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

Hell Yeah!

Hell’s Kitchen

Hell Yeah! A brunch at Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen delivers the classics and more.

When friends Carmen & Adrian invite us to join them for lunch at Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen on Dubai’s Bluewaters Island, it is hard to think of a reason not to.… Read the rest

Bombay Bungalow

Bombay Bungalow

Desperate to get out after months of lockdown, restrictions and uncertainty, Jason and I head to JBR and Bombay Bungalow for a date night and evening with some varied tastes and scenery.

Wavebreaker – Pre Dinner Drinks at JBR

Hoping for a pre dinner drink, we select the Pure Sky Lounge on Level 35 of Hilton Dubai, The Walk.… Read the rest

The Boat House

The Boat House

We eat every day. Meals are usually memorable due to the company or the occasion. Some for the location or the view. Few meals are remembered for the meal itself. Our meal at the Boat House, however, is memorable for just that.… Read the rest

Pialligo Estate

Pialligo Estate

The day started out frosty but the sun is shining and mum and I are headed to lunch. We have chosen the Garden Pavillions at Pialligo Estate for a little mother daughter indulgence.

I remember coming to Pialligo as a child.… Read the rest

A Bit Of A Stretch For Soha & Sura

A Bit Of A Stretch For Soha & Sura

“This is our next one” Melissa announces excitedly. The ‘next one’ she refers to is our next ladies night outing, we are making a bit of a stretch for Soha and Sura’s birthdays.… Read the rest

Ladies In Red

Ladies In Red

It is Nour’s birthday and Melissa has been at it again, organizing us for a night of celebrations. Tonight we head back to Asia Asia and in celebration of love and friendship we are ladies in red. It doesn’t matter whether we have had a crazy day or a boring one, what brings us together is a sense of adventure and excitement, plus, it’s good for our health (the studies say!).… 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

Celebrating Manal

Celebrating Manal

It’s easy to forget those born in December and January, or indeed any other busy time of the year when individual birthdays may rank second to larger and more public, religious or commercial events – Christmas, Easter, Eid, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween and the like.… Read the rest