Happy Wednesday! Here’s a list of 5 exciting events happening around Dubai for you and your friends: 1- Nasimi Sessions with Otto Knows, Vinai and Aron Chupa. Three major headliners in one night ! With over 306,000,000 views on Youtube, Aron Chupa had everyone declaring “I’m An Albatross” foll…
4 Hospitals With Free Mammograms In UAE This October
This is the month. A month dedicated to those women who have fought breast cancer. This month is dedicated to those who want to raise awareness, women who want to scan, check and beat the disease. October is officially a breast cancer awareness month, celebrated internationally. That’s why we&…
A Vagabond’s Guide: 5 Things To Do In Pune
Think cool Western breeze across your face as you jet down empty roads on a Vespa, a city where the lack of sunshine is compensated for by the skies in constant turmoil, the smell of baked goods wafting through unexpected nooks and the languid, relaxed pace of the city helped me jog through three ye…
Hamilton Celebrates Action-Packed Russian GP Victory As Rosberg Crashes Out
SOCHI – Championship contender, Lewis Hamilton finished numero uno in the Russian GP as poor Nico Rosberg’s throttle forced him to retire. This win puts Hamilton within points of a third driver’s championship title. Rosberg’s throttle gave up on him around midway through the …
Solo Travellers Tell Us Why You Should Travel Alone [At Least Once]
Travelers are like cheese; there are so many types! Some cannot, in their wildest of dreams, think of being alone on a trip; they need their group of friends and family while they sit across a table at a fancy restaurant. Others feel comfortable and even peaceful in discovering the world all by them…
THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In The UAE This Weekend, Oct 8-10 2015
The fall breeze has calmed the summer sizzle and it’s finally nice out for a walk. We patiently wait every year for this time of the year, where there’s just the right amount of sun, Dubai wakes up and the best events of the year are lined up on a candy menu. Here’s a list …
Fashion Forward Dubai Reveals Full Programme
DUBAI – Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the region’s definitive fashion platform today announced its full programme for the S/S ’16 event, taking place this October 22nd-25th. The twice-annual event comprises of several elements: 33 catwalk shows and presentations by the region’s best couture, r…
Two Retro Glam Trends That Splash Fashions Brought In For A/W 2015
View our exclusive behind-the-scenes and guests gallery. Imagine a chic club brimming with the affluent and the well-travelled. It’s a space that brings a section of people who connect through their mutual love for fashion, travel and music. Splash created that atmosphere for its guests this season …
Quick Healthy Bites: Sweet Potato Kofta Recipe
Kofta has always been a ‘no-no’ any time I’ve been to a restaurant, because the only kind you get is the “malai” koftas, meaning cream koftas. They are heavy, lumpy, doughy and even in the very best restaurants are either over-soaked and soggy, melting into the sauce OR you have the kind…
Spooky & Spunky: 5 Hot Spots For Halloween In Dubai
SPONSORED CONTENT October 31st will be here in the blink of an eye, and that’s why we wanted to share this list of hotspots with special offers, with each space marking the spooky occasion in their own spine-chilling way. Here are parties, events and offers you need to watch out for on the occ…
Nooks & Corners: Cafe Le Flair Review | JLT Cafes
Where: Café Le Flair, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Cluster G How much: AED 70 for two people (approx.) Recommended: Bienenstich, Espresso Con Panna. Coffee shops and tea stalls make the ideal spots for long conversations and catching up with old friends. We reviewed a certain coffee shop in bustling …
Nook & Corners: Boca Wine Cellar Experience | Boca Dubai Review
Photo Credits: Shakeb Nezam Where: Boca, DIFC, Dubai. How much: AED 310 per person Cuisine: Mediterranean Recommended: Gramona wine and the Truffle Burrata Cheese Drinks: Every month Boca features wines from a different country, and September was dedicated to the Northeastern region of Spain – Cata…
Horse Lovers, Tour The Stables At Meydan Hotel & Have A 5-Star Breakfast
Starting September 29 2015, The Meydan Hotel is giving visitors a chance to experience a never-before-seen side of world-class horse racing. Home to the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup worth USD 10 million, the hotel is now offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Meydan Stables…
5 Himalayan Adventure Sports You Need To Try Before You Die
William Blake The rugged Himalayan backdrop with its high altitudes, snow-capped peaks, and fascinating wildlife sets the stage for an overwhelming adventure. The hill stations nestled in the lap of these great mountain ranges offer some of the most exciting sports that will leave you with the pleas…
Reports: Jenson Button Draws Curtain On F1 Career
According to reports from British tabloids, (*cough* Daily Mail *cough*), Veteran driver Jenson Button is set announce his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the season following a breakdown of talks with McLaren head Ron Dennis about his future during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. The news…
5 Post-Work Happy Hours In Dubai You Need To Try | Vol. I
Midweek stress; there’s the burning heat, the piles of unreturned emails burning a hole in your inbox and of course, there’s the bumper-to-bumper traffic that does little to relieve your mind. Borrowing a bit of inspiration from the Spanish culture of afternoon siestas, we figured a mid-…
Here’s Why Mindfulness Can Help You Manage Strong Emotions
Every piece of writing has a purpose; you could compare it to a message in a bottle, a vessel being used to communicate something to the reader. If I’ve now got you wondering about what the primary purpose of this piece is, don’t worry, because I have my answer ready. So many people out there, …
Ultimate Survival Guide: Moving To A New Place
Travelling with a backpack and travelling with a suitcase for good are two very different experiences. As a tourist, you scratch the surface of a city to enjoy or relax. Moving in means being uprooted and introduced to a new world altogether- a new locality, a new civic system, a new atmosphere and …
Vettel Leads From Pole To Wrap Up Dramatic Singapore Grand Prix
Ferrari took their tally of wins for the season to three as German Sebastian Vettel won the Singapore Grand Prix describing it as “one of the most intense races” he has driven in. “Iceman” Kimi Raikkonen finished third for Ferrari with Red Bull’s Daniel Riccardo coming …
THSWKND: 5 Things to Do in the UAE Sept 17-19 , 2015
Happy weekend! After a long week at work, especially under this weird humid but not so hot (but still hot), we know you deserve the best. Here are our picks of events to complete your weekend: 1. Dada Life The Crazy Banana Totting Pillow Fighting Swedish DJ superstars are set to make their first app…
Nooks & Corners: Tribeca Dubai Review
Where: Tribeca Kitchen & Bar, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR [Google Map here] How much: Approximately AED 670 for 2 [3-course meal with drinks] Cuisine: Mediterranean/ Organic Recommended: King prawns with coconut cream and grilled polenta & Beef tenderloin served with braised porcini mushrooms. …
Visit Catalunya In DXB On Mondays: Boca Wine Cellar Experience
Every Monday, DIFC’s Mediterranean restaurant and bar BOCA offers fine food and drink enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience the cultures of the Mediterranean regions of France, Spain and Italy from its coveted cellar. Hosted by BOCA’s sommelier, the cellar experience is an opportunity to ta…