This one is breaking norms of a typical restaurant in Dubai. It is a perfect place for all the Gypsy and Hippy souls! Yes, that’s Life n One Cafe for you.
Life n One Cafe.
Style-
Laid-back style, cosy, organic and very chic, Located in Jumeirah. This cafe is Perfect for a lazy summer day. On my visit I had the pleasure to meet this super cool parrot so made my trip even more enjoyable!
Life n One Cafe, the restaurant is in a Villa and one might be taken aback for the lush greenery inside. Furniture made of natural wood and swinging, hanging seats, perfect for a lazy summer day. The garden is a covered, AC-controlled tent, giving it a cool, summer-friendly temperature. Nice music, perfect relaxed ambiance, you can get your book or grab one from there and you have your day fixed!
Life n One Cafe- For the hippie in you
Menu type-
Vegan, gluten free. The menu is mainly Vegan gluten free and Raw! Dubai has plenty of restaurants and Vegan Cafes but this is one style of café that feels wholly new. Combined with its health-inspired menu, this is a place in which you can recharge and re-fuel. Perfect for yoga, or just swing for hours in those amazing garden chairs with a cuppa. Highly recommended for backpacker chic and holistic living in Dubai. This restaurant is nothing what we are used to and will make you coming back. The food served is good too, and one loses the count of hours while sitting amidst such lush greenery!
Life n One Cafe- Wall Art
Overall-
If you haven’t been there, make plans to visit it, this cafe won’t disappoint you. This place will surprise you and will ignite your hippie soul! The menu has a good variety and if you are a health freak then you’ll be excited like a kid once you see it! They have good music, plenty of books, and everything to ensure that you are not bored even if you are visiting it alone.
Read more about Olive Oil Formula by Palmers that has the goodness of Olive Oil, Vitamin E, and Jamaican Black Castor Oil ’cause nobody got time for a bad hair day!
About the main ingredients:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Contains naturally occurring vitamins and minerals that have antioxidants which protect hair and skin from damaging free radicals.
Vitamin E: Extremely helpful in repairing damaged hair, making them healthy and strengthening the follicles.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil: It is very helpful in relieving dry, itchy scalp, also helps in promoting growth.
Keratin: Helps in repairing and strengthening the hair follicle.
Why Palmers?
Free from Sulfates
No Parabens
Doesn’t contain Phthalates
No Mineral Oil or Gluten
No Dyes
About Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula Leave-In Conditioner-
Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula Leave-In Conditioner helps in repairing dry, frizzy hair. The lightweight formula not only helps in styling your hair but also nourishes your inside out; it can be used daily on dry or wet hair to detangle and moisturize, it makes your hair less frizzy and easier to manage. You may order it online here.
About Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula Hair Mask-
This creamy hair mask gives hair a deep repairing treatment, it has the power of antioxidant-rich Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is perfect for dry, damaged hair, it penetrates deep to restore moisture and gives your hair a healthy shine and strengthens weak brittle hair. The best part is, it makes your hair smooth and manageable without making the scalp oily or greasy. The mask is easily available in all leading store, you can order it here online.
Final Verdict-
Since I was extremely frizzy and dry hair, I find these two products very handy specially while travelling. It’s easy to carry and use, the product doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals, so, all in all, it’s worth a try.
Not sure whether to buy a product or not? Read more such product reviews here.
With more than 100 5-Star reviews and an average review rating of 4.8 on Google (4.9 star rating on Facebook!), I feel you shouldn’t skip reading about this one!
In this post you’ll read “What”, “Why”, and “How” of Healthy Home UAE!
Before we begin here are some quick facts for you:
The weight of the average mattress doubles after ten years due to dust mite infestation, and the weight of the average pillow increases 10% each year.
According to the Center for Disease Control, a used mattress can have anywhere between 1 to 10 million dust mites in it.
A gram (about a half teaspoon) of dust contains as many as 1,000 dust mites and 250,000 allergenic dust mite fecal pellets.
