Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
This year, Easter Sunday falls on 31st of March 2024. The great thing for families is it’s during the school holidays – which also means kids can hopefully, maybe, have a few extra easter eggs and stay up a little later than usual? 🙂 Similar to last year – it is also falling within Ramadan. […]
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After 12 years in Dubai and hearing everyone rave about Musandam – we finally made the trip there in February of 2024 during the mid-term school break. What a beautiful place, and such a great spot to go to with the kids as well. Now we know what the fuss is all about! 🙂 Here’s […]
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UAE Mother’s Day falls on the 21st of March every year. This year, it falls on a Thursday, right before the school breaks for the holidays here in Dubai. If you’re looking for an afternoon tea to do – well, this is your list. If your mum is visiting from overseas – take here there […]
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Nov 2024 Update : This offer is discontinued. Please check Jones JBR’s website for current offers. If you’re looking for a chilled out BBQ lunch option with the kids in the weekend – take the family over to Jones the Grocer in JBR. This ones’ in Delta Hotels by Marriott in Jumeirah Beach Residence. Here’s […]
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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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Did you know there is a zipline in Musandam? It’s also the world’s longest zipline over open water, and officially accredited by the Guinness World Records. Would you give it a try? Here’s a little background, and our experience of the Musandam Zipline – so you can decide if you’re brave enough to give it […]
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If you are planning a Jebel Jais road trip – a stopover for a bite at 1484 by Puro has to be added to your itenary. I mean, it is afterall, the highest restaurant in the United Arab Emirates. Gotta tick this one off the bucket list, right? 🙂 Here’s what to expect at 1484 […]
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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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See Family-friendly Iftars in Dubai – Ramadan 2025 for this year’s listing! Ramadan seems to be starting earlier and earlier, every year, isn’t it? This year, Ramadan will likely fall on the evening of Monday March 11th, subjected to the sighting of the crescent moon. Coincidentally, the last two weeks of Ramadan will be over the term break for […]
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Waldorf Astoria at the Palm Jumeirah has introduced a Spa and Pearl Club Escape package. It’s one to look into, if you are looking like a peaceful getaway – with, or without kids. It’s completely up to you 🙂 Here’s what to expect.
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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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Who’s staying in Dubai for Chinese New Year this year? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Although it won’t be the same as celebrating CNY back home – Dubai does its very best to bring the festivities here. This year, Chinese New Years Eve (除夕) falls on Friday 9th of February, and Day One of […]
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See : 2026 Valentine’s Day Dining Guide It’s that time of the year where we celebrate love – known to all as “Valentine’s Day.” For parents with kids - be it babies, toddlers, tweenagers or adult children, hopefully you will find some time to do something a little different with your other half. The great thing […]
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The husband and I have never been away – just the two of us, since having all the little people. So when the opportunity came to review Bear Grylls Explorer Camp – we jumped at it. We made arrangements, packed our bags and drove up to Jebel Jais on a glorious Saturday winter morning in […]
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Jais Sky Tour has got to be the highlight of our Jebel Jais Weekend Away. The entire experience, from start to finish was just so much fun. If you are a thrill-seeker, I would definitely recommend you add Jais Sky Tour to your bucket list. What exactly is it? Six ziplines ranging from 300m to […]
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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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Did you know that there is a new drinks venue in The Beach JBR Dubai, where you can get a whole selection of organic tea? Some of us may affectionately know it as bubble tea, but this is something a little different. The team at PIMS, have curated their very own selection of tea-based drinks […]
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With the rising rent prices, more families are looking to buy a home here in Dubai over the last year. See guest post, by Home It Better, on whether Dubai is a good place to invest in properties, and calculators that will come into handy for you to decide if it makes financial sense.
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We love Afternoon Tea’s in Dubai. Delicate little finger sandwiches and cakes, prepared with lots of love by the culinary team. This Christmas, many lounges in hotels are doing a festive afternoon tea. We have done a little digging to put together a list of festive afternoon tea offers that you just might like. If […]
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If you have never spent Christmas in Dubai – you really should take the little ones here. It’s such a lovely time of the year, as it’s cool enough for everyone to be outdoors (but not too cold!), and there’s so much going on in and around Dubai. This list, is a compilation of festive […]
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See Family Christmas Brunches in Dubai 2025 And just like that, it’s Christmas again. What are your plans with the family in Dubai, this year? If you are not planning to cook, or if you are spending Christmas in Dubai on Holiday – here are some of the fabulous Christmas Brunches that you can take […]
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We have been exploring different products that are available at the Organic Foods & Cafe – to replace the products that we have been purchasing out of habit from a lot of mainstream brands, over the years. We have found that the ones from Organic Foods & Cafe are healthier – in the sense that […]
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Summer 2024 Update : Kids up to age 14 go free at Once Upon a Brunch from 1st of July – 31st of August. See our summer experience. Mezzerie has launched a new family brunch, and boy have they gone above and beyond with the entertainment and spread. There are Disney character appearances, a magician, […]
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We have been going to Waldorf Astoria at the Palm with the little ones for years now – be it for a daycation, or for a meal. Over the years, we have met a lot of amazing staff – which added to the overall experience, making us return to this beautiful resort again and again. […]
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I was sitting in a bar last night, telling two spanish mums about a really fun spanish brunch that I had gone for my birthday. The first guess? “Lola”? Haha! That has got to count for something, right? 🙂 We had such a great time last Saturday with our friends. Here’s what to expect, if […]
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Did you know that there is a Japanese fine-dining restaurant in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray? What used to be the Club Lounge, next to Imperium has been tastefully revamped into Tori Tori. We drove down the West Crescent in the Palm Jumeirah one Friday evening for a much awaited date night. An evening, to review their […]
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Doubletree by Hilton in Jumeirah Beach has reopened their pool area, and pool bar Areia in October 2023. It had always been a family favourite – the shaded lawn area, the beautiful infinity pool, and course – the convenient location being at the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence area. We popped over in October to […]
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Have you ever taken the little ones to the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, via monorail? It’s a very simple and fun way to do it. Ekaterina Krasheninnikova, a Dubai Mum originally from Saint-Petersburg, shares her detailed experience on how to spend a day in the Palm Jumeirah with little ones, using the Palm Monorail. Enjoy!
