Moscow Fashion Week Draws Attention from the GCC

News

August 30, 2025

Moscow Fashion Week Draws Attention from the GCC

  Moscow Fashion Week, running until September 2, continues to affirm its global scale with 220 designers from 10 countries…

August 30, 2025 News

Chef Rabeh Amer Reinvents Shish Barak with Passion, Precision, and a Dash of Culinary Boldness

News

June 03, 2025

Chef Rabeh Amer Reinvents Shish Barak with Passion, Precision, and a Dash of Culinary Boldness

In the latest episode of Cooking Unscripted, Lebanese culinary storyteller Anthony Rahayel is back at the counter alongside…

June 03, 2025 News

Futuristic luxury pods provide the perfect view of the desert sky

Travel & Tourism | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

March 28, 2018

Futuristic luxury pods provide the perfect view of the desert sky

In the heart of Jordan’s scenic Wadi Rum desert, known as the “Valley of the Moon”, there is an unusual luxury…

March 28, 2018 | Jordan Travel & Tourism

Rummana Camp at Dana Nature Reserve

Hotels | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

July 06, 2016

Rummana Camp at Dana Nature Reserve

Probably one of the calmest and most serene places on earth is lost between the valleys of Dana. One of the Middle East's biggest…

July 06, 2016 | Travel & Tourism | Jordan Hotels

Thyme & More: Where Zaatar is Treated as Art

Breakfast & Coffee | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

June 15, 2016

Thyme & More: Where Zaatar is Treated as Art

During my stay in Jordan, I was craving for a good mankoushe, something similar to the ones I often enjoy in Lebanon.  Thin…

June 15, 2016 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Amman Breakfast & Coffee

Q Restaurant: The Camel Burger and Kebab

International Cuisine | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

June 15, 2016

Q Restaurant: The Camel Burger and Kebab

Down on Rainbow street, the nightlife sector of Amman, is a place called Q. The letter probably stands for the owner's family…

June 15, 2016 | Restaurants | Amman International Cuisine

The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea

Hotels | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

June 14, 2016

The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea

Fine living is what the Kempinski hotel down at the Dead Sea is all about. It's the place to relax. Come as a family or a couple…

June 14, 2016 | Recommended | Dead Sea Hotels

Nafissa Sweets: It's The Knefe!

Desserts & Sweets | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 22, 2016

Nafissa Sweets: It's The Knefe!

I was honestly amazed as I stepped into Nafissa Sweets. I stood there watching hundreds of customers walk in by the minute for…

May 22, 2016 | Recommended | Amman Desserts & Sweets

Petra's Movenpick Hotel: At Walking Distance from the Valley

Hotels | Petra Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 14, 2016

Petra's Movenpick Hotel: At Walking Distance from the Valley

I never expected the visit of Petra would take an entire day! Arrive early and make sure to spend the night at the Movenpick…

May 14, 2016 | Travel & Tourism | Petra Hotels

Basin: Petra's Restaurant by Crowne Plaza is a Disaster!

International Cuisine | Petra Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 14, 2016

Basin: Petra's Restaurant by Crowne Plaza is a Disaster!

Dramatic! You walk for hours to reach the bottom expecting to eat good food, at least when it's managed by Crown Plaza! Proudly…

May 14, 2016 | Restaurants | Petra International Cuisine

Shams el Balad: Fresh and Organic in Amman

Breakfast & Coffee | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 14, 2016

Shams el Balad: Fresh and Organic in Amman

It starts with an amazing first impression: Fresh positive vibes, a high facade, lots of lights, happy people, great mood, a busy…

May 14, 2016 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Amman Breakfast & Coffee

Discovering The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Travel & Tourism | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

June 16, 2014

Discovering The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

This month, I was invited alongside a group of media to discover Jordan. The trip was scheduled to take place in mid May but was…

June 16, 2014 | Jordan Travel & Tourism

Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Aqaba: A Hotel, I Recommend

Hotels | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

June 03, 2014

Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Aqaba: A Hotel, I Recommend

From the minute we arrived to the minute we left, every detail at the Radisson Blu was mastered to perfection. Professionalism…

June 03, 2014 | Reviews | Jordan Hotels

Breakfast at The Radisson blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

Reviews | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

June 03, 2014

Breakfast at The Radisson blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

The Radisson Blu Hotel is a place I recommend and I expected breakfast to be just as good, well it was on the first day, but not…

June 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan Reviews

Floka Fish Restaurant: Al Aqaba, Jordan

Reviews | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

June 01, 2014

Floka Fish Restaurant: Al Aqaba, Jordan

Known for its rich variety of seafood, Floka, situated in the heart of the Al Aqaba was our choice for to enjoy our meal, we…

June 01, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan Reviews

Captain's Desert Camp, Wadi Rum: Eat and Sleep Like a Bedouin

Hotels | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

May 31, 2014

Captain's Desert Camp, Wadi Rum: Eat and Sleep Like a Bedouin

It was 6pm when we reached the Captain's Camp, a desert camp located in Wadi Rum, Jordan. "Yalla Antonn," the man called out for…

May 31, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan Hotels

Taybet Zaman: Stay in an Old Village Close to Petra

Hotels | Petra Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 31, 2014

Taybet Zaman: Stay in an Old Village Close to Petra

I've been to Taybet Zamen before. We came in for some lunch back then... I still remember entering a place that looks like a…

May 31, 2014 | Reviews | Petra Hotels

Vis A Vis Cafe, Dead Sea - Jordan

International Cuisine | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 28, 2014

