By Shereen Shabnam Some time ago I ventured to Dalaman, situated on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in the Mugla Province with fellow motoring enthusiasts. We were test driving one of the latest Volvo SUV’s and set off from the … Continue reading Delightful Dalaman
Salties Beach Bar and Grill by Grenada Launches its First Indoor Beach Bar Showcasing Sustainability, Accessibility, and the World’s Best Culture of Caribbean Entertainment Inside the Grenada country pavilion extension, Salties Beach Bar and Grill opens its “lift doors” for … Continue reading Salties: The Magic of Food, Music and Good Vibes
The chic new Chinese restaurant will be offering a modern twist on traditional Cantonese flavours and entertainment all under one roof. Step into a world of exquisite Cantonese flavours at Jiangnan Spring, the latest addition to Dubai’s flourishing culinary scene, … Continue reading Jiangnan Spring has opened its doors in Dubai
By Shereen Shabnam Living across City Walk has not been good for my waistline and my current favourite restaurant is Babaji, the renowned authentic Turkish restaurant that serves crispy hot pide (delicious savoury flatbread) straight from its wood-fired brick oven … Continue reading The Perfect Pide: Babaji at City Walk
This is the sixth UAE branch of the much-loved global barbeque chain at Nakheel Mall Following its increasing popularity in the country, the award-winning, internationally recognized 20 year old authentic pit barbeque restaurant, Famous Dave’s, has opened its sixth outlet … Continue reading Famous Dave’s- America’s favorite BBQ restaurant expands footprint in UAE with a new store at Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah
Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Shereen Shabnam Heading to Abu Dhabi always meant going there using the same route E11 route but recently I took a detour in the Ferrari F8 Tributo to spend a night … Continue reading Memorable Desert Experiences
Dubai Outlet Mall and Lulu Group are established entities known for Value shopping and are teaming together to enhance the value shopping experience and introduce the first ever cash and carry concept to regional customers Dubai Outlet Mall, the Ultimate Value Shopping Destination, is set to solidify its position as an industry leader while consistently redefining value shopping in the MENA region. As the Dubai Outlet Mall expansion nears opening, a strategic alliance is formed with Lulu Group for the region’s first and largest Megamarket spread featuring the most competitive value shopping experience. The MENA region lacks its version of … Continue reading Region’s first Megamarket concept by Lulu Group to come to Dubai Outlet Mall
By Shereen Shabnam Located at Gate Village DIFC, GAIA offers an intimate dining experience with cuisine inspired by the Greek-Mediterranean culinary culture. We spent an enthralling evening at this bustling contemporary venue sampling authentic and fresh cuisine that is unique, … Continue reading A Greek Culinary Voyage: GAIA at DIFC Dubai
Shereen Shabnam Before the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ship started a new chapter in her storied history as a floating hotel, dining and entertainment destination in Dubai, I got a glimpse of the interior in all its glory during a tour with our then design team. With the highly anticipated international interest, it was a delight to be one of the first on the ship when it docked in Dubai and then seeing it refurbished and reinvented as a legendary vessel that is a must-see tourism destination, in a city renowned for its world-class attractions. The world-famous cruise liner, which … Continue reading Remaking History – The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2
By Shereen Shabnam When I think of Slovakia, I immediately go back to a moment in time standing near a rail station, sipping hot chocolate in cold and admiring the beautiful greenery all around me with my husband and daughter. We were on our way to see friends in Vienna and decided to go via Slovakia with a few days stopover in Budapest on the way. Located in the heart of Europe, Slovakia is a land of picturesque natural attractions, castles and beautiful glacier lakes backed by equally mesmerising mountain peaks. During my first visit to Slovakia, we stopped near … Continue reading Land of Art, Architecture & Mountainous Landscapes: Slovakia
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