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Mid-term break in Dubai starts on the 16th of October for some, and 23rd of October for others. Some of you might have kids in different schools and end up having to keep them entertained for two weeks! With the weather “sort-of” cooling down, here are a few things that you can do with the […]
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Are you still thinking about a spa-day? Stop procrastinating, hurry up and book one! 🙂 The Ritz-Carlton Dubai in JBR has an ongoing spa-cation offer that might fit – if you want to do a spa day, get fed, and relax by the pool. Here’s what to expect from Spa-cation at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai.
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Halloween is a a much-awaited occasion for families. Some families go all out and decorate their apartment or villa. Kids and parents alike get dressed up to go trick or treating. This is a quick listing an, of all the Halloween events, activities and shows that are going on in malls, restaurants and communities in […]
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Are you planning a Halloween Party this year in Dubai? Maybe you would like to get some cute, personalised decorations and props to make it super special for the little ones? The great thing is there are a few small businesses ran by amazing Dubai mums that we can support. Do get in touch with […]
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Pregnancy and baby loss is something that is not often times openly talked about. You may be sitting across the table at a coffee morning, with a mum who had just recently had a miscarriage. Dads go through a tough time as well, as it is for the mum. In honour of Baby Loss Awareness […]
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Did you know that Organic Foods and Cafe has a pretty awesome and healthy breakfast deal in the weekends? I met up with a dear friend to review the offer one morning, in September. The Greens branch it was in Emaar Business Park – close to home, and school. Here’s how our breakfast at Organic […]
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Are you looking for a serviced office for your business in Abu Dhabi? The following article is written by a guest writer, on why Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is the ideal location for your serviced office.
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See Family Halloween Brunches in Dubai 2024 We absolutely love Halloween. Getting the kids dressed up, going trick or treating – and of course, some hotels and restaurants get into the spirit of things and do Halloween Brunches for families as well. The following venues are planning on doing something special and spooky for you […]
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Babies Basic is a homegrown brand selling products for babies and kids, founded by parents here in Dubai. They have feeding products, personalised clothing and accessories, as well as a range of activity mats and books for older kids to use. How I wish there were more options like these when I was a new […]
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We got properly dressed up one Saturday in September, for a much anticipated double date with our dear friends. Sky Brunch at Attiko it was. I had been there just once – months ago, for drinks at sunset – so was excited to see what they had to offer for brunch. We contemplated walking, and […]
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October 2023 Update : This offer is currently discontinued. Please have a look at Bubbly Breakfasts in Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah for other options. If you woke up late in the weekend, and you want to have some bacon and eggs – don’t fret, The Cavendish at Voco Bonnington is serving their breakfast buffet […]
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When was the last time you went to Boardwalk? It has been many many years, for us – lazy marina people. Did you know that Boardwalk offers a pizza-making activity for kids? I didn’t! We drove up to Dubai Creek Resort with the family one September weekend, to review their pizza-making activity, together with lunch […]
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Have you ever heard of the InfraslimX technology? I haven’t. I didn’t even know what we were signing ourselves up for until a few hours before heading over. My husband called me over to the laptop to show me what it was on Google. ‘Oh, is that what it is?’ We both looked at each […]
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Four Seasons Resort Dubai has introduced a new wellness offer, called ‘SereniTea’. Wouldn’t be too hard to guess what you get from the name right? We drove up to the Four Seasons one weekend in August to review the offer. Here’s our experience of SereniTea.
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The first of so many great family brunches – is Into the Jungle, put together by the one and only Family Brunch team. We returned to Giardino to review the very popular, always booked-out family brunch with the troupe – including my dear mum. High hopes, high expectations – as many friends have done this […]
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For the summer season – Raffles the Palm have introduced a generous spa day offer, called the ‘Summer Glow Up.’ With mum in town, I took the opportunity to bring her along to review the offer, late July. Mum loves being pampered. Who doesn’t? 🙂 Here’s what to expect from the Summer Glow Up at […]
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See The Best Summer Spa Deals in Dubai : 2025 Edition With the temperature and humidity at a high throughout summer, wouldn’t it be nice to book yourself into a nice spa – all by yourself, possibly with a friend, or your other half? The great thing about summer in Dubai is there are always […]
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If you are in Dubai with the kids for any part of the summer break – I’m sure you’ll be looking for something to keep the little ones occupied. The great thing about Dubai is that it is built for the heat – or shall I say, to survive the scorching summer. See below for […]
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Do you come often to Dubai? Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a place to store things that you often use – that would be too much of a hassle to bring back and forth everytime you come here? The following article is written by a guest writer, on tips on finding the best […]
