We visited Legends Restaurant Dubai at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, and to say the least, were quite impressed. We’ve found a new go-to hotspot. Read on: Where: Legends, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club How much: AED 500 for two (approximately), including drinks Cuisine: Steakhouse …
It’s noisy, with vendors on the street, people shuffling about, cars and trucks honking incessantly, and inevitably a few people talking/arguing loudly over blaring music. Even the engines are louder here. Colour, rush and a mystic flush, the city hustles with courage despite the number of tim…
It’s a month crammed with heart-stopping, foot-popping and jaw-dropping events. Here are 5 things to do in UAE THSWKND that will have you thoroughly confused and dashing all about town [You’re welcome]: 1. Games 15 Gamers, we all know you’ve been waiting for this all year. The Midd…
If you’re the one behind the wheel in the UAE, it’s not just Santa that’s watching you, but the police is too. Every second. The only difference, though, is that Santa rewards you (for being nice, obviously) and the police penalise you for being ‘naughty.’ Of course, rules are important.…
Julienning Zucchinis; it was only a couple of years ago, after watching cooking shows on the telly that I learned that expression. Not to confuse you, but julienning can be pretty dicey; the instrument is much like a peeler and as sharp as a shark’s teeth [if one were to let one’s imagination stretc…
In the final months of 2015, Zero Gravity Dubai will reveal its 2,000sqm expansion, including a 39m glass-fronted infinity swimming pool, an 800sqft multi-use stage, along with a permanent installation of the highest quality audio/visual equipment. The state-of-the-art L-Acoustics K2 and Arch Wide s…
This article was created in collaboration with The Backpacker Co.’s insights and quirky tips. Backpacking has turned into an art, immortalized by movies like Vertical Limit, 127 Hours, Into the Wild, to name a few. Today, backpacking is not restricted to trudging through the wilderness in your jeans…
This week, we visited the Butcher’s Night at Crescendo, Anantara The Palm, and meat-lovers, we’ve got news for you: this is your paradise. Here’s the Crescendo review by the B-Change Foodies: Where: Crescendo, Anantara The Palm How much: AED 220 per person, AED 350 per person inclu…
The world’s largest restaurant brand, Subway, (yes, it’s not McDs), is launching “Every day is #YoursToMake”, a region-wide brand campaign across the Middle East to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary throughout September. Subway fans in the UAE will also have the opportunity to take part i…
This sunburnt country is slowly waking from its deep summer haze, and so there are more than just 5 options for you folks THSWKND. Here, have your pick from these things to do in the UAE: 1. Summer Edition – Designers POP UP Market Discover unique and artful treasures at the Summer Edition of …
Delhi is a city of contradictions. For every posh colony, there’s a slum next door. Exotic for some and realistic for others, Delhi has an almost schizophrenic pulse that is as elusive as it is omnipresent. Fluctuating between torrid and steady, it’s been quite a few years for my love affair with th…
Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Lounge, located in the heart of JBR and recognised for its quirky Polynesian interior, fusion cuisine and innovative cocktails, is treating visitors to not one but two new weekly events set to be firm favourites in your weekly diary. TOTALLY TROPICAL When: Thursdays Happy …
When: 6pm t0 10pm, Wednesday, September 9 [Once every month from then on] Where: Tribeca Kitchen & Bar, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR How much: During Happy Hour [till 8pm]: 50% off house beverages. For dinner and drinks reservations: Call +971 50 345 6067 or email reservations@tribeca.ae This Wedne…
Following a successful first year as the Official Automotive Sponsor for the UEFA Champions League, Nissan’s partnership has been extended into all global territories for the next three seasons up to 2017/18. The announcement of the deal comes ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw and …
Photojournalist: Sahar Rezvani This week we got the chance to review the recently launched Per Te restaurant and cafe, which serves authentic Italian cuisine. Where: Per Te, Jumeirah 1, Dubai [Google Map here] How much: AED 300 for 2 Cuisine: Italian Recommended: Antipasto Classico, Spaghetti alle …
Happy almost-weekend! Here’s a list of exciting events for you and your friends this weekend: 1. Superheroes Goes XXXL // JACK BEATS Dance the night away or lay back and lounge in, as Superheroes return to Level 41 this Thursday. An evening you’ve definitely earned after a long week at work. W…
What: Explore the brilliant hues of the salt domes at Sir Bani Yas Island Where: Stay at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa How Much: Activity packages starting from AED 1,450 Contact: Visit Anantara.com, call +971 (2) 656 1399 or e-mail crome@anantara.com. The renowned island of Sir Bani Yas …
This piece is devoted to whey protein. There are many different products available in the market, each claiming to be the best. They come in powdered forms, which are then added to your fruits and yogurt to make a splendid protein shake. After much research for purity and taste, I would recommend Te…
Either way, it’s an inevitable future we approach head-on, with rising sea levels and eroding structures. Enter a realm of acceptance (if you will), and read ahead. Here are five cultural hotspots to visit that people a few decades from now won’t see in all their glory: 1. Venice, Italy It abs…
This glistening city in Australia just won the World’s Most Liveable City title again. Melbourne remains the only city in the world to have this week topped the Economist’s Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index for the fifth year in a row. This annual ranking looks at living condi…
Featured Illustration: Audrea Pereira It is a plague that feisty travellers have dodged for decades; a serious illness that has befallen man in the 21st century. A dispassionate way of travel, watching the drone of a man/woman on headsets and looking through little windows in a metal container. Pers…
We’ve all been guilty of lusting over the weekend at work, and just like every other weekend this one has lots to look forward to. Here’s a list of 5 events this week for you and your friends; 1 – Blaze the Show Sit back, relax and let the extremely talented dance troop amaze you …
