Explained: Low carbohydrate diets
Carbohydrates play a key role in our diets, providing energy for the body. There are two main types – simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates...
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Dinner review: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai
In its first venture outside of Italy, Il Borro is a Tuscan estate owned by the Ferragamo family, steeped with over 1,000 years of culinary heritage (and trust me, on taste of the food here, and you can really tell). Perched idyllically on the side of Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle rehabilitation lagoon, Il Borro offers a warm and welcoming, homely feel with a neutral colour scheme throughout.
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What not to miss at Taste of Dubai 2017
Here’s BBC Good Food Middle East’s pick of the best things to try at this year’s Taste of Dubai festival...
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Dinner review: Lao, Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah
Lao has been a stalwart of Dubai's dining scene ever since the hotel opened three years ago. But while it was previously known for serving pan-Asian cuisine, it has wisely switched tack. Today, it specialises in Vietnamese food – which, considering a vast majority of its staff hail from that particular part of South East Asia – is a very good thing
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Dinner review: At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa
This is a place to go when you’re looking for a dining experience to remember. Perched beautifully on the 122 floor of the world’s tallest building, At.mosphere offers incomparable, breathtaking views through floor-toceiling windows...
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Chef Craig Wong on working at the Fat Duck and bringing Ting Irie to Dubai
Chef Craig Wong is the executive chef at Ting Irie in Dubai, he talks to BBC Good Food Middle East about his Chinese-Jamacan fusion menu and working with Heston Blumental at the Fat Duck…
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Five best healthy food delivery services in Dubai
No time to cook during the working week? BBC Good Food Middle East has put together a list of the best healthy food delivery services in Dubai…
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Dinner review: Amala, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
This Indian restaurant is based in the palatial Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel on Palm Jumeirah. Although Amala is largely focused on North Indian cuisine (particularly Mughali with plenty of Ottoman flavours), it also has a Malabar set menu, for those who prefer southern Goan-style dishes.
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Dinner review: Vii Dubai Terrace and Lounge
Hidden away on the seventh floor of the Conrad Dubai, VII Terrace and Lounge is a popular after-dark spot with well-heeled young crowds in the city...
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Everything you need to know about… Lao cuisine
Lao cuisine is the cuisine of Laos, which is distinct from other Southeast Asian cuisines. Saiphin Moore, who owns Lao Café in London,UK, explains all you need to know about the ever-popular cuisine. Expect zingy salads, curries, sticky rice, grilled meat and lots of herbs.
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Tips on cooking Italian food by the man behind Marco’s in Dubai
Head chef and manager Marco Ghezzi of Marco’s in WAFI, Dubai talks to BBC Good Food Middle East about the best Italian produce, passion and cooking tips…
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Where to buy the best walnuts in Dubai
Every in the UAE knows how difficult it can be to get certain food products, BBC Good Food Middle East looks at where you can buy the best walnuts in Dubai...
