Category Archives: Cars

Raffles, Wafi City Dubai

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Alice

13th February 2016 Not too far from home – actually only a 25 minute metro ride away – is the glorious luxury hotel Raffles located at Wafi City. The ‘City’ itself is styled after Ancient Egypt complete with pyramids, obelisks, … Continue reading →

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Vroom vroom in Dubai

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Alice

If you’ve ever been to my city Dubai or anywhere in the United Arab Emirates, you will have noticed we have a serious car culture, with a particular preference for the latest and greatest in high-end super cars. But unlike the rest … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Ecstasy – Rolls Royce

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Alice

Do you know that every Rolls-Royce Phantom is hand-built at the home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex in England? 108 years since Frederick Henry Royce (from 1930 Sir F. Henry Royce, Bart.) and Charles Stewart Rolls, son of Lord Llangattock, … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 11: Locomotion

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Alice

Come, escort me as I beat a path across town… Firstly I must decide against laziness: definitely the stairs, then… Next my will is tested: do I knock on the door? What on earth is this otherworldly contraption planted in the … Continue reading →

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Midnight. Blue. Bugatti

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Alice

A friend who designs interiors, dresses and hats for a living recently rekindled my love of the hunt. The prey? Inspired gifts to bundle up, wrap and bow-tie for her birthday. The bounty was extremely well received, and most in awe was my … Continue reading →

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A Rolls by Any Other Name

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Alice

How I love to hear about the United Arab Emirates’ record breaking feats;  its “firsts”, “biggests”, and “largests”, whether it be buildings, hotels or skyscrapers. Well this time its the fact that the UAE is the biggest market for Rolls-Royce bespoke … Continue reading →

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