< Previous30 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 IMA GE S: SHUTTERST OCK The Netherlands Artful interiors A majestic bookshop in Maastricht has been recognised as the world’s most beautiful store A couple of hours’ drive from Amsterdam, you’ll fi nd what has been deemed as the world’s most beautiful shop. Boekhandel Dominicanen, in Maastricht, is housed in a 13th-century gothic building that was once a Dominican Church and has since been transformed into a glorious bookstore. Today, it’s overfl owing with tomes on history and literature that draw in tourists and residents alike. High-vaulted ceilings, an imposing yet impressive exterior and wide window openings combine to create a sense of majesty. Inside, there’s a 14th-century fresco depicting scenes from the life of famous Italian-Dominican priest Thomas Aquinas. With books on sale in multiple languages, plus more than 100 events taking place throughout the year, it’s no wonder nearly one million customers pass through annually. According to a survey by Alan Boswell Business Insurance, which analysed Instagram hashtags, reviews, and online mentions of the beauty of shops across the world, this Dutch literary haven came out on top with a score of 83.3 out of 100. Perfumier Serge Lutens, located in Paris’s Palais Royal, came in second with 72.5, followed closely in tied third position by Prada Marfa in Texas, which is technically an artistic installation, and another bookstore called El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires. Rounding out the top fi ve is the Dior Flagship Store, which opened in 2015 in Seoul. ETIHAD AIRWAYS OFFERS SEVEN FLIGHTS A WEEK TO AMSTERDAM ETIHAD.COM -8-7-6-5-4-20-9-10-11-12 -1-3 EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_24-31_Time zones_13110951.indd 3019/12/2023 16:06time zones January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 31 IMA GE S: SUPPLIED Maldives When heritage meets luxury Get a glimpse of Maldivian culture and history at this unique resort museum Travellers are increasingly looking for deeper experiences from their holidays, whether that’s a comprehensive introduction to a country’s cuisine or learning about a place’s rich history and delving into its cultural nuances. This is why all-inclusive resort Heritance Aarah has launched the Live Maldivian Village Museum, which invites guests to immerse themselves in the islands’ traditional way of life through 4,000 years and 10 key moments that represent the essence of the country’s culture. Discover a typical Maldivian household, an outdoor school, and traditional furniture. Explore local handicrafts, from jewellery to woven mats, as the sounds of boat building and coral stone carving play through speakers – an ode to the island’s craftsmen. You can also learn how to write your name in the language of Dhivehi with a traditional writing instrument, get a glimpse of the country’s history in the photo gallery, and sample local cuisine in the open kitchen. Each guest is guided through the village by one of the resort’s Maldivian team members, who will also share personal insights into their home. heritancehotels.com ETIHAD AIRWAYS OFFERS SEVEN FLIGHTS A WEEK TO THE MALDIVES ETIHAD.COM +2+1+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13 EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_24-31_Time zones_13110951.indd 3119/12/2023 16:09January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 33 IMA GE: SUPPLIED suitcase The stylish way to travel Happy hues The pre-fall 2024 collection from Oscar de la Renta reimagines heritage concepts with updated designs, using novel prints, marbling techniques and abstract motifs. Tailored suiting, brushstroke prints and structured silhouettes feature with fl oral embelishments, which underpin the new line (oscardelarenta.com). EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_33-40_Suitcase_13110954.indd 3321/12/2023 10:1334 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 Beauty refresh Coveted cosmetics for the ultimate in self-care A new year brings a refreshed outlook on everything from fi tness schedules to eating habits, but what about your beauty routine? Or switching up that perfume you’ve been using for years? Here, we’ve curated the latest and greatest in beauty and fragrance, so you don’t have to. Glow up Noble Panacea’s high-tech products are now available in the UAE at Bloomingdale’s (from $175, bloomingdales.ae) Getting glam This new line of mascara, blush and lippie is an H&M collab with make-up artist Raoul Alejandre (from $23, ae.hm.com) Top notes Drama and botanicals are in the limelight of & Other Stories’ latest eau de toilettes (from $39, stories.com) In miniature Apa Beauty’s travel-sized essentials are a must for carry-on luggage (from $26, apabeauty.com) Glitzy & bold Sparkle your way through 2024 with the Chroma Zone 2.0 collection (from $35, sheglam.com) IMA GE S: SUPPLIED EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_33-40_Suitcase_13110954.indd 3421/12/2023 10:14suitcase January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 35 IMA GE S: SUPPLIED Clean slate Keep skin and hair fresh and hydrated with these top fi nds Face card Santa Maria Novella beard oil gives lustre and a silky feel to facial hair, and is suitable for medium-long, coarse and dry beards ($41, harrolds.com.au) Cellular network The Absolute collection is a game changer in skin regeneration and nourishment, countering the