BUSINESS & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Salties Beach Bar and Grill by Grenada Launches its First Indoor Beach Bar Showcasing Sustainability, Accessibility, and the World’s Best Culture of Caribbean EntertainmentInside the Grenada country pavilion extension, Salties Beach Bar and Grill opens its “lift doors” for the very first time exclusively to Expo 2020 visitors and staff from the first of October... Continue Reading →
Hakan Ozel, General Manager - Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai Managing a business by looking at the financial results may not be healthy. It is like trying to coach a sports team during a game while keeping the eyes constantly on the scoreboard! Financial results are the outcome of excellence (or the lack of it) in the key processes,... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Biarritz was always a place I read about in books and I fell in love with it the minute I got off the train. Facing the Ocean Atlantic and on the beach “La Grande Plage de Biarritz” near the city center of Biarritz, the prestigious seaside deluxe Hotel du Palais of Biarritz... Continue Reading →
In demand from around the globe, from Hong Kong to Miami, sustainable seafood from the cold clear waters of Scotland is the preferred choice for the world’s best chefs With over 18,000 kilometers of pristine coastline lying exactly where the warm gulfstream meets the cold waters of the North Atlantic, the sea has always played... Continue Reading →
In a UAE first, leading British retailer Marks & Spencer, operated by the Al-Futtaim Group has launched Picard into its food hall – France’s famous frozen food brand.The inspirational new range is set to well and truly elevate the culinary taste buds! The show-stopping collection, all at brilliant value features delicious canapés to high quality... Continue Reading →
The chic new Chinese restaurant will be offering a modern twist on traditional Cantonese flavours and entertainment all under one roof. Step into a world of exquisite Cantonese flavours at Jiangnan Spring, the latest addition to Dubai’s flourishing culinary scene, sure to take the city by storm. Opening its doors on 15th September in Ibis... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Someone once said that to get a true feel of Switzerland, you need to visit Gstaad. Having been all over Switzerland in the last few years, we continued our search of unique Alpine experiences and had the most memorable holiday at HUUS Gstaad, a warm homely hotel nestled among the rolling peaks... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Going back to London and stopping in the city before seeing family is always a good idea … and the place you stay in makes the London experience that much better. In my case, there are three hotels that I select each time, one of which is the Corinthia Hotel London, rated... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Living across City Walk has not been good for my waistline and my current favourite restaurant is Babaji, the renowned authentic Turkish restaurant that serves crispy hot pide (delicious savoury flatbread) straight from its wood-fired brick oven with different delectable fillings. From sweet to savoury, the authentic Turkish restaurant offers traditional dishes... Continue Reading →
Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa By Shereen Shabnam Heading to Abu Dhabi always meant going there using the same route E11 route but recently I took a detour in the Ferrari F8 Tributo to spend a night at Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa, located deep within the expansive landscape of... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Everyone has a place that gives them peace and tranquility and for me, my favourite place is in Switzerland and the in particular in the beautiful Zermatt. Situated far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at an altitude of 1,600 metres above sea level, Zermatt and its people give a sense... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Located at Gate Village DIFC, GAIA offers an intimate dining experience with cuisine inspired by the Greek-Mediterranean culinary culture. We spent an enthralling evening at this bustling contemporary venue sampling authentic and fresh cuisine that is unique, flavorful and translates the elements of the sun, land and sea into every plate. Food... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Holidays in this pandemic affected times seem like a dream but Maldives is one country that has ensured we can still have an island holiday safely and has kpt thousands of GCC residents sane. Although my recent visit to Maldives saw me island hopping to new resorts, I fondly remember my visit... Continue Reading →
Hakan Ozel, General Manager - Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai Service innovation is a continuous improvement effort that is donated to the exchange of relationships. It is just as important as the product itself, and certainly its beauty. This relationship, if actively conducted and participated, helps to strengthen the brand experience that is naturally the most required... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam We love to experience authentic Swiss hospitality every year in different parts of Switzerland and recently we found a slice of this in the heart of Dubai at the Revier Hotel in Business Bay. It was perfect for a weekend getaway with the family as we got to enjoy the Swiss ambience while... Continue Reading →
