Onam in Dubai – feasts, flowers and fun
Onam is Kerala’s biggest festival; a harvest celebration built around the story of King Mahabali with a focus on fesats, flowers and fun
EID AL-ADHA Culinary traditions uniting the world in celebration 2023
Eid al-Adha – also known as Eid al Bakr or Eid al-Kabir in Morocco, is a time of celebration and feasting for Muslims worldwide.
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DIWALI IN DUBAI Eating, shopping, dancing and powerful characters
Updated OCTOBER 2022 Diwali in Dubai This year Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls on Monday the 24th of October and while Diwali is a Hindu festival, it’s now celebrated all over the world. Dubai is no exception! Diwali in Dubai is a big event! There are actually 5 days connected to the festival of Diwali starting from October 23rd through to October 27th. Each day holds a different significance with the 23rd being Dhanteras typically associated with buying gifts of gold, and the 24th is Choti Diwali or Little Diwali. The Diwali story The Diwali story’s got all
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HERITAGE EXPRESS DUBAI experience a fascinating ride showcasing Dubai’s culture and customs. Forget the malls for a morning
What is the Heritage Express Dubai The Heritage Express Dubai is an immersive experience taking you on an insightful and entertaining journey of Dubai’s culture, customs and traditions as explained by young, enthusiastic Emirati ambassador/guides. Is the Heritage Express Dubai the same as a Dubai Sight Seeing Bus No it isn’t like a traditional sight seeing bus tour of Dubai at all. While an element of the experience takes part on a special trolley bus, much of the experience also happens in a historic house. You hear first hand about how Dubai evolved from what it was to where it
DUBAI WEDDING
A Dubai Wedding How would you go about planning your Dubai wedding? So much to think about and so much to do.  But I think all weddings in Dubai or anywhere else must start with a good venue. Then everything else flows on from that. I was asked by the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club to experience their venue as one that was ideal for a wedding in Dubai. So here’s my post of what you could expect if you hosted a wedding at the club. A Dubai Wedding at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club The club is
TURKEY TAKE AWAY easy and tasty
I’ve never done a Turkey Take Away for Christmas before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect! But now I’m sold. We tried the Turkey Take Away Christmas meal from Jones the Grocer so we could share a review on Dubai Eye 103.8 The Ticket Food News and Reviews radio show. In a word – excellent. Here’s why… What you need to do at home before your Turkey Take Away arrives Prepare the dishes and platters you’ll need to serve your food. Set out your dishes with cutlery on a kitchen table so you can transfer your food before taking your meal to your