It is that most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is upon us. It has crept up on me in 2020, a year like no other. And not in a good way!… Read the rest
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Brasserie 2.0
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 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
La Perle at Al Habtoor Palace
The Habtoor Palace at Al Habtoor City in Dubai, is part of a grand complex associated with the Hilton hotels chain. With over 1,000 rooms, an array of restaurants, meeting and conference facilities and on-site entertainment like La Perle, this really is a City unto itself.… Read the rest
Al Jazirat Al Hamra – The Red Island
I wake before the alarm, shivering, barely remembering that I am awake to visit Al Jazirat Al Hamra – The Red Fort. The blankets have been kicked off in the night and the air conditioning is too cold.… Read the rest
Andrea Bocelli
Phenomenal is really the only word to describe Andrea Bocelli. The world’s most beloved tenor was in Abu Dhabi on 26 April for a sold out show of his 2019 World Tour.… Read the rest
In Bad Taste
Our ladies nights and various birthday celebrations have been getting more and more elaborate lately. It started with a night out, some friends and food, a drink or two and perhaps a chance to dress up a bit.… Read the rest
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
Happy Holi
The Hindu festival of colors, Holi, is a spring harvest festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It can also symbolize love, forgiveness and new life.
Today we head to Holi at the Greens Community in Dubai. Although I know that officially Holi doesn’t kick off until the full moon (likely Wednesday of the coming week) the celebrations start early here today.… Read the rest
Stairway To Heaven
I am completely out of my league here the Stairway To Heaven. I realise this much too late though and have no choice but to plough on. One foot in front of the other, one step at a time.… Read the rest