Morgan Taylor Launch (Cavalli Club, Dubai)
I was invited to a very exclusive event this week at the absolutely spectacular, Swarovski encrusted venue of Cavalli Club, Dubai. However, we were not here to muse over drinks alone; we had the...
View ArticleHow to Wear Beachwear to Work
Would you wear beachwear to work? I am willing to wear a swimsuit to work, go on and dare me! Crazy as it may sound, with the right pieces and a few creative wardrobe edits, it really is possible to...
View ArticleStaycation at Manzil Downtown Dubai
Playing tourist in my own city, the family and I headed out for a staycation at Manzil Downtown last weekend. Located at the heart of Downtown Dubai, just a stone’s throw away from The Dubai Mall and...
View Article‘Punjabi Food Festival’ at Antique Bazaar (Four Points by Sheraton, Bur Dubai)
Antique Bazaar is an experience in itself. Apart from the delicious lineup of very popular Indian dishes the restaurant has to offer, the interiors have the look and feel of a bygone palatial...
View ArticleNew from Sephora: Whipped Cream Body Moisturizer (Watermelon Extract)
I found this little sampler tub in my goodie bag from the Sephora Middle East event last month, and it has become a staple in my handbag ever since. Brand new under the Sephora umbrella, this Sephora...
View ArticleLunching at Amore Cafe & Resto (The Boulevard, Downtown Dubai)
Amore Cafe & Resto is strategically located bang opposite the entrance of Souk Al Bahar on The Boulevard, Downtown Dubai and boasts of stunning views of the Burj Khalifa. I received an invite to...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Puerto Rican Cuisine by Yvette Ali
One of the biggest perks of blogging is getting to meet very interesting, creative and likeminded individuals. A few months ago, I had a chance encounter with the lovely, bubbly Yvette Ali. I fell in...
View ArticleLayali Zaman Ramadan Majlis (Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre )
Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, is scheduled to commence next week. With a plethora of Iftar options being offered around the city, Dubai diners are truly spoilt for choice. Fancy having an Iftar...
View ArticleIftar Preview at Al Khaimah (Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa)
We were invited to a mock-Iftar party at Al Khaimah last night. Located in one of Dubai’s oldest hotel establishments, Al Khaimah at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa is a spacious banquet hall...
View ArticleAsian Feasting at Toshi!
We took our tastebuds on a culinary tour around the Far East last week thanks to the elaborate spread at Toshi, Grand Millennium – Dubai. Although its name might suggest strong Japanese roots, Toshi is...
View ArticleHydraFacial at Kempinski The Spa
The Kempinski Hotel in Ajman is the oldest hospitality establishment on that scenic beach-facing strip of the Northern Emirates. I have entered its regal premises earlier, having been invited for a...
View ArticleA Recipe for Luqaimat, an Emirati Sweet Treat (Courtesy Siraj Restaurant)
I’ve been raving about my dinner at Siraj, the Emirati restaurant with a contemporary twist located in Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai. One of the decadent desserts I had the pleasure of tasting was...
View ArticleStaycation at Tilal Liwa Hotel, Abu Dhabi
About a week ago, I headed off with the family for a mini break to Tilal Liwa Hotel. Located 175 kilometers beyond central Abu Dhabi, Tilal Liwa Hotel is located in Madinat Zayed – the Western region...
View ArticleGourmet by Kcal: A Gluten-Free Organic Eatery
Kcal, the ‘healthy fastfood’ concept that offers customized monthly meal plans, now has an upscale dine-in version. Joining hands with one of Dubai’s most popular five-star establishments, Gourmet by...
View ArticleSignature by Sanjeev Kapoor: An Iftar Preview
Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor needs no introduction. A food icon whose popularity and repute can be compared to the very launching pad that introduced him to the world, I have fond childhood memories...
View ArticleIftar at Denny’s
Fancy some good old American-style grub for Iftar tonight? With Ramadan comes a whole new list of Iftar offerings which tend to be mainly Arabesque. If you are a tad bit tired of the Lamb Ouzis and...
View ArticleMajlis Al Safinah (The Iftar Buffet at Jumeirah Beach Hotel)
I was invited to the Iftar preview at Jumeirah Beach Hotel last week. The Al Safinah Ballroom gets an Arabesque makeover for the holy month, and by far this ‘majlis’ has to be one of the most...
View ArticleOne Scarf, Many Looks
I am a scarf hoarder, and can’t resist picking up pieces with particularly eye-catching prints and colour combinations. A scarf is a versatile summer wardrobe must-have, and I just wanted to do a recap...
View ArticleChamas Churrascaria & Bar: Beefy Encounters in the Kitchen
As a food blogger I’ve had the pleasure of being invited to an endless array of tastings, but it isn’t every day that I get to spend a Friday morning in the grilling station of one of Dubai’s finest...
View ArticlePind Da Dhaba: A Fresh New Take on Punjabi Lassis & Kulfis
Pind Da Dhaba is a delightfully quirky little Punjabi joint located in Karama, Dubai. We were hosted by the lovely Deepti Chandak from the Jive with Deepti blog, and literally drowned ourselves in the...
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