Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
West 13 in Ciel Dubai Marina is now open to outside guests for lunch, and dinner. We walked over one Sunday evening, just before sunset to review the menu over an early dinner. Here’s a little sneak peak into West 13 in Ciel Dubai Marina.
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Risen, a Dubai homegrown cafe & bakery has opened up another branch – and this time it’s situated at the very new Ciel. We dragged the kids over early January to review the venue over a late lunch. Here’s a sneak peak into Risen in Ciel Dubai Marina.
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Every Sunday, The Croft in Dubai Marina does a roast and it goes all day long – from 12:30pm till 11pm. We have been a few times – over the summer months, as well as winter. It’s such a homey restaurant – and bonus points as well for being of walking distance to our place […]
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We returned to One&Only Royal Mirage’s beachfront restaurant mid-October with the family for an early dinner. Beach Bar & Grill is now – BBG, with a new menu serving Mediterranean and a big emphasis on fresh seafood. Don’t worry – it is still very much family-friendly in the daytime, and becomes an ultra romantic spot […]
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With so many hotels in Dubai – that also means a plethora of options when it comes to buffets. Most has that one all-day dining restaurant that caters for – at a minimum, a breakfast buffet. Over the years in Dubai – we have loved taking the kids to these restaurants as that means that […]
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At the beginning of June, we took the kids back to the One&Only to review their new summer offering : Endless Flavours of Asia. We very sternly briefed them as the car rolled into the Arabian Courts Entrance. No running, No shouting. Behave yourselves. It’s standard protocol when we go out, and more so when […]
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When Chalco’s Cantina first opened up in Dubai Marina back in 2022 – a few of us residents got super excited. A licensed mexican bar, close to home! I remember meeting up with a mum for happy hour very shortly after and we loved the spot. It was cosy, it did amazing margaritas and best […]
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Over the long weekend – we took the kids along with us to review CHAIHONA in the Marina. As a long-time resident in the community, we cycle pass the restaurant all the time, and have always wondered what it was like inside. Did you know that Kids Eat Free at CHAIHONA this summer? Curious to […]
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Nick Alvis’ The Beam has opened its door, taking over part of the space of what used to be Geales, in the Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. We went over one weekend with the kids in tow, to review the new menu. I did contemplate booking the nanny but apparently the venue is […]
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🔊 April 2026 Update : All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Offer is temporarily priced at 50 AED at Counter Culture Cafe Counter Culture Cafe has launched an amazing new breakfast offer – and if you’ve got a big appetite – you gotta head over there. Here’s all you need to know about this new unlimited breakfast offer in […]
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Picture this. You’re sitting on the decks by the beach here in Dubai. It’s winter-time. The kids are playing on the soft white sand within sight. There’s a live duo band – she’s singing ‘Make Me Feel My Love’ – made famous all over again by Adele. You’re sipping prosecco, having these amazing empanadas while […]
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