Brussel sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables, and I could eat them by the kilo. Brussel sprouts are usually roasted, and often with bacon. I wanted to do something different with them, something that maintained their festive feel, but also embodied …
I have successfully learnt how to roast the perfect chicken. It took a few attempts, but I got it right. And you know what I realized at the end of it all? It just wasn’t worth all the hassle! 40 minutes with …
It doesn’t matter if it never truly gets COLD cold in the Middle East, I still insist on making December the coziest month of the year, with warm red tones dominating my home, and adorning my dinner table. Because I’m forcing the winter …
The thing about living in Dubai is that you can and WILL have a lot of friends, family, and even some unwanted guests stopping over from time to time, because DXB is a major hub for connecting flights. While some visitors plan …
A year and a half after my first visit to The Spa at Address Dubai Marina, I was invited back there for a review last week. Since my mom was in town, it was perfect timing and I decided to treat her …
My meal at Thiptara was not paid for in cash. I went there on a media invite, however the opinions expressed within this post are entirely my own. For my mom’s birthday dinner and last meal of her recent trip to Dubai, …
My mom was in town a couple of weeks ago, and there was no way I was letting her leave without trying the best desi food in town, by one of my favorite chefs, Himanshu Saini and his team. Carnival by Tresind …
My mom was in town last week for only 3 days (not even 3 full days, in fact). She loves Thai, Chinese and Indian/Pakistani food, so it was a no brainer that her first meal on this Dubai trip had to be …
Katsuya By Starck. This has been one of the most talked-about new restaurant openings this year. Jumeirah Al Naseem and it’s F&B outlets have been the cause of quite a bit of excitement- mostly for good reason. I was invited to the …
So I finally got to try the (somewhat over-)hyped Moombai & Co. last weekend. I was invited to dine as a guest, and they were generous enough to warmly welcome me and my friends, but as always, my review will be honest …
Having grown up in the Middle East, pumpkin hommus has been a staple part of our lives and diets. My parents tell us that when they first moved to Saudi Arabia, they found it so odd how most Egyptians could make an …
This recipe for Lemongrass Green Iced Tea was sponsored by Monviso. The recipe and opinions within this post are entirely my own. Wastage really bothers me. Every time I make Thai food, I use copious amounts of lemongrass hate throwing away the …
This Staycation at St.Regis Dubai was not a self-paid one. I was invited but the opinions within are purely my own and not influenced by anyone. I feel like this is becoming an old drone by now, but I swear to you, …
Just when I thought I couldn’t possibly enjoy a spa experience quite as much as I enjoyed the ones at Palazzo Versace and Palace Downtown, boom, Iridium Spa happened, and made serious contender for Best Spa in Dubai! After a supremely disappointing …
AtoZaatar (Courtney) and I kicked off our staycation at St.Regis Dubai with afternoon tea at Sidra Lounge. With tables lining the helm of the gilded balustrade, overlooking the colossal chandelier of hand-cut crystal, Sidra lounge was more of a great way to …