Best Family Pool & Beach Day Deals in Dubai 2026

With so many resorts in and around the Dubai Marina, Bluewaters and Palm Jumeirah area, it can be quite hard to decide which ones to go to for a family pool day. We have rounded up a handful, that we have been – and loved. Note that prices may change so please call them before […]

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Chef’s Counter at Lao Dubai – A South-East Asian Feast with Chef Bayu

Chicken Satay & Beef Ribs | Chef's Table at Lao Dubai

After spending a good month in Malaysia feasting on local food with the family, it was nice to return to a South East Asian restaurant here in Dubai, this time with just the husband – for a date night. Quiet catch-up time – just the two of us. Best bit? We got to sit at […]

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Once Upon a Brunch @ Mezzerie, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Summer 2024 Update : Kids up to age 14 go free at Once Upon a Brunch from 1st of July – 31st of August. See our summer experience. Mezzerie has launched a new family brunch, and boy have they gone above and beyond with the entertainment and spread. There are Disney character appearances, a magician, […]

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Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah with Kids : A Family Getaway

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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Surf & Turf Brunch @ Mezzerie, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

October 2023 Update : Mezzerie has relaunched a new family brunch. Read more about Once Upon a Brunch here. Mezzerie has finally relaunched their Saturday brunch, after a very long hiatus. Surf and Turf brunch it’s called – and guess what, kids under the age of 10 eat free, with complimentary access to Coco’s Kids […]

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Christmas Decorations in Dubai Resorts : 2021 Edition

With Dubai being a holiday destination – it also means that resorts tend to make an extra effort with their festive decorations over Christmas. It’s great for us as residents as every visit is magical for the little ones. Here’s a collection of Christmas decorations in various resorts that we have been to this year. […]

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First Impressions : Waldorf Astoria the Palm with Kids

We’ve done Waldorf Astoria the Palm with the kids a couple of times now. We like it because of the few times that we’ve been – it’s never really too packed. With summer properly here, it’s even quieter – yay for us 🙂 I mean really, not many people are crazy enough keen to be […]

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Sweet Valentines @ Social by Heinz Beck

You know those times when you dine out with your other half, and both of you are so overwhelmed by everything – the service, the setting, the food, you rave about it to your friends for the next few weeks until they get so sick about it? Yeah, that’s Social by Heinz Beck for you 😉

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