Dubai Express!

Do you dream about sitting on high sand dunes in the desert with your partner and taking candid pictures? Do you like to see splendid view of sunset in deep sand? Does it thrill you when you think about sleeping under the open sky; full of stars? Does it fascinate you to have dinner with lamp heads on top of the sand, looking like stars on earth? If you can’t resist saying ‘yes’, then a whole new world of adventure awaits you at Dubai.

One desert of the world which any one would love visit is the Dubai desert. It has its own reasons why people would want to choose this place for a holiday. You bet, Desert Safari tour is a must experience part. You can either chill at the campsite where you get to see the amazing sunrise or close by where you definitely can’t miss the Dune bashing. The barbeque night was full of entertainment with some of the finest belly dancers, which is the folk dance of Arabian countries. I was completely taken aback by those skilled dancers. It was a complete treat for the eyes to watch them. Though I stayed at a hotel, tents were also available at the campsite for people who want to spend a night in the desert. The dawn and dusk was to die for, the best sight to watch from the desert.

You go on a trip and don’t shop! Something sounds wrong, right? Well, I knew my thing. So, after spending time in the world’s newest city, I decided to explore the Dubai Mall. If you want to go shopping, bathe in luxury and just spend your day splurging money, this place is perfect. And for those that don’t wish to do that, watching people do it might be more entertaining than actually doing it. And there’s no place better to watch people walk through streets with lamps which are inside the mall, bathe in luxury and climb through the endless escalators than the Dubai Mall itself.

One day isn’t just enough to explore the mall since it is so big. After doing all the shopping, we head to explore the range of restaurants. There has been a tremendous outbreak of new restaurants throughout Dubai like Zuma, Neos and Atmosphere lounge. Well, I used the word restaurant loosely because the majority of openings go to the multipurpose lounge/bar/restaurant/live band/ larger then life venues. Shawarma is famous and perhaps the most eaten foods in Dubai which has gained immense popularity all around Asia too. The taste and preparations of this recipe nowadays varies but the graph of its popularity has never displayed a decline!

And now comes the biggest surprise of the year! Ohh, I can’t wait to tell!! Dubai wasn’t just Dubai this year. So, what was really new this time? Well, it wasn’t just new, but it was record-breaking new. Dubai shattered the world record for the largest ever pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve with a show involving more than half a million fireworks. I was just amazed looking at the millions of fireworks flashing into my eyes for more than ten minutes. It took place at Burj Khalifa and the luxurious Atlantis hotel, which is located in Palm Jumeirah (one of three palm-shaped islands).

Dubai express right from the Desert, which was a barren land, with its own beauty of silence and peace to the beautiful fireworks, took me to a memorable journey, which I just don’t intend to forget! So, if you are also looking for some adventure with luxury, now you know where to go!

The Post-New Year Bash!

“Post New Year! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given--when the day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes.”

The post-New Year season is here, and beckons for an elevated level of dressing.  Though it’s tricky to find something that is not-so-festive and at the same time appropriate, one of the best ways to achieve a dazzling look is combining sequins with a bow tie.  

Why a bow tie? Well, a bow tie will add a level of sophistication that sometimes even a sparkly outfit lacks. Opt for a dress or a skirt but pay attention to the length when putting the ensemble together. A knee length pencil skirt in a shimmering fabric will look elegant and chic.  Perk up your look with a metallic clutch and a big and beautiful cocktail ring.

A sequin dress is also a great idea because of the sparkling sensation it arises. There’s nothing sexier than showing just enough. Add some sparkly little studs and a cocktail ring to complete the look!  On the flip side, you can even wear this dress with a blazer. Pull your hair back into a sleek bun and you are ready to pour some Salsa on the floor.

If you a fan of Denim, then pick your favorite coloured sequin top (Black, off white, silver, gold) and synch it with a pair of denims which you are most comfortable in. Blow-dry those tresses, pull off a red lipstick and enjoy being brighter than the crackers in the sky. Complete the look with a pair of pencil heels or block heels.

And if none of this works, I still have something from my personal closet, which you just can’t afford to ignore. A lacy black dress will make sure that you have a brilliant opportunity to stand out in the crowd. Grace this dress with black heels and diamond studs to complete the look. And last but not the least, carry a lot of joy and forgiveness in your heart ‘Because it’s love in the heart which puts love in the air’.

Write to me at pragnyasdiary@gmail.com and as always, be Forever New!!