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

Son of a Fish Dubai Review Sometimes a restaurant name just grabs you. And honestly, Son of a Fish Dubai did exactly that. I mean… how could it not? But the name aside, this place genuinely has it all.

Visiting the Grand Mosque During Ramadan in Abu Dhabi If you’re in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi is an unforgettable experience. While our personal visit was outside of Ramadan, you can absolutely visit

Visiting the Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi If you are in Abu Dhabi, visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi is an absolute must. The mosque is one of the most beautiful landmarks in the UAE and easily one

Afternoon Tea at Ladurée Dubai Hills Mall I’m slowly making my way through Dubai Hills Mall, one café and restaurant at a time. This week’s stop was Ladurée Dubai Hills Mall, where I treated my bestie to their Royal

Pierchic Chic Lunch at Al Qasr Shhh… this might be one of Dubai’s best kept lunch secrets. When family visit Dubai for the second time, the pressure is very real. You can’t just recycle the usual tourist itinerary and

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

A Normal Day Turned Extraordinary When I say we discovered a hidden gem, I am not using the term loosely. We truly stumbled upon something special at Al Wasl Mall a cosy little bistro called A Normal Day. And

Tresind Studio Dubai: 3 Michelin Star Restaurant Tresind Studio is no secret in Dubai. It’s been sitting pretty with two Michelin stars for some time—but now it’s made history. As of 2025, it holds not one, not two, but

Update (October 2025): Sadly, Folly Brasserie has now permanently closed.   Folly Brasserie Brunch: Dubai’s Favourite Comeback When I first moved to Dubai, Folly at Souk Madinat was the go-to spot for great food, drinks, and sunsets. So when

Moli By Shi Ladies Night This week my friend and I checked out the ladies’ night deal at Moli by Shi in Dubai Hills. We’re not shy when it comes to spending on great food. But if we’re going

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