A former World’s 50 Best Restaurants Tastemaker, global gastronome, mad oenophile and luxury travel aficionado hailing from New Zealand, currently residing in Dubai.
We’ve had three previous encounters at Renaissance’s Bleu Blanc – one a winemaker’s lunch (excellent) a business lunch (not so excellent) and a party with canapes (average). We’re fans of the French-farmhouse decor, however, so we’re keen…
Whenever we head back to New Zealand, we’ve got some tough choices to make on where to dine – the gastronomic scene has such a depth of quality that we’re always torn between checking out popular…
We’ve oft spotted Le Cirque when imbibing al fresco at neighbouring Flair no.5 in the Ritz Carlton DIFC, but despite the NYC import being on the Dubai scene for a couple of years, we’ve not managed…
If there’s one oh-so-Dubai thing we love to do, it’s brunch! Here’s our favourite tried and tested brunches that we recommend you check out… Friday Brunches Wanderlust at JW Marriott Marquis [gallery type=”masonry” ids=”4552,4550,4554″] Ideal for:…
Deep, dark and complex, Commodity Velvet is a scent that will grab your attention… London’s unisex Commodity fragrances have just hit the shores of the UAE (you’ll find the range at Sephora stores) and we’re more…
When it comes to luxury, you just can’t go past the celebratory pop and fizz of Champagne. We’ve done a rigorous tasting of the latest releases, and here are the bubbles that had us frothing with…
The luxury gift guide for that person who is impossible to buy for… If you are looking to spoil that person with everything or perhaps just want to spoil yourself, we put together a collection of…
With winter upon us, requests for advice on where to dine in Dubai are flooding into our inbox. To make it easier for those of you who are visiting our slice of desert paradise soon (or…
Looking for your next Maldives getaway? Find out if Kuramathi Maldives’ cruise-ship style offering is the right fit for your next island vacation
From its jaw-dropping Imerovigli caldera views to its oversized bed, chandelier and dual indoor and outdoor jetted pools, it’s easy to see why Iconic Santorini’s famous Cliff Suite has been voted one of the most romantic…