signs of aging ($420, noblepanacea.com) Top locs Aesop’s shampoo features bergamot rind, frankincense and panthenol, helping keep hair and scalp healthy ($51, aesop.ae) Fit for kings To celebrate 40 years of high perfumery, Amouage has released this limited-edition powerhouse, Cristal & Gold. It has top notes of frankincense, bergamot and neroli ($1,950, amouage.com) Second skin Rituals’ range, which includes shower foam and hand lotion, keeps skin soft and dry, tackling even the driest of skin ($15 and $18, ae.rituals.com) EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_33-40_Suitcase_13110954.indd 3521/12/2023 10:1436 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 IMA GE S: SUPPLIED Looking to make a statement? Or shop more sustainably? These pieces hit those notes for smartly dressed women and are the perfect additions for any capsule collection. Powered up Smart outfi ts for women who like to dress for the occasion Chic styles Givenchy has reworked pieces from Hubert de Givenchy’s later collections for a modern pre-fall 2024 (available from June, givenchy.com) Gym gear Take your pick from Oysho’s new Comfortlux & Compressive Collection ($90 and $73, oysho.com) On pointe This gorgeous turtleneck jacket belongs in Mango’s new Balletcore edit, in which neutral and soft pastel tones take centre stage ($353, shop.mango.com) Au naturel The Atelier collection from Cos takes inspiration from organic prints often seen in nature ($250, cos.com) Animal love Vegan silkwear brand niLuu reveals the Jovi print with Jacquard fabric toile ($820, niluu.com) EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_33-40_Suitcase_13110954.indd 3620/12/2023 13:03suitcase January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 37 IMA GE S: SUPPLIED Fix up your wardrobe this winter with some of the chic and masculine pieces released by luxury brands for this season, including accessories and exquisite coats. Looking sharp The latest looks for men who dress to impress Main man Boggi Milano’s autumn/ winter 2023-24 collection is eclectic yet refi ned, for the man comfortable in his own skin (boggi.com) Sustainably styled Rimowa’s collection features three new bags designed from regenerated nylon ($1,344, rimowa.com) Burgundy blues The Meisterstück collection from Montblanc has been updated for the new year (from $241, montblanc.com) Reworking classics Cos for men features wardrobe staples and modern silhouettes for bold, stylish pieces ($390, cos.com) Woolen swag Add old-school charm and style to your arsenal with these Herringbone wool-tweed pants ($530, thombrowne.com) Creature comforts Thom Browne’s latest collection includes this canvas cosmetics case to ensure you travel in style ($295, thombrowne.com) EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_33-40_Suitcase_13110954.indd 3720/12/2023 13:0338 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 IMA GE S: SUPPLIED Art decor This exquisite limited-edition timepiece from Hublot was created with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami ($326,752, hublot.com) Hands of time Sophisticated wrist candy to add a sense of style to any wardrobe You don’t need to overhaul your wardrobe to feel like a new man or woman in the new year. Sometimes, the perfect accessory is all you need. We’ve found the latest watches for an enhanced yet stylish look. Twist and shout The unisex Ferragamo Curve is one of the new styles for autumn / winter 2023 (price on request, ferragamo.com) Old guard This Lili Bouton with onyx embodies both strength and serenity. With 125 river diamonds, its case, hands, and buckle are exquisitely crafted in 18-carat pink gold (price on request,beauregard.ch) Ticking beauty The Huawei Watch GT 4 is a smart watch that walks the line between luxury and super functionality (starts at $381, consumer. huawei.com) Greek chic Versace’s Greca Goddess features the iconic motif embellished with studs for a three-dimensional eff ect ($1,252, versace.com). Smart watch Add some Italian fl air to your Apple watch with these bold bands from fashion gurus MIssoni ($136, missoni.com) embodi and ser diamon buckle a in 18-ca request Greek c Versace feature embelli a three ($1,252, EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_33-40_Suitcase_13110954.indd 3820/12/2023 13:03suitcase January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 39 IMA GE S: SUPPLIED Bling it These luxury jewellery pieces are worth coveting this year Top regional talents such as Bil Arabi and global masters like Van Cleef & Arpels are bringing the bling in 2024. We’ve compiled the most covetable and distinctive jewellery pieces for those who love a bit of bling. Cultural fusion Azza Fahmy’s Wonders of Nature collection is 18-karat gold and sterling silver brilliance ($3,040, azzafahmy.com) Pearl and palm Abdulrahman Alzayani’s vision comes alive for London’s A2Z (price on request, a2zjewellery.co.uk) High luxe The Snowfl ake line has sparkled for Van Cleef & Arpels since the 1940s ($174,268 for earrings and $50,646 for pendant, vancleefarpels.com) Letters of love Bil Arabi’s latest customisable designs celebrate the profundity of life with luxe materials (prices vary depending on design, bilarabi.ae) Male forward Chains, wristwear and rings from Men of Platinum are designed for the modern man (price on request, menofplatinum.com/ae) EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_33-40_Suitcase_13110954.indd 3920/12/2023 13:03Next >