Posts Tagged ‘diamonds’
Antwerp has long been known as a diamond hub, and is one of the largest in the world with $16billion in polished diamonds passing through here each year. It is also known for the Antwerp Six, the fashion designers who’ve made a name for themselves in this city, including Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries […]
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If you’re looking for the true meaning of opulence, ostentatiousness and just basically anything over the top, you’ll find it in Dubai. The largest mall in the world with over 1,000 stores, Dubai Mall (you might need a few days to get through this one!), and the largest building in the world, Burj Khalifa are both […]
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Tags: abaya, Abu Dhabi, Burj Al-Arab, Burj Khalifa, diamonds, Dubai, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, dune bashing, gold souk, One & Only Royal Mirage, sheesha, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Tagine, The Address Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates