Natasha Amar

Awkward Introductions From Dubai To India
A whiff of cold air slapped my face as I stepped out of my guesthouse in Reykjavík. I gingerly placed one foot after the other on the pile of snow and ice at the end of the steps, hoping I wouldn’t slip off it. I pulled up my buff to cover my nose and looked down the street half expecting to see a small tour-bus heading in my direction. Nothing.
I turned to look at the magnificent façade of Hallgrímskirkja, the Lutheran church that stands in the cente...

A feature interview published in the print and online editions of Getaway, Ceylon Today.

Dubai's fusion of classic and contemporary
Situated in the heart of one of the world’s trendiest cities, Taj Dubai offers a stylish blend of classic and contemporary that gives this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel a feeling of timelessness in the center of a ...

Palazzo Versace Dubai just may be one of the most striking spots in the city. It’s not a surprise, given that the hotel bears the name of the famous fashion label. The regal property was envisioned to look like a ...

Stepping into the palatial lobby of One&Only The Palm feels like entering a stylish haven painted in white, ivory, cream and gold. Intricate latticed arches, floral motifs on the marble floor, elegant glass chandeliers with ...

A luxurious beachfront hotel in Dubai.

Overlooking the sparkling Arabian Gulf, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is great for a bit of pampering while on your Dubai vacation. Step into its quiet interior and be transported to a secret oasis, where rich ...

Sitting like a pearl on the coast, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai invites you into an elegant contemporary space that is bright and airy by day, and intriguing by night, lit up with romantic, shimmering lights.
As you ...

With a name that translates into “harbor of peace,” Jumeirah Mina A’Salam serves as an elegant beacon welcoming you into Dubai's massive Madinat Jumeirah resort complex.

Set among the meandering man-made canals of Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Qasr brims with Old World grandeur and feels like a royal palace because in many ways, it is. Al Qasr, which means “the palace,” is part of the ...

Jumeirah Al Naseem stands among Dubai’s high-end hotels in the fairytale-like complex of Madinat Jumeirah as if it has been around for decades. But the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel only opened in 2016.
Al Naseem ...

With a prime beachfront location on the manmade archipelago of Palm Jumeirah, Fairmont The Palm offers a tranquil beach holiday to help you make the most of Dubai’s year-round sunshine.
This Forbes Travel Guide ...

Standing proudly on the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah archipelago, Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai is the modern-day embodiment of 18th-century Europe’s grand architectural heritage.
Once the unrestrained splendor of ...

Seafood has always been an integral part of Dubai’s cuisine, thanks to the city’s past as a fishing and pearl-diving hub on the Arabian Sea. Even today, ocean-borne bounty is beloved by the city’s gourmands who are spoiled for choice with a wide offering of seafood restaurants, with new ones cropping up frequently.
Whether you’re craving the catch of the day or looking for an elegant seafood feast, here’s where to get your fill of fresh fish specialties in Dubai.
Sea Fu
At first glimpse, Five...

When it comes to nightlife, Dubai’s offerings are as varied as they are generous.
Thanks to a thriving international community and a drive to be the best at everything, the city’s live music scene, though nascent, is evolving into a delightful melting pot of its various cultural influences. From garage bands and soulful jazz tunes in local bars to music festivals boasting lineups of emerging Middle Eastern hip-hop artists, you’ll find a taste of everything here.
Looking for a place to tune in...