Jun 2018
Desert Palm, Samāna Spa, & Rare: A triple threat close to town.
Having lived in Dubai for over ten years, I have been fortunate to visit Desert Palm on a few occasions (including a previous dining experience at Rare ), and have always been…
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May 2018
Rain Room Sharjah: Worth the visit?
Recently, The National announced the opening of the permanent installation, The Rain Room. This immersive exhibit, launched in 2012 was created by Random International, and seen…
May 2018
Weekend links.
Steady on and Ramadan Kareem! With the roller coaster of emotions and legality surrounding the upcoming UAE influencer laws , I'm not exactly sure what this blog will look like as…
May 2018
This is the steak experience you've been looking for: Prime 68.
Ever since reading about The Emireati's experience at Prime 68 , the venue has been on my radar. Having had a delightful visit to Garden earlier in the year, I knew I was due to a…
May 2018
Don't Call Me an Influencer: My thoughts on the upcoming UAE social media influencer rules.
Before June, and perhaps, before the industry changes forever, let's clear the air. First of all, I've never considered myself an Influencer. I don't categorize myself as one, and…
May 2018
Weekend links.
How have you been, fam? I've got lots of stuff (pun intended) cooking, and I'm excited to start to see some of it lands -- hopefully sooner rather than later! Not that I'm going…
May 2018
Akiba Dori: Akihabara style in D3.
I'll admit, I've been negligent in visiting D3. I just... Well, no excuses. When a foodie friend showed an interest in the pizza on offer at the recently opened Akiba Dori , I…
May 2018
RIVA Beach: A relaxed day on the Palm.
Even on vacation, I'm not the type who can lay by a pool for hours. However, before the summer sets in, I thought a few hours in the sun would be a fun way to spend a Thursday…
May 2018
The Source by Wolfgang Puck: A look at Saturday brunch in D.C.
Wolfgang Puck might be one of the only celebrity chefs not to have a restaurant in Dubai, but A to Za'tar goes global with this excellent review from Lindsay Rogers (who you might…
May 2018
A Perfect Weekend in Port Douglas.
When planning our trip to Australia, the #1 item on our list was access to the Great Barrier Reef. Hubs, an avid scuba diver, is coming up on his 40th birthday and this trip…