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What is Argan Oil? A Look at Morocco’s Best Kept Beauty Secret
The beauty industry is slowly but surely shifting to a more organic stance. A plethora of age-old natural ingredients have been reintroduced in new-age packaging, and by far the leader of the roost has...
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Mexican Fiesta at Rosa Mexicano
A walkathon around Dubai Mall one busy weekend had us craving for some seriously good, authentic Mexican grub, and this is how we found ourselves at Rosa Mexicano. Founded in New York way back in 1984...
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Thiptara: HypnoThai Brunch with Exclusive Dubai Fountain Views
The Friday before last, I had the pleasure of attending yet another fabulous #ZomatoMeetup . This time round, we met up at Thiptara, an exclusive fine-dining Thai restaurant tucked away in the nook of...
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Gosh Primer Plus+ Illuminating Skin Perfector Review
I recently got introduced to Gosh, a high-quality cruelty-free and paraban-free beauty brand from Denmark. I was treated to a Gosh makeover at the Lifestyle store in Dubai Mall (click here if you...
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Cocktail Kitchen: The Vinyl Brunch
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of being invited to a bloggers’ brunch at Cocktail Kitchen by the lovely Monica Kapila from the Do In Dubai blog. Image taken from the Cocktail Kitchen website. We tried...
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Introducing Puja Yoga (Finding the Divinity Within)
I got e-introduced to Sue Flamm by my yoga-loving friend Nouf. Based in Spain, Sue has been practicing yoga for over four decades, and launched the Puja Yoga initiative which offers yoga teacher...
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Lunching at Radisson Blu (Lemon Pepper Restaurant)
Have you been to the Radisson Blu branch in Business Bay? I was meeting a friend over lunch, and ended up driving to their all too familiar Deira branch. I wasn’t even aware they had a branch in...
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Black Rice: The Forbidden Food (A Guest Post by Sharmin Pasha)
Black Rice is an exotic, healthful alternative to ordinary white rice. It is high in fiber, and has a beautifully nutty aftertaste. You might have noticed the Black Rice Pudding I had at Thiptara in my...
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Eataly: An Italian Mega-Store for Foodie Fanatics
Oscar Farinetti opened the very first Eataly store in Turin (Italy) in 2007. Today this ‘mega-store’ has a presence across 6 different countries, and their extensive range of Italian produce can also...
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Sharjah Food Festival #SSF16
The Sharjah Food Festival ended this weekend. The festival is spread across three areas within Sharjah; Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Qasba and Al Montazah. We spent an idle Friday evening at Al Majaz...
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Yalumba’s Friday Brunch (Let’s Pop & Roll)
When we walked into Yalumba for brunch last Friday, I saw a few tables decorated with balloons and festive streamers. ‘What a lovely day to celebrate a birthday’ I thought. And then as I walked on...
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Numaish Summer Show 2016 (29-30 April, Hotel Conrad Dubai)
NUMAISH®, the UAE’s highly anticipated fashion exhibition covering the season’s most besotted Indian and Indo-Western designer pieces is doing a comeback with a Numaish Summer Show. This time round, it...
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Competition Time: Win a Designer Wallet by Native Nukkad
Have you seen my latest giveaway on Instagram and Facebook yet? As the official blogger for the Numaish Summer Show, I am super excited about giving you a chance to win a gorgeous wallet by the very...
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Dinner at The Cavendish Restaurant & Terrace (Bonnington Hotel, JLT)
When I walked into The Cavendish, exuding the charms of old-school grandeur (white starched linen, immaculate tableware, a grand piano… the works!), I felt rather out of place. There I was in my ‘Boho...
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Biryani Pot: Reinventing the Indian Subcontinent’s Most Loved Pilaf
We’ve driven past Biryani Pot a countless number of times. This wee little outlet with its quirky pot-shaped logo resides on Jumeirah Beach Road. Hubby is a huge fan of biryani (the much-loved spicy...
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Happy Songkran: Celebrate it at the Bangkok Bazaar, Sukhothai!
Happy Songkran! 13th April marks the beginning of the 3-day celebration ringing in the Thai new year. Lucky for us, we really don’t have to go buy a ticket to Thailand just yet – Sukhothai, the...
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Cucina Mia: Authentic Italian Cuisine (just like Mama’s)
Sandwiched between Grand Habtoor and Le Royal Meridien Hotel in JBR Dubai, I have discovered yet another hidden gem. Cucina Mia is an Italian restaurant owned and operated by Italian Chef Domenico...
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Hi Impact Brows (Eye and Brow Perfector) Review
I got sent the High Impact Brows palette about a week ago, and have been using it ever since. I love compact, multitasking beauty products and this particular palette is a life-saver for girls on the...
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Translate Handwoven Ikat: Traditional Weaves in Urban Silhouettes
Translate Handwoven Ikat is an Indian fashion and home decor brand that was conceptualized and created by Vinita and Vikas Passary. This unique concept takes traditional ikat weaves, and recreates...
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Cupcake Madness at Zuccero!
Zuccero is Italian for sugar, and we were on a sugar-high mid afternoon this Friday! Conceptualized and created by a cupcake dreamer around 5 years ago, Zuccero has long been a cafe favorite among...
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