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Arabian Business
13-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Mr. Eight development's Villa del Gavi wins 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Award
Dubai-based luxury developer Mr. Eight Development has been awarded the 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Award in the 'Best Luxury Branded Residences' category for its flagship project Villa del Gavi, located on Dubai Islands. Award recognition validates luxury standards Mr. Eight Development has officially been named a 2025 winner in the 'Best Luxury Branded Residences' category for Villa del GAVI in Dubai with the developer receiving an official Digital Congratulatory Letter confirming this achievement. The award comes at a time when Dubai's branded residence market has seen significant growth, with dozens of new luxury projects launching annually. The recognition of Villa del Gavi among this competitive field underscores the project's standards in design, functionality, and service delivery. Villa del Gavi represents a distinctive approach to luxury living, situated on Dubai Islands and designed to offer an elevated lifestyle experience. The development harmonises light, space, and design excellence, with every detail carefully curated to reflect the developer's commitment to perfection. The project features premium Italian marble throughout, complemented by Febal Casa kitchens with integrated appliances. Natural travertine stone finishes are utilised across living areas and common spaces, while natural marble surfaces enhance the refined luxury ambiance. All bathroom fittings and sanitary ware are exclusively sourced from the Tom Dixon brand, adding an artistic dimension to the interior concept. A defining characteristic of Villa del Gavi is Mr. Eight Development's conscious decision to exclude one-bedroom apartments from the project's unit mix. According to Emils Daujats, Director of Mr. Eight Development, 'In the world of true luxury, space is not optional – it's fundamental. That's why we made a conscious decision to exclude one-bedroom units from Villa del Gavi. In our view, luxury begins with volume. The smallest format we offer is a spacious two-bedroom residence – because exclusivity should never be confined.' Star-studded launch event The official launch of Villa del Gavi took place on May 3, 2025, at the iconic Atlantis The Royal hotel in a private evening event that brought together elite figures from global business and entertainment. The launch featured a collaboration announcement with Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody, who attended as a friend of the Mr. Eight Development project. Brody's involvement adds international prestige to the development while reinforcing the connection between cinematic artistry and luxury residential design. Mr. Eight Development positions itself as more than a traditional developer, focusing on creating what the company describes as 'ecosystems that enrich lives and inspire.' The company's philosophy centers on developing unique concepts where each building carries distinct meaning and purpose. This approach is reflected in the company's attention to experiential details, including tactile sensations, carefully curated aromas, and specially selected music collections for common areas. The developer's projects are designed to create comprehensive lifestyle experiences rather than simply providing residential space. Villa del Gavi's success demonstrates growing demand for luxury branded residences that offer comprehensive lifestyle experiences rather than traditional residential offerings. The project's recognition comes as Dubai continues to attract international investment in premium real estate sectors. Mr. Eight Development operates from EMAAR Business Park, Building 4, Office 612 in Dubai.
ABC News
12-06-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion addresses United Nations, labels state youth crime laws 'disgraceful'
A Queensland disability advocate has used an address to the United Nations (UN) in New York to call out Premier David Crisafulli and his government's "disgraceful state of youth justice". Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI) sent a delegation to the UN over concerns about the state government's flagship "adult crime, adult time" policy. The laws mean juvenile offenders convicted of serious offences — including murder, manslaughter, and rape — are sentenced as adults and subject to harsher penalties. Mr Crisafulli has repeatedly dismissed criticism from the UN since passing those laws, with two human rights experts labelling them "incompatible with basic child rights". In an address to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday, QAI human rights lawyer Tom Dixon said the laws would fail to improve community safety. "Instead of listening to these experts, our state premier, David Crisafulli, has declared that the UN doesn't control him," he said. "Human rights must be the minimum standard that control all governments here today. "Human rights are the key to peace and prosperity for our nation, and human rights are what we hope to show you all in Brisbane 2032 when we host the Olympic and Paralympic Games." Mr Dixon said Queensland's criminal justice system was ill-equipped to deal with children with a disability, referencing Youth Justice Department figures which showed more than 70 per cent of children in prison had a disability as of 2024. Queensland court data, obtained by QAI and seen by the ABC, shows the number of cases involving children whose disability meant they were found not to be criminally responsible increased by more than 2,000 per cent between 2020 and 2024 — from 10 to 