Dust mites reproduce to their original amounts every 6 months. There’s around 2 million in your average mattress!
With more than 100 5-Star reviews and an average review rating of 4.8 on Google (4.9 star rating on Facebook!), I feel you shouldn’t skip reading about this one!
Healthy Home Middle East
What is “Healthy Home UAE”?
In there own words, The Healthy Home UAE® is a Dubai based family owned and operated SME born after a personal family history with asthma and allergy. The company was established after a family member was diagnosed with minor asthma and hay fever whilst he was only 16-months-old.
The cause of his health problems included high humidity and poor indoor air quality due to continuous usage of air-conditioning and lack of fresh air circulation at your house, which multiplied the dust mite population and thus affected the health.
Since then, they have been passionate about creating awareness of Indoor Environmental Quality and promoting a healthier lifestyle. Their promise is simple, “The Healthy Home ® strives to be your trusted hygiene and well-being provider” by:
Deep understanding of health and lifestyle risks.
Providing unique hygiene and sanitation solutions by acquiring the latest technology in the Middle East.
Dedicated teams with a mission of caring about your well-being, health and comfort.
Team Healthy Home in action.
What do they do?
They help in maintaining a clean and sanitised environment free from harmful pathogens with the use of latest and effective technology.
They specialise in the cleaning and sanitation of the below: Mattress Cleaning & Sanitation Services
AC Duct Cleaning & Sanitation Services
Green Pest Management
Baby Cot Cleaning & Sanitation Services
Upholstery Cleaning & Sanitation Services
Sofa Cleaning & Sanitation Services
Carpet Cleaning & Sanitation Services
Curtains Cleaning & Sanitation Services
Surface Sanitation Services
Playroom / Baby Room Sanitation Services
UV Sanitation by Healthy Home
How do they do?
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3!
Step 1:
Deep Vacuuming- They use industrial grade vacuums with HEPA filtration, which is 11x stronger than a normal household vacuum.
Step 2:
Ultraviolet Sanitation- They use the latest and most exclusive germicidal UV sanitation technology to kill any and all living organisms and bacteria ensuring complete sanitation of the mattress.
Step 3-
Dry Steam Sanitation- They steam the bed frame, duvet and pillows. This new technology produces fine mist of steam at 180° Celsius that dries in less than ½ a minute, eliminating any room for mold growth which is possible with regular steam cleaning
Step 4-
Once the cleaning is done, you need to ensure that it is repeated every 6 months.
A restaurant in Dubai that stands out from the crowd without burning a hole in your pocket!
Maxzi Restaurant in Dubai
About the restaurant-
Let me tell you about my Brunch at Maxzi Restaurant. Imagine eating all those sumptuous meals and not worrying a bit about the quality! Imagine a place where you not only get delicious food but also the best quality. Stop imagining ’cause this place is now a reality, say hello to Maxzi, the Good Food Shop, founded by Helene Raudaschl, with the vision of bringing forth the goodness of real food and ingredients.
Maxzi serves organic, freshly brewed coffee, freshly baked breakfast-treats, Wagyu beef sandwiches, nutritious soups, mains and what not! Following a simple philosophy of only the best being good enough, all items are made fresh daily and are made with only the cleanest of ingredients.
Maxzi Restaurant
Ambience-
If there is one thing that I noitced on our Brunch at Maxzi Restaurant it was the modern and chic interiors that ooze holistic vibes. The place is a beautiful amalgamation of Retro and Modern vibes! Think of (lots of!) plants and modern high-rise chairs! It’s comfortable, it’s cosy, so whether it’s a large group of friends or whether it’s just you and a good book, this place is perfect!
Guilt-free dessert at Maxzi Restaurant
What sets them apart-
Mazxi also stocks a range of finest grocery offerings sourced from around the world with a focus on handmade, additive-free items that ensures the highest standards of quality and flavour. Even the coffee beans sold here are harvested globally from fair trade farms and roasted locally. The cafe uses beans that are home roasted so as to provide maximum freshness that is ethically crafted by passionate coffee drinkers. They also have a full butchery, with the boutique award-winning Mayura Station Wagyu ‘The Chocolate Fed Wagyu’, Yes! You heard that right!
