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Tour de Paris: An Itinerary

  • Musings

“On this Day” Facebook Nostalgia

  • Fashion

A Chat with Varun Bahl, Delhi

  • England

Sense of Direction, London

  • Dubai Life

5 Instagram-Friendly Cafes to Explore in Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Do the words “aesthetically-pleasing” and “caffeine” delight your senses? If yes, I’ve got five cafe…

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  • Dubai Life

Arab Fashion Week kicks off with bold creations & thought-provoking sponsors at Dubai’s Design District

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Bold, glamorous and eye-catching: Arab Fashion Week celebrates the region’s creative talent in its first…

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  • Dubai Life

Dubai’s Indian Fashion Exhibition Season is Back…And so is the city’s spirit!

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on October 11, 2021October 15, 2021

Without a doubt, one of my favorite times of the year is the bustle and…

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  • Theatre

“Tigers Be Still” prowls onstage this weekend!

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on January 15, 2020

Anyone else a huge “New Girl” fan? I am and that’s one of the reasons…

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  • Theatre

“Is/Me:”Nourah Almaiman’s Monologues ponder the impact of one’s name on their life and perspective

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on December 18, 2019

“Is/Me” comes to the stage this weekend, December 19th and 20th 2019 at the Junction…

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  • Theatre

Haste Reh Jaoge: Hilarious, Hindi and Has to be seen!

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on December 14, 2019

Haste Reh Jaoge hits the stage at the Junction Theatre in Alserkal, Dubai on Saturday…

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  • Theatre

“Chuhal” brings banter and love to Hindi theatre, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

CHUHAL: {HINDI noun, often attribute} Mirthful or Merry Banter I love a good love story. Don’t…

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  • Greece

Avoid Anarchists in Exarchaeia, Athens

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019

{Some places are “obscure” for a reason.} A good rule of thumb: don’t disturb the…

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  • Interviews

An interview with Arzoo Malhotra, Dubai’s “Unladylike” comedienne

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 2, 2019

{Break a leg for your upcoming gigs in Dubai and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,…

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  • Theatre

Art & Intrigue: “By Cerise” offers two “Unforgettable”, “Snap”-py plays, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on July 18, 2019

{Big thanks to Orb Theatricals and Stepping Stones for inviting me for a private viewing!} I love going…

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  • Greece

My Marvelous Guide to Mykonos, Greece!

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on July 10, 2019July 18, 2019

{Here’s everything you need to organize your squad’s 3-days in Mykonos, Greece! Read where to…

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  • Theatre

“A Behanding in Spokane” promises dark & entirely politically-incorrect humor

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on June 26, 2019June 27, 2019

{“Trust me, Dubai is craving this”} I can’t believe I’m this ridiculously excited for dark…

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  • Theatre

Dubai Drama Group’s “Faith Healer” monologues intrigued me ahead of premiere

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on June 19, 2019June 27, 2019

{Thank you to the Chairman of Dubai Drama Group and the cast of “Faith Healer”…

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  • Dubai Life

21 Dubai Nightclubs to match your vibe tonight!

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on June 6, 2019December 2, 2021

{Sincere gratitude to whomsoever invented the exquisite concept of free drinks on Dubai Ladies Nights}…

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  • Theatre

DDG’s “Suspended in Motion” makes you stop and challenge assumptions, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on May 3, 2019June 27, 2019

{Thank you for inviting me to your Opening Night, Dubai Drama Group!} Nothing gives a…

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  • Theatre

This weekend, catch “Just Like That:” a comedy about life in Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on April 16, 2019June 27, 2019

{Thanks so much for inviting me to check out JLT’s Opening Night, Tall Tales Production!}…

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  • Dubai Life

Dubai World Cup: 10 facts about the richest horse-race in the world

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on April 13, 2019June 27, 2019

{Round of applause to Emirates for Dubai World Cup 2019 and Gwen Stefani after-party concert…

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  • Dubai Life

Emirates Festival of Literature: interviewing Cassandra Clare, Holly Black and more! #DubaiLitFest

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on March 18, 2019June 27, 2019

{Such a dream come true to meet my “Mortal Instruments” author idol, Cassandra Clare today}…

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  • Theatre

Short+Sweet Theatre’s line-up continues to amaze at Weekend 5, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on February 28, 2019June 27, 2019

{Thank you for the #nikitalyfe love, Dubai theatre folks! Especially to Gautam and Sabiha for…

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  • Dubai Life

Game Set Match! My VIP experience at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on February 21, 2019June 27, 2019

{Many thanks to Emirates for keeping my internship amazing with the VIP passes!} I absolutely…

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  • Interviews

Short+Sweet Theatre Fest goes strong with Weekend Two, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on February 17, 2019June 27, 2019

{Big thank you to the Junction Theatre in Alserkal, Dubai for all their love! I…

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  • Interviews

Short+Sweet Theatre: 10 plays of 10 mins each at Alserkal, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on January 30, 2019June 27, 2019

{Shoutout to The Junction for inviting me to their amazing Short+Sweet Theatre Festival. Kudos to…

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  • Dubai Life

Hot Dam(n) Dubai Day-Trip! Kayaking in Hatta, UAE

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on December 2, 2018December 2, 2018

{Kayaks rented from @hatta.kayak and #visithatta} Looking for something fun and outdoorsy to do with…

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  • Interviews

On set with Dubai Drama Group’s cast of “The Lion in Winter,” opening Nov 22

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on November 18, 2018June 27, 2019

{“None of you will get my crown. I will leave you nothing and wish you…

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  • Interviews

“Sutradhar” artfully flows a Mahabharata prequel on Opening Night, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on November 16, 2018June 27, 2019

