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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 perfect weather coming up in Dubai, there is a new beachside venue, WHITE Beach & Restaurant you can visit from the 23rd November 2019. It is located on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thinking of a move to Dubai? There is so much you need to know! This article is about things you should know before moving to Dubai. We cover the serious…
The Middle East region boats of beautiful properties to satisfy a wide range of travellers looking for refuge in unique properties with adjacent experiences and service. As a mission to…
For anyone living in the Middle East and Dubai (or simply flying often), it’s essential to accumulate Emirates Skywards miles! With the loyalty program getting better every year, it has…
It’s done, it’s 100% open, The Oberoi Al Zorah adds itself to the list of luxury hotels you must stay at in the UAE. So you are looking for a…
Oman is a gem. From Dubai you can drive a few hours to reach Musandam, where you will reach Khasab via a breathtaking ride by the coast of the Gulf of…
What to do in Dubai? Well take a break from the glitz and glamour and come see what Old Dubai has to offer. Yes Dubai is known for its tall…
Located in the premium location of downtown Kuwait lies the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya and it truly needs to be seen to be believed! With sky high…
Now we’re about to kick back and enjoy our summer hols or upcoming Eid, whether it’s a backpacking adventure or a 5-star luxury resort, your hair needs to be looking…
One of the first things we wanted to do when we got to Dubai is to see what it looks like from the air. Many options are available such as…
You must be wondering why we think the Ritz-Carlton would be your home in Dubai? Situated right at the end of the strip of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), the Ritz-Carlton…
It’s the summer in Dubai and you must feel like take out instead of going out. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, etc can be quite tempting with non healthy options so we…
With the hustle and bustle of Dubai, we get tired so quickly and often seek to escape. Escapes don’t always need to be via a stay-cation, it can also be…
It’s not just any hotel. It’s a hotel that the interior will make you think you are actually staying in an extension hall of a museum. Nice details everywhere from…
When you hear Dubai you are usually expecting grand things. You’ve got it right, the XDubai team, after have created in the past a zip-line going across the Dubai dancing…
There are plenty of business travellers in Dubai and most of them prefer to stay close to Dubai Downtown. On Sheikh Zayed Road, the major highway of the Emirate, there…
Saudi Arabia recently announced its effort to grow tourism for 2030. It approximately projects a 10% growth of visits yearly.The most important announcement has been the visa details for tourists of…
Ever had a problem of combining a lavish stay while still taking care of yourself physically and mentally? The Retreat on the Dubai Palm have discovered a gap in the…
United Arab Emirates like to do things on a GRAND scale! In Ras Al Khaimah they launched in January 2018 the longest Zipline in the world and this is everything…
Prior to its grand opening planned for October 2018, the famous Queen Elizabeth 2 has been opening its doors an Arabian Majlis offering a wonderful Iftar and Suhoor experience. The…
As health and fitness is a focus to more and more of Dubais’ residents, even though it is Ramadan, many establishments are encouraging people to stay active and this by…
If you are traveling to Dubai for this upcoming month until Thursday June 14th, you will be right into Ramadan. Although some restaurants stay open, you should try the Iftar experience,…
There is a new waterpark in Dubai and it is at La Mer. Finally people living around Downtown has a cool version of The Beach JBR but better and with…
Are you visiting Dubai during Ramadan? Is it your first Ramadan in Dubai as an expatriate? Breaking the myth that nothing happens during Ramadan, we would like to highlight a diversified list…
On a task of photography in Saudi Arabia, we went to shoot the most beautiful place in Saudi Arabia. Not too far of Riyadh is the Edge of the World….
If you have watched the Hangover, you would know of the famous Caesars Palace where Doug got lost on the rooftop! Well it’s opening in Dubai and you will be…
What are the things to do in Old Dubai? This guide is not about the landmarks to see in Dubai, but places you should know to go grab a bite,…
Travelling to visit landmarks is great, but sometimes to be able to enjoy a destination better, you must do some hiking to immerse completely into the journey and of course…
Fujairah is known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Here are a set of photos we took during our stay that might…
Ever had such a bad day where all you wanted to do was go and break stuff? One of those days when you don’t want to wake up? A place…
Once upon a time, a great mind in Dubai decided to create a meet-up group around Twitter. He called them TweetUpDXB. Bringing the community back to life, TweetUpDXB team finally…
Have you ever wanted to stay in one of the world’s most well known hotels at no cost? The iconic Atlantis Hotel on the Dubai Palm in celebration of hitting…
