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Bobby Chinn on Vietnamese cooking at home and the region’s culinary scene

In Dubai for the upcoming Gather by JW event, we catch up with Bobby Chinn – international chef, TV presenter, restaurateur, and cookbook author, and perhaps most famously known in this region as a judge on MBC’s ‘Top Chef Middle…
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Here’s why you should check out Dubai’s new street food brunch

Sponsored: If you haven’t been to quirky street food eatery Soul Street yet, then this is the perfect occasion to try it. The cool hangout and bar has opened at the brand-new FIVE Jumeirah Village, offering honest, authentic and…
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This stunning overwater brunch is a must for Dubai’s cooler months

Sponsored: Now that the cooler weather is finally on its way, we can look forward to visiting our favourite al-fresco dining spots once more. For postcard-perfect brunching and sun-soaked golden hue vistas, head to the deck at Boardwalk for…
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Federico Teresi: “Heinz Beck taught me the finesse and beauty of Italian food”

Federico Teresi gives us the low-down on life at Leonardo – the Italian eatery at one of Dubai Marina’s newest hotel openings, Stella Di Mare, and tells us more about learning “the Italian way” from the best: Michelin-star chef, Heinz…
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Quick fix: 5 speedy school night suppers for tired parents

Sponsored: You know the feeling. You’ve just got home from a long day at work and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen cooking up something for dinner. But what if we told you…
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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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Yalumba’s Friday brunch to take on back-to-school theme this September

Sponsored: As a long-standing, firm favourite of Dubai’s brunching scene, Yalumba’s lively Friday affair has established itself as a top hotspot for the emirate’s party crowd in recent years. But this September, “Brunchology” is taking on a new meaning –…
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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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FIVE Jumeirah Village celebrates opening with fabulous staycation offer

Sponsored: To celebrate the opening of new lifestyle hotel FIVE Jumeirah Village this September, the luxury hotel brand is offering Dubai residents a fantastic half-board staycation deal. FIVE Palm Jumeirah is now a firm favourite of Dubai’s five-star hospitality…
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José Avillez on making his first international debut in Dubai with Tasca

Portuguese chef José Avillez has made his Middle Eastern debut with the opening of Tasca at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai – representing his first international venture. He has several restaurants in Lisbon and Porto, each with a different concept, but…
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Four brunches to check out in Abu Dhabi this weekend

Despite many brunches pausing throughout the summer in Abu Dhabi, here’s a selection of fun brunches to try if you’re heading to the capital this weekend. Zeitaku Friday Brunch 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant, The Galleria – Al Maryah Island…
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Get a dining voucher and 30% off your next Dubai staycation

Sponsored: Take a break this summer and unwind with a relaxing getaway, complete with private beach access, a dining voucher and late check-out. Detox from the bustling city life and plunge in an authentic Arabian experience at Mövenpick Hotel…
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