A Quick Trip

Few weeks back my friend and I decided over breakfast to go to Dubai for a day.
Just going on the plane was enough change for us ;p
It was a quick trip... We had lots of fun just walking around in Dubai mall window shopping and enjoying the atmosphere and yummy foods.
Being a foodie it's only natural that I'm drawn to snap pics of foods.
I leave you with the pics :)

We took Jazeera very early in the morning. Im not a fan of Jazeera but it was the

only flight available at short notice.

As soon as we arrived at Dubai mall we headed at Cheese cake factory for breakfast.

A yummy selection of cheese cakes... Unfortunately were so full from breakfast

we didn't get to try the cheese cakes.

I wanted to try this... Maybe next time inshallah.

My Latte

I loved their Napoleon French toast <3 br="br" craving="craving" i="i" it="it" m="m" now.="now." right="right">

Their Monte Cristo was very yummy too... But the portions were just too

big even for two gourmets like us.

While browsing through the shops La Cure Gourmande attracted my attention and we went in...

They have the best candy I've every tried.

Their nougat were soft and chewy. And their Caramels (not pictures) just melts in my mouth.

I love the colorful array of their packaging <3 br="br">

Yummy chocolates

One of the reasons I went to Dubai was for the Organic food cafe. The last time I was there I got from them some tea and I was running out of it. Unfortunately I didn't find the tea i was looking for :(

I should have got this mental health tea for women now that school has started and

as always Abdulaziz and Ahmed driving me crazy ;(

Random shots
The fountain at Dubai Mall

I wished I have brought the boys

Well not really...maybe some other time ;p

I loved these lunch boxes and when I snapped a shot and sent it to the boys to chose

 which one they wanted. Ahmed sent me a voice message "Mama I'm not a baby!"

Loool! Funny card which got for Fahad :p

Peanut butter Reese's sauce at Hershy's World...

I love Reese's products <3 br="br">

My second reason for going to Dubai is to Book World... I had my book list with me so I wouldn't waste time browsing (even though I wanted to camp in there badly)... I got the ones on top of my list... There are some I didn't find... and I was afraid I go crazy and I only had a small bag with me.

Maybe next time :)

Here are the books fantasy & romance... Well that's what I'm in the mood of reading these days.

We had a late lunch at Armani cafe. The last time I ate there I was sick and hardly tasted the food.

 It was the first time for my friend so we went.

I ordered a berry cocktail... Which was yum-O

I loved the rocket & Parmesan salad. Loved it!

Their bread basket and the dips which comes with it are mouth watering.

That was my order can't remember the exact name of the dish but the meat just melted in the mouth and the mushroom pudding which comes with it is out of this world!

For dessert we shared a berry tart which was smooth and fresh and the gelato which comes with it was very very delicious <3 br="br">The day passed very quickly and we headed back to the airport very much exhausted... By that time we just wanted to reach home.
It was a wonderful change from routine... I'm really contemplating of going again very soon maybe this time spend few night catch a couple of movie and camp at Book World <3 br="br">Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Happy Holidays!

It has been a very long last month for me. Very busy and more than I can chew. At times very stressful and ready to snap at anyone… well I snapped and bit most of the times. The funny thing is I had a "Me Time @ Spa Time" on my schedule which never happened  I really need it.

Only few more days till 2012. Any plans? None whatsoever! At this time of the year I'm supposed to be chillaxing poolside at my beloved Bar AlJissa, Oman, with Fahad and the boys. We had to cancel because of unforeseen working schedule. *sigh* Besides I'm having a guest coming for New Years. I'll post about him when he comes ;p I know that my Ahmed will not enjoy this new guest ;p

 *sigh* I love this place.

I want to go there!

*My Dream Bike*

I'm trying to make the most of it with the boys, going out for walks while they cruise with their bikes. *sniff* I want a bike! I was supposed to get me one. I found it in Dubai and we were flying for a day to get it and again we canceled :(  Ahmed got very sick and Abdulaziz had exams during the week. Yallah 5ira.

Ahmed is sick again this morning. Same thing like every time, except this time I caught it too. I feel physically drained. I want to cuddle and watch some movies :s

I wish all my none Muslim readers a Merry Christmas

 and hope you enjoy your Holiday with your loved ones.

Trip to Dubai

I'm back! I spent a whole week in Dubai doing…. Nothing!

