This past weekend I took my family up to Abu Dhabi’s first animal sanctuary – Bahya Sanctuary. I have been hearing tid bits about this place for months now. It is a privately owned sanctuary run by volunteers. It is located amongst the farms of Al Bahia – a mini adventure to locate. To be […]
Escape to Saadiyat Beach Club
If you think it is too hot to head to the beach – think again. I recently spent the day at Saadiyat Beach Club and I all I can say is “WOW!” I have been meaning to get down there all year but haven’t made the time. When I got the call to go down […]
UAE Roller Derby Rules!
This weekend I got the opportunity to watch the coolest chicks in the UAE battle it out in the first ever Roller Derby Bout held at Du Forum. Roller Derby is something different. I have been very curious as I have never watched Roller Derby before – unless you count the 111 mins I spent […]
Playground Fun in Khalifa City A
I am not sure if this park has an official name. Unofficially it is known as the “Park behind the Pink shops” or “Park with the tubes.” Located in Khalifa City A (KCA), somewhere between 15th and 39th street – behind the Pink Shops. These sort of vague descriptions is what one becomes used to […]
A Hidden Haven – Yas Gateway Park
There are a lot of parks in Abu Dhabi, however, there are a few that I am always surprised people do not know about. One of these is Yas Gateway Park. This park has the same effect on people. Everyone who actually goes there feels like they have found a hidden treasure. When people mention it, the […]