September Staycation 

September Staycation

A September Staycation was deemed in order after a month’s worth of weekends spent celebrating a string of birthdays.  Plus, the weather is feeling almost bearable again after another long, hot, Dubai summer.

My husband and I take ourselves off to Le Meridian Mina Seyahi.  All… Read the rest

Surf’s Up

Surf’s Up

Surf’s up despite the glassy morning waters at JBR. Usually we’re here to ski or board but this morning it’s to make waves, literally, and then surf them.

The morning is warm as we head out of Dubai Harbour, around the tip of the Skydive Dubai runway and out into the glassy calm of JBR.… Read the rest

Venus Ristorante

Venus Ristorante

A date night somewhere new sees us at Venus Ristorante, Caesar’s Palace. Located on Dubai’s Bluewaters Island, this is one of Dubai’s hotspots. With a wide selection of restaurants and views back across the water to JBR’s stunning skyline, it is a beautiful night to be out on the town.… 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

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

The Penguin

The Penguin

Another perfect Dubai winter’s day.  Twenty eight degrees Celsius and clear skies.  Top top it all off, we have an invitation for The Penguin.

The Penguin herself

We’ve been out on The Penguin before, however, today is special as we are farewelling our hosts and will be sad to see them leave.… Read the rest