Ouzi rice pockets are perfect for Ramadan, Eid or any other occasion, and can be served as a main or an appetizer. They are easy to make, take no time, and can easily become a fun family activity! I can also guarantee that these will be a winner with children!
Read MoreAs many of you know, my family and I recently moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.
Read MoreEvery once in a while, I hear about the latest brunch in town and I’m tempted to try it. This time, it was The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi’s new Chef’s Brunch. I loved the premise of this brunch, which brings back the market-style experience!
Read MoreSummer is upon us in full throttle. Schools are done for the year. Everyone is busy planning their summers, making sure they find the best ways to keep their children busy. So what do we do with them?
Read MoreWhat is it about having children that scares people off of traveling? Why do you put so much blame and stock on the children and your inability to travel and “live your life”? News flash: it’s not the children’s fault. If you feel you can’t travel with children, then that’s on you, not them. It’s you that lacks the proper life skills and character to travel with your kids.
Read MoreAlthough Shavi Lomi is not easy to find, with no sign identifying the restaurant, but the place was packed with people from all over the globe, which really proves that location doesn’t matter if the vibe and quality of food is excellent.
Read MoreI'm usually not a huge fan of memoirs, only because, I mean...how interesting can a person be to want to read about them? How extraordinary is your life that it deserves to be written about? Why does your life deserve to be published in a book? Here are my top three, 5-star rated, nonfiction books of 2018, in no particular order:
Read MoreI spent a beautiful Thursday evening at Parmigiana where I had a true taste of Italian flavor with their Buon Cibo evenings. Buon Cibo is a fun and delicious table service dinner event blending food and drinks every Thursday, with unlimited servings of antipasti, pizza, your choice of main course and dessert complemented with free-flowing beverages. What a way to start our weekend!
Read MoreI’ve always enjoyed mystery novels and all the suspense and crime-solving that came with it. In recent years, Young Adult mysteries have gained popularity and I’ve quickly jumped on that bandwagon and can’t seem to get enough. 2018 was a great year for YA mysteries! Here’s a look at my top four 5-star rated YA mysteries
Read MoreI have never tried Azerbaijani food before, but a quick Google search showed a lot of similarities to Arabic and Turkish cuisines, with some varieties in spices and flavors used. I had a few hours to kill in Dubai and I had heard some good reviews on Azerbaijan House, so I paid it a visit.
Read MoreWinter is coming, for a few short months, and Grills @ Chill’O quickly jumped on the opportunity to introduce their Mashawi Night, which takes place every Friday, bringing an authentic Arabic barbecue night outdoors by the pool.
Read More“Al Dar” - literally translates from Arabic to “home”. This store comes from very humble beginnings going back to 1975, when a man by the name of Ismael El Cheikh Hassan, decided he wanted to become a restaurant owner. Forty-three years later and the store remains a family run business, now operated by his grandson, Wissam El Cheikh Hassan.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following my adventures on Instagram, you probably know that I recently spent four days in beautiful London town. During my short trip, I had two lists on my phone: the first was of food places I wanted to try and the second was a list of books I wanted to get.
Read MoreNot too long ago, I had this crazy idea that I should go on holiday with my kids. Everyone said I was insane, that I should take someone with me, or leave them behind, or not go at all. Everyone assumed it would be too much to handle, that I would regret it, that it would be exhausting and not a lot of fun. Everyone was right.
Read MoreSofra at the Shangri-la Hotel, Abu Dhabi is probably one of the most popular buffet destinations. If you’ve never tried their buffets, you really must go. The buffet is extremely elaborate, with a vast range of food that makes you at a loss on where to start.
Read MoreWhen you consider places to have Iftar, I am sure La Veranda would not be high on your list, if at all, but it turned out to be such a delightful surprise. Located at the 4 star Sheraton Khalidiya, the buffet had a very decent selection of hot and cold appetizers, mains and desserts.
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