Zuma

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

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

Al Forsan Cable Water Skiing

Al Forsan Water Skiing

A day in Abu Dhabi sees us at the purpose built Al Forsan. This sports and entertainment venue is based around a Marriott Hotel with equestrian, go karting and two cable waterski lakes.

This is action packed adventure!… Read the rest

Italian at The Pointe

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

Canberra For Beginners

Canberra by balloon

Most people don’t see Canberra as a tourist destination, but when I was recently asked by a friend for some recommendations for a few days in the the Nation’s Capital, I couldn’t decide where to start. So here are my top picks and advice for discovering Canberra for the first time.… Read the rest

Museum Of The Future

Museum of the Future

Ready for a journey into the future? Museum of the Future launches us forward in time to 2071 where we discover what the world might look like a generation or two from now. We discover Earth from space, new generation wellness, DNA libraries and future play.… Read the rest

Expo 2020: Germany

Expo 2020: Germany

I have a sense of elation and foreboding as I arrive to explore Camps Germany in the last weeks of Expo 2020. I have a good book with me and know that the wait will be over an hour for the ever-so-popular Germany pavilion.… Read the rest

Camel Racing: Triumph on the Track

Camel Races

Well after the city skyline has melted into desert sands, we encounter the Dubai Camel Racing Club which showcases the Emirati tradition of camel racing.

Like horse racing, this sport is the passion of sheikhs (kings), locals and the community alike and has been integral to the region’s traditions for centuries.… Read the rest

Al Seef District: Old Dubai

Al Seef District: Old Dubai

Al Seef Historic District, located in old Dubai is in fact, rather new. Sitting adjacent to Al Fahidi, another historic area of the city, Al Seef hugs 1.8km of Dubai Creek’s shoreline. The 2.5m square foot Meraas development was launched late in 2017.… Read the rest

Dubai Frame

Dubai Frame

The Dubai Frame. Never has the New World had such a pensive representation of the passing of time from the Old World.

This 150m high architectural landmark, located in Zabeel Park, has been described as “the biggest picture frame on the planet”, framing (from the right vantage point) the view from old town to new (and vice versa).… Read the rest