Elevated Weekly: The Escapes, Objects, Rituals and Experiences to Know — August 24, 2026

Each week, Elevated Weekly explores the escapes, objects, rituals and experiences shaping the future of contemporary luxury through a carefully curated edit of global discoveries. Four signals. One weekly edit.

From a new Red Sea retreat and a fashion-inflected reimagining of an automotive icon to longevity at sea and a slice of the French Riviera arriving in Zurich, this week’s selection explores how design, wellbeing, craftsmanship and a strong sense of place continue to shape positive luxury.

The Escape: Rosewood AMAALA Opens on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea

Rosewood has arrived on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast with a new 40-hectare retreat in Triple Bay. Framed by mountains and one of the world’s largest barrier reefs, Rosewood AMAALA features 110 private-pool villas, the 2,100-square-meter Asaya wellness sanctuary and eight restaurants and lounges. Days move from sunrise yoga and reef exploration to Saudi-inspired dining and the resort’s sunset Sukūn Hour.

The Object: Louis Vuitton and Singer Reimagine the Porsche 911

Louis Vuitton takes its Art of Travel onto the road with Singer, unveiling two reimagined Porsche 911s. One arrives in the House’s saffron and cobalt blue, while Nicolas Ghesquière’s turbocharged cabriolet pairs Calcaire Lutétien white with wood and gold detailing. Bespoke Louis Vuitton luggage and a detachable Tambour dashboard clock complete this unprecedented meeting of automotive engineering, leather craftsmanship and watchmaking.

The Ritual: Four Seasons and Lanserhof Take Longevity to Sea

The Atlantic becomes a wellness address this November as Four Seasons Yachts joins Lanserhof for The Lanserhof Reset. The eight-day residency aboard Four Seasons I combines personalized diagnostics and medical consultations with nutrition guidance, breathwork, fitness and restorative therapies. Taking place during the yacht’s inaugural transatlantic crossing, it brings Lanserhof’s preventative health philosophy to sea for the first time.

The Experience: The Dolder Grand Brings the Riviera to Zurich

Saint-Tropez moves uphill this season as The Dolder Grand welcomes Le Club Riviera from 28 August. The pop-up pairs southern French cuisine, seafood and Mediterranean dishes with French wines, champagne and apéritifs. Red-and-white accents, crisp table linen and warm lighting set the scene, bringing the easy rhythm of long Côte d’Azur lunches and evenings to Zurich.