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London - City of
the super-rich
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Ever wondered where all the British
millionaires gather? You don't have to look no further.
London is not only the capital of fashion and evolving
trends but also the hottest spot for Britain's most
wealthy people to hang out and settle down.
A leading British research institute published the
results of it's latest study which identified cities
and countries all over the world with the most affluent
inhabitants. With over 280,000 millionaires, London
ranked third after New York and Tokyo. The British
capital came first in the ranking of domestic multimillionaires.
That means London is home of more than 4,200 individuals
with assets over one but under 30 million Dollar -
so called "Ultra High Net Worth Individuals".
As a country, the UK ranked fifth with over 675,000
millionaires living here in total.
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London is Europe's number one hub when it
comes to innovation, culture, art, and fashion, and offers
a mind-blowing array of brimming history as well as a rich
tradition.
London is a unique city with many different faces and the
unrivalled ability to reinvent itself repeatedly. London's
vast diversity also makes it one of the most contradictive
world-capitals. The city is stylish and trendy yet old-fashioned,
historic yet state-of-the-art, traditional yet innovative,
extremely conservative yet open-minded, and the list goes
on. What seems like impossible matches works brilliantly well
and forms a harmony in this colourful and lively metropolis.
This is also the hippest hotspot for celebrities, models
and influential public figures. Many trends are born here
not least the world-famous London Street style.
London is the birthplace of big names such as Edgar Wallace,
Sherlock Holmes, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Amy
Winehouse, and Isaac Newton. Popular locals of today include
Hugh Grant, David Bowie, Boy George, David Beckham and family,
Elton John, and the royal family, just to name a few.
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No wonder that this city has one
of the world's best selections of exclusive amenities.
London offers an abundance of luxurious hotels, day
spas, bars, clubs, and pubs. Fashion lovers are spoiled
by a plenitude of boutiques, shops, stores, tailors,
and top-designers. Foodies can indulge in one of the
world's most sophisticated restaurant scene with cuisines
from all over the world. The British capital evolved
into a gourmet haven originating celebrity cooking pioneers
like Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver.
London is a European top-favourite among the rich,
beautiful and famous. Each and every corner impresses
with inspiring architecture, vibrant cafés,
history-rich museums, art galleries, music venues,
theatres, majestic churches and buildings, and much
more. Among all the hustle and bustle of urban life
nestle peaceful and lush green areas and parks with
plenty of possibilities to unwind and spend lazy afternoons
with a date or a group of friends.
A romantic walk by the river Thames, shopping with
your friends, networking, indulging in a first-class
restaurant, sightseeing, partying, chatting, working,
seeing a show, celebrity spotting, or people watching
- no matter what you are looking for, you are sure
to find it in London.
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