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Tuesday, 28 May 2019

My Favourite Dubai Restaurants

After the most amazing week of my life I am back from Dubai! It was my first time visiting this amazing city and it exceeded all expectations. Food is one of my favourite things and when I go away I love to eat at and visit different restaurants. In Dubai there are so many amazing restaurants where I could list them all but I have managed to limit it down to four of my favourites.

1. Pierchic

This was one of my absolute favourite places. It is a seafood restaurant that is located at the end of a pier, sitting on the sea. This restaurant had everything, the views, food and hospitality were just incredible. I haven intolerances to a few things and so when I eat out I often find it difficult as much of the menu contains what I can't have but at Pierchic they catered to my needs so well. I told them what I would like off the menu and they created it so that I could have it. If you are looking for a really romantic evening with gorgeous views of the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah beach then this is the restaurant for you. This is the link to its website- Pierchic. (Pictures have been taken from their website).

2. Burj Khalifa- Atmosphere.

Out of any restaurant that I have ever been to this was by far the most breathtaking. Atmosphere is located on the 123rd floor of the Burj Khalifa where you have views overlooking the whole city. We went for drinks in the lounge between 5:30-6:30 so we were able to watch the sunset and the Dubai fountain. The staff, food and views again were incredible. This was another restaurant that catered to my food intolerances really well, as they also adapted the menu so that I was able to have what I wanted. It was so romantic and the best night of my holiday. This is definitely somewhere to visit when you are in Dubai, I can't recommend it enough. Below are pictures of the view that we had when we were sitting in the lounge having drinks and when the Dubai fountain started. The link to the restaurant is here- Atmosphere.

3. Burj Al Arab- Nathan Outlaw at Al Mahara

We went for dinner here on our first night and it was a great way to start the holiday! The Burj is such a beautiful hotel and this restaurant was no exception. We were literally sat in front of a fish tank, where you could see the fish swimming around while eating dinner. The food and hospitality again where amazing. If you love seafood and want a bit of a different experience then I would highly recommend this place, as the food was some of the best I have ever eaten. You can find their website here- Nathan Outlaw. (Picture taken from their website).

4. Shimmers

And last but certainly not least is Shimmers. This is a much more chilled and relaxed atmosphere than the restaurants that I have previously mentioned where you can slip on some sandals and a summery dress and be ready to go. This restaurant was located on the beach where you had direct views of the Burj Al Arab, which looks so pretty at night time when it is lit up. This restaurant served meat and fish and was more of Greek/Turkish food and it was delicious! Afterwards you can sit by the sea and continue drinks and smoke shisha. It is lovely for both lunch and dinner and I would highly recommend it if you are visiting Dubai. The link to their website is here- Shimmers.

Dubai has now become my favourite place on the planet! If you need anymore recommendations for restaurants or things to do in Dubai comment below.

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post!

Lots of love,

chuck xxx

Simmi Shoes

After clearing out my wardrobe I have decided that I definitely need more summer based heels/shoes... I did not realise how many black shoes I actually had. I have loved this brand for a long time but have never done a blog post on them before so I thought it was about time that I did. Simmi Shoes sell such unreal shoes at super affordable prices and they have so many heels and wedges that are perfect for summer, from espadrille wedges to strappy stiletto heels.

You can find their website here. They have mid-season 70% off sale at the moment so be sure to check them out!

They have such a range of colours from coral to nudes to snake skin print. Here are a few of my favourites. Comment below and let me know what you think.

I love these Orange Lace up Espadrille Wedges. The colour is perfect for summer! Whether you want to wear them to a bbq or a pool party in Ibiza these shoes are a must.

These Patent Nude Lace up Heels are stunning. Nude heels are definitely one of my favourites and with the clear cross over front strap and heel it makes them that little more edgy than your standard nude heel. Pair these with denim shorts and a shirt or a midi shift dress, perfect for this season.

I absolutely love these heels, they are such a comfortable height, which can be dressed up or down and the neon strap just adds that little bit extra! Following on from my Oh Polly Neon post, which you can find here. These shoes would go perfectly with a neon top or trousers. These are super on trend at the moment.

If you are not really a fan of heels or want to opt for a flatter platform then these are for you. How gorgeous is this coral colour? These would look amazing paired with a tan and blue denim shorts and a matching coral top. They have so many unreal lace up shoes at the moment.

Shoe details:

I hope you enjoyed this post. Comment below what your favourite is.

