Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 26th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Rich And Famous
Saleh Al-Rajhi has an estimated fortune of $6.5 billion which puts him at 84 in the Forbes list of world’s wealthiest people.
But, with an estimated 60 children and seven wives there is a strong chance that he may top the wealthiest and largest immediate family list! At the very least he must surely top the wealthiest and most hectic family life list!
Saleh Al-Rajhi sources his wealth (which he must need every penny of to support his large family) from a large shareholding in the Al-Rajhi Bank which has recently enjoyed 89% growth in share price.
It is also believed that he will be part of a joint venture to construct a 91 storey, $270 million tower in Dubai.
Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 25th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Drinks
If you’re looking to add something a little different to your home, look no further than this ingenious spiral cellar.
Retailing from £7,300 with SpiralCellar they are aesthetically appealing and an ingenious way of incorporating a ready made cellar into a large kitchen or garage.
Every spiral cellar is the same diameter, but the depth varies depending on how many bottles you wish to store. Depth options run from two to three metres, the biggest of which allows for storage of up to 1,600 bottles. If you need something a little smaller then you could go for a Mini Cellar, which is accessed by a simple wooden staircase, rather than a spiral, and allows storage for up to 770.
The prefabricated units regulate temperature, humidity and light levels. Construction apparently takes 5 days to complete.
Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 24th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Drinks
Many luxury homes incorporate wine cellars or other facilities for storing your chosen tipple. But, is it really the ideal conditions for storing those vintage bottles?
Here are some tips for ensuring that your burgeoning wine collection isn’t damaged by the lapse of time.
1. Temperature is probably the most important factor in securing your wine collection for the future. This should remain at a steady 11-12 degrees celsius for optimum maturation.
2. A degree of humidity is important in maintaining the cork’s integrity. A dry cork will shrink and deteriorate allowing the wine to oxidise.
3. Light can rapidly degrade wine so it’s important to keep bottles in dim conditions for most of the time.
Posted by Peter Brady on Mon 23rd October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Watches
Is it just me or do Gucci designs seem just a little too feminine for the male market? Take a look at this Gucci G Chrono - don’t get me wrong, it’s an elegant looking timepiece, but it does seem to lack some of the ruggedness competitors like Bell and Ross and Hublot have in bucket loads.
Nonetheless, the Gucci G Chrono is well designed and not hugely expensive to boot.
Retailing for a very reasonable £895 ($1,655) this special edition design is described as “chic and functional”. That it maybe, but it doesn’t really get my pulse racing I’m afraid.
The features include:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 20th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Watches
We have been reviewing some really special time pieces this week but the Bell & Ross BRO1-92 with Pink Gold and Carbon finish has to be my favourite.
For those that don’t know, the Bell & Ross brand has iconic associations with bomb disposal experts, explorers and astronauts. It’s rugged but stylish pedigree really is second to none.
This particular design incorporates:
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