Luxury hotels rely on statement lighting to create strong first impressions and reinforce their visual identity. At the intersection of refined hospitality and contemporary Moroccan allure, Paper Moon at Fairmont Taghazout emerges as a destination defined as much by atmosphere as by cuisine. To elevate its status as a premier eco-sanctuary, the resort recently underwent an ambitious renovation. InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences sets a new standard for experiential design in the area, becoming the perfect setting for the internationally renowned brand’s pioneering luxury travel heritage. A high-performance mountain resort integrating hospitality, residential living, and four-season recreation. "I didn’t have access to what I have now, but I was intrigued by how grapes transform into something unique depending on where they’re grown." "I started reading about wine as a server when I was 20 years old," he recalls. Hammad’s career in wine began while he was a college student in North Carolina, studying international business and human resource management. A recent addition, developed by a barback, is a spiced apple cocktail featuring mezcal, apple purée and a smoked cinnamon rim. The cocktail reflects his preference for bold, spirit-forward creations. Located next to the Baccarat Room, this lounge is close to the casino and is the best place to relax after winning big. It’s not one of the more widely-known lounges in Aria, and this makes it the ideal option if you’re looking for a quieter environment. Since it’s one of the few bars on this list open in the daytime (it opens at 11 am), you can get midday reservations as well. If you’re looking for a fun environment to chill during the game or are a sports lover in general, don’t skip this bar on your next visit to Aria Las Vegas. If you’re a sports fan and want the ideal place to relax and watch the game, Sports Bar in Aria Las Vegas is just for you! When attending this bar, make it a point to try one of the purple-themed cocktails that make it so famous. Club Privé’s secluded high-limit lounge embraces a bold interplay of historic grandeur and forward-thinking sophistication, while Baccarat memorializes the grandeur of the VIP gaming experience and remains a study in refined classical order. This is another cocktail that falls into the category of justifying the price point with unnecessary bejewelled additions, including with the drink a set of sapphire and diamond-studded earrings to match the beverage’s distinctive colour. This ultra-exclusive cocktail is made for two so actually one of the best bangs for your buck on the list. Dubbed the "Martini on the Rock", this drink is the most customisable on the list, being served as a martini in any desired form and with any desired diamond. Don’t visit this lounge if you’re looking for a noisy, vibrant atmosphere. You’ll get to choose from up to 8 signature sips and countless other cocktails, wine, and beer combinations. The transformation introduced fully bespoke elements, from sculptural light fixtures and hand-painted wallcoverings to custom furniture and Italian-sourced textiles. Inspired by the Northern Italian personality and style, these personas shaped a design story that blends tradition with contemporary luxury. Through these conversations, they found that guests seek an experience that is glamorous, sophisticated, tailored, and effortless. In parallel, they engaged with key stakeholders at the Las Vegas resort to define what "Bellagio" means to its clientele. The team studied the Northern Italian region’s architecture, culture, and fashion, drawing insight from its refined aesthetic. Whether you’re looking for a quality cocktail or a glass of exotic wine, you’ll find some of the best drinks at the ALIBI Ultra Lounge. The bar offers a 16 drink cocktail menu, spirits, wines and the option of small dishes created by Harrods' chefs. In honour of Baccarat’s 260th anniversary, the luxury crystal maison teamed up with Patrón and NAHATÉ to create a cocktail that was auctioned off for over double the price of the world’s previous priciest. LIFT Bar has always been one of the iconic attractions at Aria Las Vegas due to its unique purple theme, range of drinks, and vibrant environment. While wine and champagne are central to the program, Hammad has also made an impact in the cocktail space. Reservations for the drink must be made at least 72 hours in advance and requires meeting with the hotel’s resident in-house jeweller to discuss the diamond’s size and clarity. Created just last year, you’d just about be able to afford this drink if you won the jackpot on Tipping Point. Perhaps the most unconventional entrant on the list is a smoked heirloom tomato mezcal martini, which arrives with a 9-carat diamond necklace and is finished with a bone marrow ice cube, adding a unique and rich flavour. Inspired by the James Bond film, this cocktail is made with Absolut Elyx vodka and lime juice and served with a one-carat diamond at the bottom of the glass. The drink formed the highlight of the event billed as "The World’s Most Luxurious Cocktail Event," hosted by global radio personality and DJ, Kris Fade, and also featuring caviar and oysters. Db looks at the most expensive cocktails the world has to offer and what features justify their eye-watering prices. Cocktail culture continues to push the boundaries of innovation and luxury, with high-end bars, hotels and clubs racing to claim the title of "World’s Most Expensive". Saiff Hammad, the wine director at the Baccarat Hotel and Bar in New York City, has spent the last year crafting a bar program that balances tradition with innovation. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Each vessel offers its own atmosphere and rhythm, inviting you to imagine the kind of moments and memories you’d like to create on your next journey. Inside the longest surviving cocktail bar in London at the Savoy hotel, you can sample a Sazerac made with 1858 Sazerac de Forage cognac, 1950s Pernod absinthe, and vintage Peychaud’s bitters. It is widely regarded as the world’s most historic cocktail, with its contents representing 730 years of history. The base of the cocktail is a measure of Clos de Griffier Vieux cognac from 1788 (which costs around £50,000 a bottle), and Kummel liqueur from 1770 (£10,000 a bottle), alongside Dubb Orange liqueur c1860 and Angostura bitters from 1930.