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What kinds of projects do you have for the coming months? What are the new projects of Devrialem.biz?
As always, we are working on projects that are expected to make a great impact. We introduced and spearheaded such great projects in the sector
in 2005.
At the moment Devrialem.biz is in a renewal process and preparing to come up with new projects. We are working on the necessary researches and investments.
I would like to talk a few words about luxury living. What does luxury mean to you? What does melisa çakarlar consider as luxury?
It may sound like a cliché but the greatest luxury in life is health; I realized this recently. The greatest luxury in life is to be able to create a stress free and peaceful environment.
How would you describe Istanbul to a person who has never seen the city before?
First of all, I would mention the impeccable beauty of the Bosphorus and especially Rumelihisarı. I believe Rumelihisarı is the most beautiful face of Istanbul where people can feel so close to the sea.
TürkçeI grew up in Rumelihisarı.
I learned to swim just in front of our house. We even used to swim across the Bosphorus to
the Anatolian side; we used to pick up mussels and crabs with our bare hands. Also going to Istanbul Modern and having a dinner at Karaköy restaurant or going to Sabancı Museum and dine at Changa; having a drink at the Roof Bar of Le Meridien Hotel or dining at Olive restaurant at the roof of Hotel Sultania are the must do things in Istanbul.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
I would say, natural, disciplined (because of my work) and fun…
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How would you evaluate the sector?
Do you think we are successful in this field?
I think, “fun seeking people” in Turkey are becoming more and more neutral. You can see everybody at any kind of event; they are not selective. Therefore venues may get more crowded and compromise quality. For this reason I believe more selective events like the ones we organize are becoming more favorable. The sector is capable of undertaking very successful events but we can do better. The real problem here is the budget limitations of brands with a vision or the lack of vision of those brands with no budget limitations. This is a fairly common problem that we also have to cope with.