Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
I really want to use the word ‘hidden gem’ to describe Vida Creek Beach, but then I know I’ll get blasted for using a much-used clickbait terminology. It really is though, don’t you think? I mean while you’re reading this – tell me, have you been to Vida Creek Beach? It’s such a beautiful family […]
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If I were to sum up our staycation at Banyan Tree Dubai in three words, it would be : boutique, luxury and waves. If I had it my way I would just say waves, waves and waves…….. hahaha. If you’re considering this beautiful resort for a getaway with the kids, here’s our review on what […]
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We packed our bags for a little staycation – a short drive from home one weekend in June. The Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is literally a ten minutes drive from home, which probably doesn’t make any sense to most but the experience as a whole, is completely different to what we can get – in […]
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I remember the first time we walked into Raffles the Palm. The grand chandelier in the lobby, the gold and red of Bluthner Hall – it was so elaborate, so luxurious. I know the design is not for everyone, but we love it. If you’re thinking of doing a staycation at Raffles, we’ve put together […]
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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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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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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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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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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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