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A fellow mum of 3 kids had sent me a message recently : ” I would absolutely love a blog of hotels that fit 3 kids without charging you double for interconnecting rooms ! ” So this listing – is for you, and all of us out here who have three little kids, aka a […]
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2025 Update : Bricks Brunch is now discontinued. Please check our Family Brunch Listing for other options. Going to theme parks just brings out the child in you, doesn’t it? Going to Legoland Hotel Dubai does the very same. Don’t know about you but as we drove towards the hotel, and seeing all the many […]
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When it comes to resorts in the UAE – we are very, very spoilt. With so many 5-star, grand, sparkly resorts all over – why would you want to stay in a smaller, 4-star resort such as the Radisson Resort Marjan Island? I was a bit worried as well what the staycation would be like. […]
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Well well – not often do we get such a long break in Dubai, do we? Four working days off – that’s a proper 6 days off with the little ones. Here’s a little collection of things that you could do with the kids, if you are planning to stay on, or fly into Dubai […]
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If you have been in Dubai for more than 5 years, chances are you have done the Fork and Cork brunch at some point or another. It’s Anantara the Palm’s big brunch. The last time we did this – we didn’t have any mini versions of ourselves at the table to attend to. It was […]
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A very dear friend of mine have recently been a victim of a scam. The name of the construction company, or the family will not be disclosed for privacy, as it is currently being looked at by all parties, including Dubai Police. With their permission, we are putting this piece together in hopes that it […]
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Sunday Roast has always, from what I gather (and please forgive me if I am wrong) – a British thing. Whilst we both grew up in British colonised countries, we have never been a huge fan of just having roast beef and yorkshire puddings (again, please forgive me for saying this). I actually try my […]
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Father’s Day is coming up. For a lot of us who live in Dubai – it falls on Sunday 18th of June – to include UK, US, Malaysia, India and a lot of other countries all over the world. In the United Arab Emirates, Father’s Day falls on Wednesday 21st of June this year. As […]
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How much do you understand about cryptocurrency? I don’t. Do you know how to check cryptocurrency prices before buying USDT? Fortunately there are a lot of people out there who knows crypto in depth. The following article is written by a guest writer on the How to check live Cryptocurrency Prices before buying USDT in […]
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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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Have you been to Canary Club? Have you heard of them? We went once, many months ago for their brunch with the family and loved it. Our friends have done their ladies night as well (missed that one, unfortunately!) So when we were doing the business lunch round up we knew we had to reach […]
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Having lived in Dubai for more than a decade – the thought of doing a staycation in a hotel attached to Mall of the Emirates would never, ever cross our minds. It’s literally 10 minutes from home and we go to MOE a lot. So why on earth would we even consider staying in the […]
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If you have been here long enough, you would have heard of Candypant’s brunches from friends or social media. They’re famous for doing a good, fun brunch – one fit for celebrations. Every Saturday – Candypant’s does one at Akira Back called Brunch Refined. We went over to Akira Back early May with friends to […]
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Have you been to Mama Zonia, in Pier 7? Having been there for a ladies nights awhile back, we returned to Mama Zonia on a Friday afternoon early May, to review their business lunch offer. Here’s one to do, particularly if you work in Marina Plaza and surroundings, and looking for a nice business lunch […]
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There’s a new indoor adventure park for kids in Riverland Dubai, and it’s called Neon Galaxy. As the name suggests, it’s a large multi-level indoor soft play built to the theme of astronauts, rocketships and space. It’s dark, with neon lights all throughout – plus there’s music playing. I call it an indoor play area […]
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Nonya in Taj JLT have launched a fun brunch for the summer season – calling it, the Ultimate Southeast Asian Saturday Brunch. I think they’ve read enough memes to know the word ‘pan-asian’ have been used a little to much in marketing blurps – haha. As someone who comes from that side of the world, […]
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Have you heard of a pan-asian restaurant called Not Only Fish? A fellow marina mum told me about it many months ago, when she went there for their business lunch. She loved it, and these were her exact words ” It was so good… super packed. Service was amazing. ” Fast forward many months later […]
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Summer 2024 : Rixos is currently having a fabulous summer offer – 799AED++ a night, for an all-inclusive family package. More info here. Rixos might have properly converted us to loyal fans now. Situated an hour and a half from Dubai Marina sits Rixos Bab al Bahr in Ras al Khaimah. As one of the […]
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2025 Update : Please note this brunch is discontinued. See ‘Family Brunches in Dubai 2025‘ for other options Liv – W Dubai’s all-day dining have recently introduced a family brunch. Pool and beach, plus kids club access – included. That’s a huge, combo! 🙂 We drove down with the family to review the brunch one […]
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One of the highlights of our staycation at Rixos Bab al Bahr was the room itself. There isn’t many resorts in this region that have created rooms specially for the little ones. Rixos, introduced the ‘Kids Escape Family Suite’ in 2022 – and if you have multiple kids – they will love this.
