Emirates Palace: A Picnic at the Palace
After having stayed at home for Christmas last year with the full takeaway turkey meal from the Fairmont Hotel, we’d been wondering what to…
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Wahat Al Karama, Abu Dhabi
Towards the end of November 2016, in time for Martyr’s Day on November 30th, Wahat Al Karama, a monument to honour the fallen heroes…
Staycation: Jumeirah Etihad Towers
As a fan of Jumeirah Hotels and with a number of staycations with the brand under my belt, including my own wedding having been…
10 of the Best Outdoor Bars in Abu Dhabi
So the outdoor season is well and truly upon us and if, like me, you’re looking for somewhere to wile away the cool evenings…
11 Essential Abu Dhabi Experiences
Following on from my recent post about things to do in Abu Dhabi that aren’t necessarily on the tourist trail (read those here), here’s…
In Pictures: 10 Years in the UAE
On this very day 10 years ago, after having packed up my life, sold some of my things, sent even more to the charity…
Short Break: Sir Bani Yas Island
A short break that has long been on my list, we finally planned a weekend getaway and made it to Sir Baniyas Island. Famous…
5 of the Best Brunches in Abu Dhabi
There are brunches aplenty in the city and it can be hard to know where to start with new ones opening up all the…
Staycation: Hilton Abu Dhabi
I’m fond of a little staycation, and frankly, any excuse to make a day at the beach last longer! It’s like a little holiday,…
BounceFIT Abu Dhabi
After what seemed like a very long wait, Bounce finally hit the capital and opened back in August and now, they’ve also launched their…
Finding my Motivation: Inspiration in Abu Dhabi
It seems like life is passing me by lately, things on the to do list never seem to get crossed off and the days…
Mummy Musings: “what’s wrong with me?”
I don’t often write about being a mother. But this week, on the day my baby started nursery for the first time I felt…