Middle Eastern Women`s Eye Makeup

If you live in Middle East, just look around and you will see how gorgeous eye makeup Arabic women is wearing.

Whether you travel to Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Egypt or India you will realize that different cultures have variety of makeup styles and techniques popular in their region. Arabic women especially focus on the eyes and eye brows which are highlighted and thickened with a brown pencil. 

Most of the Europeans are not open to use different colors and do not blend shadows at least I`m not used to do that way. However Arabic women is known for the dramatic look and they usually use several complementary eye shadows and blend them over layers. Of course it needs some skill to do the same look and a steady hand a sense of color to be able blend colors.

One of their secret is eye liner and eye lashes. They really have a thick line from the outer corner of the lower eyes and they wing it out a bit. In Souq, there are traditional eye liners named as Khor and they are really black and create a thick line.

Eat Healthy Food with Diet Delights Nutrition Center

Diet Delights is offering an alternative way of living healthier, better and longer in Doha.

Diet Delights Nutrition Center

Diet Delights Doha, a Lebanese franchise, has opened a clinic in Al Hilal, Al Nuaija Street and being managed by Sharaka Holdings.

I just discovered Diet Delights Nutrition Center when I realized that I was not able to control my portions and having high calorie meals for lunch although I work in front of a computer for 10 hours a day.

I am lucky as I know what is right and wrong for my body and health. Maybe you need assistance, don’t know how to arrange your meals or just want someone to push and motivate you. Diet Delights team is there and they really have delicious and healthy menus which they prepare according to the specific needs of each client.

They have a clinic and a restaurant.  Clinic has a nutritionist and dietitian that is offering consultation, detailed measurement of body composition, metabolic rate  and monitoring your improvement during your advised program.

I haven’t been to the clinic but ordering desserts and meals to my office as they offer home and office deliveries of daily meals. Instead of having fast food you can have a healthier meal with fresh ingredients that will make a huge difference in your body.

You can reach them through +974 4016 17 77 

Here is my delicious and low in calorie chocolate dessert for today's lunch.

Diet Delights Nutrition Center

Raising the Steaks in Doha

Yes, that’s what The Butcher Shop & Grill do.

The Butcher Shop & Grill Restaurant is located in Villaggio Shopping Mall.

Restaurant is decorated with a dark wooden furniture and they have comfortable leather seats inside in which you can relax and get away from the busy atmosphere of the shopping mall.

The Butcher Shop & Grill

Butcher Shop & Grill is one of the places that you can find good food in shopping malls. I believe it`s meat lovers favorite place. 

They have the finest imported beef and butchers that make perfect steaks. Their secret is aging the meat and cooking techniques.

When we look at the history of the restaurant, It’s like the old fashioned butcher rooted in traditions that run deep, where specialist block men cut and prepare your meat as you like it. The Butchery at The Butcher Shop & Grill is renowned for its customized butchering.

The staff are attentive and service is good.

They allow you to choose not only the size and cut of their Steak, but also exactly the way they want it cooked.

I prefer well done steak however it is not the way that cooks prefer as meat gets dry, tough and flavorless. That’s why its better to ask their advice to have the best taste and not to be disappointed.

As starter, they serve freshly baked buttery breads along with three different kinds of butter and olive oil.

Even the starter makes you feel full that’s why I try not to eat and prefer to wait my juicy thick sliced leg chops.

They are so tasty that I can take the bones with me

I even forget the to take the photos so imagine the taste ...

Healthy way to Eat Ice Cream is Frozen Yogurt at Golden Spoon

I love frozen desserts and now a big fan of Golden Spoon frozen Yogurts in Doha.

The founder of Golden Spoon wanted to create a healthier frozen dessert than anything available on the market at the time.

And they really make a big difference. Not only creating exceptional frozen yogurt experience having different taste of yogurts they also replaced their styrofoam cups with an exclusive, eco friendly and biodegradable alternative.

These are the cups bio - degrade in 21 days.

They are located just opposite of Hyatt Plaza and in Al Jeezera Petrol Station.

Daily they list the flavors and you can choose one or more flavor in a single cup along with your choice of toppings.

I have found out Golden Spoon when I was going through my entartainer book. They had one buy one free offer which is a perfect deal for couples.  

Our favorite is red velvet cake and Graham Crackers.

 Plus I have used their cups for one of my DIY Projects.

Italian Restaurant in Doha Emporio Armani Caffe

We have been to Emporio Armani Caffe which is located at 7 La Croisette, Porto Arabia, Pearl.