Vis A Vis Cafe, Dead Sea - Jordan

On the way to the hot springs of Maiin, we stopped by Vis a Vis, located on the first floor of a building. We en

May 28, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dead Sea International Cuisine

Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

May 28, 2014

Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan

I was so excited to taste some Lebanese/Middle Eastern food in Jordan... We entered an old house that was fully booked with a…

May 28, 2014 | Recommended | Jordan Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Buffet Dining at Evason Hotel, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan

International Cuisine | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 28, 2014

Buffet Dining at Evason Hotel, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan

Evason Ma’In Hot Springs has the reputation for serving some of the best food in the region and I personally believe…

May 28, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dead Sea International Cuisine

The Evason, Six Senses, Ma'in Hot Springs Hotel

Hotels | Jordan Middle East

Middle East

May 28, 2014

The Evason, Six Senses, Ma'in Hot Springs Hotel

It's 6am here in Ma'in, struggling to sleep after a long time fighting with my pillows and bed sheets, so why not grab the iPad…

May 28, 2014 | Reviews | Jordan Hotels

Sufra Restaurant: Tasty Food from the Jordanian Table

Reviews | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 27, 2014

Sufra Restaurant: Tasty Food from the Jordanian Table

As soon as I reached Sufra, my taste buds started tingling and my mouth started watering as I remembered the foukhara, the hummus…

May 27, 2014 | Recommended | Amman Reviews

Breakfast at The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman

Reviews | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 27, 2014

Breakfast at The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman

At first I was planning to write one review on the hotel, which will include everything, the rooms as well as the breakfast…

May 27, 2014 | Restaurants | Amman Reviews

Spending a Night at The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman

Hotels | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

May 27, 2014

Spending a Night at The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman

During a tour around Jordan this week, I spent my first night of the trip at The Regency Palace Hotel. As we reached the…

May 27, 2014 | Reviews | Amman Hotels

The Falafel Index: A Way To Assess Purchasing Power In The Middle East

News

May 07, 2014

The Falafel Index: A Way To Assess Purchasing Power In The Middle East

The Arab Spring brought into focus the economic underpinnings of instability in the Middle East.  In a region where over one in…

May 07, 2014 News

Luigi's Dear Sea: Not My First But Definitely My Last

Italian Food | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

March 27, 2014

Luigi's Dear Sea: Not My First But Definitely My Last

During a four-day conference in Jordan I stayed at the Movenpick Dead Sea. Four full days where you find yourself eating the same…

March 27, 2014 | Restaurants | Dead Sea Italian Food

Breakfast at The Mövenpick Hotel, Dead Sea

Reviews | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

March 21, 2014

Breakfast at The Mövenpick Hotel, Dead Sea

This is the second time I visit the Dead Sea in Jordan, and every time I stay at the Movenpick. This hotel is well prepped,…

March 21, 2014 | Restaurants | Dead Sea Reviews

Lunch at Taybet Zaman Village: Petra, Jordan

Reviews | Petra Jordan Middle East

Jordan

March 18, 2014

Lunch at Taybet Zaman Village: Petra, Jordan

During our visit to Petra, we took a short bus ride to a Taybet Zaman Village just a few minutes away from the tourist site.…

March 18, 2014 | Restaurants | Petra Reviews

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 11, 2013

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

The third day in Paris, was a visit to Val d'Europe, the big mall and its outlet village situated 40 minutes from Paris. It was…

December 11, 2013 | Restaurants | Paris French Food

Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 10, 2013

Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours

Batchig means a kiss in the Armenian language – a kiss which at this new restaurant comes with a thousand colors, flavors…

July 10, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Armenian Food

Rajeen Armenian Restaurant, Amman

International Cuisine | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

November 13, 2012

Rajeen Armenian Restaurant, Amman

Rajeen restaurant is located on Rainbow street, facing the huge Rotana Cafe. It's an Armenian restaurant serving a large choice…

November 13, 2012 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Amman International Cuisine

A Traditional Village on the Dead Sea Shores: The Movenpick Resort

Hotels | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

October 22, 2012

A Traditional Village on the Dead Sea Shores: The Movenpick Resort

The 5-star Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is found in a traditional village nestled amongst lush gardens. The resort is…

October 22, 2012 | Reviews | Dead Sea Hotels

Luigi's: The Movenpick Dead Sea Italian Corner

Italian Food | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East

Jordan

October 22, 2012

Luigi's: The Movenpick Dead Sea Italian Corner

Part of the Movenpick Dead Sea resort, Luigi's is the Italian eatery serving a wide variety of delicious Italian food. The…

October 22, 2012 | Restaurants | Dead Sea Italian Food

Whispers Diner, Amman

American | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

March 01, 2012

Whispers Diner, Amman

I really don't understand this place.  After trying it out myself  I still don't understand how people love this…

March 01, 2012 | Burgers | Amman American

The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman

Hotels | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

February 20, 2012

The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman

The Regency Palace in Amman Jordan is one of the oldest five stars hotels in town. It’s surely not a five star service.

February 20, 2012 | Reviews | Amman Hotels

Trader Vic's Restaurant, Amman

International Cuisine | Amman Jordan Middle East

Jordan

February 20, 2012

Trader Vic's Restaurant, Amman

The Trader Vic's located on the underground level of the Regency Palace Hotel of Amman, Jordan is a very nice place to dine…

February 20, 2012 | Restaurants | Amman International Cuisine

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