Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
With Earth Day coming up on the 22nd of April, The Green Planet Dubai have put together a week-long programme of nature-led experiences, bringing families face-to-face with a living rainforest in the heart of the city. We sent Dubai resident, Chirag and his family over to review the experience. Here’s Chirag’s experience at The Green […]
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And all of a sudden, our Spring Break has been moved a week earlier – starting from Saturday 7th March, until Sunday 22nd March, coinciding with Ramadan and ending with Eid Al Fitr. With the Ministry of Education announcing that nurseries are to remain closed during this time, and limited flights going out of Dubai, […]
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Are you looking for a luxury pool and beach membership here in Dubai, in a 5-star resort? Something that gives you unlimited access to its facilities all year round, with many additional perks? Banyan Tree in Bluewaters have launched an annual pool and beach membership, and this is all you need to know about its […]
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Are you looking for a wellness retreat? Don’t have time to jet off to Bali for a week? Why not just take a day out of your busy calender and book into Samadhi’s Day Retreat at the beautiful Banyan Tree Dubai. Here’s what’s included in the Wellness Retreat at Banyan Tree.
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The 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic tees off this Thursday 22nd of January, and runs all weekend until Sunday 25th January. It’s four whole days of world-class golf, family fun, live entertainment and foodie highlights. If you’re wondering what’s on for families – here’s a little guide – with a very brief introduction on the […]
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Terra in Expo City Dubai has launched its first Novice Beekeeping Course taking place every Sunday starting from 18th January 2026. This is a five-day, hands-on journey into the world of hive care, pollination, and urban biodiversity. Led by certified apiculturist and scientist Dr Meriem Hammal, affectionately known in the community as the “Bee Fairy […]
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As we close into New Year’s Eve here in Dubai, the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) have announced road closures around the city, as well as updated Metro & Tram Timings. This article covers specifically the JBR and Dubai Marina end of town. Happy New Year’s Eve and hope this will help you plan a […]
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Yas Winter Fest has kicked off in Yas Gateway Park – running from Friday 12th of December, to Sunday 21st of December 2025. We sent Dhruma, a Dubai-based resident and her family over to review the experience. Tickets costs just 35aed for Teens & Adults (13+), and 25 aed for Kids 4-12 Years Old. Wondering […]
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For a lot of families with little children – chances are you will be staying in on New Year’s Eve. That also means you possibly won’t be hungover on New Year’s Day or sleeping in like the rest of Dubai, but getting up at 7 am ( just like every other day…. ). Well well […]
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Looking for fun outdoor activites to take the kids to, this Winter Break? Bluewaters, by Dubai Retail, will be lighting up this festive season with its “Find Your Festive Glow” seasonal showcase. Expect immersive experiences across the island throughout the Winter Break – from Saturday 6th December 2025 to Wednesday 7th January 2026, as well as its […]
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Cucina the Palm is launching their Gingerbread House-making sessions and Festive Set Menu and we got the opportunity to review it late November with the kids, together along with my brother’s family. It’s such a fun thing to do with family and friends – and I gotta warn you – it’s only available in December […]
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One of our favourite things to do over the Christmas season is taking the kids to a Christmas Tree Lighting. Most restaurants, hotels, bars and even golf clubs would do one at the start of the festive season. There’s carolling, mulled wine, and sometimes Santa makes an appearance, and better still – give out gifts […]
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Have you ever taken the kids out for a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in Dubai? Yes it’s late, but it is only once a year – and that one evening when Dubai put its all for an amazing show – entertainment, food and drinks, and of course – fireworks! C’mon, let’s make this year’s […]
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Have you ever been to a professional basketball game? Do your kids play? Maybe you, your husband, or the both of you? Well – I have absolutely no hand-ball coordination and sadly was terrible in sports – despite being blessed with height. However – I grew up with two brothers and a dad who loved […]
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Can you believe the mid-term break is here, already? Didn’t we just start school? 🙂 In case you missed the school memo amongst the hundred emails they send, most schools will break for the holidays from Saturday 11th October until Sunday the 19th. If you are hanging around Dubai over the holidays – here’s a […]
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Have you ever done a ‘Sip & Paint’ event here in Dubai? Vida Emirates Hills, in collaboration with Portraet have created a Sip & Paint experience at Origins, happening every Tuesday evening. Here’s how our Sip & Paint evening at Origins went, and all you need to know.