Emporio Armani Caffe is created by the famous Giorgio Armani and its a nice Italian restaurant in Pearl.




Emporio Armani Caffe


Design of the restaurant is very elegant and Emporio Armani Caffe is very well known for their atmosphere especially it is the best spot you can chill out after a visit to shops and a tour in pearl.

Emporio Armani Caffe

As starter we had small buns along with a dip sauce which we liked the most. However I do not prefer to have a bread unless it is baked by them or includes nuts or fibre.Anyway, dip sauce was very tasty.

As main course we had pizza and ceaser salad.

Most of the michelin star chefs says that you can understand the quality of the chef from the sauces they use, especially for the ceaser salad as everyone has a different way to do it.

I liked the pizza, it was made with fresh ingrediants and that`s why they make a big difference.

As I have gone through the other comments on several forums most of the visitors advised to try their Tiramusu and coffees.

Next post will be definely a tiramusu post for Emporio Armani Caffe.

Save Money in Doha with Daily Deals, Qgrabs

Here is one more tip for saving money in Qatar.

Qgrabs , daily deal website

Qgrabs is a deal of the day website that features discounted gift certificates usable at local companies. They publish every day new and diverse deals on restaurants, spa, beauty up to 70 % less.

If you havent bought entertainer voucher book yet or will not stay long to spend that hundreds of vouchers on your short visit, Qgrabs is the website that you need to check daily.

Just imagine the joy of a an exclusive spa day for half price.

So how it works,

Visit Qgrabs website daily to check the days offer.

Snap up the deal of the day by clicking on the “Buy Now!” button!

Your voucher will be emailed to you and will be saved under your user dashboard.

Print your voucher and present it prior the payment.

That`s it.

You can use your credit card or you have an option to do a cash payment.

Qgrabs is more about deals, it`s a city guide and you have the chance to discover the city with unrivalled deals.

Happy Savings : )

Online Food Delivery in Doha

Foodonclick

Hungry in Doha?

Not sure what food you want to order?

Looking for delivery of food downtown Doha and don't know where to go?

Now we have the answer. " Foodonclick " , biggest online food delivery portal in Doha.

Foodonclick is wholly owned and founded by Turkish yemeksepeti.com which facilitates delivery of more than 60,000 orders per day across Turkey.

Yemeksepeti.com is the leader of the Turkish market and now we are lucky that they are in Doha. 

The quickest, simplest and cash friendliest online portal Foodonclick.com allows you to order food online for delivery in Doha.

You don't need to give your credit card details so no need to worry about security.

There are no additional fees but there will be special promotions when you order through foodonclick.

Foodonclick

I have just ordered my lunch from Foodonclick.com

Greeks are in Town and Lets eat Greek Food

Mr. Gyros is in town.

Who is Mr. Gyros?

He is the chef of Mediterranean Greek Cuisine, which is noted for being fast, fresh and flavorsome.

He offers authentic gyros, famous Mediterranean menu on Salwa road Al Jazeera Petrol Station with a 30 seat nice decorated American Style restaurant.

Mr. Gyros Wall Decoration

American Dining Style

The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. 

Mr. Gyros

We had a quick dinner there before joining to our yoga session. Their halloumi cheese sharwamas are that much light that we can immediately head to yoga.

Shawarma

Its is good that they serve salad instead of french fries. They also have fresh juices.

Beef Gyros

Mexican Food in Doha

If we recall our post here about mexican food in Doha, you will remember California Tortilla.

Based on several visits and excellent taste, here you are another post for the ones did not tried Mexican food yet.

I had Taco Salad with shrimp. For the sake o being healthy I`ve ordered salad but its in a fried potatoe shaped plate. In first I decided not to even taste the fried potatoes but couldnt resist and nothing was left after 10 minutes.

Not feeling well with this. So most probably our future posts will be related to fitness and being healthy in Qatar.

No issues at .all about seating or waiting for the staff, everything was great.

Insallah will have a camera and will upload nice pictures soon. Thats my phone, at least it works: )

Is there any one been to California Tortilla?




FashionandGourmet is at California Tortilla

 


FashionandGourmet is at California Tortilla

 



Visit to a French Style Cafe The Shakespeare and Co

Today is the day for a dining –out post.

You know I have been to Abu Hamour area for a hair cut. It was the first time that I have been in that area and realized that there is a shopping mall as well. Dar Al Salam shopping mall. How come I missed that!

Dar Al Salam Mall

Dar Al Salam Mall is a UAE based chain and is just 30 minutes away from Doha City Center.

