On the lobster trail

Someone said east is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet (Rudyard Kipling, if I remember correctly), but Lobster & Burger is turning that on its head. A new dish, Lobster Tikka, packs the flavours of north Indian street food in the posh lobster. Served with sides of garnished cumin rice and brioche bread. Promises to be finger-licking good!   

Available at: Lobster & Burger, DIFC, Dubai

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Price: Dh120

Ironing out the blips

The hair dryer is a girl's best friend when she's travelling; but, often, she forgets about her other pal: the travel iron. How many times have you had to pay prohibitively for laundry services at hotels because you forgot to pack in an iron? I have, many times. Hopefully, not anymore. I have my eyes set on this feather-weight Black + Decker (I also love their toasters!) travel mate. No more creases, only sleek lines.     

Available at: ACE

Price: Dh85

Bose is always music to my ears

This shares my family name. Bose. I'm obviously proud, no end, of its 'heritage'. These days, a full-scale music system seems to be a bit out of place since music can be availed of so easily, anywhere, anytime. The Bose SoundLink Mini is a bluetooth speaker that delivers full, natural sound with dramatically deeper bass than you'd expect from an ultra-compact speaker (it also features a built-in microphone for taking calls, and makes easy wireless connections). And the perfect size: I can lug it around anywhere, anytime!

Available at: Jumbo Electronics; Price: Dh899

Being a barista

Nothing like a great cup of coffee... at all odd hours. The Upphetta coffee maker is compact, effective - plus cheap and cheerful! I don't have to be terrified of breaking it and feeling miserable over pouring hot water on my coffee-making plans. So, here's what I need to be a barista now: Pour hot water over ground coffee beans, push down the

strainer and serve straight up. Some cream and sugar, please. Easy peasy. Here's to the cuppa that cheers.

Available at: IKEA

Price: Dh39

Mirror, mirror, on my bag...

Call me a true-blue desi girl, I love subcontinental ethnic flourishes. This Star Mela tote will just be such a stand-out in the midst of a handbags' clutter with its lovely mirrorwork, motifs and pops of colour. Maybe not suitable for work, but this will work wonders at an evening out or a laidback brunch.

Available at:

www.stylebop.com

Price: Dh736