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A snapshot of all things lifestyle by Island girls Shereen Shabnam and Natasha Dury.
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New summer offers by Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah

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Its hot and I just feel like staying in a luxurious room all day fasting, reading and chilling while fasting – so I started looking at local hotel offers not that my work schedule will allow even a day off but loved the pictures from Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah – They just unveiled new offers for the summer for guests from the UAE and other countries including lower prices on suites and villas and free breakfast. The offers, which are valid until September 2015 , also involve large discounts on services at the SPA and other facilities as well … Continue reading New summer offers by Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah

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Spice it up with ice this summer at Icons Coffee Couture

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The Innovative Ice -cream salad dressing! It’s really hot at the moment so getting news on  ICONS Coffee Couture, a German coffee franchise and healthy coffee joint, unveiling their new range of ‘Sweet & Salty’ ice creams is a welcome thought. Designed as a unique ice cream range, the collection includes not only ice cream smoothies and frappes, but also three salty ice cream dressings to make every salad deliciously sumptuous. Ice-cream enthusiast and innovator, Vasco Valenca De Sousa is the mind behind the Sweet & Salty range of Icons ice cream dreams which are only naturally sweetened with dates or … Continue reading Spice it up with ice this summer at Icons Coffee Couture

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Exquisite Greek products at Mastihashop Dubai

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Mastihashop is a new Dubai department store experience with a cosy Boutique Café feel combined to offer an immersive social experience. Located in Aswaaq Mall on Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah 1, the Mastihashop collection reflects the modernization of traditional food remedies that include Mastiha/Mastic infused chocolates, sweets, savoury products, cosmetics and skincare, pharmaceuticals, gifts as well as exotic coffee, ice cream, desserts and milkshakes. Inspired and intriguedby the powerful healing qualities of Mastiha or Mastic and warm memories of his grandmother using Mastic for ailments, local entrepreneur, Mansoor Al Bastaki has embarked on a journey that has brought Mastihashop … Continue reading Exquisite Greek products at Mastihashop Dubai

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Loving Dark Roast from Tim Hortons

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Everyone knows my addiction to Tim Hortons Iced drinks but finally I have found a hot drink – the new Dark Roast blend that I tried in an  enhanced tasting experience by the brand highlighting the full, rich profile of the new coffee blend…in the dark! I usually don’t go all the way to the other end of Dubai for such tastings but it was organised by an awesome PR agency, Percept Gulf who were very persuasive and is the best agency that Apparel Group uses so I made the effort – I am glad I did. Tim Hortons Dark Roast is … Continue reading Loving Dark Roast from Tim Hortons

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Homecare tips from Helpling

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Every weekend I become a domestic diva so am always on the lookout for home care tips and I just received some from the German based startup Helpling, a global online platform for on-demand home services. The innovative online service gives people more time to enjoy the nice things in life: family, friends and leisure activities. 1. Use Powerade The overpowering smell of chemicals can make cleaning the bathroom harder than it should be. But rather than getting out the bleach, try putting two cups of Gatorade in the toilet. Normally consumed as an energy drink, Gatorade has the power … Continue reading Homecare tips from Helpling

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‘Les Quatre Heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte

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So there’s one more place in town to satisfy my sweet tooth. I can’t wait to experience the French version of afternoon teatime ‘les quatre heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte in Downtown Dubai. A phrase translating to ‘the four o’clock’, les quatre heures is a time to gather with family or friends, and relax with a cup of tea and a tasty treat or patisserie. Entrecôte embraces this custom, offering guests an impressive variety of delicious signature desserts to enjoy while sitting back on its lovely Parisian terrace. French favourites such as the Crème Brulée and Chocolate Profiteroles are … Continue reading ‘Les Quatre Heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte

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Delightful Smoothies from Ocean Spray

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Im into Smoothies at the moment as they are little more nicer than straight juicing and better than having the normal fry up for breakfast. Ocean Spray sent me some great recipes that I am loving at the moment: Berry Smoothie Serves: 1 Ingredients 225ml (8 fl oz) Ocean Spray® Chilled Cranberry Original juice drink 12-15 raspberries, fresh or frozen 4 medium strawberries, hulls removed and cut into halves 1/2 cup crushed ice Method Put all ingredients, except garnish, into a blender. Blend for a few seconds on high speed or until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour into a large glass. … Continue reading Delightful Smoothies from Ocean Spray

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Warm up with a Squash soup

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Absolutely love this recipe of Squash Soup by the Six Senses Zighy Bay Executive chef, Richard Lee. SQUASH SOUP 500ml vegetables stock 750 gram squash, cut into cubes 2 red onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, halved 60 ml yoghurt 1 gram ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Method: Put the stock and 500ml of water into a heavy-based pan and bring to boil, add the squash, onions and garlic and return to the boil. Reduce the heat slightly and cook for 15 minutes or until the squash is smooth. Drain the vegetables in a colander, reserving the liquid. Puree the … Continue reading Warm up with a Squash soup

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That perfect Rocca Salad

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With the Spring season around the corner, we bring you the perfect Rocca Salad recipe by the Six Senses Zighy Bay Executive chef, Richard Lee. ROCCA SALAD 60 gram Rocket leaves 20 gram red onion, thin slices 20 gram tomato 40 gram goat cheese, crumbled 5 gram sumac 10 ml olive oil 10 ml lemon juice 10 gram green olives, sliced Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix and serve Continue reading That perfect Rocca Salad