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Bluthner Hall in Raffles the Palm reminds me of the grand halls in fairytale castles. If you cleared the furniture, this is where you will find Beauty and the Beast doing their final dance. It’s where you’ll be forgiven if you put on the nicest cocktail dress, just to have a cup of tea with […]
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See Easter with Kids in Dubai 2024 for this year’s listing! Easter falls on Sunday 9th of April 2023 this year. For many of us, it’s right at the end of school term break. It’s also one of the very few times in recent years where it falls right in the middle of Ramadan. A […]
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Although STK has been opened in JBR since 2017, this would be my very first time checking out this famous party spot. Every Friday they do an evening brunch called Rare Dinner Party. It’s R&B music and you are guaranteed a fun evening out. It was also our dear friend’s birthday – what’s a better […]
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One of our most memorable staycations was at the Address Beach Resort two years ago. I remember floating around in their infinity pool – mesmerised by the spectacular views from the 77th floor. Wouldn’t it be nice, to sit in a restaurant all afternoon – come winter or summer, and have that view? Well, hats […]
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See Family-friendly Iftars in Dubai – Ramadan 2025 for this year’s listing! This year, Ramadan will likely fall on the evening of March 23nd, subjected to the sighting of the crescent moon. As always, there will be iftars organised by restaurants and hotels all over the city. It’s a really nice time to get together […]
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Raffles the Palm have recently appointed three highly experienced chefs who have worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan. The team have since introduced a new offer, know as ‘Sushi and Soul,’ – a very unique date night experience combining authentic japanese culinary dishes in Matagi, with an evening of jazz in Sola Jazz Lounge. We […]
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2025 Update : Sola Jazz Lounge is now closed. Please check raffles.com for other dining options Ciaran Fox summed up the evening quite well, ” Imagine that we’re in an old New York jazz club in the 1950’s, and I’ll sing you some jazz. ” What a fabulous evening we had, at Sola Jazz Lounge […]
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UPDATE : The Gastro Kitchen Brunch is no longer on. See : Best Family Brunches in Dubai for other options The weather is heating up, isn’t it? Good time to do a brunch with pool access, don’t you think? Doubletree Hilton in JBR have recently relaunched their much loved Gastro Kitchen brunch. We returned one […]
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May 2024 – Luigia has introduced a new brunch – Il Brunch di Luigia. Please check Luigia’s events page for details. Luigia in JBR have relaunched a family brunch every Saturday and Sunday – calling it ” Il Brunch di nonna Luigia.” According to Google (I have a lot of skills, Italian isn’t one of […]
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Did you know that there is an Anantara in the World Islands? Did you know you could spend a day there, without having to stay a night? We had the opportunity to do a daycation at the Anantara World Islands Dubai with the family early February, when the weather was just bliss. Here’s what to […]
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Right on the Bluewater Wharf sits Virgin Izakaya, an extension of the very popular bar in Ukraine. This is their fourth venue – and where else best to do it but in the heart of Dubai itself. Every Saturday they do a ‘Wild Izakaya Brunch’. We went over early February to review it – just […]
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Having spent a lot of time in Rixos the Palm, we were so excited for a staycation in their sister property located in Abu Dhabi : Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island. Similar in concept, Rixos Premium Saadiyat is also all-inclusive and very much family friendly. We packed our bags and drove down to Saadiyat Island one […]
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The beach area next to Jones the Grocer was under construction for a very long time. We were wondering – what’s going on? Say hello to Zing, Hilton Palm Jumeirah’s own Beach Bar, to add to a number of other restaurants in its property. We went over to the Hilton end of January to review […]
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We are possibly one of the last people in Dubai to dine in Ce La Vi. I am sure you have a photo on that swing – possibly a Dubai bucket list, isn’t it? Though we haven’t done their famous business lunch as yet, we did have the opportunity to review Ce La Vi’s Saturday […]
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Well well – Valentine’s Day is coming up very soon. As parents with children – be it babies, toddlers or older kids, hopefully – hopefully, you will find some time for a romantic night out. It doesn’t have to be on Valentine’s Day itself but hey – if you are keen to do something on […]
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Have you been to Kempinski Palm Jumeirah Dubai with the family? Such a delicate, pristine property, isn’t it? Beluga, its beachside restaurant has been revamped and reopened mid 2022, as Villamore. We went over early January to review the venue with the little people. Here’s what to expect at Villamore Kempinski Palm Jumeirah.
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Why haven’t we been to Raffles the Palm before this? What an exquisite property – the interior, the landscaping, their gardens – just beautiful. As we walked into the lobby, we were in awe – the sparkling christmas tree right in the middle and a giant chandelier right above. We have entered a castle, haha. […]
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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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9th January 2023 Update : We have consequently managed to find the owner of the website and got in touch with him. All republished articles have since been removed from their website and they have agreed not to republish subsequent articles. Happy days.. Original article below There is an online magazine that has been republishing […]
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See our New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner 2024/2024 Listing Social media went into a little frenzy of its own when Mert Turkmen, a Dubai restaurateur shared a screenshot of a bill from his restaurant Gal from New Year’s Eve. It was a whopping 620,926.61 AED for 21 guests. Even if the decimal points were mistakenly placed, […]
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Dubai Harbour is literally our own backyard. As soon as the area opened up about a year ago, we have been there with the kids to scoot, cycle and simply run around. About a month ago, whilst cycling with my 6 year old, we ended up at Delizie. I did not realise that there was […]
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Aya Universe, an immersive entertainment experience has opened up in Wafi City Mall in Dubai. We have seen a few of these experiences recently – Infinity des Lumieres and TODA, as well as many in the EXPO 2020 Pavilions – so I was fairly curious to see what Aya could bring to us that was […]
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When was the last time you went to Abu Dhabi? Well, it will be the first for us since covid, now that we no longer need a green Al Hosn! Off we went to one of the family-friendly resorts on Saadiyat Island : the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas. It was mid December so the […]
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Have a look at our Family Christmas Brunches in Dubai 2023 Listing ! Are you cooking up a feast for the family this Christmas? Or are you heading out? Lucky for us, there are so many options here in Dubai for a meal, with all the many family christmas brunches around. We have rounded up […]
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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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Introducing Peaches and Cream – a bright, retro-inspired beach club on the Palm which is very much family friendly. You might have seen pictures of it on social media – eye-popping primary colours that is bound to bring a smile to anyone who walks in. We went over one weekend early December to review the […]
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Jones the Grocer have opened another branch in Dubai, here in Jumeirah Beach Residence also known to most as JBR. We took the little people over early December (after a very chaotic tree lighting ceremony closeby….haha) – to review the venue over dinner. Here’s what to expect in the newly opened Jones the Grocer JBR.
