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bedroom oceanic resort
Fujairah

Weekend at Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & Spa

“After all, the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fellows busy working.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows No, I did not feel that…

  • July 14, 2014
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live cooking station
Dubai

Iftar at Radisson Blu

One of the several things to enjoy here in the U.A.E. during Ramadan is having Iftar −either at someone’s home (if you are visiting and have Muslims friends living in the UAE, get yourself invited!) or at restaurants throughout the…

  • July 12, 2014
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Zoës Kitchen
Marlton

Zoës Kitchen: Mediterranean-Inspired Comfort food in NJ

Zoës Kitchen is a fast casual restaurant chain headquartered in Plano, Texas, United States that has grown to include more than 100 locations across 15 states with plans to expand further. The menu features Zoë’s family recipes that are Mediterranean-inspired comfort…

  • June 12, 2014
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hotel bed
Reviews

Hyatt Place, TX: Big Room, Fast WiFi, Excellent Service

Sugar Land, what an interesting name! I couldn’t help imagining that the city would look like a huge candy shop. One of the most affluent and fastest-growing city in Texas, Sugar Land was founded as a sugar plantation in the…

  • May 27, 2014
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DSC_2737
Dubai

House of Curry: Indian Dining Where Mona Lisa Wears a Sari

The House of Curry is an elaborately-decorated restaurant located at The Beach – JBR. Its interiors depict an old Indian haveli. Havelis are traditional mansions deriving inspiration from Islamic architecture. They usually have a huge courtyards and a fountain in the centre. The…

  • May 21, 2014
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Musandam

The Colorful Villa We Stayed in at Musandam

We did not give up on Oman. After that disappointing experience where one of us was denied entry into the country, we tried again and succeeded at crossing the UAE-Oman border. Like most of our trips, this was also unplanned….

  • March 11, 2014
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comfort inn abu dhabi
Abu Dhabi

Comfort Inn Emirates Hotel

Comfort Inn Emirates Hotel is 3 star hotel that is conveniently located on the Muroor Road in Abu Dhabi. We purchased a 1-night stay from Cobone at a very good price. This hotel wasn’t too bad, considering we just wanted a quiet…

  • December 26, 2013
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ihop pancakes
Dubai

Breakfast at IHOP, Mall of the Emirates

“Some of the best memories are made at the breakfast table. And for more than 50 years, millions of people have made those memories at IHOP.” And so I visited this 50-year-old restaurant’s 1-year-old branch at Mall of the Emirates…

  • November 19, 2013
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Shrimp Moilee
Collingswood

IndeBlue Restaurant: An Indian Restaurant in New Jersey

Sunrise at Mt. Laurel Masood and I spent a week in New Jersey, to work at our client site, one of the largest health care system in the state. It was quite an experience. The woods behind the offices. A…

  • November 5, 2013
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gorgeous teaset at abshar dubai
Dubai

Iranian Dinner and Tea at Abshar

Crystal and gold chandeliers hung from a ceiling (mostly painted blue, complete with clouds) and small flat-screen TVs on the walls showed Persian pop videos. Loud, multi-coloured vases, wall art, and other themed memorabilia littered various shelves and tabletops. And waitresses…

  • August 18, 2013
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H Hotel Dubai
Dubai

Iftar at the Arcadia Lounge, H Hotel

I have another beautiful iftar experience to share with you today. Based on the last couple of posts on this blog, one might assume I’ve spent the entire Ramadan eating out at different restaurants. Rest assured that is not the…

  • August 5, 2013
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DSC_1107
Dubai

Iftar at Ramada’s Orchid Restaurant

This is the view from the Orchid Restaurant’s terrace, located on the second floor of Ramada in Downtown Dubai. It’s a very humid 42ºC tonight so Masood and I choose to sit indoors. The table with Burj Khalifa view can…

  • July 17, 2013
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Arabian Courtyard and Spa Dubai
Dubai

Iftar at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

This Ramadan, Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, invites you to break your fast with a wide selection of Arabic and International delicacies at Al Khaimah Hall located on 1st floor where an iftar buffet is prepared by the property’s culinary…

  • July 10, 2013
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Liebeskind Vintage Bag
Reviews

Zora: A Liebeskind Berlin Bag

A bag that is incredibly soft yet durable, just the right size, very pretty Pistachio color, and smells wonderfully of new leather — this is what I won last Thursday through a competition ran by Dubai fashion blogger, Samantha Francis, author…

  • June 24, 2013
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page10
Dubai

Yamanote Atelier: A Boutique Japanese Bakery

Located in Al Wasl Square Complex, this tiny yet very adorable bakery is love at first sight with its sweet and bright decor. This is Yamanote Atelier, Dubai’s first boutique Japanese bakery that opened its door about two months ago. I…

  • June 4, 2013
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auto-rikshaw
Dubai

Barbecue Delights

Barbecue Delights is a casual dining restaurant that offers a variety of Pakistani, Afghani, and North Indian inspired cuisine. It’s one of my favorites! So when Masood and I were invited to try out their new branch at Downtown Dubai,…

  • May 27, 2013
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kashmiri wazwan
Reviews

Mughal Darbar Restaurant: Go to the First Floor!

