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CairoScene
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Inside Saudi Arabia's First Luxury Train ‘Dream of the Desert'
In this SceneTraveller exclusive, we sit down with the Italian CEO of Arsenale, Paolo Barletta, as he unveils the story behind the luxury train's anticipated arrival in the Kingdom. A joint venture between Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Arsenale, the luxury hospitality group behind Orient Express La Dolce Vita and the Orient Express Hotels, Saudi Arabia's eagerly-awaited 'Dream of the Desert' will be the region's very first five-star luxury train experience. In this SceneTraveller exclusive, we sit down with the Italian CEO of Arsenale, Paolo Barletta, as he unveils the story behind the luxury train's anticipated arrival in the Kingdom. Set to launch in the fall of 2026, 'Dream of the Desert' will take travellers on an enchanting 1,300-kilometer excursion, starting in the capital city of Riyadh and culminating near the Jordanian border in Al Qurayyat. Guests aboard this 'cruise on rails' will be invited to immerse themselves in the pristine desertscape of the Kingdom through curated cultural programmes and yet-to-be-revealed travel itineraries that will include stopovers in destinations like Al Qassim, Hail, and Al Jouf. Across the train's 13 carriages and 34 suites, local and global artists will showcase contemporary artworks that weave in elements from iconic destinations such as AlUla, as well as all the corners of the Kingdom that have yet to get their time in the spotlight. From the traditional majlis in the reception area to the historical photographs in the train's corridors—'Dream of the Desert' is set to become a true snapshot of Saudi, with a generous sprinkle of the sumptuousness Italian hospitality is famed for. As for Arsenale's next regional venture, the group is launching a dream railway experience by the name of 'Land of the Pharaohs', which will take travellers on a breathtakingly cultural voyage from Cairo all the way to Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simb
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joan Collins, 91, shares major career update – and fans are thrilled
Dame Joan Collins shared some incredibly exciting news with her followers on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, the legendary actress shared her "delight" at being cast as Wallis Simpson in a new biopic with a working title of The Bitter End. Alongside a striking black-and-white image of the actress looking glamorous in a shimmering gown and decadent earrings, Joan, 91, wrote: "I'm delighted to be playing #wallissimpson the #duchessofwindsor in an untold story about her final years, to start shooting soon in London and Paris." She finished by adding: "Thank you @ #johngore #mikenewell @johngorestudios." Joan's fans and friends were overjoyed by the exciting career update, with one writing: "This is going to be great – I've always been so curious about those final years for her," while a second noted: "Love this. Looking forward to hearing that Baltimore accent!" and a third chimed in: "Wow! Congrats - you'll be amazing. What a star you are darling." The Dynasty star said of her role: "I am thrilled about the challenge of paying this iconic woman in a previously untold story in what I'm sure will be a very successful endeavour." The biopic explores Wallis Simpson's final years following her marriage to the Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII. Wallis, who was an American divorcee, met Edward in 1931, with the pair going on to tie the knot in 1937. Edward's reign in 1936 only lasted ten months, following his decision to abdicate so he could marry Wallis, who became known as the Duchess of Windsor. His abdication caused a constitutional crisis in Britain, and he was succeeded to the throne by his younger brother, King George VI – Queen Elizabeth II's father. The veteran TV star shot to fame when she appeared in soap opera, Dynasty. She has several impressive film credits to her name including the likes of Land of the Pharaohs, Esther and the King and Empire of the Ants. She has also written an array of books including her latest memoir, Behind The Shoulder Pads, as well as several novels such as Star Quality and St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club. The Hollywood star is married to producer Percy Gibson. The pair tied the knot in a London ceremony in 2002 and have continued to go from strength to strength ever since. They have addressed their age-gap, with Joan previously quipping in interviews: "If he dies, he dies." Meanwhile, during a conversation with Louis Theroux, Joan admitted: "I believe in marriage – which is why I've done it five times – and I finally have a wonderful marriage."
