Review: Mina A’Salam Brunch, Dubai

What’s the story? Mina A’Salam is one of the Jumeirah resorts based in the vast Madinat complex alongside Al Qasr, Al Naseem and Dar Al Masyaf. The Madinat occupies a prime position along Jumeirah Beach…

Review: Drinks at Jetty Lounge, One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai

What’s the story? Jetty Lounge is a bar within the very impressive grounds of the One & Only Royal Mirage near the Dubai Marina. The One & Only brand is renowned for luxury and there’s…

Review: Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai – Lobby Lounge Traditional Afternoon Tea

What’s the story? It’s been 18 months and I still haven’t done an afternoon tea in Dubai so I thought it was about time to tick this one off the bucket list. Having been to…

Guide to Dubai on a budget – luxury for less

  Following on from Chris’s guide on how to do luxury for less in Barbados (see the full post here), I thought it was worthwhile doing something similar for Dubai. Dubai, like Barbados, is often…

Review: Thiptara Brunch, Dubai – Taste of Thai Lunch

  What’s the story? Thiptara is a popular Thai restaurant based in the Palace Hotel, Downtown Dubai. Alongside Thiptara, The Palace is also home to Argentinian steak restaurant, Asado, and International and Arabic buffet joint,…