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Sun&: Mediterranean Lounge on The Palm, Jumeirah
Sun& is the newest addition to the foodie scene on The Palm, Jumeirah. A creation of UAE’s construction giant Nakheel, the restaurant opened its doors in June this year, and acquired its liquor...
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The Meat Co: Pink Truffle Making Class
My favorite South African diner, The Meat Co, held a ‘Pink Truffle Making Class‘ last night at their Souk Al Bahar branch. Hosted by the very lovely Chef Melanie Smith who holds the designation of...
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Neal’s Yard Remedies: Orange Flower Nourishing Night Cream Review
Neal’s Yard Remedies, the multiple award-winning British skincare brand, has always stayed true to their holistic stance for beauty. The brand was created in London’s Covent Gardens, and base their...
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Lush at Mercato Mall (Dubai) gets a Major Facelift
I was invited to the reopening of the Lush store at Mercato Mall last night. I’ve always loved the brand’s eco-friendly stance. As a major Lushie, I return my 5 empty pots for recycling (and get...
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Joe’s Crab Shack: Now in the UAE!
Joe’s Crab Shack, the much-awaited American beach-themed casual dining concept hailing from Texas, has finally opened its doors in the UAE. This is the chain’s very first venture out of the United...
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Innovative Hiring: Your new BFF for recreating the furniture set-up of your...
Have an important event coming up, and want to recreate the Pinterest board of your dreams? The guys at Innovative Hiring can make it possible!I had a chat with the company’s General Manager, Paul...
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#ootd Out & About Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Sunday morning, and I’m back at the start of yet another rigorous week of work. I spent a lovely, fun-filled weekend with the family on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The weather has cooled down significantly,...
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Our Stay at the Viceroy (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi)
We spent last weekend at Viceroy hotel. Set half on water and half on land, Viceroy on the man-made Yas Island of Abu Dhabi is set right on top of the Yas Marina Circuit. You therefore get great views...
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An Evening at Iris (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi)
We were on Yas Island last weekend, and stayed at the very stylish Viceroy hotel. Yas Marina is a line of chic eateries facing the harbor, and is literally ‘across the ditch’ from Viceroy. Our evening...
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‘When’ Mask: Travelmate Mask Review
A road-trip through sunny UAE, and a walkathon around Yas Island left my skin crying out for rejuvenation once we hit our hotel room at night. I’ve been using the masks from the ‘When Special Package’,...
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1st Blogoversary: Happy Birthday Tezzy!
4th November 2014: I never thought this date would be so significant. I never thought this blog would extend to more than a personal collection of ranting! And here I am reminiscing about a whole 12...
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Lunch at Galito’s: Flame-Grilled Peri Peri Chicken at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Conceptualized and created in 1996, Galito’s frame-grilled chicken was a well-loved secret in the Mpumalanga City of Nelspruit (South Africa) for a good seven years till it took flight and opened...
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#MasalaAwards2015
So I didn’t win the ‘Best Asian Blogger’ title, but am super flattered to be nominated among the top 5 ✌ . Congrats Lokesh Dharmani from the F by Lokesh blog, so very well deserved. Thank-you Ahlan!...
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Chez Sushi: roll up your very own creations
One of the biggest perks linked with blogging about food is the sheer diversity of invites I receive to try out different types of cuisines. However, apart from the eminent upward shift on the scales,...
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Lush ‘The Experimenter’ Bath Bomb Review
Lush released a video entitled ‘The Experimenter’ last December, and it got Lush fans worldwide super-duper excited! The video is a dramatacised take on the brand’s newest bath bomb that goes by the...
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800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria: Creating my very own Pizza Masterpiece
When I first heard of 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, I thought the ‘800’ referred to a toll-free number. However, this numerical addition to one of Dubai’s newest pizza chains has a far more...
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Kaya Skin Clinic: My Experience with the ‘Kaya Ultra Youth Glow’ Facial
Half way through the busy work week, I decided to treat myself to a facial. The lovely people at Kaya Skin Clinic invited me to try out a facial of my choice, and given they are conveniently located on...
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Seven Sands: UAE Heritage on a Platter
The UAE is a melting pot of cultures, and living in Dubai we are spoilt for choice with some of the finest global cuisines. Yet local Emirati cuisine tends to get overshadowed. As an expat, I’ve...
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Movember in November: Grow a Mo for your Bros
November is the hairiest month of the year, and for a good reason too. Last month saw us thinking pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, and this month sees thousands of men the world over sprouting...
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Chocolate Moustaches for #Movember
My last blog post was all about Movember, and then I rediscovered this cute little silicone chocolate mould my sister had sent me from New Zealand. These are moustache moulds, how appropriate for...
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