{Sanjeev Dixit and Shereen Saifudeen, thank you for chatting with #nikitalyfe about your play’s Opening…

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  • Theatre

“Enter Macbeth” does Shakespeare proud with an Arab-Scottish comedy at Alserkal, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on November 4, 2018June 27, 2019

{“Yallah, yallah do your Toil and Trouble, witches” – Arab Macbeth} For my theatre lovers:…

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  • India

18 Things you’ll want to do on your trip to New Delhi, India

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on October 31, 2018January 30, 2019

{Written with a steaming cup of Tetley Masala Chai in hand} New Delhi is a…

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  • Dubai Life

Go behind-the-scenes with Biori, an ethical jewelry brand, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 26, 2018November 2, 2018

{“Quiet on the set! Filming in progress! And ACTION.” Here’s what being part of a…

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  • Dubai Life

Stargazing in the Mleiha Desert, UAE

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 20, 2018August 21, 2018

{Chasing shooting stars across the Sharjah desert sky!} Last night my adventurous family drove out…

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  • Dubai Life

Rain Room: a dry downpour, Sharjah UAE

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 12, 2018December 2, 2018

{Rain-lovers unite!} Do you love the sound of a downpour at night? The sight of…

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  • Dubai Life

Habib-tea at Tania’s Teahouse, Dubai

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 2, 2018June 23, 2019

{Sippin’ v. aesthetic tea in Dubai} As many of you know, I moved to Dubai,…

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  • Travels

Don’t Haight, Appreciate [Cutie], San Francisco

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on May 19, 2018June 27, 2019

{In which we rescued Cutie from car jail and celebrated with photo adventures in SF’s…

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  • Travels

Strolling through the Japanese Tea Gardens, San Francisco

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on April 3, 2018June 27, 2019

{Caught some seriously amazing light too with Huji Film!} We drove towards the Golden Gate…

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  • Travels

Ho Ho Holyshit… it’s SantaCon, San Francisco

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on December 16, 2017June 27, 2019

{Highlights included finding Grinch in the midst of 3000 Santas in Union Square} It’s the…

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  • Travels

Inside San Francisco’s Color Factory

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on October 10, 2017June 27, 2019

{“Do it for the ‘gram”} If you’ve got friends in the Bay Area, chances are…

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  • Barcelona

¡Vamos á Barcelona!

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

{Cue music to George Ezra’s song “Barcelona”} Barcelona, Spain is one of the most magical places…

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  • Italy

Veni, Vidi…Venice

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on July 26, 2017August 26, 2018

{“What news on the Rialto?” – Solanio, Merchant of Venice (Act I, Scene III)} A…

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  • France

Tour de Paris: An Itinerary

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on July 21, 2017June 27, 2019

{Bon Voyage à Tous!} Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea,” and…

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  • Musings

Vampires, Voodoo, & V. Smooth Jazz, New Orleans

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on July 13, 2017August 2, 2018

{Written to the sound of Spotify’s Jazz Playlist} You won’t need a signboard to tell…

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  • Texas

A Dallas Nightclub for Every Mood

  • by Nikita Taimni
  • Posted on June 14, 2017June 27, 2019

{“Can I see some 21+ ID?”} What you are about to read is the culminating…

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Travels

Avoid Anarchists in Exarchaeia, Athens

My Marvelous Guide to Mykonos, Greece!

Hot Dam(n) Dubai Day-Trip! Kayaking in Hatta, UAE

18 Things you’ll want to do on your trip to New Delhi, India

Stargazing in the Mleiha Desert, UAE

Rain Room: a dry downpour, Sharjah UAE

Habib-tea at Tania’s Teahouse, Dubai

Don’t Haight, Appreciate [Cutie], San Francisco

Strolling through the Japanese Tea Gardens, San Francisco

Ho Ho Holyshit… it’s SantaCon, San Francisco

Inside San Francisco’s Color Factory

¡Vamos á Barcelona!

Veni, Vidi…Venice

Tour de Paris: An Itinerary

Vampires, Voodoo, & V. Smooth Jazz, New Orleans

Musings

Vampires, Voodoo, & V. Smooth Jazz, New Orleans

SMU Bucket List, Dallas

Why Big-Little Week made me appreciate my sorority sisters more than ever, Dallas

Moving On from your Childhood Home, Danville

“On this Day” Facebook Nostalgia

Theatre

“Tigers Be Still” prowls onstage this weekend!

“Is/Me:”Nourah Almaiman’s Monologues ponder the impact of one’s name on their life and perspective

Haste Reh Jaoge: Hilarious, Hindi and Has to be seen!

“Chuhal” brings banter and love to Hindi theatre, Dubai

Art & Intrigue: “By Cerise” offers two “Unforgettable”, “Snap”-py plays, Dubai

“A Behanding in Spokane” promises dark & entirely politically-incorrect humor

Dubai Drama Group’s “Faith Healer” monologues intrigued me ahead of premiere

DDG’s “Suspended in Motion” makes you stop and challenge assumptions, Dubai

This weekend, catch “Just Like That:” a comedy about life in Dubai

Short+Sweet Theatre’s line-up continues to amaze at Weekend 5, Dubai

Short+Sweet Theatre Fest goes strong with Weekend Two, Dubai

Short+Sweet Theatre: 10 plays of 10 mins each at Alserkal, Dubai

On set with Dubai Drama Group’s cast of “The Lion in Winter,” opening Nov 22

“Sutradhar” artfully flows a Mahabharata prequel on Opening Night, Dubai

“Enter Macbeth” does Shakespeare proud with an Arab-Scottish comedy at Alserkal, Dubai

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