The Cat Café

The Cat Café

Okay, so The Cat Café does not necessarily involve dressing up, there are no cocktails in sight and it’s not really a travel destination. I do rather enjoy a new city or a nice night out. I also enjoy a quiet night in, however, preferably snuggled up on the couch with my beautiful cat, Oskar, or my other (human) boys, at a pinch.… 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

Beautiful People, Reunited

Beautiful People, Reunited

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.… Read the rest

Asateer: Suhoor at Atlantis

Asateer: Suhoor at Atlantis (L -R) Wilma, Ilona, Alexandra, myself, Irina

Atlantis does things properly and Suhoor, presented in the Asateer tent, is no exception. The tent, decoration and location are nothing if not remarkable. In fact, ‘tent’ doesn’t really conjure the right images if one is hoping to set expectations.… Read the rest

Museum Of The Future

Museum of the Future

Ready for a journey into the future? Museum of the Future launches us forward in time to 2071 where we discover what the world might look like a generation or two from now. We discover Earth from space, new generation wellness, DNA libraries and future play.… 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

Expo 2020: Japan

Expo 2020: Japan

Japan has a long, profound history and a distinctive culture. It is a land of ancient landscapes and traditions as well as the home of anime and some of the world’s most cutting edge technology. No wonder the Japan pavilion at Expo 2020 is attracting people from across the world, just the same as the country does.… Read the rest

Camel Racing: Triumph on the Track

Camel Races

Well after the city skyline has melted into desert sands, we encounter the Dubai Camel Racing Club which showcases the Emirati tradition of camel racing.

Like horse racing, this sport is the passion of sheikhs (kings), locals and the community alike and has been integral to the region’s traditions for centuries.… Read the rest