We have arrived in Albania! We meet Endrit, our guide from Albania Private Guide at the airport and all of a sudden we are really on our way! One of our first decisions is what to eat? The clear winner is Byrek.… Read the rest
Byrek
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.
I am swept away before we even get to Blue Jade.… Read the rest
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
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
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. 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
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
Abstract Art At Oneo
Design and Dine presents abstract art at Oneo Wine Bar. For me personally, the Westin Mina Seyahi location conjures images of pools and palm trees rather than abstract shapes and designs. However, our night of abstract art at Oneo wine bar gives the pools and palms a night off in search of something more creative and just as relaxing.… Read the rest
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
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