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I should have gone to Luigia when they first opened up in JBR. Kids play area, authentic Italian food, close to home – ticks all the boxes, right? 🙂 After their back to school event in September recently (which was so much fun, by the way) – we returned with the family to review the […]
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Joanna Karameh, a mum of 2 and food content creator started off a business early 2022 , preparing kids baking boxes in Dubai. It is called ‘What’s in z Box’. We were very lucky to have been sent two of these boxes to try out last week. Donut decorating boxes – Christmas themed. Now I […]
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Have you ever gotten your Instagram account suspended? How frustrating would it be, to have it completed removed for a day, or two, and be told that there is a possibility it will be permanently disabled. Well, this was me. I thought I’ll put this piece together, so you get an idea of what happens, […]
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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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Re-introducing a much loved resort of ours : Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa. Every Sunday, their British Seafood restaurant Geales does a family day lunch. We have done this a few times now, though it was still exciting for us to return, with all 3 in tow. Here’s what to expect in the Geales […]
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With the temperature dropping down to early 30s – families always get excited here in Dubai as that means that we can finally do things outdoors with the kids. Here are a few suggestions on outdoor activities in Dubai – suitable for those with younger ones. Spend a day in Dubai Marina, JBR & Bluewaters […]
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A dear friend of ours was back in town and I started hunting left right centre for a fun spot for a get together. We did the ladies night at the new Claw BBQ in the Palm many weeks ago, and have been hoping that they will launch a brunch. They didn’t, but hooray – […]
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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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Do you know the story of The Little Prince? Theatre of Digital Art, also known as TODA is showing The Little Prince in a 360 experience until January 2023. We went over afterschool one Friday in November to review the experience. It would be the first time taking the girls to TODA as well 😉
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Have you ever brunched in Ras al Khaimah? We drove up to the Intercontinental Ras al Khaimah one weekend mid November, for a daycation – as well as to review Noho’s New York Brunch. Somewhere new, somewhere different. That’s, always exciting – isn’t it? 🙂 Here’s what to expect at the Noho’s New York Brunch.
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If you are looking for a nice chilled spot to take a guest around Downtown Dubai for a drink, consider doing the ladies night offer at Karma Kafe. I remember doing their brunch almost 8 years ago – and it was such good food and so much fun. Returned early November to take a guest […]
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2023 Update : Jardin Rose Family Brunch is discontinued. Please have a browse through our Family Brunches Listing for other options. Did you watch Beauty and the Beast, as a child? I did. I loved it. So I was probably more excited than my kids when I found out that the Family Brunch team had […]
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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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A popular one with the Brits for obvious reasons is the family brunch at Bread Street Kitchen – Gordon Ramsey’s award-winning restaurant. We headed down the Palm towards Atlantis on a Saturday afternoon late October to review their family brunch, three little kids in tow. If you’ve always been planning to do this and wasn’t […]
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2023 Update : Please note that CMP is currently closed. Wouldn’t it be nice to have free flow mimosas with breakfast? Every weekend, CMP Bar & Grill does ‘The Over Easy Brunch’, which is essentially what the rest of the world call brunch : a late breakfast. Add on bubbly, or if you are feeling […]
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Have you ever done an immersive dining experience, where art, story-telling and 3d graphics were intertwined? We drove up to the Shangri La one Friday evening to review Seven Paintings, over a much awaited date night. Here’s what Seven Paintings is all about.
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For this year’s listing – Have a look at Family Halloween Brunches in Dubai 2023 Edition Exciting time of the year – Halloween is coming soon. It’s always good fun for families to get the little ones dressed up – and what’s a better place to do it than in a family brunch setting? The […]
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What a crazy brunch it was – Oktoberfest at Lock, Stock and Barrel also known as LSB in JBR. We don’t ‘party’ much – so this was just absolutely nuts for us. It was also one of our friend’s birthday – so where else to go for a big, crazy and loud birthday do? LSB […]
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How about a 4-course lunch in a pan-asian fine dining joint somewhere close to home or work, for 99aed – which includes coffee or tea? Somewhere, with sweeping views of the Dubai Marina, and the Emirates Golf Course. Look further and you can actually see a teeny bit of the Burj al Arab. That’s business […]
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Do you own a Rolex watch? Have you bought a Rolex watch before, here in Dubai? Or maybe you flying into Dubai and would like to purchase one. The following article is written by a guest writer, on all you need to know about Rolex watch prices, here in Dubai. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram to see […]
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Four Seasons Resort Dubai in Jumeirah Beach have relaunched their Saturday brunch in Suq, their family restaurant. We returned to the resort in September to review the brunch, now called the ‘Sensational Saturday Brunch.’ A bit cheesy I thought – it better be as ‘sensational’ as it is named to be, haha. Here’s what to […]
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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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The following article is written by a guest writer on Dubai’s Top Summer Attractions. Follow us on Instagram as we explore Dubai’s attractions, and more. Dubai is best enjoyed with friends and family in the summer. Dubai has it all, with world-class shopping, dining, and exciting attractions. Here are some top summer attractions in Dubai. […]
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Having grown up in South East Asia, we have spent numerous holidays in Singapore. That being said, there have been so many new attractions that were built over the years – we would love to return to experience it all with the family. The following article is written by a guest writer on the top […]
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Would you have bubbles with breakfast? Is 10am too early for a glass of prosecco? We drove to the Palm on a Saturday morning, just husband and I – to review Ula’s ‘Bottomless Breakfast’ offer. A quick breakfast date close to home 🙂 Here’s what to expect.
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It only took me 10 months to finally pay a visit to the much-talked about – Sushi Samba. There were numerous attempts to do their business lunch, but when you have school pick ups to do – the 12-2pm timeslot never worked. Finally booked us a table during the school holidays, to try out their […]
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Most of us would have seen photos and videos of Museum of the Future on socials, or at least driven pass the beautiful building on Sheikh Zayed Road. The big question on every parent’s minds is : What is there for kids? Is it worth taking them there? What exactly is in this museum? We […]
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Updated 26 September 2022 : NCEMA have just announced that indoor face masks rules in Dubai will be removed, effective from Wednesday, 28th September 2022, except for in medical facilities, places of worship, and public transport. The best bit is that – face mask is now optional in schools. What awesome news 🙂 It’s been […]
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Further to publishing this article, we have been in touch with Dubai Municipality to follow up on the recent regulation where Under 5s were banned from hotel pools. We were so relieved to find out that they have in fact been reconsidering it, and issued a revised circular late last night with new rules.
