My Plans For A Dubai Getaway

Written as part of my "Wanderlust" series - where I'm doing the planning now for travel later. Dubai. Not the Capital of the United Arab Emirates like most people mistaken it to be. But certainly an incredible city which offers luxury shopping, ultra-modern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. Unlike other big cities (like New…

Staycay At Rixos Premium (During The Pandemic)

Why Rixos Premium hotel It was the only hotel that met our three requirements: be in Abu Dhabi have a private beachthe price per night needed to be close to the amount of our hotel voucher The Rixos Premium ended up being the most expensive hotel available in Abu Dhabi for the dates I wanted,…

Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Written as part of my "Wanderlust" series - where I'm doing the planning now for travel later. There are quite a few things to do and see in Abu Dhabi that are not heavily advertised. One of these places is Sir Bani Yas Island. "Sir Bani Yas Island is part of the Al Gharbia region…

Zaya Nurai Island – “the Maldives of the UAE”

I had the privilege of visiting Zaya Nurai Island twice this year. This luxury private island off the main part of Abu Dhabi is something I would class as a “hidden gem” and a “must-do” when visiting or living in Abu Dhabi. I would rank this experience in my Top 3 places worth visiting and seeing…