Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera
“Am I going by myself?”. My Christmas wish to go to see Evita at the Dubai Opera has just been fulfilled as I unwrap my gift on Christmas morning. A ticket to the show lies in my hands.… Read the rest
Asia Asia
Asia Asia, 7:30pm: “This could be mistaken for a Miss Universe pageant with all these beautiful ladies from around the world…. But no, it’s just a lovely night out with all my beautiful friends in Dubai”. My friend, Melissa, posts this message, along with photos from the evening on Facebook the day after. … Read the rest
China Grill
China Grill: Ladies’ Night in Dubai. Something that can’t be fathomed anywhere else is alive and well right here. When I first heard about ladies’ nights – which consist of anything from a free drink or two to all out free flowing bubbles and a 50% discount on food (for tables with ladies only), I thought it was a bit of a gimmick. … Read the rest
Al Hadheerah
“Alright” I think. It’s been suggested that we do a girl’s night at Al Hadheerah restaurant. I’ve been here once before for an anniversary six months ago. It was an experience then, the desert location, the open air, tantalising buffet and restaurant sunken into the sand. … Read the rest
UAE National Day
National Day has been on my radar for about a month. I knew it was coming, having looked into the background for a street being called “2nd December Street” earlier on in the year, the next sign came on the 1st of November when all the Halloween decorations came down and flags went up everywhere – on buildings, schools, in the shops, on houses and on people – in the form of scarves, pins and t-shirts. … Read the rest
Fairmont, The Palm
Flow Kitchen at Fairmont, The Palm presents a buffet that is worthy of a few extra courses. The setting is spacious and nicely appointed and the staff are polite and attentive, as you’d expect from a hotel of this calibre.
It’s date night and we order a couple of drinks. … Read the rest
Spice Den
I wanted to visit Santai Retreat. Jason wanted to go to Spice Den, a restaurant that had been recommended to him. Thankfully it turned out to be one and the same! Spice Den at Santai Retreat near Kingscliff spruiks itself as ‘modern Thai fusion’ food. … Read the rest
Cesky Krumlov Castle
The centerpiece of the stunning medieval town of Cesky Krumlov (Český Krumlov) is its magnificent castle complex. The castle, founded by the Vítkovci family in the 13th Century, is one of the largest in Central Europe. The castle reflects a blend of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles shaped by centuries of expansion and renovation.… Read the rest