Bellavista Valentine’s

Bellavista Valentine’s

Valentines’ Day has arrived again and we head to the Marina for a Bellavista Valentine’s. We dress up and head out for a night together. Always meaning to be better at arranging ‘date nights’ I left tonight a bit late to book but now that it’s here, I’m glad we have something locked in.… Read the rest

New Year’s Eve Gala

New Year’s Eve Gala

The night is set, New Year’s Eve. The preparations are complete, suits ready, hair & makeup done. We are ready to see the New Year in in style.

Brad & Diana arrive and have brought a bottle of Bollinger which we pop first off and ‘cheers’ whilst we make some photos of the occasion.… Read the rest

Waterfront Markets

Waterfront Markets

Make no mistake, these look like modern markets from the outside but they have a traditional waterfront food market inside. From spices to fruits and vegetables, fish, seafood and meats. They have it all.

Christmas is coming and so it’s the season for seafood.… Read the rest

Love Lakes

Love Lakes, image: Google Earth

Only in Dubai could you imagine heart shaped lakes and then create them. The Love Lakes, located near the Al Qudra lakes and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, are just that.

Getting There

In need of a break from the hustle and bustle, we have the Love Lakes as our destination this afternoon.… Read the rest

Brasserie 2.0

Charlotte’s 40th celebrations

Birthday Celebrations

It is Charlotte’s birthday and her 40th at that and we have been invited along to celebrate. A ‘big 0’ birthday should come with some fanfare and Brasserie 2.0 at the Royal Le Meridien Hotel certainly fits the bill.… Read the rest