Mountainous region’s lakes offer breathtaking scenery to nature lovers The Canton of Vaud, in the Lake Geneva region, is the perfect place to enjoy a road trip on your next holiday. With its breathtaking scenery of winding roads through the mountain valleys, it offers a natural escape from city life, for a romantic break or... Continue Reading →
ZOR at the Pointe on the Palm brings hearty flavours to Dubai By Shereen Shabnam Before the summer heat came upon us, we headed to the Palm Jumeirah to explore the Pointe and sample delicacies at ZOR, which means Excellent! In Uzbek. Sitting outdoors in the evening meant we had front row views of the... Continue Reading →
Novotel World Trade Centre organised a special evening to launch their roster of activities which will be rolled out throughout the month of Ramadan The mood of the evening was set by the masterpieces created by the artists of Funun Arts. The paintings interpreted the theme, “Sahar: Let’s begin the Holy Month of Ramadan with... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam London is always a good idea … and the place you select to stay in makes the London experience that much better and in my case, there are three hotels that I select each time, one of which is the Corinthia Hotel London, rated amongst London’s finest 5-star luxury hotels. I love... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam During one of my manic days, I had a chance to escape to Meliã Desert Palm Dubai to have a private lunch at RARE with a Swiss brand and fell in love with the simple yet lush fare. Located on an extensive polo estate, the resort is nestled amidst lush polo fields and... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam While talking about cars and racing at the Autodrome one Friday afternoon, I got invited by a fellow petrolhead to try some classic levant dishes at Bebabel, located in the Dubai Mall's new fashion avenue extension. It took me a while to find the resttaurant that is set in a stylish contemporary... Continue Reading →
Shereen Shabnam I fell in love with Biarritz the minute I got off the train. Facing the Ocean Atlantic and on the beach “La Grande Plage de Biarritz” near the city center of Biarritz, the prestigious sea side deluxe Hotel du Palais of Biarritz was breathtaking at first sight. Walking into the reception area, I... Continue Reading →
PASTIFICIO PROPAGANDA Restaurant represents the most significant international projection of RPM Proget studio, a team of professionals who, starting from the varied and dynamic reality of Rome, have extended their design path to other cities in Europe and the United States, in particular in Florida, where they started a project of great commitment and satisfaction... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam As one of the few countries currently open to tourists, Maldives has become the best place to be for GCC travellers with no quarantine, well-coordinated safety measures and in-resort PCR testing. We travelled to two different Islands to and find that Maldives as a travel destination is doing all it can keep... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Singapore was my favorite cosmopolitan city for weekend visits during my nine years in Kuala Lumpur. As students took the overnight train and ventured the streets for culinary experiences trying hawker food, Indian food, seafood, scrumptious Chinese cuisine and strolled through the lovely hiking trails or enjoy the beaches in the South.... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam When I look back at my time in Portugal, what comes to mind is the medieval castles, palaces, hilltop castles, picturesque cobblestone villages, bustling towns and great food. My favourite time was sitting in the open-air cafes, watching the locals while enjoying freshly baked bread, delicious fried sardines served with sauces of... Continue Reading →
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa By Shereen Shabnam After a period of not travelling for nearly a year, heading to Maldives was indeed a treat and a few days at the award-winning Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa brought so many memorable moments. The resort is home to an exquisite collection of... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam During my nine years in Malaysia, Penang was the most popular local exotic holiday destination we used to head to for a dose of cultural sights and natural scenery. Known as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its many soft sandy beaches and viewed as the food capital of... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam One of the most memorable trips I have taken as a motoring enthusiast was to Gramado, a tiny mountain resort that has the Hollywood Car Museum and a place for super car driving experiences. The town is like a Swiss mountain village with boutiques selling avant-garde glasswork, gourmet chocolate and has some... Continue Reading →
Revel in picturesque views while sipping signature coffee and tea blends and enjoying healthy snacks and desserts Spend quality time with your friends while relishing the beautiful views of Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai skyline, over a Healthy Afternoon Tea at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel. Guests can choose from the curated... Continue Reading →
By Shereen Shabnam Last week we ventured into Jumeirah and tried out the Let’s Organic restaurant & café for dinner. It is a unique venture conceptualized byLet’s Organics introducing a 100% organic menu; the restaurant offers exquisite Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with vegan and gluten free options and it was as healthy as it was... Continue Reading →
