Mott 32

Mott 32

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

Blue Jade

Blue Jade

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.

The Ritz Carlton at JBR

I am swept away before we even get to Blue Jade.… Read the rest

53 Restaurant & Lounge

53 Restaurant & Lounge

Lady J’s soulful and enticing music strikes again as I attend ladies night at 53 Restaurant & Lounge with friends. Located on the 53rd floor of the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road and just opposite the World Trade Centre, this restaurant offers spectacular views.… Read the rest

Italian at The Pointe

Italian at The Pointe

An impromptu catch up with friends takes me to The Pointe for an evening at the Italian restaurant, Mura.

The maitre’d hands me a menu as she shows me our table. A waiter promptly appears eager to take my drink order.… Read the rest

Sola Jazz Lounge

Sola Jazz Lounge

Wow! Wow, wow and wow! An evening brunch at Sola Jazz Lounge packs a punch with the showy entrance at Raffles, The Palm. This is an outstandingly spectacular hotel foyer in a city of impressive hotels with impressive foyers.… Read the rest

La Carnita

La Carnita

It has been a while since I have had a night out with friends so I’m excited about La Carnita and a Ladies Night catch up.

La Carnita, located within the Intercontinental Hotel at Dubai Marina, is a great place for a drink and dinner.… Read the rest

Atelier M

Atelier M

Looking for a special night out? Date night, friends night, any night is a good night for Atelier M. Located at Pier 7 on Dubai Marina, this is a picture perfect location for any occasion.

Rebecca and I didn’t really need an occasion, the promise of a night out was enough.… Read the rest

Mimi Kakushi

Mimi Kakushi

Lunch at Mimi Kakushi’s is the best I have ever had.

Some meals are memorable for different reasons. It might be the atmosphere, the service, view, a particular ingredient or indeed an entire dish that stands out. Mimi Kakushi brings all of these elements together to provide a very, very memorable meal for all the right reasons.… Read the rest

Andalucia’s Supermums Uncensored

Andalucia’s Supermums Uncensored

Andalucia’s Supermums – There used to be times when I could remember what 17 was like, the fun, the friends, the freedom. Those days are few and far between now. Tonight, however, I feel 17 again.

Our super organized supermum host Melissa has once again scouted for the most suitable location with the best deal for us for our ladies night.… Read the rest

Kokomos

The delightful interior of Kokomos

We have dinner with friends at Kokomos. Old friends. School friends. Some friends become friends for life. These ones are lifelong friends.

I’m excited and as I enter Kokomos, the new bar & restaurant on the corner of Bunda and Genge Streets in Canberra City, I can’t remember what used to be here, even though I know I should.… Read the rest