Burhan Abe

For a dining experience with an element of surprise, look no further than Quila dining room at Alila Villas Uluwatu, whose bespoke journey of multi-sensory gastronomy is putting Uluwatu firmly on Bali’s fine dining map. The name Quila combines ‘qui’, which stands for ‘he who transforms’, with Alila, and aptly reflects the transformative dining experience presented within its exclusive indoor setting, where diners will have all their senses thrilled in a 10-course degustation dinner menu featuring Mediterranean- inspired dishes

Wood - aligned to Spring, germination, growth and change Fire - aligned to Summer, symbolising outward movement, warmth and maximum energy Earth - aligned to late Summer, the element of transformation and harmony Metal - aligned to Autumn, a wonderful time to harvest and boost reserves Water - aligned to Winter, a time to nurture, support, turn inward and be calm Shine Spa is offering a range of treatments utilising Elemental Herbology products that incorporate the restorative benefits of each of the five elements, as well as taking into account the seasonal factors that can impact skin health and nutrition. These include:- aligned to Spring, germination, growth and change- aligned to Summer, symbolising outward movement, warmth and maximum energy- aligned to late Summer, the element of transformation and harmony- aligned to Autumn, a wonderful time to harvest and boost reserves- aligned to Winter, a time to nurture, support, turn inward and be calmShine Spa is offering a range of treatments utilising Elemental Herbology products that incorporate the restorative benefits of each of the five elements, as well as taking into account the seasonal factors that can impact skin health and nutrition. Janet McNab, Managing Director of Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel said she was thrilled to welcome Elemental Herbology to Shine Spa to provide guests with a specifically tailored skin treatment offering.“We are excited to introduce Elemental Herbology to the Macao market and we’re more than confident that Shine Spa guests will enjoy the range of products and treatments that we’re now able to offer,” Ms McNab said.“The appeal of skin nutrition and balance is a much sought-after need in our hectic schedules, and with its homage to the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine, Elemental Herbology’s product offering is an ideal fit for Shine Spa.”Exclusive in Macao to Shine Spa, the philosophy behind the Elemental Herbology range is the belief that skin health derives from harmony and equilibrium in the body, with the products related to each of the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine – wood, fire, earth, metal and water.

The InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah has opened its doors in the affluent Pondok Indah area in the heart of South Jakarta, marking the latest addition to the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Indonesia and the South East Asia and Korea (SEAK) region. With 70 years of experience providing seamless service in the travel industry, an insightful concierge team welcomes guests to a new world of luxury where they will enjoy the InterContinental Life in 311 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites that embrace the perfect blend of function and form

As one of the first art immersive resorts in the Maldives, Joali is surrounded by interactive and experiential artistic pieces that incorporate the island’s surrounding nature. From sculptures to design and experiential pieces, No LaB selected pieces combining art, experience and human interaction, and more importantly capturing the nature both visually and materially. Renowned for his sculptures using unconventional materials such as recycled materials, bronze, glue and glass, Misha Kahn, the crafter of delusional objects worked at Joali with his team and local craftsman to create the Underwater Coral Sculptures using a combination of vibrant-coloured and pale mosaic tiles to reflect the coral bleaching occurring in the ocean. Looking forward, Joali will continue to offer unconventional luxury through the lens of the resort’s “Joy of Living” philosophy and captivate the immersive art experience by expanding on the art collection with individually commissioned pieces or being originated on the island creating the Artistic Documentation to showcase the effort, time and passion put into the projects by each artist and the Joali team.