They also have a full butchery, with the boutique award-winning Mayura Station Wagyu ‘The Chocolate Fed Wagyu’, Yes! You heard that right!
They use beef from Mayura brand that boasts proudly has the following qualities/features:
Fully integrated boutique beef supplier form breading grain, feeding and raising the cattle.
Consistency and quality of the product.
Fed with Chocolate 30 days before slaughter.
Only 100 cattle a month for the world.
From South Australia – Limestone Coast.
Sustainable Farming.
No hormones.
No antibiotics.
Below are some of the awards won by Mayura Station:
Delicious Produce Awards 2018.
2001 South Australian Meat Industry awards for excellence.
2009 Gold Medal at the National food produces awards.
2010 Gold Medal at the National food produce awards.
2012 Gold Medal at the National food produce awards.
2012 Gold Medal at the Australian Wagyu Association Branded Beef awards.
2013 Gold Medal at the Australian Wagyu Association Branded beef awards.
2014- Medalist at the National food produce awards.
In 2014- Best Steak Restaurant at SA Restaurant & Caterers awards for excellence.
2014- Gold Medal at the Australian Wagyu Association Branded beef awards.
2016 SA Tourism Award Winner – Restaurant & Catering Services Boutique Wagyu Steak.
2017 Gold Medal winner at the Delicious Produce Award.
2017 SA Tourism Award Winner – Restaurant & Catering Services Boutique Wagyu Steak.
About the food-
With so many options to choose from, be assured that you’ll take some extra time to decide your meal! The food had me licking my fingers! The quantity is good and the prices are amazing. The dessert menu is great as well. Don’t forget to try the coffee and the tea (I tried it all and still can’t wait to go back and try them all again!)
Overall-
Definitely worth a visit (or two!). Plus point, the place is quite Instagrammable as well! read more such reviews here.
“Handmade”, “Organic”, “Natural ingredients” this was enough to make my heart melt like butter on hotcake but Pavanito ensured that there was more to than just fancy claims.
First of all let me begin by congratulating to Mr. Pavan for bringing such game changing products in UAE market. I am head over heels in love with the products, read on to know my recommended products.
According to their website:
How amazing is it when you find it all under one roof? or on 1 table.At PAVANITO that is our aim. A full range of freshly hand-crafted Hair, Skin care & Wellness products all made in small batches.Our ETHOS is ” If you can’t eat its raw ingredient, do not put the final product on to your skin!”
Pavanito Website
Products tried–
Floral face mask, Anti dandruff hair oil, Deep cleansing face oil and Coffee Face Scrub.
Plus point–
Handmade
100 % Natural ingredients
Organic
GMO Free
Suitable for Vegans
Free from harmful Chemicals and Parabens
Details–
Loved how intensive care has been taken to the smallest detail, for example the glass tumblers. The products are an absolute treat for anyone who loves natural ingredients. The texture is very rich and the fact that there are no chemicals used while making these the products come with an expiry date which is clearly mentioned on the pack. Products are not prepared in Bulk each pack comes with unique handwritten Date of Manufacturing and Expiry.
The Hair Oil Contains-
Jojoba oil
Sesame oil
Coconut oil
Patchouli,
The face mask is highly recommended for anyone who is facing skin related issues. It comes as a powder, so it is very easy to vary the ratio as per your skin’s requirement.
The Face Mask Contains-
Rose petal powder
Sandalwood
Fullers earth
Rose essential oil
The coffee scrub smells great, and worked very well as an exfoliating scrub.
The Coffee Scrub Contains-
Dark roast coffee
Mango butter
Argan
Vitamin E
Deep Cleansing Oil in my opinion was Love at first site and even more love after first use!
Deep Cleansing Oil Contains-
Jojoba
Almond
Argan
Coconut
Apricot
Primrose
Rose hip, etc.
