I love combining my two favourite pastimes- exploring new places and shopping. While modern Dubai has plenty to offer, it cannot beat Old Dubai’s authenticity. I realised that despite living in Dubai for many years now, I have been neglecting […]
Happiness is…CHANEL BAG
Have you ever considered spending $2-$5k on a handbag? Yes, I agree it’s a lot of money that could be used to pay off the mortgage to the house or any of that! I have no justification for owning any […]
OKRA- My Colourful Superfood
There are lots of reasons to eat fruits and vegetables, but for me, the best reason is that it makes me happy. I feel energised just looking at intensely pigmented vegetables. When we eat colourful foods, we consume more micronutrients […]
Quick Makeover Fun
I’m a huge fan of luxury makeup and I always like to try new products. But figuring out which product is right for me is sometimes frustrating and trial and error. I’ve spent years wasting money on a foundation that […]
Design-conscious co-working spaces
Back in 2006, when I came to Dubai, I didn’t hear about co-working spaces. Nowadays, community spaces are having a moment. So what are they and why so many people are attracted to them? For those not familiar with the […]
Celebrate Colour!
Did you know that there is a place in Dubai where you can go and surround yourself with feel-good colours? And it is thanks to Elmarsa Gallery in Alserkal Avenue that is showing works by the most renowned Algerian female artist […]
The Importance Of Asking
For those who are not familiar with Amanda Palmer, here is a little background. Amanda has been a lot of things: an artist, Dresden Dolls singer, songwriter, musician, and crowdfunding pioneer. She is a lead singer and songwriter of Amanda […]
My positivity pill
Life is amazing. And then it’s awful. And then it’s amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful, it’s ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the […]
Game of Thrones is finally back!
Yesterday evening was our Monday night special. After many months of waiting and wondering who lives and who dies we finally we get to watch the premiere of the final season of our favourite show Game of Thrones, Season 8. […]
Merry Monday and a happy new week!
How’s your week been so far? It looks like cold and flu season is raging across the country and no matter how strong our immune systems are we’re bound to catch some sniffle, cough or sore throat. Below are a […]