Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
I remember meeting a dear friend at Jones in Emirates Golf Club for a playdate back in 2018. It has been almost 7 years since and that place is still as busy as ever. In the mornings you’ll find keen golfers popping in for a bite pre or post game, mums gathering for a coffee […]
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Rhodes w1 is one of few restaurants in Dubai Marina that has stood the test of time. As we walked towards the grand entrance – with its green foliage walls, white furniture and yellow cushions, the husband and I reminisce on our first ever visit 10 years back. Did you know that they now do […]
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When was the last time you went to Garden on 8? I could hardly recognise the place when we drove over last weekend. It’s been awhile. The tent was still up ( thankfully ) – and we were there to review their Big Sunday Lazy Breakfast offer. Didn’t know they served breakfast, did you? 🙂 […]
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Still here in Dubai? Looking for a cool, indoor spot for a leisurely breakfast where everything is served to table – so you can properly catch up with friends, or family? Wouldn’t mind a glass of prosecco, mimosa or Bloody Mary? Introducing – a new breakfast offer at the Palm West Beach. Here’s all you […]
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The last time I was in JA Hatta Fort Hotel – I didn’t have any kids. The husband was off mountain biking and I took my mum over for a stroll and a coffee. It was winter-time and it was lovely. Fast-forward 10 years later – we came back here with not one, but three […]
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Right in the heart of JBR – sits a Sports Bar called Offside on the first floor of JA Ocean View Hotel. We’ve been there once, a lifetime ago – when it was called Girders. Remember that place? We return almost ten years later – with our three kids (ages 4, 6 and 8) as […]
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For the first time ever – we made our way to the very prestigious Dubai neighbourhood known as Jumeirah Golf Estates. Those who live there are probably shaking their heads and laughing at that statement. We are right though, don’t you think? 🙂 Every Sunday, Bussola does a family-friendly brunch called ‘Little Italy’ Brunchissimo. We […]
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Have you ever been to a ‘Wine and Cheese Night’ here in Dubai? I was thinking if I should make it a ‘date night’ with the husband but when I brought up the idea – he was…… let’s put it this way ‘not too excited’, ha ha. Decision made…..girl’s night out it was – and […]
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How does steak, a few drinks, and live music sound like to you, on a Saturday night here in Dubai? Something a little chilled – where you can still have a decent conversation with your other half, and enjoy good music. That’s Saturday Steak Night with Sean Lipsey at Jones for you. Here’s a snippet […]
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I was sitting in a bar last night, telling two spanish mums about a really fun spanish brunch that I had gone for my birthday. The first guess? “Lola”? Haha! That has got to count for something, right? 🙂 We had such a great time last Saturday with our friends. Here’s what to expect, if […]
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Sunday Roast has always, from what I gather (and please forgive me if I am wrong) – a British thing. Whilst we both grew up in British colonised countries, we have never been a huge fan of just having roast beef and yorkshire puddings (again, please forgive me for saying this). I actually try my […]
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Buffet breakfast and toddlers don’t really go well together. What more when you have more than one child. But we do do it, every now and then. Cause kids love having the choice of one donut, maybe one waffle, maybe 3 babycinos and 5 watermelons. And ala carte can end up costing a fortune when […]
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2022 Update : The review below was written in May 2021 when I went to Phileas for the very first time. We have been back there numerous times since and absolutely love the place. Highly recommend breakfast at Phileas. Original Review : May 2021 I was this close on leaving, standing in the heat, trying […]
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