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Nara Desert Escapes, the award-winning team behind the world-famous Sonara Camp is this month launching its exclusive, unique and eco-friendly overnight experience; ‘The Nest’ by Sonara. First there was camping,…
The Government of Saudi Arabia has reopened the visa-on-arrival program for holders of valid visas for the US, UK and Schengen area, effective immediately. The announcement comes two weeks after…
The much-awaited Expo 2020 Dubai is finally here with 192 country pavilions, exciting shows at every turn, countless food outlets and more. For people visiting Dubai and wanting to stay…
Street food, golf lessons and live music is on the menu. The Dubai Moonlight Classic presented by EGA will feature putting world-class female golfers, mouth-watering street food and entertainment in…
Traveller will be able to travel to Abu Dhabi without quarantine. After tourism being open in Dubai, Abu Dhabi has followed the lead and will reopen to international travellers starting…
Whilst the pandemic is still going on and that travel has been significantly slowed down in certain parts of the world, the Middle East has remained flexible with travel, but…
Portuguese cuisine has been a big part of my family life since I was a young child. It is rather common that Brazilian households during special occasions will serve the…
What is better than to lie down and watch the stars?! You will be able to do at Abu Dhabi’s latest glamping destination, Bab Al Nojoum, located just 20 minutes…
Before going into details about my experience during Fogueira’s Big Brazilian Brunch, I think it’s my civic duty as a Brazilian person to explain our national cuisine. With that in…
Looking for a comforting afternoon coffee or an energizing breakfast? You need to look no further. Head to one of Kava and Chai’s several locations around Dubai and enjoy specialty…
Departing Dubai’s main roads and heading into Meydan means to drift away from the city’s busy lifestyle and to step into an adventure inspired by the love of horse racing…
There are certain restaurants where you go to enjoy a super delicious meal, while others you go for the atmosphere and the location they’re at. There’s only a few places…
A different way to spend an evening in Dubai with friends at the multi-sensory, multi-media immersive Theatre of Digital Art at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah singing along to Christmas tunes…
Inspired by the shimmering sunsets over the Arabian Gulf, Sontaya at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has launched Sunset Flow, a celebration of its exquisite ambiance, in collaboration with Pommery Champagne….
A little over a year ago, I fell in love with Amsterdam. Everything about that city set my soul on fire – from the weather during summer, to its people,…
Do you want to travel out of Dubai, but don’t want to fly anywhere? How does planning a few days in Ras Al Khaimah for some fun activities whilst relaxing…
You have seen it right, there is no trap, the W Dubai – The Palm is inviting residents of the UAE to enjoy a relaxing, unconventional spa experience, with 50%…
With this perfect weather in Dubai, time to make your way to this Palm’s beachside venue, WHITE Beach & Restaurant as it celebrates its 1 year anniversary! Located on the…
For the Dubai Fitness Challenge, it is now possible to go for a 60-minute yoga and meditation class hosted exclusively at The Green Planet in partnership with wellness experts at…
There is a new rooftop pool bar in Dubai located on the rooftop of Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai and it’s only waiting for you! Missippi’s concept come from the minds…
For its 10th anniversary, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launched two new thrilling experiences, the Roof Walk and a Zip Line. With the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Roof Walk experience, guests can scale the Park’s signature red roof…
Are you planning a trip to Dubai? How does planning a few days in Ras Al Khaimah for some fun activities whilst relaxing after in luxury tents in the desert…
With things opening up slowly, great deals are available to entice people to go out and about again! La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination with shoreline restaurants, award-winning licensed bars…
The iconic Atlantis The Palm has made travel easier by offering International travellers who stay five nights or more the opportunity to claim back the cost of their departure PCR…
In search of a pet-friendly staycation in Dubai, I stumbled upon the Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis. Located at Dubai Digital Park, in Dubai’s first-ever smart city project built with…
Sometimes, we decide to go for a ride in the mountains of the UAE. Since we started to go camp in the desert with the crew, we always look forward to see some…
Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai is a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Since many of us are not really travelling, hotels in the United Arab Emirates have…
The Sailing Club of Ras Al Khaimah has recently launched its new concept the Clubhouse. It is located in Al Hamra Village, set by the Arabian sea. The new family-friendly…
Another new hotel in Dubai? Not just any because the Andaz brand, housed within the World of Hyatt, specializes in high-end boutique hotels with very unique designs at each of its locations…
As Dubai reopens for tourism and many local residents are craving for a vacation, Marriott International has launched new promotion packages to invite people to rediscover the UAE across its…
The Ajman Tourism Board announced the launch of Ajman Half Marathon, which provides the opportunity to participate in 10 km or half marathon 21.1 km, and aims to attract 500…
The streets of Tokyo have come to Palm Jumeirah with Japanese gastropub Hanami serving delicious street-style food. This will be the new ‘it’ place, perfect place for good food…
As the world is on hold and that we can’t travel yet, tourism boards like The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have launched a series of education…
As travel has been tremendously affected by the pandemic, travel has taken a literal 180 degrees turn. Travel has proven to be a cure to anxiety and burnouts for many…
Are you living in the UAE or simply visit Abu Dhabi or Dubai? If you are an adventurer, go rent a car and hit the road as the United Arab…
Visiting Dubai? Think it is all about fast cars, tall buildings, luxurious hotels and kebabs? No No No, you have to know the real United Arab Emirates by experiencing local…
Dubai is not all about its tall skyscrapers and shopping malls. In fact, we like to say that Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are beautiful and full of options…
The Pointe has become one of my favourite dining areas in Dubai offering a scening view to the popular Atlantis Hotel. During the day as much as the night, the…
Not all ladies nights must be rowdy and boozy! Sometimes all you want is to sit back, relax, eat and have a glass of wine. At Ammos, the Greek restaurant…
With the rise of demand for healthy eating and veganism, Bounty Beats hits the spot with a menu full of healthy options including plant-based options for those who are vegan….
