Fork and Cork Brunch @ Crescendo, Anantara the Palm Dubai

June 21, 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

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 […]

Daycation at Anantara World Islands Dubai with kids

February 16, 2023.Reading time 14 minutes.

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 […]

A Relaxing Family Staycation @ Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

April 9, 2022.Reading time 18 minutes.

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 […]

Swim, Eat and Relax @ Anantara The Palm Dubai

July 30, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

You’ve seen those lagoon pools. You’ve always wanted to swim in them. But you don’t want to break the bank and stay overnight. Alternative? Do a daycation at Anantara the Palm. Also called their Swim, Eat and Relax deal – you pay 299 AED for a 3-course gourmet meal at The Beach House (indoors – […]

Thai Dining, Khan Tok Style @ Mekong, Anantara The Palm Dubai

March 29, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’ve been to Mekong at Anantara The Palm a couple of times now. Not as many times as I’ve been to Thailand – just enough to recommend to friends if they were to ask for a good Thai spot. Their ala carte dishes never disappoint – though we were not blown away with their Sam Yan […]

Al Yamm Villa Resort – A Romantic Beachside Getaway @ Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island

February 5, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

What better time to relive our stay in Al Yamm Villas a few months ago, just in time for those planning on where to go for Valentines 🙂 We checked out of Al Sahel Villas ( read about it here ) , and was driven to Al Yamm on the other end of the island. […]

A bit of Archery & Kayaking @ Sir Bani Yas Island

October 17, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hope y’all have had a great long weekend 🙂 Been getting lazy to blog lately. Here’s a mini post on one of the more active things you can do other than the highly recommended nature and wildlife drive (click here for info). Archery G got into it, I decided to be photographer / supporter / […]

Al Sahel Villa Resort – A jungle retreat @ Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island

October 13, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

I would say, the one bedroom pool villa is perfect for couples who’re looking for a bit of a romantic weekend getaway – for that special occasion, or hey, just any other weekend that you feel like spoiling yourselves 🙂

This morning’s Nature and Wildlife Drive @ Sir Bani Yas Island

October 11, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

I thought of doing the write-ups sometime this week, but as we were sitting here in the lounge going through the photos I felt the urge to share it, or at least just the ones on the safari from this morning…… So here’s the first of many posts to come, of our getaway to Sir […]

Dinner at Mekong @ Anantara The Palm

March 14, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Much belated blog post, as we took M there mid-February for her lil birthday celebration 🙂 I had read about Mekong in What’s On and the whole eating in a rickshaw thing caught my attention. Something different 🙂

Sparkle in the Sand @ The Beach House, Anantara The Palm

March 12, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Not the best photo ay. Sorry! It’s actually a really beautiful beach bar, and I love the hotel. Makes me feel like I’m back in South East Asia again 🙂 Definitely in our “to-stay” list! So last night we thought we’ll check out the new ladies night, “Sparkle in the Sand.” Saw Ah Lan’s post […]