Picnic Brunch with Animals @ The Green Planet Dubai

January 29, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

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 […]

‘Ultimate Experience’ @ Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

April 12, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Over the countless times we’ve passed the Dubai Aquarium, we’ve never had the inclination to go inside. We honestly thought it was literally just walking through that tunnel that you can vaguely see from the outside. I’m sure the same thought has crossed your mind before – Why pay more when you can already see […]

Zookeeper’s Experience @ The Green Planet Dubai

February 22, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

The last time we came to the Green Planet, it had just opened its doors and I was my wearing my little one in a Baby Bjorn. She is now almost 5 years old. Green Planet has literally grown so much since – its foliage, the number of animals, and also the experiences that you […]

Dubai Safari Park – Through The Eyes of a 17-Year Old

December 19, 2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

The following post was written by a 17-year old girl who lives in Dubai. It outlines a trip to the Dubai Safari Park where she had gone with the family. All photos were taken by her father – a friend and workmate of mine. PS – She writes better than me. Enjoy. Book tickets to […]

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 […]

An afternoon at Ailuromania Cat Cafe

May 30, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Few weeks ago, our dear friends M and C went to this newly opened Cat Cafe in Jumeirah. I was too tired to join, so they sent me videos of them playing with one of the cats. It was sooooo cute, the lil kitty was chasing after the shadow of … one of those… cat […]

#44 The Royal Peacocks

May 26, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’m thinking of creating a new category on my blog. The random animals in Dubai? Hehe. There’s the Royal Rabbits. Now I have the Royal Peacocks. Next would be the Dogs of the Marina? Ideas?? So on Saturday, after a really nice brunch at Pantry Cafe for their new opening in Bay Square – photos here, […]

#35 The Royal Rabbits

January 29, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

If you drive up and down Al Sufouh all the time, I’m sure you’ve noticed little white furry things scurrying around at the corner of your eye on the lawn. When I first told G about it months ago now, he didn’t believe me. Few weeks ago we went for a ride up Al Sufouh […]