It has been a rough few years. COVID, jobs lost, friends leaving and lives changing without really moving forwards. Such is the nature of an expat life at the best of times. Yet despite all of it, there is still life and friendship to celebrate. Tonight my beautiful people are reunited.
Melissa is in town and for many reasons, it has been a long time since this group has been all together. We gather at Nova, located at the Address Hotel in Dubai Marina, a fabulous location for a reunion.
Nova
Our group is large and we have a table booked for 15. They are ready for us when we arrive and while Aretha, Melissa & I wait for the rest of the ladies, there is time to take in the Marina views. Tonight it is photos only, it’s too hot to sit outside.
We take shelter back in the air conditioning and order drinks. Our group trickles in as they are able to: after finishing work; making dinner; putting children to bed; and attending to other aspects of life. Then, they are here and we are together.
There are squeals of delight, hugs and knowing smiles all around as we reconvene, reacquainting ourselves with each other. We share updates of jobs, relationships and children. The details are discussed and dissected, features highlighted while other facets tactfully avoided. We hold hands and laugh together, the best medicine of all.
Nova touts itself as the “new gleaming star in the backdrop of the stunning Dubai Marina, an alluring restaurant and lounge concept that combines Mediterranean fusion cuisine with fine dining and live entertainment”.
Platters of food are served to our table and the free flowing drinks flow. Soon the talented instrumentalists warm up the room with their mesmerising and uplifting performances. Live violin, saxophone and drum performances grace the stage. Each is imbued with its own unique rhythm and vibe. The performances are show stopping and do go beyond expectation for a bar and dining experience.
Soon after the third performance, the DJ comes in to complete the scene leaving no choice but to dance the night away with your besties.
Good To Know
Nova at the Address Hotel, Dubai Marina offers a special tribute to all the feminine energy that inspires us. Featuring DJ Ali Da Funk you can expect oysters, sushi and free flowing ladies night beverages for AED120.
Would I Return?
Yes. For the music and the beautiful people.
