Welcome to the second edition of Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of the Best. It’s been a remarkable first year for us. In less than 12 months since our official launch, Robb Report Hong Kong has leapt from strength to strength, surpassing milestones and making history. As we take stock of our achievements and look back on how far we’ve come, there are several notable moments that stand out above the rest.
We debuted our long-awaited title, the ultimate anthology of luxury, at a spectacular gala dinner at Regent Hong Kong in February 2023, inviting the world to not only celebrate the arrival of our print edition with us over an evening of thrilling entertainment provided by on-stage performances, a charity auction, and the electrifying presence of Top Gear presenter and automotive journalist Chris Harris, who joined us for a fireside chat and live demonstration of his driving skills on a racing simulator against attending VIPs, but also to a behind-the-curtains look at the return of the legendary harbourfront hotel well before its grand reopening.
Our Best of the Best 2023 gala dinner is also where Penske Media Corporation—parent company of Robb Report—announced the launch of RR1 Hong Kong, the private membership club that brings the pages of Robb Report Hong Kong to life through exclusive and extraordinary experiences. Our RR1 Hong Kong members enjoy unrivalled access to luxury events, products, destinations, and services as part of a powerful community of like-minded tastemakers who seek out only the most superlative things in life.
We entered into a long-term partnership with hospitality and entertainment giant MGM to stage one-of-a-kind live media events in Macau, where we presented Culinary Masters over four days and three nights of black-tie gala dinners, interactive workshops, fine-wine and rare-spirits tastings, and art and cultural tours at the remarkable MGM Cotai, with the pioneering Massimo Bottura of three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana to lead the gastronomic charge. It was the first time an RR1 Signature Event had been held in Macau, and it set the tone for many more to come.
We were welcomed with open arms by our peers in the industry and supported them in turn through media partnerships, most notably the Hong Kong Open, Gold Coast Motor Festival, AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards, Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show, French May Arts Festival, and FIA World Rallycross Championship, held in Hong Kong for the first time.
Of course, we continue to highlight the finest products, places, and experiences with our annual curation, gathered in these pages for your delectation. Wheels, Wings, and Water remain our centrepieces, while Watches, Style, Jewellery, Wines and Spirits, Dining, and Travel form the heart of our lifestyle selections. Art, Design, and Gear showcase wonders old and new, and Property takes the current pulse of the market. As luxury continues to transform, evolve, and fascinate, Robb Report Hong Kong continues its determined pursuit of the pinnacle of luxury. Let’s enjoy this latest chapter together.
Tak Man
CEO & Publisher
Robb Report Hong Kong: Best of the Best 2024
Now in its second edition, the seasoned writers, editors, and contributors of Robb Report Hong Kong return to the page to embark on what has become our annual quest of seeking out, curating, and celebrating the most remarkable, most memorable, and often most exclusive things the world has to offer. From superlative engineering to legendary craftsmanship, indelible flavours to out-of-this-world destinations, sharp silhouettes to dazzling accessories, these honorands set a new benchmark for what it means to be the best of the best. Here, the most exceptional products, places, and experiences spanning across 13 categories, bestowed with the ultimate accolade in luxury.
The Best in Automotive, From the Audi RS E-Tron GT to the Pagani Utopia
Automakers need to move past lithium-ion to advance the industry towards zero-emission propulsion.
Read the full feature here.
The Best in Luxury Vessels, From Ferretti’s Infynito 90 to Lürssen’s “Blue”
3-D printing—also known as “additive manufacturing”—is poised to disrupt yacht building as we know it.
Read the full feature here.
The Best in Aviation, From Bombardier’s Global 8000 to Icon Aircraft’s Icon A5
Buckle up—the electric air revolution has arrived, but the runway to zero-carbon aircraft will have bumps.
Read the full feature here.
The Best in Watches, From Audemars Piguet’s Code 11.59 Universelle to Cartier’s Baignoire Allongée
Watch brands are paying more attention to secondary markets and creating their own circular economies.
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The Best in Style, From Brunello Cucinelli and Stefano Ricci to Louis Vuitton
Quiet luxury is making headlines, shining a light on exquisite craftsmanship and bespoke excellence.
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The Best in Jewellery, From Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels to Chanel and Anna Hu
Fashion houses are stepping up their game with bold and beautiful high jewellery, going toe-to-toe with heritage brands.
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The Best in Travel, From Banyan Tree AlUla and Alila Kothaifaru Maldives to White Desert Echo
In the wake of the pandemic, many have come to see travel very differently than before—it’s no longer an escape from the routine, but a respite within it.
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The Best in Art, From Art Basel Hong Kong to Yoshitomo Nara and Zeng Fanzhi
Asia’s art capitals are experiencing a revival, with new fairs mushrooming across the globe to great fanfare.
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The Best in Dining, From Zero-Waste French Cuisine to Vietnamese Live-Fire Cooking
Dining trends come and go—and nowhere is that more true than in Hong Kong—but one thing that stands the test of time is togetherness.
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The Best in Wines & Spirits, from The Macallan to Liber Pater and Dom Pérignon
Is the Burgundy fine-wine craze over? Burgundy prices have rocketed to the moon over the last decade, but there are serious risks should the wine bubble burst.
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The Best in Property, From Shun Tak Holdings to Chinachem Group and Henderson Land Development
Hong Kong’s luxury real estate market has shown resilience and remained active, securing the second spot globally for super-luxury property deals.
Read the full feature here.
The Best in Design, From Armani Casa and Louis Vuitton to Miele and Kohler
Sustainability is the thing in design and architecture these days, but it’s not enough simply to tout environmental consideration while creating—we want to know how.
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The Best in Gear, From Bang & Olufsen and Samsung to Devialet and KEF
Data-savvy companies are already using AI to help shape the products you buy—not by talking, but by listening.
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