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31st August 2022 Update : Please note that Dubai Municipality has since issued a revised circular. See updated article here. On the 18th of August – we saw the headlines on ARN News : “Children under 5 barred from Dubai Hotel Adult Pools, ” referring to the new regulation introduced by Dubai Municipality. This consequentially […]
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If you are looking for an intimate, cosy venue for a date or celebration with cabaret and entertainment – Taikun is it for you. We went over one Friday evening, to review the venue over dinner and drinks. Excited as always, as I do love dinner shows – the music, the dance, the drama. Here’s […]
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Around December last year, a family from Sweden got in touch to ask about Privilee, as they were planning on coming to Dubai for a holiday and thought it would be nice to get a guest pass for the family. We liaised on and off for many weeks before their holiday – discussing about Privilee […]
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A dear friend was organising his birthday do with the troupe, and Trader Vic’s was the spot. Tiki Hula Hula Brunch it’s called – happening every Saturday at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. They had been there just a few weeks prior and loved it so much for the food and party vibe that he decided to […]
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Somewhere in Bluewaters – lies an automative-themed restaurant called DRVN by Porsche. It would be our first time checking it out, when we went over mid-summer to review the venue. Cars, coffee, and art – what an interesting cafe concept. Here’s what to expect from DRVN by Porsche.
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Depending on who you stalk on socials, you might have seen images of these two sumos with the Burj Khalifa in the backdrop. This – is Tabu, a newly opened Japanese restaurant located in Business Bay, managed by Infini Concepts – the company behind Ce La Vi, amongst others. We went over on a Saturday […]
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Tucked away on the second floor of The Dubai Edition sits Thia Skylounge – a lush restaurant and bar right by the hotel’s podium rooftop pool. We went over mid-July to review the venue, taking along mum who, just like me – loves discovering new venues in and around town. Here’s how Thia Skylounge is […]
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It has been awhile since we were last at The Beach Bar & Grill in the One&Only Royal Mirage. The entire venue had recently been refurbished – with a new Adults-Only pool built next to it, called the Al Janoub pool. I drove over, early July to review the venue – taking along mum as […]
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2025 Summer Offer : Adults get comp access to Al Janoub Pool when doing Lazy Sunday Brunch at The Beach Bar & Grill We returned to One&Only Royal Mirage, early July – this time to check out the newly refurbished Beach Bar & Grill, and to spend an afternoon at their new Adults-only pool : […]
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Boy was I glad to find out that Mondoux had reopened a sister branch in our neighbourhood – here in The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence. I had always wanted to check out the Creek Harbour branch but never got the chance to head up that way. We drove over to the new branch here in […]
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Whilst most families have made the grand exodus back to their home country, or just somewhere else to escape the heat, there are a lot of families that are still hanging around in Dubai this summer. There are a lot amazing listings that have been made for Dubai, so here’s one focused on activities for […]
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July 2023 Update : FamBam Brunch have relaunched for the 2023 season and is slightly different than what is mentioned in this review done in 2022. Please see our current reel for the Fam Bam Brunch for details. We are always happy to see another family brunch being launched in Dubai. I first found out […]
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Mid April, a family from Mumbai reached out to ask for pointers whilst planning their holiday to Dubai. We liaised for awhile, and they ended up here in Dubai in May. Here’s a short write-up written by themselves on where they stayed and what they did. Hope this will be useful for those of you […]
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2023 Update : Sunday Roast at The Ritz is currently discontinued. Please have a browse through our Family Brunches in Dubai listing for other options Another one from The Family Brunch crew – here’s Sunday Roast at the Ritz, which we popped over one afternoon in June to review with the family. Having been to […]
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It is not uncommon for people in Dubai to rent a luxury car as they are readily available. Here are some tips that can make the process easy for you.
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We took the folks one Friday evening in May to The First Collection JVC to check out the South American restaurant Sante Ria. They have a brunch then – called Azucar Brunch, which starts from 8pm onwards. Definitely not a time to bring little people along so it was just the four of us grown […]
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To add on to the detailed coverage of Nonya, this piece highlights their Afterwork Drinks offer – another way to call what we all know as ‘Happy Hour’ in Dubai. When? If you are feeling a little thirsty on a schoolday, and want to catch up with a friend – pop into Nonya for a […]
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I can see the musicians right now going Noooooooooo, don’t bring your kids to my gigs! C’mon, what’s wrong with little people? Other than their little fingers, wanting to climb up stages, wanting to press any buttons they see, pull down the mike stand. Not so bad right? Don’t worry, we can keep an eye […]
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There are some experiences that are better explained through images and video – and Koyo is one of them. Having done the Kabuki brunch with friends many weeks beforehand, I was pretty excited to take mum back there for ladies night. We got dressed up on a Wednesday night, jumped into a taxi and got […]
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To add on to my previous piece on Resort Pools close to the main building, this piece covers Pools and Playgrounds in resorts which have shade – regardless of the time of the day. This means that they : Note that these are main pools, and not kids pools. To highlight for most of them […]
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Just before the little man turned 2, we thought it be fun that we took him to a family restaurant that had a live band to celebrate. After some research, I remembered Wavehouse, which I had popped in once before, for a wander. Wavehouse is one of those venues which ticks most boxes. It’s got […]
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Afternoon tea is a tradition that mum and I do – whenever she’s here. As such, I would actually say we have done most of the Afternoon Teas in Dubai, particularly those that were in the Entertainer. Past tense, because as we all know, most venues are (sadly) no longer part of the program. Whilst […]
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We took the folks over to the Taj one afternoon mid-May to review the newly opened Nonya over dinner. I had found out about the venue on socials ; apparently it had ‘Malaysian and Singaporean influences’. Possibly the first time I’ve seen a fine dining joint specifically mention this in their social blurp. We got […]
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With so many new restaurants replacing old ones in Mall of the Emirates – I wasn’t too sure where to bring the folks for lunch. Had a browse on the Entertainer App and noticed that there’s a new(ish) cafe that was in THAT Concept Store. Yes the store name is in caps, I’m not shouting. […]
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September 2023 Update : Please note that Mango Tree Thai Bistro is currently closed. We returned with the family on a Wednesday night to review the BBQ Night at Mango Tree Thai Bistro. This was early May, and surprisingly it was so nice and cool to sit outside in their terrace. For one evening, we […]
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A fellow mum got in touch recently to ask if there were places ‘with water or playgrounds, and lots of shade’, so she could join the kids over the summer months. Thought it might be better to quickly put this piece together as a lot of parents might be looking for the same thing. I […]
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Having lived in this neighbourhood for so many years now, I thought it might be appropriate to share this little piece – in case you were planning a day in and around Dubai Marina with kids. Get the kids outdoors – take the metro, tram, and water taxi around the marina. Bring their scooters and […]
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It has been a long time since we sat in Atmosphere Lounge in the Burj Khalifa at sunset for dinner and drinks. The folks are finally here, and we took them up one evening together with us to review their Ramadan menu. How is Atmosphere Lounge, at sunset?
