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JumeriahMessilahBeachHotelLast week was our First Step In To Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa. Yesterday we were invited by Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa  management for a bloggers night tour event. Around 7.00pm, I’ve arrived to Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel. We were segmented into different groups for a tour all around the hotel.

Anyway, we started with the ballrooms, then hotel rooms, hotel restaurants/cafes, hotel swimming pool and finally outdoor dinner.

JumeriahMessilahBeachBallroomAs we included recently the hotel got, 316 rooms and suites, 80 serviced apartments, 12 villas, 8 Restaurants (Garden Cafe, Olio, Mint, Salt, Pepper, Arabesque, Aqua, Tea Lounge) and more.

Through our tour we passed by different domestic areas in hotel such as:

Ballrooms: Badriya Ballroom is the largest ballroom in Kuwait. Decorated with Arabian classic theme as you see above. The ballroom can be booked as a wedding, conference, event and etc. Additionally, in the second floor of the ballroom there is an executive bridal suite, for the bride to use as a faciltity. The suite includes a full saloon tools, lounges and bed. As well the second floor has a 360 degree view for the bride to view the ballroom.

Rooms: There are more than 4 types of rooms. All rooms are fully furniture with high quality standards. Each room standards has different facilities and services.

Pepper Restaurant: One of the restaurant which I really liked as a decoration and atmosphere is Pepper Restaurant. Pepper Restaurant menu is only steaks with other additional dishes. The most really fabulous in this restaurant is the atmosphere and decoration.

Atmosphere: In overall, the hotel has a different atmosphere inside and outside. You really feel that you are not in Kuwait specially when you see the beach and swimming pool view at night.

Decoration: The decoration inside the hotel is really different compared to the other hotels locally. Everything small part of the hotel is made by hand, even the curtains are hand-drawn. The whole hotel design is mixed of classic, Arabian, Kuwaiti and Royal.

Activities: There are lots of things to do such as Spa, Tennis, Swimming and more.

Recommendations/Services/Dislike: Although the hotel is really huge and new. The entrance, security and parking area is really terrible. It took me 15 minutes waiting outside the gate waiting for the security to take in car by car. The road was totally closed and the cars are waiting to enter. The guard at the entrance informed me to park my car outside and cross the road and get into the hotel. Well, even the hotel is new they have to really fix their entrance and parking area.

Rooms, Suites, Apartments Prices

Deluxe Room = 92KD / per night / Single

Grand Deluxe Room = 115KD / per night / Single

Club Executive = 166.750KD / per night / Single

Deluxe Apartment 2 Rooms = 241.500KD / per night / Single

Apartment 1 Room = 143.750KD / per night / Single

Apartment 2 Rooms = 218.500KD / per night / Single

Apartment 3 Rooms = 322KD / per night / Single

Villa 3 Rooms = 437KD / per night / Single

Villa 5 Rooms = 575KD / per night / Single

Royal Apartment = 1725KD / per night / Single

JumeriahMessilahBeachHotel&SpaAt the end of our tour, we were invited to an extreme delicious BBQ dinner outdoor with an amazing view. However, the weather was really humid therefore we enjoyed the tour, outdoor dinner and gathering. We haven’t passed through the Villa’s and some of other areas in the hotel, as most of places are occupied and not ready. Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa is still under soft-opening and will open officially in the first week of October 2013. There will be some improvements and adding up services to the hotel by end of this year.

I rate the hotel as 5 stars royal hotel 10/10 compared to other hotels locally.

Location: Messilah, Al Ta’awun Street, Sea Side, Kuwait

Tel: +965 2226 9600

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Microsoft released the new upcoming XBOX ONE to the market this year. It’s the new generation of entertainment world to stay connected and live together. Lots new things added to the new XBOX such as:

  • Home screen
  • New way to watch TV
  • Skype on Xbox One
  • Exciting social entertainment network
  • Favorite sports
  • Explore the web
  • New generation of apps
  • The world of Games
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The Xbox One comes with an upgraded controller. The new device has 40 new design innovations, including impulse triggers, Wi-Fi direct radio stack, integrated battery compartment and a precision directional pad. The console will come with 8GB of RAM, Blu-ray drive, USB 3.0 connector and HDMI.

The device will be available in the market by end of this year, with the price of $299.

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PhontoThere are lots of apps in the store for adding some text, icons, emotions, or symbols to your photo. I used the most popular apps and founded the Phonto is the best to use. What I liked from this is the options and items added are unique features.

I probably would recommend to use Phonto for any texting on photos that you would like to share on Instagram.

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BlackberryQ10_ConceptKuwaitFor the old Blackberry lovers, finally Blackberry Q10 is here now in Kuwait. Today noon, I received Blackberry Q10 devices from Concept Company Kuwait (Authorized Dealer locally). I was waiting for Q10 to release in the market to view the features. As I disliked Blackberry Z10 because of the shape and touch features. But why I liked Q10 is the phone shape and keypad.

BlackberryQ10By unboxing Blackberry Q10 device, the box comes with Battery, Charger, Manual Guide, Headset and Device. The first thing I done when I unboxed the device is touch the phone and view the design shape of it. Futhermore, I instered the SIM Card and starting explorering the operating system.

