May 5, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.
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 forgot that summer was coming soon 😉 Here’s a rundown of what to expect, […]
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August 22, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.
A family-friendly brunch down in our neighbourhood here in the marina? And it’s pocket-friendly as well? Where? Mango Tree Thai Bistro at the Hilton. To be exact it’s in JBR. Happy to pop in on a Friday afternoon to review the Family Brunch with the little ones, plus it was always nice to catch up […]
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February 24, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.
Did you know that Wavebreaker has a playground right next to it on the sand? And they serve drinks as well? And, it’s got a baby swing? Ha, the little things that get parents excited these days 😉 Here’s a run-through of the happy hour deal at Wavebreaker – Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, which we had […]
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June 23, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.
I get excited when it comes to Japanese food. Back home, we go to my favourite yakitori bar for a skewer or two with a ice cold glass of umeshu, and frequent the many izakaya bars scattered around town. When we moved to Dubai, I was somewhat disappointed that though there are quite a few […]
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February 21, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.
Oct 2014 update – Hot Latin Night is now moved to Ocacti. I’ve never been there before so no blog post to accompany it. You can check it out yourself and let me know What an unexpected evening 🙂
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September 28, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.
Tues night was Pure Sky’s “Think Pink Ladies Night” hosted by Lipsy. Note that it’s not in the main Hilton Hotel building, but where the residences are i.e entrance is next to Tim Horton’s. R and I went, dragged G along (who wanted to go home 2 seconds upon stepping in because there was no […]
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September 22, 2012.Reading time 7 minutes.
Definitely, the best, Asian fusion, that we have had. Being of asian backgrounds ourselves, we’ve never really wanted to go for Asian fusion because, a) authentic asian food it always, better (and cheaper) and b) half the stuff we can cook it at home, anyway! Now we’ve definitely had our minds changed after an amazing […]
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September 22, 2012.Reading time 5 minutes.
Jul 2014 Update – Note that Rocco Forte Hotel is now called Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi. Home from another weekend rendezvous 😉 When we first booked our night at Rocco Forte, we were (as always) a bit sceptical of how it’ll turn out. As you get into Abu Dhabi City from Dubai, you’ll pass […]
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