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Are you planning to start a family? Maybe you are already expecting, or have little ones at home. Well well – if you’re keen to go to one spot where 250 world renowned brands and 150+ expert speakers will be under one roof, The Baby Expo Dubai is it for you. Spanning across more than […]
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If you didn’t manage to get tickets for the India vs New Zealand ICC Champions Final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium this Sunday – do not fret. A handful of sports bars are broadcasting the game which will start from 1pm on the 9th of March 2025. There are a lot of bars that are […]
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Are you staying in Dubai for Chinese New Year this year? Are your parents flying in from overseas? You must be wondering if there is much going on for Chinese New Year in this city. Well, well – it probably won’t be the same as CNY back home but Dubai does do its very best […]
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Did you know that there is a new McGettigans at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel ? They have just opened late November 2024, and already have a full calender for the festive season. Here’s all you need to know about all things festive, at the Mcgettigans Ibn Battuta Gate!
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School is finishing for most in Dubai on Friday 13th of December. No plans? Why not take the kids to Jebel Hafit Desert Park for a family camping adventure – with all outdoor activities, included! The team that brought you Meats and Mountains – Cucina del Cul have now created a new experience for just […]
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With the festive season upon us, comes a flurry of family-friendly shows – some of which are Christmas-themed, and some are just perfect for the holiday season. We’ve put together a handful – which will hopefully keep you busy throughout the festive season. Enjoy these shows with the kids over the holiday season!
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Have you been to a Christmas Tree Lighting here in Dubai? For all the many years that we have spent here – we have absolutely loved taking the little ones to these. Most hotels, golf clubs and malls will be having their own Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. These typically come with mulled wine, cookies, carols […]
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See : New Year’s Eve in Dubai : Family Gala Dinners 2025/2026 Have you been out for a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in Dubai – ever since having kids? I know how it’s like – it’s too difficult, the kids are young, you can’t be bothered, there’s always a million reasons. But hey – […]
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Have you ever been to a Four Hands Dinner ? This is when two renowned chefs come together to create a specially curated menu for the evening. Different backgrounds and expertise, paired together over ‘four hands’ to create a unique culinary experience. And this, is what you could do at Fogueira Restaurant and Lounge – […]
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Oktoberfest is back again in Dubai – and it’s all happening down at Barasti from the 21st of September, until 6th of October 2024. If you’ve never been to one here, and you’re considering it – give it a go for a fun night out with friends, without the little ones. Here’s all you need […]
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I don’t think I have ever done a movie review on this site. I thought long and hard how to express my views on a movie that not only I, but the entire family immensely enjoyed. An Instagram post or a few stories that will disappear just didn’t seem to do it justice. So here […]
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With the new school term resuming late August, comes a flurry of kids theatre shows in September and October. We have put together a little list of what’s coming up over the next two months. Take the little ones – especially if they’re familiar with the books, like There’s a Monster in your Book, or […]
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The Baby Expo Dubai is on this May, offering a treasure trove of mother and baby products for visitors to explore, test, and purchase. It’s not just about going there to buy baby products. There will be talks and conferences on throughout the two days – offering insight into all the questions you have always […]
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We were invited to an exclusive unveiling of a limited edition collaboration between Trotters London, and Peppa Pig at Bounty Beets, in Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, on the 28th of February 2024. As a big fan of the venue itself and having been well-acquainted with hours of Peppa Pig on Youtube, I was curious to […]
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We were invited to the beautiful Aura Skypool for an exclusive announcement by Wonderful Pistachio in February 2024. What a stunning venue for a media event, don’t you think? What was the announcement? Wonderful Pistachio has appointed UAE-headquartered Al Douri Group as its official processing partner for Wonderful Pistachios in the Middle East. Here’s a […]