My Personal Experience–
Like I usually do I tried them for good 10 days before penning down my review. I noticed that the most difficult part was decided which product was my fav, cause I loved each one of it!
The products do what they claim, the hair oil is extremely effective and you will notice a positive effect right after second application.
As much as I love going for outdoor activities my hair hates them all! I leave the home with most perfect hair one can probably ask for and come back with nothing different from a bush on my head (sometimes even worse!) I have extremely demanding hair (call them unruly, high maintenance, or whatever you may please!) If I don’t take proper care of them I experience hair fall, split ends and whatnot almost immediately. I might go without eating but I have to feed my hair Regularly! (sigh) (You can buy it here)
The question arises what to feed them?! (And you thought feeding a child was hard!) Apart from hair oils I always rely on hair masks. I try to rely on homemade hair masks but sometimes when you have a super busy day you need a quick fix, that is the time when ready-made hair masks come handy.
Picking the right hair mask
This step is a big task in itself. I ensure that I don’t end up applying chemicals to my hair. Chemicals might provide momentary benefits but in the long run, they harm your hair and might cause serious hair issues. I always take a lot of pain in picking The Right Hair Mask. Always read the ingredients, see if there is any term you don’t know and google it up. Try not to use anything that has artificial colour, or Sulfates, Sodium, etc. I ensure that it should be organic, natural and not tested on animals. When I got my hands on Palmer’s coconut hair mask, I immediately knew I have to try this one out. It had everything I was looking for in a hair mask.
Palmer’s Coconut Oil pack for that Back-From-Salon Hair Spa feel-
Brand- Palmer’s
Product- Coconut Oil deep conditioning protein pack
Main Ingredients- Ethnically and sustainably sourced Raw coconut oil, Vitamin E, infused with flower petals.
Plus points- Free from harmful chemicals and Parabens. No added fragrance, No gluten, No added colour. No Sulfates. Not tested on animals (Always make sure that you read about this), Sustainably sourced. Suited for damaged and coloured hair as well.
My Experience-
So as per the directions you may either leave it on for 10-15 minutes or overnight for extra hydration. I opted for extra hydration as I have dry ends and has returned from a (very) sunny day on the beach. My hair was crying for help! I washed my hair, applied Palmer’s Coconut Oil deep conditioning protein pack to the strands, covered it with a cap and said goodnight!
I woke up and Voila I knew it was a good hair day for me! I could feel it! My hair felt smooth and not heavy at all. I noticed I had a subtle shine (very rare for me! LoL) My hair smelled good, the smell is very light (a plus point for me, not a fan of coconut smell!) I noticed that my hair also had volume. My hair was manageable and the dry ends were almost gone too.
For me, this product is a thumbs up! Confused about a product, read the review here before buying it.
“Why”, “What”, “How” of Shea and who needs to try the Raw Shea Shampoo and Conditioner by Palmers.
Review for Raw Shea Formula Moisture Repair
Review for Raw Shea Formula Moisture Repair and why you need to try these two products. Unless you have been hiding under a rock the past several years, you most definitely heard the word, Shea, as in Shea butter, floating around! It’s used in hair and skin products the world over, people swear by it!
The name Karité means the Tree of Life, due to the multitude of important uses that Shea butter provides.
What is Shea Butter?
Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African Shea tree. It is usually yellow in colour when raw, with Unrefined, refined, and Ultra-Refined Shea butter being ivory or white in colour. In olden days women in Africa used raw Shea to moisturise their hair and nourish their skin. Shea butter not only helps in moisturising, but it also helps in repairing and restoring. It is said to protect hair and skin from the harsh sun.
Why Shea Butter and what are its benefits?
Anti-ageing Properties
Protection against sun exposure
Natural moisturizer
Promotes hair growth (though not proved yet people claim that they noticed positive results)
Can help reduce skin inflammation
Can help protect your hair from UV rays and environmental pollutants
Which one to use?