Blackberry Q10 Features

  • Processor: Dual-Core 1.5GHz – Snapdragon S4 Plus
  • Display: 3.1”, SuperAMOLED display, 720 x 720 resolution at 330 PPI, Touch On Lens
  • Camera: 8MP rear facing camera, Auto Focus, 5X digital zoom, 1080p HD video recording ・2MP front facing camera, 3X digital zoom, 720p HD video recording
  • Memory: 2GB RAM ・16GB Internal Storage ・Hot Swappable microSD Slot up to 64GB
  • WiFi: Dual Band 802.11 a/b/g/n ・2.4/5GHz ・4G Mobile Hotspot
  • GPS: Assisted, Autonomous, and Simultaneous GPS
  • Battery: BlackBerry NS1, 2100mAh Removable Battery
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor
  • Connectivity: NFC ・microUSB ・microHDMI-Out ・Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy ・4G LTE
  • Dimensions (LxWxD): 119.6mm x 66.8mm x 10.35mm
  • Talk Time / Standby: N/A at this time from BlackBerry as it’s still in testing

After reviewing the full Blackberry Q10 Device there are some points I liked and disliked such as:

Liked:

  • Exterior Design
  • Keypad
  • Touch Screen
  • Operating System (Totally improved, unique and simple)
  • Way of holding the device in hands
  • Applications
  • Both front and back Camera

Disliked:

  • Screen could be bit bigger
  • Operating System: The way of exiting and return back to home (It’s really difficult and hard. Prefer if there is a home button to exit directly).
  • Device top sensor to stay stand-up.

Finally, the device is totally useful for Blackberry lovers, people love to text/chat, businessmen and students. BBM Expands To iOS & Android so don’t hesitate to re-change your device again to Blackberry. All Social Media apps is available and additional apps from Blackberry World.

The device is available at Concept Co. for 209KD with a year warranty by Concept Co.

Concept Stores: The Avenues, Shraq, Hawali or Farwaniya

Phone: 22200797 / 22656330

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StarbucksMarinaMallMarina Mall Starbucks was under construction for renovation.  Last night, we were invited to visit Starbucks Marina Mall branch for grand opening. The branch has renovated completely with a wide bigger area. It changed to a classic and modern style with a reception and coffee bar in the centre and open area. It looks like the same new Starbucks branches as Grand Avenues.

Furthermore, the decoration changed also to Arabian Kuwaiti style theme which you can see in the images below.

StarbucksJazzNightAlthough the grand opening night began with a musical jazz night by group of couples. I just would like to raise my hand up and say I loved the atmosphere and decoration of this branch and rate it as 09/10.

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Jamie Oliver, the world-renowned chef, and Philips, the electronics giant, have joined forces to launch the revolutionary Philips HomeCooker. The new product is specially designed to offer an innovative approach to home cooking and is a comprehensive tool to meet families’ daily cooking needs.

The Philips HomeCooker is a first-of-its-kind, multi-functional device that prepares and cooks food on its own. It chops, stirs, steams, fries and sautés, and can be left cooking unattended.

XCITEPhilipsThe new HomeCooker is matchless in its ability to perform multiple cooking functions like stirring, cutting, cooking, melting, stewing, boiling, steaming, frying and sautéing. Thanks to the new technology AutoStir, the device is equipped with a unique stirring arm that stirs food automatically. Other smart features are the PerfectTemp and QuickSet timer, which allow users to control the heat to perfection and set up cooking times up to 99 minutes, without having to stand at the stove endlessly.

Philips HomeCooker products are available now at XCITE AlGhanim Showrooms or XCITE Website.

Features

  • Autostir technology – stirs for you
  • Multiple cooking activities – stirs, melts, simmers, stews, boils, steams, fries and sautés
  • Includes glass lid, steam tray, steam basket, pasta insert and stirrer
  • Auto shut off
  • Intuitive control panel on base
  • PerfectTemp – for perfect temperature settings 40 – 250⁰ C
  • QuickSet timer – up to 99 minutes
  • 3 litre family sized stainless steel bowl
  • Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning

Sir JulianThrough today’s launching XCITE event at Grand Avenues, the event was totally exciting and fun by watching the world class performance by German juggler Sir Julian. He’s name is really new to me, but he really made me happy when I see him. Sir Julian is really a happy man with always impressed face. At the end the event was totally exciting with watching Sir Julian Juggle show.

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TartineSandwichBoutiqueBrand new restaurant and food opened recently. Tartine Sandwich Boutique one of the new small businesses opened their official store after serving their food from home and participating at public events. Today I’ve received for lunch Waffles Ma’s Chicken Salad Sandwich, Vegan Cobb Salad, Pomegranate Blueberry Smoothie and Pancake Balls.

I sat for some seconds thinking, have I ate before waffles sandwiches. It was extremely new for me and however it is really delicious, but the waffles is bit thick and heavy. As for the Vegan Cobb Salad it is the first time for me to eat. The salad is made of vegetables, avocado, tofu, bacon with red vinegar dressing served with a toll jar.