Lots of love,

chuck xxx

Dubai Desert Safari

Today has been one of those days where I just want to be able to teleport myself back to Dubai. So I thought I would do a post as promised on my Instagram of the Desert Safari that I went on. It was one of the best things I have ever done. We chose to do the evening safari but you can do a morning one and even stay over night, which did look really cool. We got picked up from our hotel and then driven to the 'beginning' of the desert where we switched to a jeep. We were driven through the desert, which I must say made me a little car sick... the bumpiness and driving up and down was a bit much but it was so worth it. We arrived to part of the desert where we were offered non-alcoholic champagne and to sit and watch the show of a falcon bird. We then were driven to the camp, it was insane! There was coffee, henna, delicious food, shisha, camel rides and entertainment.

They had professional photographers there and a drone that took a video which you could purchase at the end. It was one of the most breathtaking and unbelievable experiences that I have ever been on and I would definitely recommend it.

These are a few of the pictures that I took and some from google to. You can find there website here. Dubai Desert Safari.

Thank you for reading this post, I hope you enjoyed it. Comment below if you have any more questions on the experience.

Lots of love,

chuck xxx

Neon Everything!

Oh Polly's new Neon collection is insane. The colours and style are everything! I literally want to purchase it all. Neon is so fashionable at the moment and is perfect for making a statement on a night out, trip away or date night.

Not only do they have neon dresses and co-ords they also have the most insane neon swim collection, which you can find on their website here. Neon pink, lime, orange and more are all the perfect colours for when you are tanned this summer.

These are a few of my favourite ones from the neon section on Oh Polly, let me know what you think!

Lime Satin Bodycon Dress:

This dress is insane. The colour, the detail on the straps and the fit. It is perfect for a night out with the girls or for a date night. It also comes in a gorgeous candy pink.

Coral One Shoulder Mini Dress:

I love this asymmetrical one shoulder dress and the way that the bodycon fit sculpts the body. It is the perfect colour for a summer holiday paired with nude heels or wedges. It is also available in the lime colour above.

Hot Pink Mini Dress:

This colour is insane! I love the hot neon pink and the double straps on this dress. It looks super comfortable and stretchy and would be perfect for a dressy night out with nude or black heels and a clutch bag to complete the look. It is also available in three other colours.

Purple Satin Mini Dress:

This dress is my favourite! I love the colour and the detail at the top of the dress. This dress is only available in a 4 and 14 at the moment but once it is back in stock in my size, I will definitely be purchasing this. It is perfect for this season and would look amazing with black heels and a clutch bag.

Outfit details:

Lime Bodycon Dress

Coral One Shoulder Dress

Hot Pink Dress

Purple Dress

Heels and bags that I would pair with these dresses:

Shoe and bag links:

Block heels

Black Strapped Heels

Nude Strapped Heels

Clear Heeled Court Shoes

Black Croc Clutch Bag

Black Square Clutch

Nude Envelope Clutch Bag

I hope you enjoyed reading this post! Let me know what you think of these dresses and the products above.

Lots of love,

chuck xxx

My Topshop Spring/Summer Favourites

Topshop are absolutely killing it this season! They have so many unreal pieces out that I have to share with you. They also have 30% off all blouses at the moment, so don't miss out on that!

Utility Denim Playsuit:

I am in love with this! It is so chic and perfect for summer. You can pair it with sandals as shown in the picture or you could wear it with heels and zip it down a bit to make it a bit more dressy. It also comes in khaki and light blue, all would look amazing with a summer tan!

Ivory Tie Dye Rope Shorts:

These shorts are so cute! They are the perfect pair for a beach vacation away to pair with a little bag as shown in the picture below and a bralet and sandals.

Floral Print Tea Dress:

This tea dress is elegant with its ruffles down the front and on the neckline. It is perfect to wear day or night. Wear it with a flat pair of sandals and a cute beach bag in the day and then pair with wedges or heels and a clutch bag for the evening. It is definitely on my wishlist.

Belted Utility Trousers:

These utility trousers are super fashionable at the moment and the neutral colour makes them perfect to pair with a cool logo crop top or a bralet. You can also dress these up or down depending on what vibe you are going for.

One Shoulder Glitter Top:

I love this one shoulder glitter top, it is perfect for date night or a night out with the girls this season. Pair it with a leather skirt or high waisted trousers and heels and you are good to go.