211. "Upon arrest, children are not screened to identify disability. When incarcerated, they cannot access existing disability supports or find new ones," Mr Dixon said. "Locking up children with disability is incredibly harmful, inflexible and punitive. Watch houses and prisons are unsafe for children with disability. "Children with disability are punished by solitary confinement or increased sentences for their inability to comply with strict prison conditions, leading to an escalating trajectory of trauma, criminalisation and harm." Mr Dixon called on the state government and other Australian jurisdictions to invest in "individualised, disability informed solutions". A state government spokesperson said it had a mandate to implement tough on crime laws following its election last year. "The LNP government is about to embark on the biggest injection in early intervention and rehabilitation for young offenders in this state's history," the spokesperson said. "We were also elected to look after the human rights of the victims of the youth crime crisis that has been fuelled by weaker laws." Last month, Mr Crisafulli labelled UN representatives criticising the laws as "United Nations boffins". "We stand up for Queenslanders, not unelected officials who are a long way from this place," he said in parliament. On Monday, the UN Youth Australia's Queensland Division wrote an open letter to the premier, describing his comments as "nothing short of disappointing". "To say that they have no part in domestic policy-making is not only ignorant to the processes of international law, but demonstrates a level of blind self-righteousness that young Queenslanders will not stand for," president Steph Archer wrote. "Young people feel demonised in this state. They cannot go out at night, hang out with friends in public, or catch public transport without fearing they will be accused of criminal activities." Mr Crisafulli issued a rebuke of the commentary in parliament on Tuesday. "When I hear a representative from the UN, from the youth arm, saying that young Queenslanders are scared to go out because of the laws, I say ... young Queenslanders are only scared of people holding knives, young Queenslanders are only scared of people who deserve to face the consequences for those laws."
The Independent
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The London hotel that offers the best of a cruise... without leaving dry land
There's a crystal jar of Werther's Originals on a marble-topped table in my river view suite at the Sea Containers Hotel. They are a tried and tested recommendation for curing sea sickness - although it's highly unlikely I'll be needing them. Swapping high seas for a high rise, I'm setting off for a voyage back through time on a ship that will never set sail. My ocean-worthy cabin is one of four new suites to recently open at London hotel Sea Containers. The Thames-side property occupies a wing of a 1978 block once homing a shipping firm. Originally modelled by British designer Tom Dixon to resemble a 1920s cruise liner, the hotel first launched in 2014 and was revamped and renamed Sea Containers five years later. Taking the nautical theme one step further, the new rooms take a deeper design dive into the golden era of transatlantic travel with each one inspired by a different era in time. I'm staying in the Edwardian cabin suite, a room decorated with the sort of walnut wood furnishings and plush velvet sofas that might have filled the Titanic. The mood, however, is reassuringly buoyant and the only blocks of ice on my horizon float in a wine bucket, currently keeping cool a bottle of Laurent-Perrier champagne. From my window, I watch mud larkers rummage for lost urban treasures on the pebbly Thames shoreline as commuters rush across the Millennium Bridge. All four suites – including the Deco Cabin Suite, Mid-Century Cabin Suite and Dynasty Cabin – were curated by Lore Group creative director Jacu Strauss. Neighbouring one another on the 15th floor, they huddle together in a private area at the end of a red-carpeted corridor and each has a strikingly individual door. Here's what I found when I stepped inside… Cabin design From a collection of 'impossible bottles' filled with galleons to dramatic oil paintings of ships tossed by waves, every surface of the suite celebrates maritime magnificence. Glossy kelp-green tiles decorate the cloakroom, while a leather-embossed writing desk with ink well and fountain pen provides the perfect tools to write a postcard home. Shipshape service Every night around 6pm, each suite receives a knock from a mixologist pushing a trolley stacked with all the ingredients to make a negroni – a welcome aperitif on wheels. Inside the room, bottles of spirits are lined up below shelves of crystal decanters, and fine wines fills fridges – all available for consumption as part of the room rate. More 'gifts' can be found inside drawers – candles, room sprays, relaxing balms and tinctures are all available to use and take home. Hotel extras Award-winning cocktail bar Lyaness and rooftop space 12th Knot are joined by an all-day restaurant with a fine bistro menu championing British ingredients such as Wye Valley asparagus, Porthilly mussels and Suffolk pork belly. Below deck, the Agua Spa offers a menu of treatments. A signature facial uses honey to deep cleanse and gentle massaging of cheeks, forehead and the eye area to achieve a glamorous glow.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
I hung out in a VIP lounge on an adults-only cruise ship and saw how suite passengers who pay at least $8,000 vacation
