I am an Emirati foodie who was bit by the travel bug a couple of years ago.
Feel free to recommend your favorite restaurants and hotels for me to review!
Sharifa Al Riyami
I schlepped all the way from Abu Dhabi to Festival City in Dubai to try Serendipity 3 so I was elated when I first laid eyes on the beautiful 6-foot milkshake trees adorning the entrance of the restaurant like lions guarding the gates to the amazing fare I was sure to have.
I have been dying to try The Last Exit ever since I heard about it. Located on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway, it is a collection of food trucks- think American food truck stops, but elevated.
I settled on trying three trucks: Poco Loco, The Burger Pit and Urban Seafood. All three happen to be drive thru trucks.
I woke up in San Francisco with nothing on my mind and no plans for the day, which is pretty unusual for me, so I perused Pinterest and settled on staying outdoors for most of the day, taking it easy and just exploring the city.
Of all the nicknames I have come across for San Fran, I think “the city that knows how” is the most relevant. This city clearly knows how to pick itself right back up after a disaster, dust itself off and keep on walking, and that is exactly what I loved about it. It is not a perfectly laid out plan but it is quite easy to get around and there is just enough history and architectural beauty to keep you coming back for more. The steep hills will have you working up an appetite, but for those who are less inclined to walk, the transportation system is easy to figure out.
One thing I quickly learned during my time in LA is that they have the BEST breakfast but the rest of their meals are kind of blah so you would do well to fill up early in the day and keep the hunger at bay until dinner. The one exception is In-n-Out which actually has some good burgers and excellent service. The line moves very quickly and the fries are also quite good. Although, It is a fast food place at the end of the day.
I was so excited to visit LA for the first time this year. After a little bit of research, I decided to stay at The Line Hotel in Koreatown. I also took some time to visit the Santa Monica Pier and the amazing LACMA, follow the link for more information of where to stay, how to get around LA and what you MUST do.
Like any seasoned Abu Dhabian, I have been visiting Nolu’s for years. I recently noticed that everyone's favorite Afghani-American restaurant is testing out some new menu items, so I had to try them out!
Long before I ever thought of starting a blog, I took a trip to Seville, Spain and fell in love with an old palace that was converted into a hotel. The Hotel Alfonso XII was built in 1920s but was renovated in 2012. The palace was built in the Andalusian style and the building frames a stunning patio and fountain.
Located in the Rolex Building near WTC Mall, Petek Abu Dhabi is a fifth generation authentic Turkish restaurant. I heard so much about this restaurant and while I wouldn’t normally have Turkish food, my family was excited to go and I couldn’t wait see why so many people have been raving about this place.
