Friday Polo Brunch at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

One of the nicest place to be in Dubai on a weekend these days is at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club…..there is something about the place that as you walk in, all the worlds cares and troubles seem to go away with the serene surroundings and greenery. For the weekends, visitors can experience a sizzling barbecue with eight live cooking stations featuring gourmet creations from around the world whilst they enjoy the captivating polo action for a spectacular casual Friday. What impresses me most being a foodie is that I can savour the exquisite spread of imperial proportions with live … Continue reading Friday Polo Brunch at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

HOSPITALITY CARD WITH AMAZING REWARDS

Expand more than your horizons with the new ‘Emirates NBD Starwood Preferred Guest® World MasterCard®’  I love travelling and I love retail therapy, spas and carrying wads of cash when exploring the off the beaten track can be risky – In comes banks that actually reward seasoned travellers with points that can again be spent on even more travelling and the latest in the market is the Emirates NBD Starwood Preferred Guest® World MasterCard. The Emirates NBD Starwood Preferred Guest® World MasterCard will offer UAE consumers incredible rewards, including the ability to earn instant SPG Gold status that normally requires … Continue reading HOSPITALITY CARD WITH AMAZING REWARDS

Celebrate the beautiful culture of Oman with Atana Hotels

For ultimate relaxation, Oman is the best place to head out to in the Middle East – from here in Dubai, it usually takes me a minimum of 6 hours to get Muscat so going to Musandam or Khasab is even faster. I love Khasab and Musandam as it reminds me of the tranquility back in Fiji and now I have more reasons to enjoy peaceful weekends with the new Atana Hotels in the area. Travellers will be delighted to know that Atana Hotels will operate in Oman, focusing on traditional Omani hospitality at an international standard, in the Governorate of Musandam, … Continue reading Celebrate the beautiful culture of Oman with Atana Hotels

Egypt Tourist Authority Launches New Campaign

  I love travelling to Egypt and some of my most memorable holidays have been in Assawan, Luxor, Horgada, Sharm Al Sheikh and of course Cairo. My favourite will always be the Nile cruise though. To drive more people to experience the charm of the beautiful, history laden nation, the Egypt Tourism Authority (ETA) has unveiled a new campaign titled “This is Egypt” (#thisisegypt), In a change from previous ETA campaigns, #thisisegypt will be digitally-led, focusing on peer-to-peer advocacy and under-pinned by digital media spend, whilst traditional advertising methods will form a secondary promotional level. Targetting the Arabic traveller from … Continue reading Egypt Tourist Authority Launches New Campaign

Ready for International Tea Day with Kenyan Tea

  Courtesy: Kibenda Tea Estate in Nairobi I love tea parties….it is the perfect laid back way one can catch up with friends and family and I love the fact that I have a tea house right across my home near Citywalk. But how much do we know about the tea we drink. When it comes to tea, one usually associates the hot beverage with India, Sri Lanka or China. But did you know that, according to the leading online statistics portal Statistica, Kenya exports more tea than any of these countries above? In light of International Tea Day on 15th … Continue reading Ready for International Tea Day with Kenyan Tea

CELEBRATE UAE NATIONAL DAY WITH FORTNUM & MASON

My favourite place for tea is having another awesome promotion. To mark its second UAE National Day in Dubai, Fortnum & Mason will be offering a series of specials to customers in its first standalone store outside of the UK. On 2nd December, guests will be able to enjoy their meals in either the elegant Restaurant & Tea Salon or The Parlour, where kids will eat for free. Specialties created for the occasion include a National Day coloured Battenberg cake and a special Ice Cream Sundae. With its passion for food and speciality in refined dining experiences, Fortnum’s offers stunning views … Continue reading CELEBRATE UAE NATIONAL DAY WITH FORTNUM & MASON

Festive Hampers from Mastihashop

Mastihashop presents a wide range of gift boxes and hampers for Ramadan, Eid, for corporate giveaways and for all the popular festive occasions like birthdays, house warming and picnics. Gift hampers can be customized and presented with the company’s branding. The exotic Mastihashop collection reflects the modernization of traditional food remedies and include Mastihq infused chocolates, sweets, savoury products, cosmetics and skincare, pharmaceuticals, gifts as well as exotic coffee, ice cream, desserts and milkshakes. Mastihashop, offers clients the perfect bite, the perfect gift and a cosy hangout for coffee, is located in the Aswaaq Building in Jumeirah 1, Al Wasl … Continue reading Festive Hampers from Mastihashop

A Jazzy Culinary Affair

Abu Dhabi is hitting all the right notes with the launch of JazzArabia the Middle East’s first jazz radio station at p&c by Sergi Arola, creating a unique ambience at the hotel as the new restaurant complements food and beverage offerings with distinct sounds that gets guests in the mood before their arrival with the sounds of the night and then following them home. Top radio talent broadcast live from a custom-built studio inside this Spanish tapas restaurant by acclaimed two-starred Michelin chef, Sergi Arola. Through broadcasting a blend of mainstream, Arabic and Latin jazz music, JazzArabia can be streamed … Continue reading A Jazzy Culinary Affair

NEW EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF FOR TRADERS HOTEL, QARYAT AL BERI

Food lovers in Abu Dhabi can now head to Traders Hotel to experience culinary delights by Ricky Rimenda Agustiana, the new Executive Sous Chef who brings more than seventeen years of varied culinary experience to the capital from across the globe. Prior to the appointment he was at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, at the award-winning Pearls and Caviar. With previous Shangri-La experience Ricky knows the standard that has to be upheld throughout the company and outlets. Ricky comes to Abu Dhabi with five years of experience from Dubai, UAE, where he worked in a luxury 5-star resort and … Continue reading NEW EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF FOR TRADERS HOTEL, QARYAT AL BERI

Ocean Spray Craisin Recipes for Ramadan

As the editor of 3 Menus of the Master coffee table cookbooks, I love getting recipes and would one day like a career that keeps me longer in the kitchen. This Ramadan, check out some awesome recipes from Ocean Spray – delectable! Cranberry muffin Ingredients 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 tbs Baking Powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 Cup Milk 1 Egg (large) 4 tbs Butter 1 Cup Cranberries Method Keep the butter at room temperature to soften Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) Mix butter and sugar Slowly add eggs until all items are properly bonded Add all dry … Continue reading Ocean Spray Craisin Recipes for Ramadan