Staycation Review: Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Every year for my husband’s birthday, I book a fancy staycation. This year, I whittled it down to the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, pairing it with a day trip around Abu

Dubai New Year’s Eve Survival Guide Road Closures & Finding the Best Fireworks Spots Dubai on New Year’s Eve is spectacular… if you know what you’re doing. If you don’t, you’ll spend half the night staring at a police

Dog Friendly Places in Dubai: Guide to JLT’s Best Spots If you’re on the hunt for dog friendly places in Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) should be right at the top of your list. It’s one of the most

When Taxis in Dubai Say ‘No Pets Allowed’ Did you know you can’t take your pet in an RTA taxi, Careem, or Uber in Dubai? No cats in carriers. No dogs on laps. Nothing. This week, my usual driver

The Best Malls in Dubai (That Aren’t Just The Dubai Mall) The Dubai Mall—huge, flashy, and full of tourists taking photos. It’s the obvious choice, and fair play, it is a bit of a spectacle. But if that’s the

Dubai Fountain Closure If you haven’t seen the Dubai Fountain dance to Whitney Houston or Arabian classics yet, stop everything — seriously, drop your karak — because time is running out. Dubai’s most famous water attraction is going on

A Resort World Dubai Cruise Review After two incredible trips with Celebrity Cruises, hubby and I fell in love with cruising. So when I spotted the Resorts World Dubai Cruise—a three-night trip to Oman (a place we’d always wanted

A Guide to Dubai Traffic Fines We all know Dubai traffic can get a bit wild, but did you know breaking the rules could cost you a pretty penny—or two? To make things easier for you (and maybe a

Dubai House Party: My Top 5 Tips Throwing a House Party in Dubai? If you’re planning a Dubai house party, you’re in the right place! In this post, I’ll share my top tips for hosting an unforgettable event without

Are Dogs Allowed in Dubai? Growing up in Western Europe, I noticed that some of my Muslim neighbours weren’t big fans of dogs. A few would even cross the street to avoid us! When I was moving to Dubai,

Making a Will in Dubai I’ll keep this short because, let’s face it, the subject is soooo boring. But … it’s also essential, so don’t just brush it off. So, you’re young, happy, and healthy. Why on earth should

Silent Radars Dubai: The New Way to Catch Traffic Offenders Dubai is rolling out a new way to keep its streets safe with the arrival of “silent radars.” These high-tech gadgets are here to ensure you follow the rules