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Flamingo Room by Tasha’s.

Flamingo Room by Tasha’s.

Flamingo Room by tashas – where African Glamour meets the Arabian Sea.  Is that a thing? Whenever Flamingo Room by Tasha’s has popped up on my Instagram feed, I’ve always been impressed by the design of the restaurant.  Furthermore, having visited Tasha’s in Abu Dhabi […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

It’s technically still the weekend, right?  I was devastated yesterday to hear of the loss of Anthony Bourdain.  Although I never met him, his colloquial style and ability to literally get along with anyone was something I always envied.  He was at home at a […]

Desert Palm, Samāna Spa, & Rare: A triple threat close to town.

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 impressed with how out of town it manages to feel, with remaining so close […]

Rain Room Sharjah: Worth the visit?

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 all over the world, has found its permanent home in, of all places, Sharjah.  My curiosity completely piqued, I […]

Weekend links.

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 of June 1st.  Stay tuned — I’ve got a few ideas and tricks up my […]

This is the steak experience you’ve been looking for: Prime 68.

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 follow up to the JW Marriott Marquis and a Wednesday in […]

Don’t Call Me an Influencer: My thoughts on the upcoming UAE social media influencer rules.

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 I’ve never set out to become one.  I have spoken about this differentiation to both private […]

Weekend links.

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 to be around a bonfire any time soon, but…these look good. […]

Akiba Dori: Akihabara style in D3.

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 thought it was a decent excuse to make amends and return to this […]