The “One and Only” Rabbits

December 18, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

These bunnies are so cute I made a post just for them. About five years ago, I did a post here for the bunnies that were outside the palaces along Al Sufouh. Sadly these little creatures can no longer be found there. Other than the 20AED petting zoo we get from Ripe Market and possibly […]

Festive Afternoon Tea @ The Lounge, One and Only The Palm

December 17, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Following my visit to the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio on Monday (click here), I was so keen to bring the girls back to see the resident rabbits in the gardens of the One and Only the Palm. So off we went all excited (me included) on a nice sunny afternoon to the end of the west crescent. […]

Bastien’s Pedicure @ One and Only The Palm

December 15, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

I had initially thought that Bastien Gonzalez would just be dropping by for a chat during the treatment. So when he popped in with a smile – explained that it was going to be done by he himself – I was thinking to myself – o noooo. Maybe I should have gone to one of […]

An Overview – All-Inclusive Rixos the Palm

December 9, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

This review comes from spending not just one specific day at Rixos the Palm – but after having spent numerous afternoons and evenings at the resort with the family. If you are based in the UAE or otherwise flying in from overseas and plan on splurging for a staycation here, here are some insights on […]

Winterland Festive Brunch @ Bytes, Grand Plaza Movenpick Dubai

December 5, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

It’s December. Michael Buble is out of hibernation. Don’t you love this time of the year? Last Friday we got ourselves to the Grand Plaza Movenpick in Media City to review their Winterland Festive Brunch. All I had to do to convince the girls to get dressed was ‘there is going to be a lot […]

Mediterranean Family Brunch @ Olival, Habtoor Grand Resort Dubai

November 30, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s all about alfresco dining now, isn’t it? And for the next few months everyone will be busy going out and about with family and friends, making up for lost time that is most of 2020. Well not sure if it is everyone but that’s us 😉 So when I saw the description for Olival’s […]

Street Food Night @ Sui Mui, Westin Mina Seyahi Dubai

November 29, 2020.Reading time 12 minutes.

Sui Mui – this is the revamped of what used to be Spice Emporium in The Westin Mina Seyahi. We’ve been to Sui Mui a couple of times now since it opened last year – it’s always our go-to with the family and friends, after a day spent at the beach. We returned last Wednesday […]

A Hotel Pool Day with the family – How Much Does It Really Cost?

November 28, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

I’ve gotten somewhat addicted to a certain exclusive membership. You know, that membership that gives you unlimited access to most hotel pools and beaches in the UAE. If you know me personally, chances are I’ve tried to get you to join it as well. If you don’t know me, you’ve probably seen this same person […]