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It’s been awhile since we’ve gone to a circus show here in Dubai. A new show – by Cirque Du Liban called Pluma was launching by Dubai Festival City Mall and we took the kids, up Sheikh Zayed Road for their premiere. What a fun evening it turned out to be – not only for […]
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See New Year’s Eve with Family in Dubai 2024/2025 What are you doing for New Year’s Eve this year in Dubai? Staying home, with the kids? C’mon – why not do something different this year? What about taking the kids along to a Gala Dinner and staying up for the fireworks for a change? They […]
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One of our absolute favourite events at Rixos the Palm is Rixy Kids’ Fest. They do this every Winter – and I remember putting a reminder in my Google Calender so that we’ll take the kids over to join in 😉 You know how some places get one bouncy castle pumped up and that’s their […]
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Dubai Parks and Resorts have launched an amazing offer for families this summer, where kids go free. It’s definitely one to do if you have not yet been to either of their theme parks, or you’re simply hanging around this summer and looking for something to keep the little ones entertained. Yes, it will be […]
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Are you staying in Dubai again, for Chinese New Year, this year? With restrictions fully eased in Dubai, there will hopefully be lots of events, activities and dining offers for families to mark the start of Chinese New Year. This year, Chinese New Years starts on Sunday 22nd of January. To help the many Chinese […]
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All hotels, golf clubs and malls will be having their own Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony which typically comes with mulled wine, cookies, carols and in some cases – Santa makes an appearance and even hands out gifts for the little one. These are usually free to join, though some venues require prebookings and some are […]
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See Christmas with Kids in Dubai 2023 for the current listing! Best time of the year – Christmas with kids in Dubai. The little ones love it, we love it. And there’s always so much to see and do here in Dubai. Here’s an ever-growing list of anything Christmassy that crosses my radar, to include […]
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With FIFA World Cup going from the 20th of November till 18th of December in Qatar, a lot of families here in Dubai will be looking to take their little ones out to a restaurant or bar to watch the game. Wouldn’t it be nice watch football with the family, have a drink or two, […]
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Have a look at Halloween with Kids in Dubai 2023 for this year’s listing! Here’s a quick list of all the Halloween events for kids that are happening in malls, restaurants, or communities in Dubai, or specifically close to us here in Dubai Marina. Have a browse through the Family Halloween Brunch Listing as well […]
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Have you been to the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? Well, we haven’t. Did you know that you can choose to watch the race by renting a yacht? Imagine that. The following article is written by a guest writer on the Formula 1 Yacht Rental in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy. The F1 World Championship started […]
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Are you in Dubai again for Chinese New Year this year? Another year of not going home isn’t it. Hopefully next year? As the date comes closer, I started to google to see what’s out there to do, and where to eat with the little ones this year. Most of the ones featured are the […]
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Last week, we had the honour of attending a gala evening hosted by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority. The event was held in the ballroom of the One&Only Royal Mirage, with over 100 media representatives as well as social media influencers. Glad to be dressed up and out that evening – particularly in a venue […]
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With Dubai being a holiday destination – it also means that resorts tend to make an extra effort with their festive decorations over Christmas. It’s great for us as residents as every visit is magical for the little ones. Here’s a collection of Christmas decorations in various resorts that we have been to this year. […]
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With so many markets popping up all over the city, I’ve decided to put one together just for our area – for our own reference, and for anyone else who lives close by too. So here’s all the Christmas markets and Winter Wonderlands happening in Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, Bluewaters, Jumeirah Beach Residence and The […]
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Nice to return to Folly after a very early ladies night in the summer. This time for the launch of “Souk Madinat’s favourite rooftop terrace” – yes I stole the tagline from the invite. The rooftop is quite dreamy in the evenings, isn’t it? You can’t really get that in any other spot in Dubai […]
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What a spectacular event it was – ringing in World Champagne Day, hosted by Moet & Chandon at the glorious Jetty Lounge. Where shall I even begin?
