West Side Story

Ready for the show

West Side Story

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

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

Fi’lia

Fi’lia

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

The Forgotten Artists

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

80’s Rewind

80’s Rewind – Go West

REWIND, the world’s biggest 80’s festival arrives at Bla Bla from the UK. We head down on Saturday afternoon to be dazzled by days gone by with entertainment across the entire Bla Bla venue in addition to the main stage which takes over the Beach Club for the day.… Read the rest

Flamingos

Flamingos

There are thousands of flamingos hidden in the middle of Dubai. The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, not so far from downtown Dubai, is home to these fascinating birds during the winter months.

Even as we pull up to the car park we can see just how many birds are here today.… Read the rest

Estabena Cafe & Restaurant

Estabena Cafe & Restaurant

Estabena Cafe & Restaurant has recently opened at Meadows Village and Jason & I have a few date nights to catch up on. So we walk on over on Saturday night to sample Estabena’s eclectic Mediterranean cuisine.… Read the rest

Fan Zone

Fan Zone

We arrive into a Winter Wonderland. Snowmen, a giant Christmas tree and market stalls decorated for the festive season greet us. But we’re not even here for this, it’s just a bonus. Past the markets we arrive in the Fan Zone.… Read the rest

Zuma

Zuma

Zuma, one of the most famous brunches in Dubai. Founded by chef Rainer Becker in Rome in 2002, the chain now has its headquarters in London with locations around the world. ‘Chain’ certainly conjures the wrong image of this upmarket brand which has clearly earned its fine dining reputation.… Read the rest

Footloose & Fancy-Free

Footloose & Fancy Free

Footloose & Fancy-Free. At least for the night. My wonderful husband has gifted me two tickets for Footloose at the Dubai Opera. Already having lined up Diana, my date for the night, we leave the kids and husbands behind and head out to witness the Sellardoor Production of the classic 1984 dance musical.… Read the rest