Rejoice, our fellow coffee lovers! The Dubai coffee scene is as busy as ever and we are lucky to be able to try new specialty coffee boutiques. We are pleased to be presenting to you three new (but tried and tested) coffee places that opened in Dubai earlier this year.Read More…
Everyone has heard about acai bowls and they are so common now that you can see them on almost every menu. Another superfood that is getting more popular is the beautiful and vibrant red pitaya. However, did you know that you can find superfood bowls with other Amazonian superfoods thatRead More…
Qasr Al Watan, which means Palace of the Nation, is a relatively new addition to the cultural scene in Abu Dhabi as it was opened to the public in 2019. This breathtaking white granite and limestone building took 7 years to construct and is a working palace used for hostingRead More…
Raffles Dubai is known for putting together the most stunning and delicious afternoon teas. We can vouch for this having tried a few of its lovely creations, including a fashion-themed Manolo Blahnik afternoon tea in 2017. When I saw that the current Raffles afternoon tea is flower-themed in collaboration withRead More…
Ah Paris! Last year Silvia and I were lucky enough to visit Paris twice and staying at Fauchon L’Hotel every time we visited became a tradition. In fact, we were planning at least one more trip to Paris for 2020, which included a stay at our lovely Parisian home awayRead More…
That time of the year is getting closer with 2 weeks to go until Christmas and less than 3 weeks until the New Year’s Eve. If you live in the UAE and not travelling for the holiday season or if you are coming to the UAE from abroad to catchRead More…
With a plethora of restaurants and cafés to choose from in Dubai, there is no shortage of great places to visit for lunch to enjoy good food in an elegant setting. Below are some of our favourite places for a sophisticated lunch experience if you feel comfortable dining out atRead More…
December has always been the prime time for travel, be it going away to take advantage of the long National Day weekend at the beginning of December or travelling related to the festive season later in the month. This year is unlike any other with the pandemic still wrecking havocRead More…