Walid Matar has lived and worked all over the world. The Lebanese immigrant trained to be a dentist in Russia and later worked as one of the few dental experts in a mountainous region of Lebanon.

Distressed walls, a mish-mash of artworks and soft lighting ensure Elba stays abuzz, even in the off-season. Bobs, boat shoes and bijou form the dress code for locals, but more casually clad blow ins ...