The Swiss are known for many things, not least their time efficiency – particularly when it comes to travel (their railway system is one of the best in Europe). So, if there’s one thing you can be sure of when flying Swiss, their national carrier, is that the flights will leave on time. But, flying Swiss also brings with it additional perks that you may … Continue reading Airline review: Swiss Air
Mont Blanc may be better known for its pens, but it is slowly but surely carving a niche in the luxury accessories market. Its latest launch, the Urban Spirit travel goods collection, drives home the point. The limited-edition collection, recently unveiled in Paris, includes totes, duffel bags, briefcases, and passport cases in streamlined designs (the range also includes architectural men’s cuff links), but it is their hip new … Continue reading Urban adventures
It is undoubtedly nice to be able to fly in the front of the plane, but let’s face it, we can’t ALL fly in premium class ALL the time. While the most important thing for me, bar none, is the space/flat-beds you get in Business or First, the rest of the perks – such as the in-flight amenity kit – help make long flights a bit … Continue reading How to: Luxe up your flight
The original Middle East based airline, Gulf Air pioneered the concept of pampering in the skies that regional airlines have made something of a specialisation of. Going from being a leading international airline providing unparalleled connectivity between Asia and the west, to being mired in bankruptcy rumours in the mid 2000’s, Gulf Air underwent massive restructuring a few years ago to reemerge as an airline … Continue reading Airline review: Gulf Air
It’s no secret – the One & Only at the Palm is one of my favourite hotels in Dubai. I love its understated design aesthetic and the superlative luxury you encounter, whether you’re staying, dining, pedicure-ing (it is home to one of only two Bastien Gonzalez studios in Dubai, bastiengonzalez.com) or, in this case, spa-ing. The recent marriage between French luxury beauty brand Guerlain and … Continue reading Spa Review: Guerlain Spa, One & Only the Palm Dubai
The Jiva Spa concept draws inspiration from Indian wellness philosophies, and this its first outpost in Dubai. Taj Dubai is housed in a Business Bay high-rise, and within the hotel, the spa is tucked away alongside a popular restaurant. What this means is – the loud lounge music from next door filters through, not really making for a spa-like environment conducive to relaxation. Luckily, after … Continue reading Spa Review: Jiva Spa, Taj Dubai
This luxury resort screams beach holiday the minute you enter, so even if it’s just to go to the spa, you’ll find yourself relaxing when you get there. The spa is a contemporary haven featuring clean lines and a soothing earthy colour scheme. If anything, I found the space erring on the side of being too minimalist – an issue with a lot of venues … Continue reading Spa Review: Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont the Palm Dubai
A much-needed breath of fresh air in Dubai’s dining scene, Marina Social offers gourmet Michelin star worthy food – it is helmed by Dubai’s comeback kid Jason Atherton after all – in a stylish yet laid-back environment. The space is divided into a lounge (The Social Room) and a separate restaurant section, unified by the contemporary, hip décor – think, a smart neutral colour scheme and … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Marina Social
I’ve always felt that Greek cuisine is one of the most under-represented in Dubai. Not anymore, with quite a few Hellenic concepts opening up, but for unmistakable authenticty, you can’t go wrong with Mythos Kouzina & Grill in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (from the same management who brought us Elia, the only Greek restaurant in town for the longest time). Mythos is that rare Dubai restaurant that … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Mythos Kouzina & Grill
Dinner perched on a cliff-edge at nearly 300metres above sea level? Check. Paragliding my way over rugged mountains to land to land on a sandy beach? Check. Laps in my private infinity pool while looking out to the ocean? Check. All in a day’s work at Six Senses Zighy Bay. Without doubt, this is a must-do weekend getaway for UAE residents. The Six Senses name … Continue reading Green getaway
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