I think I had a perfect day yesterday and it was one of those moments when I thought "I really like living in Dubai".
A lot of it probably has a lot to do with the fact that I was sitting beach-side, enjoying the sun rays in December. During the week, when I am working, I don't fully appreciate where I am currently living. It's nice to see sun every day but you get wrapped up in the responsibilities of report deadlines and the like. I got a little reminder yesterday that with a little effort and by heading to the right destination you can really feel like you have taken a mini-holiday.
So yesterday I "wasted" a lot of the day at The Jetty at The One & Only Royal Mirage hotel. It's tucked away, near the Palm and the Marina and is the perfect beach bar - and therefore my new home on Fridays.
White and purple decor, refreshing cocktails and chilled out tooooons. I fell in love with the place a little more when they played All I Need by Air - one of my favourite tracks of all time. Oh yes.
I wore my old shirt dress by Cheap Monday. It ended up being the perfect piece. Light enough to avoid me feeling sweaty but "dressed" enough so I didn't feel out of place. Add sunglasses and Bob's your Uncle.
Here are some pictures of the place, a few of an impromptu air show that appeared out of nowhere and some obligatory shots of me me me! ;)
Such a fantastic place! If you are in Dubai or planning to visit, definitely head here for a few hours. Nasimi Beach at Atlantis is similar but can get ridiculously busy - The Jetty is far more relaxed.
And there's more...
The only way to end a day like this is with a little mall action and Pinkberry.
For that I added my Cheap Monday jeans. Whilst I don't mind wearing something as short as the shirt dress at the beach, where you are surrounded by flesh, it doesn't translate so well in an indoor mall. I wouldn't walk around Westfield in Shepherd's Bush in something this short - let alone the Mall of the Emirates.
It was a good call and honestly, I love the two pieces paired together.
There was some serious spending done at Illamasqua in Harvey Nichols (excited!) and consuming of Pinkberry....
Okay, so the chocolate looks a little "number two" but...it's so good.
Jeans: Cheap Monday - Link!
Shirt dress: Cheap Monday - Link!
Belt: American Apparel (NOTE TO SELF: MUST BUY MORE OF THESE)
Shoes: Tory Burch
Bag: Balenciaga
I am quite interested to know this as I am quite nosey...do you have a little oasis of your own where you live - somewhere that makes you feel rested and new even after a few hours?
In London it used to be the cafe/bar at the Charlotte Street Hotel during summertime (such good memories!)
Look forward to reading your comments :)
xx
A lot of it probably has a lot to do with the fact that I was sitting beach-side, enjoying the sun rays in December. During the week, when I am working, I don't fully appreciate where I am currently living. It's nice to see sun every day but you get wrapped up in the responsibilities of report deadlines and the like. I got a little reminder yesterday that with a little effort and by heading to the right destination you can really feel like you have taken a mini-holiday.
So yesterday I "wasted" a lot of the day at The Jetty at The One & Only Royal Mirage hotel. It's tucked away, near the Palm and the Marina and is the perfect beach bar - and therefore my new home on Fridays.
White and purple decor, refreshing cocktails and chilled out tooooons. I fell in love with the place a little more when they played All I Need by Air - one of my favourite tracks of all time. Oh yes.
I wore my old shirt dress by Cheap Monday. It ended up being the perfect piece. Light enough to avoid me feeling sweaty but "dressed" enough so I didn't feel out of place. Add sunglasses and Bob's your Uncle.
Here are some pictures of the place, a few of an impromptu air show that appeared out of nowhere and some obligatory shots of me me me! ;)
Such a fantastic place! If you are in Dubai or planning to visit, definitely head here for a few hours. Nasimi Beach at Atlantis is similar but can get ridiculously busy - The Jetty is far more relaxed.
And there's more...
The only way to end a day like this is with a little mall action and Pinkberry.
For that I added my Cheap Monday jeans. Whilst I don't mind wearing something as short as the shirt dress at the beach, where you are surrounded by flesh, it doesn't translate so well in an indoor mall. I wouldn't walk around Westfield in Shepherd's Bush in something this short - let alone the Mall of the Emirates.
It was a good call and honestly, I love the two pieces paired together.
There was some serious spending done at Illamasqua in Harvey Nichols (excited!) and consuming of Pinkberry....
Okay, so the chocolate looks a little "number two" but...it's so good.
Jeans: Cheap Monday - Link!
Shirt dress: Cheap Monday - Link!
Belt: American Apparel (NOTE TO SELF: MUST BUY MORE OF THESE)
Shoes: Tory Burch
Bag: Balenciaga
I am quite interested to know this as I am quite nosey...do you have a little oasis of your own where you live - somewhere that makes you feel rested and new even after a few hours?
In London it used to be the cafe/bar at the Charlotte Street Hotel during summertime (such good memories!)
Look forward to reading your comments :)
xx
