Yesterday there was a global panic. Not because a new virus had emerged. But because Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp went down. The memes have been awesome as you can imagine, but it does raise some questions about the general level of addiction to social media the world has.
Category: United Arab Emirates
Marasi Brunch, Hotel Indigo
I had a message out of the blue the other week from one of the girls in a group I used to be really close with. As has happened for a lot of people, we all had our own worries and concerns over covid and had drifted apart. Messages were sent for birthdays and celebrations,…
Weather is happening!!
I was scrolling endlessly through Facebook this weekend when I stumbled upon a post by Howard, Dubai’s unofficial weather guru. There was a tropical storm brewing in the Indian Ocean. This of course piqued my interest. I haven’t seen any kind of decent weather for a couple of years now. However, by the time I…
Expo 2020 Dubai – Opening Ceremony
Finally, after years of planning (for them) and a couple of days of research (from me), it was time for the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai! In true UAE fashion, this extravaganza was going to be broadcast across the globe and there was also a live stream so you could watch at home! As…
And so it begins, again.
I worked out the other day that in less than 12 weeks, I will be sat on my Mum’s sofa with the dog, a tub of Heroes/Quality Street or another type of Christmas treat, watching a Hallmark movie with my Mum, who is incapable of sitting for a whole film, pottering around half paying attention. …
Eating Across the Colonies
One of the things that I really actually quite like about living in a COVID-19 world is that places are a bit quieter. I love to go out and catch up with girls, but there was little to no point sometimes because places are too loud either with music or chatter. Covid and the new…
Expo 2020, in 2021
Back when I was still fairly new to Dubai, it was announced that the UAE had won it’s bid to host Expo 2020. I really didn’t understand all the fuss. All I knew was that the rent prices suddenly went up which was dumb given it wasn’t for another 8 or 9 years. I remember…
Design & Dine
Ever on the look out for something new to try, when Mandy suggested a girls painting night, I didn’t ask any questions. I just said yes! Design & Dine were hosting an evening at Pure Sky Lounge at the Hilton Jumeirah Beach. For AED300 you could paint yourself a “legend”, have unlimited drinks and some…
Movies under the stars
As I have said a hundred times before, one of my favourite things about being an expat is meeting people from all different backgrounds. Dubai is a great place for that. It’s a literal melting pot of every single nationality there is I think. This week was the Omani’s turn to shine! And shine he…
DIY Dining!
This was an absolutely random find, but possibly one of my favorites ever! A restaurant that lets you play with your food! I know this isn’t a new concept but it is indeed a great one that I need more fun with. As you all know, I like exploring and I will basically try any…
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