HOW TO PACK FOR THE MIDDLE EAST

How to Pack for the Middle East | the belle abroad

For both of my trips to the Middle East, I found myself endlessly scrolling Pinterest and page after page of Google to find a little guidance on what should and should not be in my suitcase! It’s a little daunting because in most situations when you’re packing for warm and desert type weather, you opt […]

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LAO at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai

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The Waldorf Astoria Dubai offers an exceptional number of delicious dining options, most of which offer stunning views of the Palm Jumeirah. Our favorite dinner spot was LAO, serving up creative twists on classic Vietnamese and southern Asian dishes. They have an open kitchen plan with Chef Mai busy directing and composing innovative recipes. LAO […]

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A HASHI DUBAI REVIEW

I cannot stress enough the overall impressiveness of this restaurant. Just ignore even for a second, the fact that you’re sitting beneath the Burj Khalifa and positioned perfectly for the half-hourly Dubai Fountain water show (as if you could ignore that), the service and food at Hashi are unparalleled. As it was before the summer […]

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Mina Seyahi Dubai

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The Mina Seyahi Complex is home to the Westin and Le Meridien hotels, nestled along the coast of the Persian Gulf offering one of the largest private beaches in all of Dubai. With the shared facilities, they offer 9 delicious restaurants and bars (read about our favorite, Bussola, here!), 5 stunning swimming pools, a water […]

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Waldorf Astoria Dubai

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Dubai was unlike any other city I’ve been to….its’ fabulousness bounding from every uniquely designed skyscraper, every masterfully created island, all of the over the top malls, and of course, every single person we met! I know Dubai is all about the biggest, the fastest, the best of the best, but the customer service in […]

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