United Arab Emirates

Drinks with a View over Dubai

I know it seems like I keep going on about the views in Dubai – surely there is only so much you can look at in one city? Wrong. The Dubai skyline keeps captivating you, from...

Signature Shangri-La Dubai

On our first evening of our trip we were invited to the Shangri-La Dubai Hotel for pre-dinner drinks at their ikandy lounge and dinner at their traditional Vietnamese restaurant...

Arriving in Style with Blacklane

Let’s face it, most people enjoy “travelling”, but no one really enjoys travelling. The long journey to your paradise, that starts by getting to the airport, checking in,...

Relaxing at The Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates

As soon as we stepped foot into the cool, marbled grandeur of the lobby of The Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, it was evident that today would be a morning of five star...

Dubai by Dinner Cruise

After having sampled the delights of Dubai from the Sea earlier in our Babymoon long weekend in the United Arab Emirates, we couldn’t resist going back for one more night on...

Is This the Best Way to See Dubai?

There are many ways to enjoy Dubai, but maybe none are as stunning and awe inspiring as watching the sun set over the city from your own private boat in the Persian Gulf. Dubai is...

The Jewel in the Crown of Dubai’s Restaurant Scene, The Blue Jade at the Ritz Carlton

The Blue Jade at the Ritz Carlton, Dubai is one of the most decorated restaurants in Dubai and recently was awarded the Best South-East Asian Restaurant in Timeout. Our...

Dubai – the perfect place for a Babymoon

Let me start by answering your questions: Yes! A “Babymoon” is a real thing. No!  It’s not a really small moon. A Babymoon is a “final” getaway to enjoy some time for...

Abu Dhabi Highlights: Shangri-la Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

Our favourite Abu Dhabi hotel was definitely the stunning and sophisticated Shangri-la Hotel Qaryat Al Beri. The Shangri-La Hotel is a five star hotel which provides everything...

Abu Dhabi Highlights: Seawings Tour

Gripping on tightly to my seat, the engine fired up and the noise reverberated loudly around the empty seaplane. Glancing across to the pilot sitting next to me, he looked cool...