It’s one of the newly opened shopping malls in Doha and I loved it. This is the first time I shopped without any stress in Carrefour and no queue in cash, there is no crowd no touching each and every fruit, vegetable or bread, you enjoy your shopping. Compared to other Carrefour`s this one was a smaller and do not have electronic item part. But you will have a chance to find better vegetables and fruits.

Dar Al Salam is recently opened and not all shops are running but Carrefour is more than enough for food shopping and Shakespeare and Co is the café – restaurant that you must visit once.

The Shakespeare and Co. concept consists of an upscale –casual café-restaurant, a French style which will make you feel like a prince or princess.

Decoration makes this place different and interesting. There are frames on ceiling, curtains draped all over the restaurant, painting and much more.

We had chosen the comfortable sofas in corner and welcomed by the staff and was so happy of their great service.

We ordered Blue cheese & Pear Salad and Hallumi Cheese.

Starter

As starter we had an amazing butter with garlic and pesto sauce that I never tried before. It was so tasty with the small buns.

This is the delicious blue cheese & pear salad. You can see that its so rich with raisins, nuts, cheese and greens.

I am not a person who orders salad in a restaurant. It’s a side dish for me. Even I don’t like to mix salty and sweet tastes this salad was a signature recipe.

Blue Cheese & Pear Salad

This is my favorite every where and I usually do at home. Maybe it’s the easiest thing in the world. : )

I was used to use the spring rolls at home but this was tasting different as it was a hand made dough.

I liked it.

Hallumi Cheese Labanese Bread

Overall I love the place, food and will definitely visit again.

Please click here and you will be directed to Shakespeare and Co menu.

Beauty Salon Review in Doha

I need a change. 

I decided at 7 pm, yes I need a haircut.

Hope this will bring my motivation back, fingers crossed. : )

After reading the Turkish website, Qataract which is so helpful for Turkish expats living in Doha , I decided to go the Sinyan beauty saloon in Abu Hamour area. 

They are open until 10 pm and you can reach through +974 4460 4661 or +974 3018 5060 (Mobile) for reservation.

Owner of the saloon is a very stylish Chinese girl and welcomes you at the reception. Staff is so kind and also there is a Turkish lady called Nazan.


They have offers specified for each day which makes them competitive in market.

I have the pictures with me heading to the saloon excited about the results….

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Shopping Mall Review Lagoona Mall

Lagoona Mall is the first mall we have visited for our shopping mall directory. It is located at the heart of Doha’s opulent West Bay community.You most probably have seen Zig Zag towers. 

Lagoona Mall is located just between this iconic Zig Zag towers,the upscale West Bay Residential Lagoon development, and the elite townships of Lusail and The Pearl.

This is one of the malls that you will not have a parking problem as they are offering 2000 free parking spaces and have very nice restaurants and brands and this mall is a must to visit.
While shopping you can also enjoy the classical music played by Lagoona`s resident pianist.

OPENING HOURS

Sat-Thu 10:00 am-10:00 pm

Frid 02:00 pm-10:00 pm

Download the Mall Directory, visit http://www.lagoonamall.com/

They have amazing guest services.

Private Transportation Service
If you wish to arrive or depart from Lagoona Mall via a private hire vehicle simply pass by Guest’s Services Desk and they will arrange for you.

Lagoona Restaurants Reservation

Guest’s Services officers can provide you with information on the array of restaurants and cuisines at Lagoona Mall and can reserve the best table in house for you.

Shopmobility

There are available free wheelchairs that can help you make the most of visit to the mall, available at our Customer Service Desk.

Free Parking

Lagoona Mall offer 2,000 free parking spaces on Ground and Basement floors.

Touristic Information

You will find all sorts of useful information on hotels and touristic attraction and maps of Doha city at our Guest’s Services Desk to help you explore the best of what Qatar has to offer.

Interactive touch screen directories

Interactive touch screen directories have been installed near the mall entrances allowing you to find a store or service quickly and check the ongoing promotions and upcoming events.

Lost and Found

Did you lose something while at Lagoona Mall? Guest Services Desk will be happy to assist you.

Car Wash

Simply drop your car off on the basement parking of Entrance 1 and enjoy your shopping. Your car will be steam cleaned and ready for pick up when you return.

Valet Parking

They offer Valet Parking service to our clients and visitors who don’t want to waste their time searching for a last minute parking place. Our staff, at the Entrance 1, will park your car and will be always ready for you when you return.