Before we left, I told Fahad that I wanted to sleep late and take everything very slowly! And I warned him if he wakes me up at 5 am, I'll book myself another room! I can't remember when was the last time I really slept late.


Another thing…I didn't want to worry about the boys. As it happens I left during a time when Abdulaziz was having his exams, and I trusted my sisters to help him study. They did a great job with him, and I kept repeating to myself on the way to Dubai "I don't want to worry about him!"


We stayed at The Address Dubai Mall. I was a bit apprehensive because a lot didn't encourage us to stay there, even the travel agent who we deal with, she was a bit hesitant when I asked her about it. The rooms weren't that big, but they were clean and I loved the bed! It was one of the most comfortable beds I slept in at hotels. Loved it! And the service was good too.


We woke up late and left at our leisure for breakfast or brunch. Then we'd go for a walk around the mall and then cozy up in one of the many coffee shops and read our books. A couple of nights we met with friends who were there for dinner and movies, but most of the time we just zoned out!


I did a little shopping but nothing with the "WOW" factor attached to it. I guess the highlight of this trip was Book World by KinoKuniya. Yes! I was practically jumping with excitement by the amount of books they had there. We spent half a day there browsing through books from every genre and subject. I know! I'm a geek! So is Fahad! And I'm already making plans to fly there for a day sometime very soon for more books I've been adding to the list of books I wanted to read. It is just a shame we don't have book shops like this in K-Town.


All in all our trip was super! Even when I got back I was still zoned out until my kids came back to me. (No they didn't want to get back, they wanted to stay with their aunties)


Here are some pics I took whenever I remembered while I was there. Yes I know lots of food ;p

 Who Loves Rugby?

 I didn't have anything to eat the evening before and while finishing packing in the morning I didn't eat anything...so this breakfast on the plane was super yummy!

 The lobby at the Adress Dubai Mall

 Oh yes!!! Our room 518!!!

 Inside the room. It was really nice.

I love the bed so comfy!!

 A pic of the bathroom

 Mini Bar. I really loved the Green Tea brand

they use. There is no bitterness to it.

Lunch at Joe's Cafe.

 I loved the pictuers hanging on the wall and

our table was under a pic of Jeremy Irons

 Lately I've been ordering Iced Tea without syrup of course. It is my new Haba! This one an Arnold Palmer was yummy
and I used stevia to sweeten it :)

 I was really hungry so I ordered their signature dish, risotto with a creamy pink sauce and chicken. It was suprisingly light!
I want to replicate this in my kitchen ;)

 Fahad had the grilled chicken with steamed veggie... mmmm you think he is going healthy??? NOT! He ordered a side dish of fries (not pictures)

 This is my Disney World!!

rows and rows of shelves filled with books!

I don't mind living there!

 *sigh* Yes I'm already making plans to go there again inshallah!

 Some  of our evenings we spent it at the movies.

 Breakfast at D&D with a wonderful view of the fountain.

 It is such a beautiful view and in the evenings even better!

 One of the best Almond criossants I ever had.

 Fahad and I also shared this cheesy omlete

with mushrooms and grilled tomatoe.

Very yummy!

 Afternoon Tea at Karat lounge at the hotel. I liked the lounge because thier chairs were so relaxing and we cozied with out books until it was time we had to meet our friends.

 White tea. I loved the set. I want to have a

an afternoon tea gathering some day.

 Mini Yummy finger food. I twas good but

I didn't like their macaroons.

 I liked the scones and mini brioche and the spreads.

 One evening while browsing through the shops I saw this Organic Food & Cafe Store. It is similar to D&D except it's done in an organicky way ;p Of course I had to brows inside the store and I got amazing soaps in different frangrance and Organic teas for myself and my sisters.

 Of course no stay or a visit at Dubai Mall without a stop at Magnolia Bakery...right?

 Although I wanted to try everything but I'm trying my best to not lose it during the trip and we were already feeling full, so I took these for cupcakes for a late evening snack ;)

The only one I didn't like was the Red Velvet ;p

 Because I've been shopping for a dinning table this one has

caught my attention even though it isn't what I'm looking for.

It is pretty and I loved the table set.

I liked the black and white table set of New York,

and they had other amazing stuff.

All in all, Al7amdullah, it was a wonderful trip.

We really took things slow and enjoyed ourselves.

Yes there isn't many pictures, because I didn't

do anything!