On my wedding day, I stood on the balcony of my Mena House room over looking one of the world’s most majestic sights: the Pyramids. They…
Author: Chereen Zaki
Chereen Zaki
Chereen is a shameless geek and book-lover who speaks at volumes louder than most. She spends most of her time panicking, tweeting, pinning, or instagraming. She lives for witty banter with random strangers. Living two lives between fine lady America and the greatest mother of the world, she graduated with a masters degree from Georgetown University and blogs for Forbes.
There’s nothing like living in Dubai Marina, with its magnificent sky high towers and, well, all the construction and traffic that go along with them… But,…
After months of hearing everyone rave about Segn El Nessa, I finally tuned in (Thanks Rula!). To say that I was blown away would be the…
Caramel has always been a trademark for business lunches and evening cocktails in Dubai’s financial district. Having hosted members of the royal family, CEOs from around…
The Emirates are renowned for its exquisite houses of God. From magnificent mosques to historic places of worship, all are magical in their own way. Here…
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It’s hard to believe, but since the day I stepped foot in Dubai, I’ve never had Emirati food. In fact, the only time I had Emirati…
While the Middle East may be a conflict-stricken region, it’s full of phenomenal humans. While there are those who are inhumane, humanity is not lost. The…
When you hear “Sea Salt Nutella Cookies” in Dubai, you think Butter Dessert Salon. This homegrown brand has made a name for itself with its creative…
Last week, two female members of our team encountered an unfortunate incident at one of the most popular clubs in Dubai, where they were harassed by…