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Nuqat conference

By Hind on 21/02/2012
Nuqat conference

The second installment of the locally started Nuqat design conference will be held in Dubai this year. And with such an impressive list of speakers you better get to booking your tickets! Below is Dubai’s Nuqat Design Conference 2012 line up: (in no particular order)... [+]

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21Feb

Freedomland

By Hind on 25/01/2012
Freedomland

I’ve had my share of experiences when it comes to shelter while traveling. I’ve done the chi chi and more often than I’d like to admit, the downright dodgy, but never have I had an experience like Freedomland. There are hostels and there are five... [+]

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25Jan

A foodie adventure in Vietnam

By Hind on 07/01/2012
A foodie adventure in Vietnam

I travel mostly for the food. When I went to Vietnam I made sure to stay true to that philosophy. From the weasel dung coffee to the street-side pho, I had it all (except for the dog, I did not have the dog). Sandy beaches,... [+]

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07Jan

5 things to do this New Years in...

By Hind on 27/12/2011
5 things to do this New Years in Dubai

I know you. You have escaped for New Years. Some of you are in Beirut, others prancing around Europe. But for those of us last minute types, you guessed it, we’re going to Dubai. For those of you who don’t have a house party or... [+]

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27Dec

The Dim Sum Chronicles

By Hind on 18/12/2011
The Dim Sum Chronicles

Before I had even touched down in Hong Kong International airport, I could taste the dim sum. I was visualizing those delightful little parcels and praying for the plane to freaking land already so that I could get my grub on. There are few things... [+]

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18Dec

Occupy Wall Street HK Edition

By Hind on 23/11/2011
Occupy Wall Street HK Edition

With occupy wall street sweeping the world and media, I couldn’t help but go and check out the HK edition while I was visiting. Camped out for days and weeks at the bottom of the HSBC building these guys were holding on strong. The vibe was... [+]

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23Nov

Hong Kong: Vogue China Tea Party

By Hind on 22/11/2011
Hong Kong: Vogue China Tea Party

While in Hong Kong I had the pleasure of attending Vogue China’s first ever Hong Kong tea party. As the invite stated” Vogue China will collaborate with the British Fashion Council & London Show Rooms for this exclusive tea party. We have invited 8 elite... [+]

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22Nov

Brunch at the Westin Dubai

By Saud on 21/11/2011
Brunch at the Westin Dubai

I got the chance to visit Dubai last weekend. It was ‘fantabiolas’. One of the highlights was our Friday brunch at the Westin. If you love brunch, and really if you don’t you might be a terrorist, you will love this. I really hadn’t planned... [+]

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21Nov

Beyrouth

By Saud on 16/11/2011
Beyrouth

If I was kidnapped by terrorists who then, in an odd series of events, asked me if you could keep one city in the middle east, which one would it be? I would say Beirut. Then they would give me caramelized popcorn. OK that scenario didn’t really... [+]

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16Nov

Bina's: Why i'm in India, Kind of

By Hind on 30/10/2011
Bina’s: Why i’m in India, Kind of

So I’m working on a film while in India.  A short documentary about Bina’s brand for the Guggenheim. Bina’s is an Indian fashion house that produces hand made embroidered goods focusing mainly on the art of Gara and Chikan embroidery. It’s namesake and founder Bina,... [+]

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30Oct