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Festive celebrations for the health-conscious foodie at Eat Well Dubai

Sponsored: With the festive season now in full swing and Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the big day. Whether you’re staying in or planning to celebrate in the city this year, eat well…
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Dinner review: Bistrot Bagatelle, Fairmont Dubai

What’s it like? There’s a certain air of mystery upon entering Bistrot Bagatelle. Located at the Fairmont Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, diners enter the French eatery via a private lift to the first floor, before being faced with…
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Mahmoud Turkmani on what to expect at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE this winter

We caught up with Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE’s resident head chef, Mahmoud Turkmani, to get the lowdown on the beach club’s new seasonal menu additions. Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE has just reopened for the new season, which is very exciting!…
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Head of culinary Mahmoud Alkahwaji’s “must-try dishes” at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Tell us a little bit about how you started out as a chef… After graduating with a degree in Hotel Management, I began my career as a commis chef at a standalone restaurant here in Dubai. In 2009, I joined…
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How to create nutritious school lunches that your kids will actually eat

Sponsored: With different rules for different schools about what is and isn’t allowed in your child’s lunchbox, providing a healthy, balanced lunch while meeting the energy needs of a growing child can be a bit of a mine field. But…
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Alan Snyman on the new “must-try” dishes at Amwaj Rotana Dubai

We sat down with Alan Snyman, executive chef at Amwaj Rotana Dubai, to learn more about the hotel’s culinary offerings, and to get the lowdown on his favourite dishes from two of the outlet’s new menus. Tell us a little…
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Strawberries & Cream: 4 wicked Wimbledon twists on the British classic

Did you know: on average, 28,000kg of strawberries and 10,000 litres of cream are consumed every year at Wimbledon? The quintessential British classic has been a staple of the championship since the very beginning, when the snack was first served…
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Tom Aikens’ latest UAE expansion and star-studded journey to the Middle East

One of the UK’s most acclaimed British chefs, Tom Aikens recently broadened his culinary scope in the UAE, with the opening of three restaurants at the newly-launched Abu Dhabi EDITION. Here, he tells of how his journey in the…
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Dinner review: Gaucho, DIFC

What’s it like? A long-standing favourite of DIFC’s chic, up-market dining scene, Gaucho never fails to disappoint in delivering an evening of delight for Dubai’s carnivores. Typical of Gaucho décor, the restaurant interiors are decked out with elaborate splashes…
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How to create delicious Ramadan desserts at home: PART 1

Hosting an Iftar for friends and family and looking for some new dishes to try? In a special Ramadan series with London Dairy, BBC Good Food Middle East and Dubai-based pastry chef, Ryan Harris, have put together a selection of…
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Iftar in Abu Dhabi: Where to break fast in the capital

La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi, The Galleria La Petite Maison has crafted an Iftar menu with Riviera-influenced classics using the freshest of ingredients for Ramadan. Guests can begin their culinary journey with a light soup and dates. Patrons will be…
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Dinner review: Buhayra Lounge, Palace Downtown

What’s it like? As I enter through the beautiful Palace Downtown lobby and make my way along the lush, tree-lined pathway towards the pool area, I am instantly reminded of how stunning this hotel and its grounds truly are. Buhayra…
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