If you’ve lived in Dubai for a while, you may be familiar with The Oberoi, located in Business Bay. This group of five-star hotels has properties around the world, including in India, Mauritius, Egypt and Indonesia. Recently, it added its second UAE property; the gorgeous Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah. Situated in Ajman amongst mangrove forests and white sand beaches, The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah is all about nature and luxurious surroundings. BCME’s founder,…
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So, before I start this review, I have a bit of a confession to make: I got married almost two and a half years ago, and afterward, I never had my wedding dress cleaned. There, I said it. It was a great day, and with great days come all kinds of mishaps. From drink spillages to getting accidentally knocked over by a rather jovial guest (don’t worry, my billowing dress acted like a big pillow…
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Soulful Cycling | Motion Cycling Dubai If you’re currently busy preparing for your wedding day, indoor cycling can offer some incredible benefits, both physically and mentally. With so many options available in Dubai, it can be hard to choose a class that suits you and your needs. Motion Cycling, which is based in Business Bay, promises that one of its 45-minute sessions will burn between 600 and 800 calories. Moreover, its concept is pretty unique….
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Late Night Spa Experience|CHI The Spa If you’re a bride-to-be who is busy planning her wedding, you’ve probably realised by now that the process isn’t entirely stress-free. For those of you who also work full time, balancing a career, wedding planning, and a social life can be incredibly challenging at times. BCME’s Founder, Rio, and Assistant Editor Rachael were recently given the opportunity to review the new Late Night Spa Experience at CHI The Spa,…
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Romance, Weddings & Fine Dining At The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island Awarded “Favourite Middle East Hotel or Resort for Romantic Getaway” by Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2015, The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas is a venue I am certainly not unfamiliar with. Having visited many times before, both for business and leisure (including my best friend’s wedding), it is indeed one of my favourite hotels in the Emirate. The hubby…
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Honeymoon Romance, Weddings & Adventures at the Fairmont Montreux, Switzerland Every now and then we get an offer that is simply too good to refuse, and this one just so happened to coincide with my 35th birthday last February. As part of their drive to promote the Fairmont Switzerland to UAE residents, not only for holidays, but also for honeymoons and destination weddings, we were invited to experience the second to non-Swiss hospitality at one…
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Zaya Nurai Island | Anniversary Staycation & Wedding Tour In November last year, I had the privilege of escaping to one of the prettiest islands I have visited yet: Zaya Nurai, recently voted most incredible private island by Condenast Traveller UK. The occasion? Celebrating my second ‘wedding blessing’ anniversary with the hubby, and combining that with some much needed ‘us’ time after a traumatic previous month (click here). I’d heard about Zaya Nurai in passing and…
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Kaya Clinic Ultima Laser Hair Removal I have a confession; I am a hairy woman! There, I said it. I know many women also suffer from excessive hair and whilst some women embrace their whiskers, I am personally one who does not. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a clinic’s worst candidate, but it’s a big enough issue that has seen me plucking, tweezing and threading at my face for most of my adult…
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Review: Hen party pampering & Afternoon Tea A few months ago, I hooked up with my girl Rania over at the Blush Diaries to collaborate on a shoot/review. The concept? To try out the bridal party pampering services of Jumeirah based Be Bar Blow Dry Bar, followed by a girlie afternoon tea at the pretty Hamptons café, situated a mere few steps away from the salon. I often get emails from bridesmaids and Maids of…
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Romantic Getaway & Wedding facility Tour A few months ago, the hubby and I were invited by the team over at Insignia PR to celebrate our ‘legal’ wedding anniversary in style at the five star, luxury resort ‘Bab Al Shams’ (meaning “gateway to the sun” in English). I love any excuse to celebrate, so having two anniversaries (one for our legal wedding and one for our wedding blessing) is awesome, he-he! In fact, we have…
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