Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Far from its New York Chinatown namesake, Mott 32 is Dubai’s most recent and perhaps most spectacular Chinese offering. We arrive on the 73rd floor of The Address Resort and the first thing I notice is the Hollywood Glamour take on Art Deco.… Read the rest
My Aunt and Uncle are stopping over in Dubai on their return home from a Europe summer vacation. It’s the usual fly by Dubai, a few days layover on the way to or from somewhere else. It’s not a bad way to get a taste for Dubai.… Read the rest
Björn Again is playing at Dubai Opera and a friend rounds us up for a night of ABBA fun.
It’s crazy to think that this ABBA musical tribute has been around since 1988 when the band that it is dedicated to is only a bit over a decade older.… Read the rest
All days are an adventure. Mother’s Day 2023 proves to be another day filled with the mix of love, joy and frustration that are reflected in most days, for most mothers.
I’m allowed to sleep in.… Read the rest
It’s Jasper’s IFA football end of season party and after an incredible win for both the U12’s and U13’s Youth Premier League teams we’re off on a Big Bus Dubai tour to celebrate.
Jasper was lucky enough to come into the season as goalkeeper halfway along when the team was already doing pretty well.… Read the rest
This April, we’re back at Dubai Opera for West Side Story. This rare touring production featuring Jerome Robbins’ original choreography has thrilled audiences since 2003. It has played on three continents and been enjoyed by more than three million people in 28 countries.… Read the rest
The Saigon Social at Blue Jade is a delightful way to celebrate the beginning of the weekend. This Friday night brunch at Dubai’s Ritz Carlton, JBR is picture perfect from arrival to the last sip.
I am swept away before we even get to Blue Jade.… Read the rest
Fi’lia. As if the view isn’t spectacular enough, this new Italian offering based on the 70th floor of the newly opened SLS hotel is also rather spectacular.
Fi’lia, meaning daughter, is touted as taking a front row seat as the region’s first female led team.… Read the rest
It is hard enough to keep up with all the famous artists in history. So finding time to learn about the forgotten artists seems like a stretch. However, after attending a lecture last night by Rose Balston of Artscapes UK (think art history warrior extraordinaire), my mind has been churning.… Read the rest
I’m not the most spontaneous person so whilst I like shopping, shopping sprees are not usually my thing. Having said that, there are a few places where a shopping spree is hard to resist. Here are my top 5.
Food, souvenirs, electronics, luxury goods and cheap market items, Hong Kong has something for everyone.… Read the rest