Spotting a need in the market and then putting that into business is a fundamental quality that any successful entrepreneur possesses; just like the Emirati entrepreneur, Hessa Al Qassim of Culinary Boutique (CB) who recognised Dubai’s need for a place that does justice to the foodies and cooking enthusiasts alike… and Culinary Boutique was born….
Soulmate
Impromptu Post It is believed by many that the entry of a compatible soulmate can change the course of one’s life. I’d often heard of this philosophy but didn’t feel it until this very minute. I thought my life (in terms of finances, friendships & career) was pretty much sorted until R came along…
26 Things | Life lessons on turning 26
Things I learnt by the time I turned 26… I’ve always been a curious cat when it came to “livin’ life to one’s maximum potential”; but I feel as I entered my twenties, I become more of a digger. I was always on a quest and got obsessed with asking a million questions and reading a…
Zuma Dubai | A contemporary Japanese eatery
If you fancy a Japanese izakaya style of dining overlooking Dubai’s skyline, then Zuma Dubai must be on your wish list. Zuma offers an informal yet sophisticated style of eating and drinking and, happens to be a comfort food restaurant for many. I was quite titillated both the times I visited Zuma ‘cos I…
Slider Station, Dubai
World’s first conveyer belt burger joint deserves all the hype it gets because of its’ # 2 in 1 concept. Slider Station goes by the name of Cocoa Room, a chocolateire from 8 AM till about 11:30 AM post which it changes its entire menu and transforms into Slider Station. # The ambience has been inspired…
Dates for keeps
I’ve always been a big fan of dates, be it with a friend, parent, sibling or a partner. I believe a date gives 2 individuals not just food and time to share but also thoughts, frame of mind, feelings and energies. It’s a must in today’s day and age where our lives are a lot…
Miracles
Miracles happen when you have faith peppered with oodles of positivity alongside some steely determination! I’ve always been this hopeless romantic seeking the love of my life and after years of hoping, praying, believing and not to forget ‘working on myself’, I found him – my twin soul, my habibi. I do realise that it’s…
Best of the best | Always Stay Inspired
Don’t you agree that WE ARE the books we read, the movies we watch, the videos we save for ‘watch later’ on YouTube and of course, the kind of people we surround ourselves with? Why this post? Well, time on my plate and some wonderful help at my beck and call has allowed me to focus on…
Musings of a bride-to-be
If you’ve been following me on social media, you know I’ve FINALLY found my soul-mate. Phew! That was one heck of a hunt, I must say. Anyway, I’ve always looked at other brides and pondered what’s going on in their heads (in a very non-stalkerish way, I promise) and now that I am going to…
Gratitude
“When you look for the good stuff and acknowledge it, more good stuff shows up. “ WHY GRATITUDE? Up until last year, I understood (quite clearly) the importance of gratitude but never really envisioned the magnitude of impact it can have on our lives. We are all living in a rut constantly chasing things in…