worked with Netflix on several upcoming series such as Another Self and Rise of Empires: Ottoman, that is all set to release this year. In 2014, Büyüküstün was also given the title of UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador to improve the rights of children in Turkey. The actress has garnered a massive fan base of around 5.6 million followers on Instagram.
    Fahriye Evcen

    The German-born Turkish actress and model, Evcen is known for her roles in the TV series, Yaprak Dökümü and Çalikusu. After beginning her career at a young age, she made her cinematic debut with the film Cennet in 2008. She has gained over 13.1 million followers over the years after achieving success in the industry.
    Hazal Kaya

    Having played multiple roles over the years, Kaya is best known for her role in the television series Adını Feriha Koydum and Filiz in Bizim Hikaye. She has appeared in multiple music videos and albums as the leading star. Over the years, her following has reached up to 7.1 million and is growing daily.
    Demet Özdemir

    As a multi-talented name in the industry, this Turkish actress balances many roles such as a comedian, model and dancer. Her career began with the series Sana Bir Sir Vereceg Vereceğim, moving upwards from there, as the series developed a loyal fan base. Besides acting she took on many roles, such as the brand ambassador for Pantene, making her reach a following of 15.1 million on Instagram.
    Serenay Sarikaya

    The Turkish actress and model made her acting debut with a minor role in the movie Şaşkın, later appearing in the television series Peri Masali, she was later awarded the first runner-up at Miss Turkey, adding to her diverse portfolio. As the face of numerous brands, she has won a host of accolades leading to 9.3 million followers on Instagram.
    Neslihan Atagül

    As one of the most popular actresses due to her role in the series Faith Harbiye, where she met the love of her life. Atagül has a remarkable presence both onscreen and offscreen. She has also been awarded the international Emmy Award and has made remarkable strides in the films Araf and Sensen Bana Kalan. Her total following on Instagram now amounts to 13.3 million.
    Alina Boz

    Her rise to fame came after her role in the Netflix series Aşk 101. She’s both an actress and model who has appeared as a cover star on several occasions. She transitioned from her career in dance theatre to working as a model in commercials and magazines and eventually became an actress. At present, she has around 4.6 million followers.
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    In pics: Sheikh Mohammed spotted out at this famous restaurant in Turkey

    Lifestyle

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has been spotted out and about on a visit to Istanbul, Turkey.
    As part of his itinerary, the Dubai Ruler paid a visit to one of the most well-known restaurant brands around the globe over – Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler by Nusret Gökçe popularly known as ‘Salt Bae’.
    The restauranteur took to Instagram to share a series of photos of His Highness’ visit, referring to the Dubai Ruler as “baba”.
    “Baba welcome to home Istanbul,” he said in the caption of the post he shared with his 46.5 million followers.

    Sheikh Mohammed has been a fan of the Nusr-Et brand for a while having first visited one of his establishments back in 2017. The Ruler of Dubai paid a further visit to his Jumeriah Beach Road restaurant in 2018.
    Salt Bae has also hosted a number of other royals throughout the years at his restaurants throughout the years including His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan and King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

    With branches in Turkey, Greece, UK, UAE and more, the famous chef recently added another GCC location to his expanding list of restaurants opening his 28th venue in Saudi Arabia in November 2021.
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    In pics: Hande Erçel shares behind-the-scenes snaps from her UAE trip

    Lifestyle

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

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    One of Turkey’s biggest TV stars, Hande Erçel, made a visit to the UAE and now she’s given fans a glimpse behind the scenes from her travels.
    Known for sharing her international travels with her 27.8 million followers, her trip to the UAE was no different as the actress posted a series of snaps from her visit.
    Spotted off-duty, the Sen Çal Kapimi star was seen in a host of chic outfits as she shared pictures at some of the UAE’s most popular sites.
    Being the ultimate tourist, she visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre, dune dashed and also shot her next campaign in the middle of the desert.
    It’s speculated Erçel largely made the trip to the UAE to cement her strong ties to Turkish brand Atasay, as they celebrated 85 years of the jewellery house lighting up the Burj Khalifa back in March.
    Swipe through to see all the photographs from the actress’ trip to the UAE.
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