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Bulgari Hotel is scheduled to open in London in April in the exclusive district of Knightsbridge, just in time for the Summer Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee events. Bulgari Hotel is managed by Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts, a joint venture between Italian jeweller Bvlgari (owned since last year by LVMH) and Marriott International. Bulgari Hotels and Resorts already operates properties in Milan and Bali. The opening will signify the first luxury new-build hotel in 40 years to open in the city. It will offer 85 rooms and suites, including seven Bulgari suits which measure over 200 sq. meters, and will be designed with silver as the dominant theme by Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel & Partners, the company behind Bulgari’s other two hotels. Guests will be able to enjoy a dip in an indoor pool, part of a 2,000 square meter spa and fitness center, as well as relaxing in the hotel’s private cinema or dancing the night away in a ballroom. There will also be res...

One of the most flamboyant and richest names in Russia, Roman Abramovich, has for the first time has given an insight into his mass fortune, that is now estimated at a whopping $11 billion. The Russian oil magnet, who is also the owner of one of the most renowned football clubs in the world, Chelsea, had to declare his assets and worth due to his current election campaign.  As per the reports, Mr. Abrmaovich own an astounding array of 16 homes, along with $116 million in 22 bank accounts. Apart from his property assets and the liquid capital, the Russian oil magnet also owns a fleet of some seven cars, including a standard Volkswagen Golf. In the year 2010, Roman Abramovich became the owner of the world’s biggest megayacht, the Eclipse, that has been designed with the most luxurious features and state of the art security systems along with a massive price tag of $ $400 – $800 million. As per the declaration, Mr. Abarmovich currently owns seven luxury apartments in Knight...