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After months apart, Jason and I joined our wonderful friends Brad and Diana to celebrate their return to Dubai. Alongside Carol and Wathik, Karen and Jess, and Emily, we gathered high above Downtown Dubai for Skyline Brunch at Address Sky View – an afternoon that reminds me why Dubai does brunch better than anywhere else.… Read the rest
Birthday celebrations in Dubai often come with lofty expectations. There are rooftop venues, extravagant buffets and brunches where the spectacle occasionally overshadows the food. For Jason’s birthday this year, however, we find Brunch in Bloom refreshingly different.
Tucked within the DoubleTree by Hilton at Jumeirah Beach Residence, Gastro Kitchen’s Brunch in Bloom reimagines the beloved Dubai brunch with a gentler touch.… Read the rest
There is something quietly restorative about coming home. After an overseas interlude where copious amounts of Pad Thai and Singha were consumed barefoot on the beach, nothing says ’home’ quite like a Dubai brunch and Sushisamba delivers on every level.… Read the rest
Finding your perfect stretch of sand among Phuket’s beaches may be harder than you think.
Thailand’s largest island is blessed with an extraordinary coastline. Along its shores, jungle-clad headlands tumble into the Andaman Sea, framing everything from hidden coves and undeveloped bays to bustling beach towns lined with restaurants, massage huts and colourful longtail boats.… Read the rest
Some places are memorable because of what you do there. Others stay with you because of how they make you feel. Nai Thon Beach is firmly in the latter category.
Nai Thon Beach remains one of Phuket’s most underrated coastal gems, a place where natural beauty takes precedence over development.… Read the rest
Kamala Beach never really asked to be the highlight of our time in Phuket. That became part of its appeal.
We spend two weeks based here. First, we settle into a backstreet villa at Nathon House, located along the suburban Hua Khuan Nuea Road.… Read the rest
Just a few minutes south of Patong Beach, one of Thailand’s most famous strips, Tri Trang Beach feels like a different world altogether.
While Patong, Phuket’s most famous beach, buzzes with jet skis, beach clubs and a constant stream of visitors, Tri Trang occupies a quieter corner of the coastline.… Read the rest
At Phuket’s southernmost reaches, Nai Harn Beach occupies a sweet spot that many of the island’s better-known beaches have long since lost. Beautiful without being flashy, developed without feeling overbuilt. It has become a favourite among locals, expats and repeat visitors who know exactly what they’re looking for.… Read the rest
There’s something quietly seductive about islands you can see but haven’t yet reached. From Phuket’s east coast, Rang Yai Island sits just offshore, it’s close enough to feel accessible, distant enough to promise escape. At 110 acres, this privately owned island has built a reputation as a tranquil paradise, known for its white sand beaches, calm waters and a long association with pearl farming.… Read the rest
Kata Beach is the perfect Phuket beach all-rounder. A distinct crowd pleaser, Kata Beach has it all.
We set out in the morning, walking from nearby Karon beach. There’s a gradual unfolding of the day, step by step and we navigate the headland with it’s shops, traffic and noise.… Read the rest