From my point view, it is really excellent food concept restaurant built locally with the combination of waffles with main dishes. I rate Tartine Sandwich Boutique food 07/10.

Delivery Available: 2241 8171

Instagram & Twitter: @tartinekw

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DietCenterKuwaitOne week finished since I started my First Day Of Diet With Diet Center. Last Saturday was my first follow-up visit. I visited DietCenter and rechecked my weight, height and other assessments. The result was lost 1KG only within a week without walking or exercising. I’m not walking and  exercising because always running out of time with work and daily life habit.

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JumeriahMessilahJumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa currently opened as a soft-opening, owned by AlHasawi Family . The hotel is made as high standard to meet your expectations of comfort, style,convenience, services, hospitality, decorations and facilities.

There are wide range of things inside Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa such as:

  • 316 rooms and suites
  • 80 serviced apartments
  • 12 villas
  • 8 Restaurants (Garden Cafe, Olio, Mint, Salt, Pepper, Arabesque, Aqua, Tea Lounge)
  • Kids Club
  • Tennis
  • Swimming Pools
  • Spa
  • Business Centre
  • BallRooms
  • Royal Ballrooms

Through my first visit, I went to book a night with my family for next week. Here are the rates for reservations:

Rooms, Suites, Apartments Prices

Deluxe Room = 92KD / per night / Single

Grand Deluxe Room = 115KD / per night / Single

Club Executive = 166.750KD / per night / Single

Deluxe Apartment 2 Rooms = 241.500KD / per night / Single

Apartment 1 Room = 143.750KD / per night / Single

Apartment 2 Rooms = 218.500KD / per night / Single

Apartment 3 Rooms = 322KD / per night / Single

Villa 3 Rooms = 437KD / per night / Single

Villa 5 Rooms = 575KD / per night / Single

Royal Apartment = 1725KD / per night / Single

JumeriahMessilahTeaLoungeRound 5pm I passed to Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa and through entering to the enter the parking was totally full. The security redirected me to park outside and take a shuttle to enter the hotel. I was totally inspired with the hotel decorations. So I began walking around the lobby, then passed to the basement to see the beach view and restaurants.

Then I passed to the lobby receiptation to ask about the reservations and to see some of their rooms. Their room is totally amazing amazing, fully placed with royal decorations and facilities. I was not allowed to take some photos of their rooms.

After that, I stayed walking around the beach and the hotel. I chose to stay at The Tea Lounge Restaurant. My order was Cappuccino and bottle of water. The atmosphere, decoration and hospitality totally amazing and I don’t have any comments to say because it’s impressed me.

At the end, the moon stayed to rise up and I went for a short stay to the beach. From what I knew the hotel Grand-Opening is on next October 2013. Restaurants, Cafe, Room Reservations are totally open now. I rate the hotel as 5 stars royal hotel 10/10.

Location: Messilah, Al Ta’awun Street, Sea Side, Kuwait

Tel: +965 2226 9600

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TurishCoffeeIt was my first visit to Fauchon Cafe at Prestige The Avenues. Last Wednesday, I passed to The Avenues for some shopping. At the end of my shopping period, the time was 4.00 afternoon and I thought to stay at one of the Cafe’s in Prestige.

FauchonCafeTheAvenuesFauchon Cafe was my first choice on my mind. So I went to it and welcomed by the waiters. By looking at their menu I really felt to choose everything to eat. Turkish Coffee with some mini desserts makes me happy to have an hour break and read what’s on Twitter & Instagram.

I cannot say more than it’s fabulous cafe with the lovely quite atmosphere, chilling down with a coffee and getting away from the noisy areas. I just would like to say that I really LOVE THE CAFE!.

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2013-05-08 18.27.34THE bagel BAR is wholly owned by Irish company. They opened there first branch in Dublin in year 2001. Their response is to grow demand by working professionals for a healthier option to the standard sandwich, whilst incorporating a more international taste to the range of fillings and sauces used in creating our unique signature bagel sandwiches.

2013-05-08 18.03.04Their first franchise store in Kuwait started at Grand Avenues, as the official grand opening held last week. We were invited to the Grand Opening for the restaurant. THE bagel BAR serves Bagels, Wraps, Panini’s, Sandwiches, Salads, Smoothies and Coffee.

I’ve tasted some of the bagels with fillet chicken, and I really liked it though the sauce added in was really amazing. But I had another small taste to some of their bagels, but the one with hot peppers we’re not that nice.

Overall, their location, food, atmosphere, services and hospitality are very good. I will conclude my rating as 07/10.

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ZyecoZyEco launched recently their local eco-friendly auto-detailing studio. They are specialized in a range of services mainly focused on detailing the exterior, interior, and the engine of the car.

Their aim is to deliver to the customers by taking your back to the day you picked it up from the dealership. Just Remember the Shine, Smell and the feeling on top of the world.

ZyEcoKuwaitPleasure thankful to ZyEco for lovely package and gifts which we’ve received before a while. I knew before that ZyEco offers car washing only, but now they moved to car detailing also by using the world finest car care products ZYMOL.

Location: Block 1, St 20, Unit 202, AlRai

Phone: +965 9662 1171

Instagram: @ZyEco

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