Matt Porteous was recently commissioned by Conde Nast publications, to go and shoot at two artificial wave pool locations for Wired UK Magazine.

Arriving in India, our first stop was the Oberoi Hotel, where we had been commissioned to capture portraits of the staff and photograph the Michelin star Indian restaurant. As one of the most prestigious hotel chains in India, it has an incredible reputation for the level of customer service, food quality and guest experience.

Set in a 21-acre garden in Muscat, Oman, The Chedi is a calming oasis of luxury and tranquillity. With 158 lavish guest rooms and villas influenced by Omani and Arabian culture, a choice of six restaurants, Balinese spa and three swimming pools, The Chedi is the epitome of affluent Arabian hospitality.