Paris Hilton jetted into Dubai with her new husband, Carter Reum, to promote her new fragrance Gold Rush. I was lucky enough to be invited to her intimate event at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah.
Life lately #18
As we near the end of the year, I think it's safe to say it's a time where we all take stock on the year and set our intentions for the incoming one. Life has its ups and downs but I am greatful that on a personal level, I'd consider 2024 a good one. As ever, I've...
Rolex SailGP Championships Dubai 2024
The Rolex SailGP championships recently came to Dubai and I just so happened to be in town - so of course we were going to join in on the action. I've always maintained a level of interest in sailing - some of my happiest childhood memories were sailing trips with my...
UN Women Awards 2024 – Meta London
Last week, it was a pleasure to attend in a personal capacity a truly inspiring evening with UN Women at Meta headquarters in London. The event brought together delegates from across the country to come together and celebrate and recognise UN Women’s good work, both...
Creativity, culture and inspiring women at Rosewood London
Last week, Female Narratives hosted another beautiful and inspiring event at Rosewood London to bring women together discuss all things culture and creativity. The evening was hosted in Rosewood London’s stunning Mirror Room and was the third and final instalment in a...
Behind the scenes at United Nations Headquarters – New York
During my recent trip to New York, it was wonderful to be welcomed by a friend to the United Nations headquarters for a behind-the-scenes insight and to learn more about some of the key UN initiatives and important work currently underway. I couldn't think of a better...
Harpers Bazaar breakfast at Four Seasons Park Lane London
I was lucky enough to attend (in a personal capacity) a beautiful breakfast with Harpers Bazaar UK at the Four Seasons Park Lane, London. The intimate breakfast gathering brought together a group of likeminded and inspiring women to connect and share stories. We...
International Women’s Day at Rosewood London
International Women's Day 2024 has just been and gone and this year I marked the occasion at Rosewood London for a beautifully befitting gathering hosted by female-led creative agency, Female Narratives. The gathering was hosted at Rosewood London's Scarfes Bar (which...
First glance at Raffles London at the OWO
Raffles has finally launched in London with the much-anticipated Raffles London at the OWO finally opening its doors. This is an opening that I have been particularly looking forward to, especially as Raffles at the Palm was one of my favourite hangouts in Dubai. Of...
The best pools in Dubai
Sometimes, a bit of rest and relaxation by the pool is just the ticket. There are swimming pools aplenty in Dubai - most residential buildings are kitted out with luxury swimming pools and it goes without saying that this is also the case for pretty much all of the...
Exploring the UAE
The UAE is an incredible destination. Though Dubai tends to get the lion’s share of the spotlight when it comes to international tourism, there is plenty to see and do in the UAE’s other emirates. I have put together a roundup of some of my favourite highlights...
Ultimate guide to Dubai
Dubai is a place that I have lived in and loved and so I thought it would only be fair to share some of my favourite places and things to do in the emirate. I feel like I really made the most of my time out there to experience as much of it as possible, so I want to...
ME Dubai hotel at The Opus by Zaha Hadid
Dubai is home to a collection of impossibly futuristic buildings but if there’s one that really stands out amongst the rest it's The Opus (sorry Burj Khalifa). Located in Business Bay, the unmissable structure was designed by late Iraqi-British architect legend, Dame...
The best cafes and coffee in Dubai
When it comes to Dubai’s wide selection of fabulous cafes, you are spoilt for choice if you are partial to some good coffee and perhaps something sweet whilst you’re at it. I just love cafes, they are probably my favourite place to hang out. Be if for solo laptop...
Bulgari Resort Dubai
When it comes to high-end hangouts where you can get your dose of sun, fun and indulgence then it’s no surprise that you are spoilt for choice in Dubai. If there's one place that really stands out amongst the pack, for me it’s an easy choice. Enter: Bulgari Resort...
Why you should move to Dubai
Thinking of shaking life up a bit? In need of a change? If so then making a move to Dubai in 2o22 is a good option. When it comes to living and working in Dubai, making the move relatively easy to set up. That's not to mention that as a destination, Dubai has much to...
Aura Skypool Dubai – The world’s highest infinity pool
One of my all-time favourite things to do in Dubai has got to be Aura Skypool. This sky-high hangout opened relatively recently and happens to be the world’s highest infinity pool, located at the top of the Palm Tower. As you would expect, the views are nothing short...
Why Brits should consider moving to Dubai
Are you considering making a big life change in 2022? If moving to another country is an idea that you have been mulling then I say, why not? Why not make this the year that you simply go for it? Moving to Dubai was one of the best decisions I ever made, for a...
Life lately #2
At the blink of an eye it's 'life lately' time of the month once again. I am back in Blighty in time for the spring - though it admittedly it is taking some time to adjust to the mild British spring weather and I have been spending a lot of time bundled up in knitwear...
Dubai life – 10 things I missed about the UK
Dubai is a fantastic place to live - be it for a few years or something longer term. From the ambitious international crowd of expats, a lively restaurant and nightlife scene to its expansive stretch of coastline where beach days aplenty can be enjoyed. It's safe to...
Full tour of Dubai Mall
One of the main things that attracts people into Dubai from far and wide is its amazing shopping offerings, namely the Dubai Mall. As the largest mall in the world (it is literally like a whole town under one roof) you are spoiled for choice if a bit of retail therapy...