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I organised my little girl’s birthday lunch at a pizza joint in a mall, not too far from home one Friday. The team were very helpful all throughout – from assisting my many queries beforehand, helping to set the table up, and accommodating the needs of 11 very excited, noisy kids. It was a fabulous […]
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Have you ever done a Tea Sommelier experience? During our stay in Alila Hinu Bay, I had the opportunity to do a one on one session with the very lovely Maureen in their signature restaurant – Seasalt. The husband was not interested had to stay with the kids in the Kids Club which was conveniently […]
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We drove up to Business Bay one Saturday to meet another family for brunch – this time to review Billy’s Brunch at Bai Bar. It was one of those weekends in March where we were sceptical what the weather was going to be like. It was going to be either hot and icky (like the […]
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Right by the Salalah coast lies a luxury resort whose name we may be quite familiar with : Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. We stayed here with the kids in April 2022 on the second half of our Salalah trip – with just one goal in mind : to relax, and we did just […]
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On the third day in Alila Hinu Bay, we got on a boat with the amazing Frank from Ocean Sense. Similar to the Wadi Darbat excursion, this is booked through Alila and they will organise everything for you. More packed lunches and drinks so you don’t have to worry about all that. Frank picked us up […]
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On the second day in Alila Hinu Bay, we went on an excursion through to Jabal Samhan to Wadi Darbat with the family. You can book this through Alila and they will organise everything for you – including packed lunches and drinks so you can have it as a picnic while you are there. The […]
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Tucked away in Mirbat, Oman – sits an expansive and stunning property by the name of Alila Hinu Bay. We had the privilege of staying here with the family early April 2022 during its soft opening phase. Here’s what we thought of the resort, and why you should definitely add this to your Oman Bucket […]
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We spent 5 nights in Salalah during the Spring Break – April 2022. This was the first time visiting the South Eastern side of Oman – having been to Muscat almost ten years ago now. It was also our first real holiday since Summer of 2019 so we were fairly nervous and excited at the […]
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Every since the pandemic hit us in 2020, a lot of families that we know in Dubai have shifted from apartment living to villas. Incidentally, a lot have moved from renting to buying. The following article is written by a guest writer on the property outlook this year – 2022. Enjoy.
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What a brunch it was – Kabuki at Koyo. Performances, atmosphere, the food, the drinks. The buzz. They had it all. Here’s what to expect, if you are planning to do the Kabuki Brunch.
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Elegant, you say?
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March 2023 : Seaside Brunch is currently discontinued. Please check our Family Brunches in Dubai listing for other options! The Family Brunch team have curated a couple of (very) popular brunches for families here in Dubai – and Seaside Brunch is one of them. Last weekend we drove across Al Khamila Street towards a neighbourhood […]
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December 2022 Update : Le Rose is now closed and has been replaced by another restaurant. It was nice to return to Le Rose in the Address Fountain Views on a Saturday afternoon with friends. This time for brunch, aptly called ‘Le Brunch’. Is it just me but is everything french sounds just a little […]
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October 2023 Update : Mezzerie has relaunched a new family brunch. Read more about Once Upon a Brunch here. Mezzerie has finally relaunched their Saturday brunch, after a very long hiatus. Surf and Turf brunch it’s called – and guess what, kids under the age of 10 eat free, with complimentary access to Coco’s Kids […]
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The last time we were at Li Brasil – we had the little people with us. Safe to say I was quite pleased to find out that Brunch Beleza at Li Brasil is strictly adults-only. A chance to relax and have some good lebanese and brazilian food, sip on cocktails and enjoy the view with […]
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December 2022 Update : Le Rose is now closed and has been replaced by another restaurant. We returned to Le Rose on a Tuesday evening, to review their Moules et Frites night. Mussels and fries, for those who are not well-versed in french (*waves*, me!). Went with a girlfriend this time – as it’s not […]
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We returned to Eauzone one fine school night, all excited and dressed up for a much-awaited date night. One&Only Royal Mirage’s modern asian beachside restaurant had recently introduced a new menu. It would be our first time dining there without the little people, which also means we can actually look at the food, eat it […]
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Depending on how much time you spend on social media, you might have seen lots of coverage on the new family resort in Deira Islands that opened up recently. Centara Mirage Beach Resort, it’s called. This is our first time staying in a resort which is completely focused on the little people. They have literally […]
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Everyone raves about Lah Lah. Friends who live in the neighbourhood, online forums. Last weekend we had the opportunity to review their evening brunch, and I was actually pretty excited. A group of friends had wanted to check it out as well so they booked, and it ended up being a table of 9. Fun […]
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A friend had suggested ‘this new place in Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse’ for breakfast. I remember seeing Isola on socials, and it had always been on the to-go-list. Good time, seeing that the weather is still *thankfully* quite cool, or actually very cold and windy these daysearly Feb 2022. Off I went on a school day […]
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Over the last few weeks when we were trying to sell some things from home, we have been approached by several scammers. In case you are not aware of it – here’s how they work, and a few snapshots of the conversation so you don’t get scammed. The approach is all similar : For the […]
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December 2022 Update : Le Rose is now closed and has been replaced by another restaurant. There is a new French restaurant in town, and it’s called Le Rose Dubai. We braved the Sheikh Zayed Road traffic one Thursday evening to review the newly opened venue. It was Steak et Frites night – which you […]
