Out of the darkness of the night, the approaching headlights shine with a soft glare upon my cheek as I sit cross-legged on the balcony overhanging the third floor of my villa. From my birds nest view I watch the nightly Abu Dhabi commuters drive East and West.

By Sarah Widdup

Ah February.  It’s that time of year when shops are full of wee hearts and cupids, and we all go mad – either buying cute bits of fluff for our loved ones, or indulging in some bah-humbugging and renouncing the commercial evils of Valentines Day.

It’s that time of the year when the air is filled with fluffy lovey dovey stuff ….romance, cupid-like activities and burgundy floral bouquets. Talking of which I want to present to you  Humaira Khan, a talented floral designer who specializes in contemporary style floral arrangements. I first came across her work when I discovered the concept of silk flowers on the internet.  This talented lady has lived across the globe; USA, Canada, the UK and now the UAE.

By Alma Kadragic

During the second day of the World Future Energy Summit this past month, I had the luxury of wandering around the spacious halls of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center without anything specific in mind. If I were still covering news for ABC…

While the world today sets foot on a new year, and new beginnings, Palestine still suffers the condemnation of a war that started in 1946, that robbed people of their rights, took away their homes, and brought with it destitution, misery, loss, and bloodshed.

My husband and I were invited for dinner at an Australian friend’s house recently. All her other guests were from Western countries. The discussion invariably veered to a comparison of social gatherings between Arabs and Westerners.  

By Justin Thomas

With its origins in Roman Catholic martyrology, February the 14th has become a global celebration of romantic love.  Feb 14, or Valentine’s Day – if we must – is also one of the hospitality industry’s busiest days of the year. If you’re seeking a romantic meal for two, or even three, then you may need to book early. My valentine’s destination last year was Mawaweel, a Lebanese restaurant on Al-Falah Street, just off airport road, in the Medina Zayed district of downtown Abu Dhabi.

By Sharon Carvalho

The Dream Players have arrived!  In case you haven’t caught the bug yet, the is Dream Players is a community driven talent event and show aimed at promoting talent in the community and giving aspiring performers and artists a platform to showcase their talent.