The St. Regis Al Habtoor Polo Resort [Hotel Review]
First Impressions: A couple of weeks ago, we stayed at St. Regis’ newest property to open in the UAE, The St. Regis Al Habtoor Polo Resort. Its a one-of-a-kind place and there is literally nothing like...
View Article2017: Top Spas and Salons in UAE
SPA: SensAsia Urban Spa With so many treatments and so many locations around Dubai, its perfect for anyone thats constantly on the go. The vibe is very zen and it instantly takes you away from the...
View ArticleJanuary 2018 Monthly Faves
1. MrUsta.com I actually just very recently got to know about MrUsta, and I honestly wish I knew of them before. They are one of the most convenient (and necessary) services here in the UAE. If you’re...
View ArticleKhalifa’s Birthday Party/Iftar at Bayside Restaurant– Steigenberger Hotel Dubai
Celebrating Khalifa’s Birthday: Every year, I host 1-2 iftar gatherings for friends and family. This year, once again, my son Khalifa’s birthday happened to land on a day in Ramadan. Personally, I love...
View ArticleJude’s 2nd Birthday Brunch at Al Bahou, Movenpick Ibn Battuta
We’ve been to the Al Bahou Friday Brunch at Movenpick Ibn Battuta several times before, so we knew exactly what to expect (but as always, were incredibly impressed)! I’ve written an entire review on it...
View ArticleOur Pre-Ramadan Gathering
Over the past few years, we’ve built up a bit of a tradition where we host a pre-Ramadan lunch on the Friday before Ramadan starts. Its our last chance to hang out with family and friends without being...
View ArticleBaby Shower at Shakespeare & Co.
I’m going to be an aunt soon because my closest, dearest friend (who is very much like a sister to me), is going to be having a beautiful baby boy! Us Americans are BIG on baby showers, which is a...
View ArticleJumeirah Al Wathba [Hotel Review]
First Impressions: Jumeirah Al Wathba is located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba, which is a very secluded area of the Emirate. The resort is truly an oasis in the middle of the desert, as there is nothing...
View ArticleIs your AC making you and your kids sick?
Is your kid getting sick way to often or always coughing? You have to read this if you are in the same boat as me… My 5-year old Khalifa’s reaction to the air quality in this region has gotten worse...
View ArticleA weekend exploring Deira and staying at ApartHotel Adagio Dubai Deira [Hotel...
Like many people around the world, we haven’t travelled outside of the country since COVID-19 hit. Instead, we’ve been exploring what’s around us here in the UAE. Usually we go to Emirates like...
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