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Well, you must have been to Address Beach Resort by now? Or at least seen (endless) reels taken by their outdoor terrace. It is definitely a stunning spot, credits to the beautiful Sails of the Future sculpture, designed by Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej on a water feature. How about having afternoon tea here? Let’s […]
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2023 Update : Picnic Brunch in The Green Planet current discontinued. Have a browse through our ‘Family brunches in Dubai‘ for other options Have you been to the Green Planet? Over the cooler months, they have a brunch in their outdoor cafe. We brought the family over as part of an invitation to their Gender […]
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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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Having done the afternoon tea a few years back, I decided to return to Mosaico Lounge again as a treat for a dear family friend of ours over the Christmas period. I wanted somewhere nice, somewhere different than our neighbourhood here in the marina, and of course – an offer, any offer will be a […]
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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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On a hunt for ladies night in the marina or JBR – I found a few options and we decided that we will do Lock Stock and Barrel based on logistical reasons. It would have been my first time to LSB, so I was quite excited. Anything new is always fun. And there is always […]
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Aching for a massage as it had been months since we went for one – we started hunting around for an offer online. The husband found one on Groupon – it was 359 AED for 60-minutes – for two people. A bit of googling and we found that the spa – called Oaks Spa – […]
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It was nice to return to Gal with the family, after a sneak peak of the venue in an event in the summer. With good weather in Dubai right now, we chose to sit outside in their terrace this time. Do not worry – every spot you choose, you will be overlooking the mammoth structure […]
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A very quick review of ladies night at Couqley last week. A fellow mum had recommended the ladies night (credit goes entirely to Michelle – thanks!!) – 99 AED for a meal plus unlimited drinks (for a 3 hour seating). So I dropped the venue an email to book and it was all set – […]
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The family brunch at The Address Dubai Marina relaunched mid September this year. There was a little bit of noise made during its comeback, though we did not hear anything from the local community forums or mummy circles. After numerous attempts to reach out to their marketing team (unashamedly as well..haha) – I surrendered and […]
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When was the last time you tried an absolutely new cuisine? That will be us, just last week when we went to Zor in The Pointe to review the venue over dinner. Excited, as we had never really tried Uzbek or Russian cuisine in a restaurant before. Always fun to try something new, isn’t it?
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Though we have been to the Four Seasons, it would be our first time walking into their gardens, and to dine in Sea Fu. As you would expect from the Four Seasons – their gardens are carefully manicured and every corner appears to have been designed for that picture-perfect snapshot. Add in those fluffy clouds […]
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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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Last weekend, we drove up to Jumeirah to review the newly opened Turkish restaurant – Huqqabaz. The name is quite familiar by now, isn’t it? With the first branch in Dubai Mall, and the other in MOE which we have just recently visited. How is Huqqabaz like? How does it differ from its other branches?
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Last weekend we drove up to the JW Marriott Marquis to meet a few friends for brunch – this time at the Bridgewater Tavern. It would be our first time there, though we have been to numerous other restaurants in the hotel over the years. Backyard Brunch it was called, and supposedly family-friendly too with […]
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It was nice to return to Jones the Grocer with the family after having been there a couple of times beforehand. It was the first time trying out their menu properly over dinner and drinks whilst soaking in the golden rays of the sun just before it slid down over the horizon. Ah, I love […]
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I had seen snippets of the Huqqabaz Garden on social media and was quite surprised to know that there was an outdoor cafe with a garden in Mall of the Emirates. You didn’t know that as well, did you? Did you know they also have displays of fine art within the venue?
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This is a guide that will keep evolving as we explore Expo 2020 with the family. With over 200 pavilions, we will be going back there a lot over the next four months. A piece put together on what to prepare before you go, where to go, where to eat, what to do, what to […]
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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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And……. it’s winter. Sundowners season, all over again. And where is the best spot on the Palm for that? If you ask me, I will likely tell you – Palm West Beach 😉 Earlier this week, we went over to February 30 at 4pm in the afternoon for an early date to review the newly […]
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It was only appropriate to dine in the newly reopened Rang Mahal on Diwali. By chance – honestly, as we had to reschedule the initially booking. I’ll put my hands up here – I am no expert when it comes to indian cuisine. So please take note of this, when you are reading this review […]
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2022 Update : The Pangolin is now called The Green Room. To the few who guessed the restaurant was ‘The Elephant’, ‘The Meerkat’ or ‘The Hippo’…. you were either taking the mickey (very funny indeed), or you honestly thought there was an actual restaurant called The Meerkat in Dubai. Imagine if there was! Wouldn’t that […]
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You think W Hotel and you think Ladies day – Wet Deck. Ladies Nights – SoBe. Date Night – Akira Back. You have probably wondered if kids are welcome there? We have spent many days in the W with the little ones, cheers to our Privilee membership. And whilst the W and the brand itself […]
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Introducing Ula, a new beachside restaurant situated at the very end of Palm West Beach where Dukes the Palm sits. It replaces West 14th – one of the first restaurants we visited many years ago when we were fresh to the Dubai dining scene. I had seen images of Ula online and was quite excited […]
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I don’t always do a post on ladies nights but I did feel that this one deserved a little write-up of its own. The Croft first opened its doors in 2015. We used to live right opposite the Marriott, and typically I get quite excited about new F&B openings, particularly when it is so close […]
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