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Isn’t it nice to get dressed up for an event? Aren’t we all glad things are getting to some sort of normal in Dubai? 🙂 Introducing Gal, a contemporary Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant situated at the Ground Floor of Address Downtown Dubai. You may not have been there but I am sure you have seen photos of […]
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2022 Update : Oompa Loompa is now calle Masha the Bear Restaurant The quickest way deals get around these days when it comes to kid’s activities is social media. Saw a post in the JBR Mums Dubai FB group (credits entirely to Kristel!), a hunt through instagram, a couple of emails and phone call later, […]
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Last weekend we had the opportunity to bring our 3-year old to participate in a sushi masterclass held for kids, at Tanuki’s in the Dubai Mall. Whilst it’s meant for 6-year olds and above, they mentioned that the younger ones are free to join in with guidance from the parents.
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An amazing fellow mum collated a list of all the Christmas events in Dubai, and shared it with all of us. With permission, I’m putting this up with a few more additions to it and links added to the events on their respective social media pages. All credits goes to Liz Fitzpatrick for the list! 🙂 […]
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So excited to do this post. Just going through the photos brings a smile to my face 🙂 And that, I think, is what I did miss about blogging. So my girl is turning the big 2, and we decided to have her birthday do a little earlier this year as it is getting rather […]
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We slept at 3am last night. We got back to Dubai past midnight and although I did think it was a good show, we felt….. unsatisfied. Spent the next two hours watching Bon Jovi’s old concert videos, particularly the one in Wembley back in 1995. How I wish we could get a time machine, jump in […]
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Off we went to World Trade Centre last night to catch 30 seconds. We haven’t been to concerts there for a long time now, and it sorta reminded me why. Imagine every one in five person has a cigarette in hand. Ugh, it was disgusting. To be fair it really is just a ‘Dubai situation’, […]
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Don’t worry, they’re not closing! Just for the summer 😉 Recently we seem to have always ended up at Societe after dinner out with friends. The music’s good, and the little guy with the signature hand-waving-in-front-of-face move is always there for comic relief. Next Friday Societe is closing for summer, with their ‘Happy Ending’ party […]
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Honestly, I don’t know what to believe 🙂 Half the time I’m thinking, really? The other half thinking, maybe? Were you there? What did you think? Regardless, we had such a great time laughing our heads off. It was entertaining as hell. So on Monday, I got into my car afterwork and got a message […]
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From August 2023 onwards, Salero will be having live entertainment five days a week. See Salero’s website for more details. Original review, published in May 2015 Spending an evening at Salero Tapas Bodega on their Flamenco Nights makes you wonder why have we not spent more time enjoying good live music in Dubai. You could […]
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I’m surprised that there hasn’t been much hype about Viva on social media since it started. Maybe I haven’t been reading the right magazines, or following the right pages on facebook. I didn’t even know what to hashtag when I was putting up photos and videos on instagram. Last night’s show at Pacha Ibiza Dubai, […]
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I look forward to this every year, as it’s that one time where we can dine in the many Jumeirah restaurants for a really good price. Link to the official Jumeirah Restaurant Week website here. It’s on from the 14th to 23rd of May, and sometimes it gets extended for another week or so. Fingers […]
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Thanks to dubizzle, we managed to snap up last minute “not-so-expensive” Inner Pit tickets to Robbie Williams’ gig last night 🙂 Left the marina around 7pm, stuck to 140 km/h and got tailgated probably 4 to 5 times on our way to Abu Dhabi 🙁 I will do a proper post about this next time. Today, we’re […]
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It’s so hot tonight. Apparently it was 40 degrees this afternoon. 32 degrees right now. I can’t imagine how Alain Robert felt as he monkeyed his way up Cayan Tower. So I got real excited when I heard about the news. It was on constructionweekonline.com, and splashed all over social media. “Just next door to us, […]
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Hehehehehehehehehe. We just felt like doing it. No, we didn’t quit train for it. You know we cycle around the marina, and the beach. The furtherest we’ve gone is up Al Sufouh, then alongside the beach on the newly opened Jumeirah Corniche to Jumeirah 3. Would have carried on, until a plain-clothes policeman came to […]
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Have you ever received an invitation to an event, with the assumption that you will be fed, only to find out later on that there really isn’t going to be much food at all and you end up being dead hungry and grumpy? 🙁 That’s the problem with some of these things isn’t it. Dinner […]
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When our friends were here in Dubai, they bought trays of dim sum from Carrefour to bring back to Doha. G decided to buy some of these as well to try out, and the har gaus and siew mais was actually, not too bad….:) So, whilst we were in the ‘omg-I-miss-dim-sum’ mood, I received an email […]
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Arrived fashionably late, thinking that we would have missed half the show. But hey, this is Dubai. Everything starts late 🙂 And so we sat there people watching, sweat trickling down my neck. I picked up the serviette and dabbed my forehead. I told G if he could help me with my glistening back but we figured […]
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18.10.2014 – Post Event Thoughts So were you there? Did you have fun? My head hurts 🙂 I managed to snap one photo at the beginning around 4:30 pm, and the rest is history. First time to Societe and damn, why haven’t we been there before. Well if you’re in your late twenties, or in your thirties, […]
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What a night! 🙂 Let me introduce you to the glitz and glamour of Cavalli Club and the spectacular show that we had the opportunity to experience last night.