MAZI at the St. Regis is the first branch of the Greek restaurant outside of London. Mazi means “together” in Greek and the restaurant doesn’t serve you the simple typical…
If you are a Dubai resident and that you are vegan, you probably know Life N One, which now has been rebranded as SEVA. Same ownership, just some additions in…
Austrian chain Le Burger opened its first UAE branch next to Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates. Le Burger is a family-run gourmet, famous in Vienna for offering more…
If you want to find and excuse for nice views and yoga, join Ritz-Carlton Dubai in JBR’s new monthly sunset yoga in partnership with Rituals Cosmetics. The group yoga sessions…
If you’ve visited NYC, you probably have read in many guides to go eat and hang at Indochine, where celebrities of the likes of Cindy Crawford, Mick Jagger, Naomi Campbell,…
In such a multicultural city like Dubai with a big population of Russian Expats, expect to find good Russian Cuisine available! As a fan myself of Russian cuisine, don’t ask…
There are many plans available for V-day in Dubai but if your other half is a fan of the MasterChef show, we have THE ideal plan for you. Join the…
Saadiyat Island is home to many great hotel properties nestled by its clear turquoise waters. We have made our way to stay at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island and experience…
Feeling like some good meat? If you are a meat-lover, there is a new churrascaria Brazilian joint that opened at The Pointe The Palm. At Tucano, Chef Rodrigo Ramos brings…
With the few days we had in the United Arab Emirates, we whisked our way down the road to the nation’s capital Abu Dhabi, to go to one of the…
We have just come back from a GMC Arabia Sierra activation in the mountains of Hatta. We were there for a test drive of the vehicles and to see how…
We checked-in the Waldorf Astoria in DIFC, Dubai’s Financial District, late in the evening, tired, jet-lagged and in need of a good shower. We were met by smiling faces that…
There are regular travellers and travellers that need their fitness whilst of the road. As avid active travellers, fitting in a workout during our luxury stay is a must, mostly when…
You read it right, we have 10 tickets to give, so 10 of you can get the chance to go paaarrrrrty and have some fun at the Aquaventure After Dark at the…
You are looking to zipline in Ras Al Khaimah? You’ve found the right page! Living in Dubai can seem not adventurous with its sky scrapers, but you can actually drive…
Winters are amazing times in the UAE as well as many other places in the Middle East. With summers being very hot and almost impossible to do many outdoor activities,…
As digital nomads it is important for us to know great coffee shops and spaces where we can do some work. Dubai is a city in the Middle East full…
If you are living in Dubai or just visiting, you must know that there are indeed a plethora of places to visit. However, all the attractions quite far from each…
If you are looking for spa treatments in Dubai, well … you know the real situation, SO MANY OPTIONS! Every hotel has one and many of them provide quality massage…
Ever dreamed of swimming with the sharks or simply being under water with the sea life? Well in Dubai, at the Atlantis The Palm Dubai, you can not only dive…
Fujairah is more famously known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Great news now because not too far from it, this luxurious…
Yup, Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the water like you’re getting thrown into the deep sea with no return 😛 ! This Human Slingshot is the latest work…
You have landed on the latest update online of a Dubai Expat Guide (2018). This guide will have everything you need to know about Dubai, followed by resource pages to…
You’ve seen pictures, you watched some videos, you commented on our page and you wondered one thing: “What is it like to live in Dubai?” All your questions answered in…
We know that summer is coming around again soon and there seems to be that mad scramble with everyone trying to get back into their “Summer Body.” We also have…
