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The Dubai Aquarium. Wild Things and Wonders.

The Dubai Aquarium. Wild Things and Wonders.

 The Dubai Aquarium and Zoo is a place of wild things and wonders. I am a bit odd when it comes to water. I love to look at it, I’m obsessed with aquariums and sea creatures, but I absolutely cannot dive. In fact I can’t even really snorkel. I do try, but there is a...

The Address Hotel Downtown Dubai

The Address Hotel Downtown Dubai

When was the last time you sparkled? The last time you felt like a diamond in the perfect setting, where the light could touch each facet of your face and throw a different colour? This is how I feel right now. The last two weeks have been made up of the moments that...

Desert Safari In Dubai

Desert Safari In Dubai

There are only ever a handful of moments in your life that make such a deep and moving impression on you, that you know you will never be the same again. Last night this happened to me. Even as I type this for you I can feel my chest getting tighter and my eyes...

Meeting Destiny in Dubai

Meeting Destiny in Dubai

 Dubai is a city for the sophisticated. It is a haven for those with a sophisticated palate, a sophisticated mind and a sophisticated aesthetic. It is a crucible of beauty in all its forms. As I sit here resting my weary legs with the scent of a lily bouquet floating...

A great summer cocktail recipe – Papaya Pleasures

A great summer cocktail recipe – Papaya Pleasures

The perfect summer cocktail recipe for a tropical moment. Dear tastebuds, you need a holiday. You need a new Summer cocktail recipe! Here is one I prepared earlier....   You will need Martini Glass 1 tbsp Papaya - Fresh or tinned 2 measures Cointreau Crushed Ice...

Daily Outfit – Vintage Pake Muu

Daily Outfit – Vintage Pake Muu

My treasured vintage Pake Muu Inside my vintage clothing collection there are a few prized possessions; this is one. This dress is an original 1940's Pake Muu, designed for elegant holiday lounging. It is a cotton dress with a long zip up the back and is extremely...

Travel Packing Tips

Travel Packing Tips

Thanks Bupa for “sponsoring our Travel Insurance “   I have the biggest packing challenge of my life ahead of me. From Melbourne spring, to Dubai, then from Dubai straight into winter in New York. All this and only two pieces of luggage allowed. If I were just...

What to Wear in Dubai

What to Wear in Dubai

While I was wondering what to wear in Dubai I realised this; if I could only ever wear one style of pants for the rest of my life, these would be it. Palazzo pants. The King (or Queen) of Pants. With the right heel these can make you look taller, more carefree,...