Peppermill opens at Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi

Peppermill Restaurant, a colonial Indian dining concept that contemporizes the traditional cuisines of different parts of India for global broad audience appeal is opening its third restaurant at the Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi. The menu features a feast of the sub continent’s favourite dishes prepared by using fresh ingredients and traditional spices and served in…

DIMENTION – Artworks by Ndue Pepa opens in Abu Dhabi

Couple of days ago I was able to meet and chat with well-known Albanian artist, Ndue Pepa during his 3 days visit to UAE. Pepa is represented in the UAE by Artissima Gallery and is showcasing his art collection ‘Dimension’ at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi until the 20th of February, 2014. Born in Albania,…

Science for a better life

Couple of days ago I was super lucky to see the award-winning exhibition ‘Bayer: Science For A Better Life’  in Dubai, as part of a world tour celebrating Bayer, the world-class innovation company’s 150th anniversary, offering a hands-on interactive exhibition. Held at The Dubai Mall’s Star Atrium, ‘Bayer: Science For A Better Life’ provides visitors with a chance to discover, interact,…

Oros sure does smell nice

Little diva and I are currently trying out a new fragrance from Oros, the high-end French fragrance brand. Oros, which means ‘Gold’ in Spanish, have used natural oils for a long-lasting scent and hand-decorated bottles with Swarovski elements – I have tried it for 2 weeks now and am loving it. Oros pour femme for…

MET Opera – Verdi’s Falstaff

I guess the whole world knows by now that I live with a little diva who is absolutely crazy about MET Opera and gets fully immersed in the story line and emotions that the brilliant actors of MET Opera portray. The exciting news is that Meydan IMAX Theatre is presenting the MET Opera’s 4th installment: Verdi’s…

Sound of Music workshops in Bahrain

Bahrain Science Centre continues to amaze the visitors with its Sound of Music workshops which introduces the audience to the basic concepts and science behind sounds and music. The goal is to illustrate, using enjoyable games and experiments, terms such as sound wave, wave length, frequency, and pitch to the audience in a both interactive and comprehensible…

February Offers from The Address Dubai Mall

 Ever since I moved near Downtown Dubai, I’m amazed at the number of places I can indulge in the best food one can find in the region. Apart from walking across to City Walk, another venue close by, The Address Dubai Mall has some awesome offers this February: KARAT Karat Tapas Evenings: Soulful and Spirited Sumptuous and…

Mystic Dreams from THE ONE

Decidedly dramatic and darkly romantic, THE One’s Mystic Mélange boudoir look is the stuff that dreams are made of. Combining raven black, gorgeous gold and mystical purple hues with rich velvets, mixed patterns and Oriental touches, it oozes gothic glamour….a bit like what I would like my room to be. To recreate this magically moody…

AstroLab Activities at Bahrain Science Centre

Visitors to Bahrain Science Centre can enjoy weekly AstroLab workshops at the centre at no cost.The Centre has developed a strong astronomy programme in collaboration with the University of Bahrain and created an AstroLab that has telescopes, computers and an online weather station. There is also an Astronomy Club for aspiring young star gazers who…

Al-Jazari ‘s Elephant Water Clock exhibit comes to Bahrain

Bahrain Science Centre, a part of Ministry of Social Development is currently showcasing a scale model replica of one of the most famous inventions from the Golden Age of Islamic Science, the Al-Jazari’s ‘Elephant Water Clock’, manufactured by MTE Studios in the foyer area of the centre. The exhibit has proven to be of great…