Emirates Man at Gaucho, DIFC

All pictures courtesy of Emirate Man.ae

Princess Charlotte Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana Was Born In Just 2.5 Hours: Why Second Babies Come Faster

Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana and proud parents Prince Willams and Duchess Kate of Cambridge

Charlotte Van der Haer Richardson

'Summer Sizzle' Photoshoot styled by me Featured in Flawless Magazine!

Photo Credits

LOOK 1 __BDS9092a

Organza pale blue skirt: Alexia Ulibarri @ www.westlaboutique.com

Leather Skirt: Jennifer Kate @ www.westlaboutique.com

White Leather and mesh top: Jennifer Kate @ www.westlaboutique.com

Sunglasses:Steel cat @ www.westlaboutique.com

Shoes: @www.houseofvanderhaer.com

LOOK 2 _BDS9361a & _BDS9401Cb

Neoprene Bomber jacket: House of Nomad @ West L.A

Beige Neoprene Skirt: House of Nomad @ West L.a

Ring: Now Luv @ www.westlaboutique.com

Shoes: by Dolce Vita @  www.westlaboutique.com

LOOK 3 _BDS9464a &_BDS9569a

Swimsuit: Lenny Niemeyer @ Praias

Skirt: Bec and Bridge @ www.westlaboutique.com

Gold Ring: Animale @ Praias

Sun visor: Salinas @ Praias

Sunglasses: Taylor Morris

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

LOOK 4 _BDS9678A & _BDS9779a

Swimsuit: Lenny Niemeyer @ Praias

Floral printed skirt: Lenny Niemeyer @ Praias 

Necklace: @ www.houseofvanderhaer.com

Shoes:@  Manolo Blahnik

LOOK 5  _BDS9864

White Lace Dress by Nana Judy @ www.westlaboutique.com

Blue Feather Bolero: House of Van der Haer @ www.houseofvanderhaer.com

Hat: Unif @ www.westlaboutique.com

Gold Claw Ring: @ www.houseofvanderhaer.com

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

"Revo" Desert Palms Culinary Delight Pop Up & City Escape!

It just so happened, that I've found the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of Dubai nights, beyond the glorious blinding lights and hectic days action packed with meetings, traffic jams and insatiable social gatherings.  
Nestled in the urban oasis just outside the city limits of Dubai lies the perfect city escape... The Desert Palm.

 No air kissing and waiting lists to dine at the latest eatery or noisy families fighting for who's next in line at the buffet while their kids cannonball into the pool.

Herein lies sheer bliss of exotic birds chirping carelessly away, clear winds stirring and a silence that screams luxury without disturbing your neighbor. 
All in a luxurious setting that hints at Mediterranean old town villas with polo fields dotted through out and stallions grazing in the not so far off distance...my own Dynasty, bringing new meaning to the saying "home on the range".

It was here I was also personally invited and introduced to a new creative concept for just one week in October.

Michelin star Chef Ray Taylor opened his "Pop Up" Restaurant at the Desert Palm's Rare Restaurant. Chef Rays introduced his "Revo" concept to a select few of the media, myself included, that will feature at his new Hong Kong 3 Michelin star Restaurant. 

The cooking technique uses small molecular influences to create an 'Alice and Wonderland' like five course culinary experience that tantalized taste buds and evoke fond memories to say the least. 

It was a perfect opportunity to stay the night and also sample the Polo suite with spawning views of one of the dozens of polo ground views lined with glistening Palm trees.

 That said, I was happy to be invited and welcomed to sample what truly could be seen as Dubai's answer to the Hamptons!   

A room with a view...

Turkish Delights were warm greetings...

...Temptation ;-)

...Peace...

A time to sketch..

...Sunsets like this!

...then this...

Revo Nights at Rare w/ Restaurant with Michelin star Chef Ray Taylor

Bread Menus ...

=Edible Menus

Simply Divine cocktails

Stations ready to go!

Rocket Pops

Savory treats from the Chef

James Stead, from Destinations of the World got stuck in!

Step-by-Step Guide to Cryo Steaks with Michelin star Chef Ray Taylor

Plate up!

Media guests sampled the 5* cuisine exclusive to Revo

Whisky Gummies where yummy!

Destination of the World magazine's, Sarah sampling the delights

Rami Akawi, right, from Time Out Dubai

Awqat Dubai Magazin Editor-in-Cheif Randa Kamal, left, and friend 

GM James Reeves,second from left, entertaining guests

...Good Morning...

Stand alone baths are always a Luxury Win-Win situation

La dolce far niente...otherwise known as 'the joy of doing nothing'

The walk to the gym is just as beautiful with the Mediterranean water features and hidden courtyards

Starting the day off right! Gym overlooking the polo fields

No Makeup post gym-Yikes!

Sampling the infinity pool before breakfast...

..Juicing it..

Halloumi, Eggs Benedict and salmon-to start the day..

..An exception to tan

Style on the go!... time to check out...till next time! ;-)