The best form is Raw Shea butter that has not been processed or bleached and is free from any artificial colouring and fragrance. Not all forms of Shea butter are good for usage. Many cheap quality shea butter available in the market that might do more harm than good.
Let’s begin our review for Raw Shea Formula Moisture Repair
Plus point-
Like I mentioned Raw Shea is of the best quality and is best for usage, Palmer’s has ensured that consumers get the maximum benefit and hence has used Raw Shea for these products.
No Sulfates, or Parabens,
Free from Phthalates,
Doesn’t contain Mineral oil,
No Gluten or Dyes.
Ethically traded and sustainably produced.
I appreciate how Palmer’s is against animal testing.
Contains-
Raw Shea Butter – Helps in Deeply moisturising and repairing hair.
Argan Oil – Enhances vibrancy and shine.
Grape Seed Oil – Protects against colour fade and dullness.
Details-
As I mentioned Raw Shea is best, Palmer’s has used Raw Shea in these products to ensure that maximum benefit can be obtained. Shea butter is rich in Vitamin E and A. It is used to prevent weak hair from breaking, fading or thinning out; to prevent dandruff, and revitalize split ends. Shea butter will protect hair from the damaging rays of the sun, hairdryers, perms and dyes. Unlike petroleum-based products, it will not clog pores and block hair shafts. It is used as a conditioning sheen to maintain hair’s natural shine and improve manageability.
My Personal Experience-
I am very wary when it comes to using any hair care product, I research for the ingredients, their effects, research about the brand before I decide to use it on my hair. Since I had already used Palmer’s for my hair before I saved time and researched only about Shea butter! I have very dry and frizzy hair, I was more than excited to use these products as Shea Butter is well known for its moisturizing properties.
I liked how it doesn’t have a strong fragrance, the fact that it doesn’t contain Sulphates or Parabens also won my heart even before I used it. the shampoo doesn’t dry your hair out, it also doesn’t lather much.
Firstly I used it without applying the conditioner and I noticed that my hair was pretty much manageable. I used it next with the conditioner, it made my hair way much manageable and smooth. Raw Shea Shampoo and Conditioner is gentle on the scalp, though I have a sensitive scalp I did not notice any itching or dandruff post using it. The conditioner is not heavy on the hair and doesn’t make your hair limp. The smell of the products is not very strong or overwhelming.
Highly recommended for people with dry and frizzy hair. Don’t forget to tell me if you have used this product or if you have any questions/comments. Read more such reviews here.
Palmers Olive Oil Range cause you can have a good hair day Everyday!
Palmers Olive Oil Shampoo and Conditioner
Its is no longer a secret that I am pretty obsessed with taking care of my hair and my hair is always my top priority! I research about each main ingredient, I read reviews for the product, I try to know about the brand and then only I decide whether the product goes up on my head or not!
Before I begin talking about the product itself, let’s talk about the brand.
Why Palmer’s?
Palmer’s today has presence in more than 80 countries across the globe and has maintained its leadership position across many product categories and beauty needs. Today Palmer’s products are found in major retail stores across the globe. I personally love their products, read my review for different products here.
Key Facts:
100% Pure ingredients which means No sulphates,
No Parabens or Phthalates
Free from mineral oil or Gluten,
Doesn’t contain dye.
Palmer’s is against animal testing
When it comes to Palmer’s, the time spent on researching about the brand is saved since I have used (and Loved) their products in the past. It is a brand I trust and now Love!
Since I was a kid, hot Olive Oil massage was The Answer to all my hair woes, my mother regraded Olive Oil as a magic potion for hair.
Olive oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E, the oils penetrate the hair shaft and re-balances the hair’s ability to hold moisture, while the vitamin E fights off the free-radical damage from sunlight and pollution.
5 reasons Why you need to start using Olive Oil for hair.
Say Good bye to dandruff
No more split ends
Soft and manageable hair
Boasts hair growth
Calms down the scalp
Palmer’s new hair care range has made use of this Magic Potion to produce some amazing products.