I took an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise and visited the ship's VIP lounge, Richard's Rooftop. The lounge is reserved for suite guests and has shaded beds, pools, and a full-service bar. On a seven-day Mediterranean cruise, suites for two cost between $8,000 and $20,000. On my first adults-only cruise, I got a taste of the star treatment. While lying on a spacious outdoor bed in the quietest corner of the top deck, servers brought me ahi tuna and frozen drinks as I gazed at the ocean. I was on Richard's Rooftop — the VIP lounge on board Virgin Voyages cruise ships. The adults-only cruise line's exclusive hideaway is reserved for passengers staying in suites — known as "Rockstars" by the cruise line. Prices vary depending on the ship, dates, and itinerary, but a representative from Virgin Voyages told Business Insider that the starting rates for entry-level suites for two on Mediterranean cruises in summer 2025 are around $8,000. The most expensive suites cost up to $20,000. While I didn't book a suite, I got access to the lounge during a seven-day Mediterranean cruise on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady in August 2023. To me, it was easily the most relaxing part of the ship. The rooftop lounge was at the front of deck 16. According to Virgin Voyages, the lounge was named for and inspired by founder Richard Branson. To enter, passengers scanned their room key cards. Inside, the space was filled with cabanas, pool chairs, two whirlpools, and several round loungers that felt like beds to me. Iridescent glass dividers added colorful hues to the white furniture. I thought this was a captivating detail by the designer, Tom Dixon. Each grouping of seats had a food and drink menu for the rooftop bar, and crew members served guests at their lounging spots. I ordered a tuna poke bowl and a non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri. Both were refreshing and delicious. During my visits to the lounge, there was always enough empty seating to settle into a spot where I couldn't see or hear anyone else. The VIP lounge was quieter, emptier, and more shaded than the outdoor communal spaces for all passengers. The pools were crowd-free, and the service was more personal. Crew members checked in with guests often to see if they wanted more refreshments. With a more peaceful, private vibe than the rest of the pool deck, Richard's Rooftop was the only place on the ship where I could lie in the sun and feel like I was in bed simultaneously. That made it the most relaxing part of the whole cruise. Next time I cruise with Virgin Voyages, I'll consider upgrading to a suite. Read the original article on Business Insider
ME Construction
06-05-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Mr. Eight Development unveils second UAE project on Dubai Islands Villa del GAVI
Property Mr. Eight Development unveils second UAE project on Dubai Islands Villa del GAVI By To maintain its standards, Mr. Eight Development has also established a dedicated service management company, overseeing every aspect of the resident experience Developer Mr. Eight Development has announced the launch of its second residential project in the UAE – Villa del GAVI, located on Dubai Islands. Building on the success of its debut project, Villa del DIVOS, Villa del GAVI continues the brand's mission to redefine beachfront living through design and curated luxury. Villa del GAVI offers 87 residences, ranging from two- to four-bedroom apartments, including three bedroom and maid configurations. Every home of the 12-floor residential tower is designed to capture the Arabian Gulf through floor to ceiling windows, open concept living areas and private balconies with water views. Residences are outfitted with Italian Silver Travertine Stone Romano, Calacatta Viola marble, Fabel Casa kitchens and wardrobes from Italy, SMEG appliances and bathroom fixtures by British designer Tom Dixon. Residents will enjoy two infinity edge swimming pools, a Technogym fitness center, a private residents' clubhouse and a lobby showcasing furniture by Cassina, Minotti and lighting by Tom Dixon, FLOS and ZONDA. Signature accents include Lalique crystal installations and LASVIT glass artworks. 'Following the overwhelming success of Villa del DIVOS, we are delighted to introduce Villa del GAVI to the Dubai Islands. This new project is the natural next step in our commitment to crafting exceptional living spaces in Dubai's most sought-after locations. Villa del GAVI offers a unique opportunity to experience luxurious beachfront living with unparalleled amenities and we have already had considerable interest in the project with 38% of our units already reserved prior to the official launch. Notably, Villa del GAVI will stand out by offering exclusively two-bedroom residences and above. There will be no one-bedroom units in this development, as we are focused on creating more spacious, livable homes,' said Emils Daujats, Director at Development. The development is also located just 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Dubai Mall, access to the city's business and entertainment hubs. The surrounding neighborhood includes private beaches, two championship golf courses, shopping mall and access to healthcare. Residents of Mr. Eight's Dubai Island developments will be granted membership to an exclusive Priority Club, which includes access to chauffeur driven Rolls-Royce cars, a Riva motorboat with captain, private golf carts and a menu of à la carte services, from in-residence spa treatments and personal training to housekeeping, childcare and 24-hour emergency maintenance. To maintain its standards, Mr. Eight Development has also established a dedicated service management company, overseeing every aspect of the resident experience. The project handover is scheduled for Q4 2027.