Visiting Kashmir and then leaving without having sampled their famous wazwan is an unforgivable crime. Masood insisted that his first meal in Srinagar has to be wazwan so our driver takes us to Mughal Darbar. This visit to Kashmir is…

  • March 6, 2013
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coffee
Dubai

Breakfast at Carluccio’s

Getting out of the house at 9:30 in the morning and driving more than 10 kilometers to the mall in order to have breakfast isn’t my normal routine. In fact, this is a first. Normal for me means getting out…

  • January 23, 2013
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Dubai

Flavours on Two

Minimalist décor, simple yet comfortable chairs, just the right amount of cheerful sunlight peering in through the blinds, bright and fresh colors, and attentive staff—these are my first impressions on Flavours on Two, an all-day dining venue presenting a choice of…

  • January 18, 2013
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Reviews

Firmoo Sunglasses

Pretty, right? This is my latest pair of sunglasses, an absolute must-have if you are in the middle of a desert, where it’s bright and sunny all year round. Try driving around during the day without sunglasses and you’ll know…

  • October 3, 2012
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Ras al Khaimah

Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort & Spa, Ras Al Khaimah

“The Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort & Spa is a Mountain & Spa Retreat in the heart of the Arabian countryside at the foot of the Majestic Hajjar Mountains, overlooking a beautiful valley full of date palms and farm land.”…

  • August 27, 2012
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asateer tent
Dubai

Asateer Ramadan Tent, Atlantis

  First of all, a very happy Ramadan to you! Today is the seventh day of fasting here in the U.A.E. and the shorter working hours is a blessing. However, time is flying by so swiftly that there doesn’t seem…

  • July 26, 2012
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Dubai

BarB.Q. Tonight, Jumeirah Road

Funny how it’s actually in Dubai where I get to dine in all these Pakistani restaurants that are famous back home. It’s embarrassing how I am so unaware with what’s in and what’s not in my own birthplace. Growing up,…

  • July 16, 2012
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Hyderabad

The Kirrrrrrak Steak, Chef Inam’s Steakhouse

This hole-in-the-wall steakhouse is quite popular in Hyderabad, specially among body builders who frequent this place to get loaded with protein. Inspired by Chef James White of New England, Chef Inam has been cooking at his restaurant in the United…

  • June 3, 2012
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Reviews

Masala Craft, Al Qasba

Located at the photogenic Al Qasba area in Sharjah, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy North Indian cuisine with your family and friends. The Location and First Impressions: We arrive at 8 PM on a Saturday. There’s ample…

  • September 18, 2011
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Dubai

The Barrio Fiesta at BurJuman Center

Filipinos always look out for an excuse to celebrate, hence the annual Barrio Fiestas. Barrio refers to a place, more specifically a village, and fiestas are the annual celebration in a particular barrio. There must be thousands of barrios in the…

  • September 8, 2011
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Kandamkulathy Ayursoukhlam Ayurvedic Resort, Thrissur
Reviews

Kandamkulathy Ayursoukhyam Ayurvedic Resort

A review based on our stay at the Kandamkulathy Ayursoukhlam Ayurvedic Resort in Thrissur, Kerala.

  • August 5, 2011
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paradise2
Hyderabad

Paradise Hotel’s Hyderabad Biryani

Among the countless restaurants in Hyderabad that serve really good biryani, Paradise Hotel could easily make it to the top 10 list. We had lunch there yesterday—my first at this restaurant—and I was truly impressed. Though located very close to…

  • July 8, 2011
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New Delhi

Al Jawahar Restaurant: Where India’s First Prime Minister is Said to Have Dropped by for a Meal

After a fabulous lunch and dinner at this legendary restaurant, we decide to try out its neighbor, the Al Jawahar. It’s located almost opposite to Jama Masjid’s Gate 1, making it easier to locate. The entrance to the restaurant is…

  • July 5, 2011
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Kapur Guest House, New Delhi
New Delhi

Kapur Guest House

The Neighborhood Located in a peaceful part of South Delhi, on a street lined with tall, green trees, Kapur Guest House welcomes its guests with a smile. I am truly impressed with the location of this budget hotel, its neighboring…

  • June 20, 2011
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