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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

the wedding

special!

s the mercury starts rising and the in Goa. With its scenic riverfront seating, open kitchen
sun shines bright again there could be and vibrant ambience it offers seamless fusion of Asian
no better time than now to sit back at flavours. In a short span it has become an enigmatic
home at enjoy a good read. We have haven, courtesy of the mysterious and widely acclaimed
put together another wonderful issue David Thompson. A culinary luminary with distinguished
Apacked with news, features and more ventures in Bangkok, Hong Kong, London and Perth,
to keep you engrossed. David is drawn to the art of showcasing authentic Thai
To begin with, we showcase Noormahal, an award- cuisine rather than seeking accolades.
winning property, in Karnal, Haryana, on the cover. You can find restaurants for every taste in Dubai but
A luxury palace hotel, it knowing where to look can be
emerges as a strong contender a daunting task as there’s so
for attention, rivalling the With its scenic riverfront seating, much choice. Hence, we list the
opulence and grandeur of open kitchen and vibrant ambience, top five trending restaurants in
Rajasthan’s renowned heritage Fireback is a hidden gem in the vibrant emirate.
hotels. Boasting more than 18 Goa. Offering seamless fusion Next in our travel section,
banquets and party lawns, it’s of Asian flavours, it has become we visit beautiful Bahrain.
no surprise that Noormahal an enigmatic haven, courtesy of The sole island country in the
Palace serves as the preferred Middle East, it’s an enchanting
venue for NRI weddings renowned chef David Thompson. place that remarkably
and is the most sought-after interweaves traditions and
destination for luxury weddings and MICE events. customs within every facet of its society
We also carry an in-depth how hotels and resorts We then set out on a wellness trail exploring the
across the country are pulling out all stop and upping tranquillity of the mountain panorama that makes
the ante as far as weddings are concerned by offering Bhutan the perfect place to revitalise body and mind.
bespoke experiences to make the once-in-a- lifetime day And finally, we check out five fascinating places you
memorable. should visit in Gwalior. Located in the northern part of
Furthermore, we speak to Daniel Wood, GM, Ana Madhya Pradesh, this princely city has a rich historical
Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa and Deputy General significance. Over the centuries, it has been ruled by
Director of the Ninh Van Bay Company, on his strategy to various dynasties, each leaving a mark on its cultural and
woo more Indian travellers to Vietnam. architectural heritage.
Knowing that the Indian wedding market is big
business, and couples are looking for the next best
thing, Daniel points out that his resort offers almost
fairytale surroundings for the perfect wedding party or
honeymoon.
In our F&B section, we list top food and beverage
concepts that are setting the trend across the country Shafquat Ali
and also review the newly opened Fireback, a hidden gem Publisher