Key Ingredients-
100% pure Extra Virgin Olive, Jamaican Black Castor Oil and Vitamin E
Good to know-
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil has vitamins and minerals which acts as antioxidants protecting hair and skin from damaging free radicals Vitamin E Aides in repairing hair damage. Jamaican Black Castor Oil has a strong lipid content helping relieve dry, itchy scalp while protecting hair from styling damage.
My Personal Experience-
I used the shampoo for a week, after the first use itself I didn’t feel there was a need to apply conditioner, which came as a surprise for me, since I have extremely frizzy hair! It made my hair manageable and at the same time didn’t leave them greasy at the roots. The leave in conditioner gives your hair a subtle shine and made my hair soft. It didn’t make the hair limp, so it’s definitely a plus point for people who want shine and volume. I had no problems in combing my hair and hair felt smoother. The effect on hair was hard to ignore! Highly recommended for people with frizzy and dry hair.
Buy the Palmers Olive Oil Shampoo and Conditioner here.
Summer is here and for a person who believes in the saying “Sun over my head and feet in the sand” it is a tough task to ensure that summer sun doesn’t leave me dull and dry 🌞
Palmer’s Foot Magic
I have noticed that my long walks on the Beach often leave me with dry and dull feet. Which is a strict No-No. (Imagine all those cute flip-flops that you CAN’T wear because of cracked heels and rough skin) This is where I came across Foot Magic by Palmer’s.
So I am constantly looking for foot creams and oils to hydrate and keep my feet Happy! I am glad to tell you that My eternal search has finally ended as I have found a solution to my woes.
Read on to know How my search ended on a happy note!
Product used- Cocoa Butter formula Foot Magic by Palmer’s
Plus points- Palmer’s never test their products on animals (Always make sure that you read about this), free from harmful chemicals and Parabens. Softens rough skin without making it greasy, is effective right after the first application.
Main Ingredients-
Peppermint Oil
Mango Butter
Vitamin E
Cocoa Butter
My Experience-
So I Cleaned my feet and applied the cream at night and then covered with cotton socks, as mentioned in the directions to use. The consistency is thick like butter but gets absorbed without giving that sticky feeling. Peppermint gives a cooling sensation, Shea butter smoothens the rough skin and Vitamin-E hydrates it. In the morning you will notice a positive difference. The skin around the heels feels smooth, you will notice that the ridges have reduced and the skin looks hydrated.
I Repeated this for 5 days and the result is difficult to ignore! 👣I have super soft skin and there are no signs of rough skin anymore. For me, It’s Time to hit the Beach Again, without any worries! I am stepping out with confidence, Thanks to Palmer’s. Read my review for other Palmer’s products here.
This Foot Magic by Palmer’s is highly recommended for people who suffer from cracked heels and rough skin. For best results apply it daily at night and wear cotton socks.
Sthan- Read more about this unique concept-restaurant here and why this place needs to be on your list.
“Sthan derives its name from the countries’ food it represents; Hindustan, Pakistan & Afghanistan.
Sthan, is a brand conceived to revive and present the authentic cuisine of the North West Frontier Province under one roof. From the very meaning of the word, which implies “a place”, Sthan represents the ultimate taste of the frontiers with a true mix of authentic cuisine and modern savour. With an open kitchen and a great focus on authentic tandoor dishes, here every dish is an epoch in food history.
Chaat Lovers, this place is for you
Head over heels in love with this place and this unique concept. I’m finding it so difficult to suggest One Must Try dish as honestly speaking I Loved many dishes from this place!
One cannot miss these at Sthan Restaurant
For Non-Vegetarians:
Chaap, definitely the best one I had so far!
Seekh Kebabs
Mutton Curry
For Vegetarians:
Daal Makhani
Chhola Bhatura
Chaat
Drinks:
Set Lassi
Panna or Desi Soft Drink! if you are not too much into sweet!
Loved the ambiance and the hospitality. The staff is extremely friendly and always happy to suggest in case you cannot choose what to eat.
Extra brownie points for the interior decor, great attention has been paid to details.
