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HERMIT CRABS | Take A Hit in the Property Market

Ally Landes

Mar 14 min read

HERMIT CRABS | Take A Hit in the Property Market

“Plastic is the most pervasive element of marine waste, with many harmful impacts on wildlife."

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Ally Landes

Jan 715 min read

SRI LANKA | South Ceylon Travel Diaries

As a tropical Indian Ocean island, we did a lot of research into the hiking options, wildlife exploration, and diving in the south...

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UNDERSEA MEADOWS | Where the Seahorses Graze

Ally Landes

Sep 4, 20237 min read

UNDERSEA MEADOWS | Where the Seahorses Graze

Gordon and I want to take you into a dive on how we photograph seahorses with our underwater camera setups.

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Ally Landes

Jul 30, 202323 min read

ARCHIREEF'S BIOBLITZ

“The BioBlitz is a citizen science experience in which we sample a lot of areas in and around the oceans that we want to monitor..."

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Ally Landes and Tony Sidgwick

Apr 23, 202315 min read

EXPLORING JORDAN’S NATIONAL TREASURES

I first visited Jordan back in April 2012 over a long weekend to experience Petra and the Dead Sea, and ever since, I’ve wanted to return...

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BIGBLUE | Little Lights with Bright Results

Ally Landes

Sep 1, 20223 min read

BIGBLUE | Little Lights with Bright Results

Size, weight, and burn time are perfect, and the light output has surpassed my expectations. I can safely say, I’ve made a solid investment!

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DIBBA BAY OYSTER FARM | A Sustainable Local Project

Ally Landes

Sep 1, 202211 min read

DIBBA BAY OYSTER FARM | A Sustainable Local Project

It was such a privilege to visit the state-of-the-art production facility of Dibba Bay and meet with its Founder and CEO, Ramie Murray.

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JUN'S | North American Asian Cuisine By Chef Kelvin Cheung

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Jul 13, 20224 min read

JUN'S | North American Asian Cuisine By Chef Kelvin Cheung

Chef Kelvin Cheung has officially made his debut in the UAE with the newly opened Jun’s restaurant.

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FRYING PAN ADVENTURES | Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage Tour

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Jul 12, 20225 min read

FRYING PAN ADVENTURES | Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage Tour

We recently took part in Frying Pan Adventures’ four-hour food tour of Al Rigga (Dubai’s first urbanised neighbourhood from the 70s and 80s)

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Ally Landes

May 31, 202227 min read

SOCOTRA | Yemen's Treasure Island

Socotra had been on my bucket list for the last 8 years, and finally became a reality and an absolutely fabulous trip from start to finish.

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CREST CR-5 | The All-New Dive & Sports Watch

Ally Landes

May 31, 20224 min read

CREST CR-5 | The All-New Dive & Sports Watch

If you like your sports on top of your pleasure diving, the Crest CR-5 provides you with one dive computer/sports watch all-in-one option.

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May 19, 20222 min read

DRAGAN SUSA | Kouzina Vol 4

Whenever the menu changes, we’re first in line for a place at this table! Chef Dragan’s new 7-course menu was beautiful.

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KUV SECRET SUPPER | Ramadan Menu No. 113 Suhoor – Those Who Travelled

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May 17, 20222 min read

KUV SECRET SUPPER | Ramadan Menu No. 113 Suhoor – Those Who Travelled

We finally got around to booking spots with Kuv’s Secret Supper Club which happens to be the UAE’s very first supper club to have hit Dubai.

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May 12, 20222 min read

CAST | The Art of Fish

We had been looking for great new seafood options for a while after a few disappointments, and Cast sprung up off Al Manara Road...

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21 GRAMS SOCIAL CLUB // LOCAL 21 | farm2table – Local Organic Produce

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May 11, 20222 min read

21 GRAMS SOCIAL CLUB // LOCAL 21 | farm2table – Local Organic Produce

21grams hosted their Iftar Social Club // Local 21 in partnership with farm2table on the 21st of April, and we made sure to book a table.

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KOUZINA by Chef Dragan Susa | Mediterranean Menu Vol 3

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Mar 30, 20222 min read

KOUZINA by Chef Dragan Susa | Mediterranean Menu Vol 3

Dragan Susa’s 5 course supper club is one of the best for value at AED295 with superb execution each time.

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GIRL & THE GOOSE | Elevating Nicaraguan Gastronomy by Chef Gabriela

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Mar 25, 20222 min read

GIRL & THE GOOSE | Elevating Nicaraguan Gastronomy by Chef Gabriela

It’s been a year and we’ve finally made it back to Girl & The Goose’s new 5-course menu (new for us, anyway).

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CASA 21 | A Passionate Tribute to Intimate and Modernist Dining by Jatin Suri

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Mar 3, 20223 min read

CASA 21 | A Passionate Tribute to Intimate and Modernist Dining by Jatin Suri

Food is a very personal experience, and this supper club is every bit an intimate creation of Jatin Suri’s passion for modernist cuisine.

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Feb 21, 20222 min read

THE ITALIAN SUPPER | Roman Menu

Here’s to another great evening at The Italian Supper for our second menu experience.

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Feb 15, 20222 min read

HAUS OF VO | Lunar New Year Menu

Madam Vo’s Asian Lunar New Year menu (Haus of Vo) is something quite special and it’s deeply rooted to her Asian cuisine know-how.

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