Ever seen Bob Marley on coffee? In a one-of-a-kind artistic experiment painter and writer Archana RD King also known as Blu is showcasing paintings made with coffee at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. As part of Ramadan celebrations the hotel is offering a visual and gastronomical treat for visitors combining an authentic Iftar buffet and a painting […]
How can anyone see a historical and touristy city like Paris in a day? I know it is a toughie, but if you really have just a day in Paris like we did, would you sob over the lack of time or make the most of it. We decided to do the later. After putting […]
Last week we visited UAE’s first Gurudwara located in Jebel Ali. Called Guru Nanak Darbar the gurudwara is an impressive building with facilities for kirtan and langar and not to miss the tasty kara prasad.
I had often heard about Pakistani lawn suits– about the soft feel of the lawn cloth especially in the summer and the range of designs they come in. So, there I went a few days back for my first lawn suit shopping to the old Sharjah Cinema area. And like I had heard I was […]
Enjoyed a lip-smacking meal at Times of Arabia restaurant, Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Our choices included meat Kibbeh, mutton sausages in a tangy sauce, fresh hummos, breads and a garden salad. The service was prompt, the view was great and the pleasant weather made it all memorable.
We took an excited three-year old to the Al Ain Zoo, spotted among others an Ostrich, white lions, cheetahs and baby turtles. But I was most fascinated with the pink flamingoes. They walked tall with grace and beauty in a small patch of marshy land. The pink and the white of their feathers made a […]
We captured this beautiful sight at the Ras al Khor wildlife sanctuary. A viewpoint lets visitors catch a glimpse of these pink legged flamingos amidst hectares of mangroves. The site is open on all days except Fridays. #Pink Flamingos Dubai, #Pink Flamingos Ras al Khor, #Ras al Khor
If you have a green thumb and are in Sharjah then the place to be is the plant market near the Gubaiba Bus Station. You will find rows of plant sellers with all sorts of garden ware. There are a variety of pots and plants , cacti, creepers and indoor plants to choose from. Just strolling through […]
Coming from Delhi – a city famed for its street-carts full of golgappas and papri chaats, roasted peanuts and kulfis I definitely miss eating streetfood in the UAE. Here there are no carts laden with food jostling for your attention nor hungry foodies munching goodies on the streets. So, imagine my joy when we landed […]
This Bond did not step out of a convertible dressed in a dapper suit and a pistol in hand. Instead he has a pot belly, a happy gait and looks more like a clean shaven Santa Claus in casuals. The name is Ruskin Bond. And I was one among many who got a chance to […]