May 1, 2017Last weekend I had my very first experience of Filipino cuisine thanks to Abigail of Cuddles and Crumbs at the highly popular dining spot, “Max’s Restaurant“. Abigail rounded up a few of us to sample their new menu, as well as the classic dishes such as Max’s Fried Chicken, with recipes that have been passed on generation to generation of Maximo…
April 30, 2017Alhumdulillah means “All Praise is due to God” and are the words uttered by a Muslim when he/she is expressing gratitude to Allah. I find myself saying this numerous times a day and this post is a collection of moments when I have said Alhumdulillah during the past month.
April 29, 2017Pretty Paper Studio turned FIVE this month and they are celebrating via a Blog Hop with some of the best bloggers in town! I am humbled to be included in the list and showcase my creativity to you, whilst giving you the chance to win an Amazing Prize worth AED 1,250! Read on to find out how…
April 23, 2017At the beach or at the pool, if there are people around, you are sure to spot someone wearing COÉGA Sunwear. The popular brand, home-grown in the UAE, is a growing swimwear company that manufactures UV 50+ protective swimwear that anyone can wear – from babies to ladies!
April 18, 2017Local Flair is back, and this time I would like to introduce you to the lovely Nabeela, founder of Biha Designs and creator of beautiful canvas paintings and illustrations that are a must-have decor piece for your home! Read on to find out more about where she gets the inspiration for her designs and how she wishes to take it forward in…
April 12, 2017On Monday evening, I took part in an unforgettable experience: Dubai’s first underwater Art Class, deep inside The Lost Chambers Aquarium and surrounded by the most magnificent creatures of the underwater world. It was such a magical and tranquil experience that I simply must share with you all, in case any of you would like to experience the same, so…
April 11, 2017I have grown up listening to Asha Bhosle’s melodies, thanks to my parents, and singing along to the chorus of songs such as “Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko” and “Abhi Na Jao Chod Kar” was simply the norm in our household. For those that are unaware, Asha Bhosle is an Indian singer renowned for her amazing voice range…
April 7, 2017Temperatures have begun to rise, and it seems like Summer is just around the corner. Living in Dubai, this means protecting oneself from the blazing sun is even more crucial now than the rest of the year, and I have just the product to keep your lips feeling (and tasting) luscious!
April 4, 2017The days of guilt-free designer shopping for your children are here! I would like to introduce you to Kids Style For Less, which is an innovated pre-loved kids’ boutique and online store. The first shop of its kind in the GCC, they offer high-quality, luxurious kids’ necessities at hefty discounts, while spreading the principles of sharing, recycling, and fundraising for children’s charities.…
March 31, 2017Alhumdulillah means “All Praise is due to God” and are the words uttered by a Muslim when he/she is expressing gratitude to Allah. I find myself saying this numerous times a day and this post is a collection of moments when I have said Alhumdulillah during the past month.
March 20, 2017Last week, I visited a restaurant and café nestled in the brand new community of Bay Square, in Business Bay Dubai. “Tableya introduces Street Gastrologue! Inspired by street condiments, Tableya the latest crave quencher in town will bring to you a menu that is not yet experienced by the epicureans of UAE.” Being a fan of street food, especially of the Indian…
March 13, 2017You nuzzle in, closer and then closer a little more. You grunt for me to pat you to sleep. Your eyes begin to close, but reopen at my slightest movement. You whisper “Shhh shh” asking me to repeat this whilst I pat you. Rock a Bye Baby.
March 9, 2017Last Friday we headed to the Palm to take advantage of the beautiful winter weather in Dubai, and enjoyed West 14th’s Dukesy Family Brunch! Having already heard lots about the activities the brunch offered, we came prepared with Master Z’s swim wear, but since we arrived around 2 pm after completing Jummah prayers, we were ravenous, and dived straight into…
March 6, 2017I have spoken in previous posts about my must-have items when travelling with a toddler, but on our last trip to India, I had to make some adjustments to my normal list to cater for the different climate and location. So below is a list of my holy grail items, many of which I tried out for the first time,…