Read MoreI couldn’t even sneak one photo. Sad face. Other than the fact that photography was banned, my S3 battery was at 4%. Great planning! 😀 So last night I attempted to drive to Dubai WTC from work. Lots of traffic + getting lost, I ended up parking at the new carparking building next to McGettigans. […]
Read MoreMy hands are shaky from 2-hours of badminton. I hope I can do this post properly 🙂 So, Gong Xi Fa Chai everyone! Nien chu yi today. Miss Kuching terribly 🙁 One week ago I started googling “Chinese New Year in Dubai” and could hardly find much hits. It looks like there’s more now, with […]
Read MoreMagic. Don’t we all love a little big of magic. R and I went to the opening show of The Illusionists on Wednesday night, held in World Trade Centre. It was such a good show 🙂 My favourite will probably be The Trickster – which I initially found quite annoying but then grown to absolutely […]
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I’m sleepy. DSS has kicked off and we’ve just been wandering through Dubai Mall. I didn’t buy a single thing. I’m so sad 🙁 Maybe some blogging will cheer me up he he. M’s here – thought it’ll be nice to show her some of Dubai’s nightlife. And what’s a better place than Embassy, just […]
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I was thinking if I should run the photos through instagram to make it cooler, but ah, can’t be stuffed, lol. Too many! Plus I’m knackered from brunch at XL today. Best time to blog 🙂 Last night, G and I got dressed up for the big AhLan! Ball held at Asateer Tent in Atlantis. […]
Read MoreOur first ever tennis game, live! I grew up with brothers who love watching tennis. In those days it was Pete Sampras, Andrew Agassi and Steffi Graf. I’ve attempted to play some in Auckland but will admit I’m not the best when it comes to balls and coordination, hehe. I enjoy ping pong though – […]
Read MoreI try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it’s clear My world crumbles when you are not here Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it’s clear My world crumbles […]
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Honestly – we almost missed out on an awesome night 🙂 It’s a good thing Societe Perrier actually asked what time we were getting there. We were just going to stay in-doors having red wine, chippies and mango, chit chat and chill while the rain poured down all over Dubai. Did you see the endless […]
Read MoreKinda stink that they had to organize such a big music festival on the same night that Nickelback and Razorlight was playing ay. We thought of doing both but that would be a little too ambitious, ha. So we decided to just head to Meydan instead, after spending the afternoon at the Gulf Bike Festival […]
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What a night! Dubai continuously surprises me in different ways. On Tuesday morning, N rang me up to let me know I had won an Oktoberfest-do with Scooly for Wednesday night. Happy days 🙂 So gutted that G was not around but I managed to drag SM with me that night. I left Yas Island […]
Read MoreHow new, is Festival Park? Taxi man took us to Festival City Mall, and then we asked him – you don’t know where Festival Park is? He looked at us blank – Festival Park? We got off, and then asked probably 4 other taxis if they knew where this place was. We even showed them […]
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My first text to Dubai 92 FM and I got a call back from Tom & Dan on my first week here, to say that I’ve won two tickets to Sandance at Atlantis. Wahahaha, awesomeness. Lineups that we knew were Morcheeba, Travis, Dizzie Rascal and Fatboy Slim. We got there around 7:30p.m and there were […]
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