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5 must-have canned foods and how to use them

From lentils and tuna to the trusty chopped tomatoes, we share our top 5 canned foods to stock up on and how to turn them into delicious homemade recipes. Tomatoes Tinned tomatoes are one of the most unassuming and versatile…
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Weekend Roast Review: Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

Reviewed by Giorgia Guantario What’s it like? Hidden behind a dark wooden entrance at the lobby level of the stunning Abu Dhabi EDITION, the Oak Room is a sophisticated, yet surprisingly informal steakhouse with a rock’n’roll vibe. We are…
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Dubai to Maldives: Colin Clague’s culinary residency at Coco Bodu Hithi

We follow locally-famed executive chef Colin Clague, of the homegrown Anatolian restaurant Rüya Dubai to Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives, where he recently took up a special guest chef residency. Sharing his experience with us, we learn of culinary delights available…
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Review: Let’s Cook, the Dubai-based meal planning & delivery service

For many of us, leading a healthy lifestyle can be almost entirely dependent on one crucial element: time. With no time to go food shopping, and no time to meal-prep those office lunches, it suddenly becomes very difficult to…
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Beleaf opens new store at The Springs Souk, Dubai

Nutrition and wellness store, Beleaf, has just opened its fifth destination in the UAE at The Springs Souk. Offering natural, organic and eco-friendly products from hair care to supplements, protein powders and organic sun care, Beleaf hopes to bring an…
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Dinner review: OPSO, Dubai Mall

What’s it like? This modern Greek eatery sits on the second floor of the ultra-luxe Fashion Avenue in Dubai Mall. With sweeping views of the Dubai Fountains below, it’s the perfect spot to impress guests – who we’re sure…
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Explore Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s Italian flair with this fantastic offer

Segreto and Trattoria Toscana – two of Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s most popular, authentic Italian restaurants – will host a one-night culinary journey in aid of the annual International Day of Italian Cuisine. Set to take place on Friday 17 January,…
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Local F&B outlets to take centre stage at Expo 2020 Dubai

A selection of UAE-based cafés, restaurants and food trucks are set to be showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai, offering millions of visitors the chance to taste varied cuisines from homegrown brands. With more than 200 nationalities calling the UAE home…
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Ask the expert: What are macros, and why should we care about them?

Looking to kick-start your 2020 diet plan? We asked Lauren Jacobsen, Kcal’s Nutrition Director, about the importance of macros and why we should be considering them when setting fitness goals for the coming 12 months. “Macros are macronutrients, which are…
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Two new Dubai fitness studios to visit this month

Looking to kick-start your 2020 health goals this month? Find your motivation and a new favourite gym class at these fresh Dubai fitness studios. Fitness First, Nakheel Mall Fitness First is introducing an impressive array of technology-driven programmes to its…
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Dinner review: Burger & Lobster, DIFC

Reviewed by Giorgia Guantario. What’s it like? Stepping through the doors of Burger & Lobster, it doesn’t take a genius to understand what the restaurant is all about – on our left, a wall of lobster tanks filled with…
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Island dining with chef Joao Costa at Anantara Kihavah Maldives

We go behind the scenes at the stunning Anantara Kihavah Maldives to ask executive sous chef, Joao Costa, how he handles the pros and cons of island life in the kitchen. We hear that you’ve just opened a new restaurant…
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