What’s on the table with Dianne Jacob
We go on a lunch date with a food loving personality to find out what makes them tick.
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The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
Fall down the rabbit hole at The Act’s curious new Alice dinner show for an evening filled with fun, music and of course, sumptuous food...
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Pacha Ibiza Dubai, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
If you’re looking for a night of entertainment, quality Mediterranean-infused cuisine and a bit of a boogie, the recently launched Ziya dinner show is not one too miss out on...
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Bateaux Dubai
A grand affair, Bateaux Dubai has been a popular haunt for tourists and residents alike for years. Boasting views of the creek glistening with lights in the evening, this is the ultimate spot for special occasions and, of course, a… -
Cove Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Nestled in a picturesque cove along the Jumeirah Beach coastline, Cove Beach welcomed my dining partner and I with a sophisticated and seductive atmosphere – definitely a place for the easy-going, trend-setter type. -
Stay on track on travels
Holidays, while everyone’s favourite times of the year, can often be when any healthy eating regime goes out the window – especially if you are on a free-from diet. Nutrition and wellness expert Neha Jamani shares some smart tips to help you eat well on holidays.
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A Frenchman in New York – and Dubai!
We catch up with celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, to find out his recipe for success. -
The Mexican maestro
One of the key drivers of modern Mexican cuisine, chef Richard Sandoval grew up as the son of an expert restaurateur and an extended family of food lovers – surrounded by his grandmother’s authentic recipes. Now, with almost three dozen restaurants worldwide, he’s opened his third in Dubai, Zengo, a Mexican-Singaporean fusion concept, and is still raring to go.
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Don Alfonso 1890, Shangri-La Dubai
The Don Alfonso name is renowned internationally when it comes to Italian cuisine, and has picked up multiple awards for its establishments – in Rome and Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi (Don Alfonso’s hometown); the brand has outposts in China and Morocco as well...
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Interpreter of recipes
Australian celebrity chef and now Dubai restaurateur Greg Malouf tells us how he went from not even being able to spell ‘chef’ to becoming a world renowned ambassador of Middle Eastern cuisine, reinterpreting the traditional for modern palates.
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St. Tropez Bistro, Mall of the Emirates
We love all things associated with France and naturally an affinity towards its hearty cuisine is a major part of it. Dubai’s dining scene lacks a good selection of French bistros that offer bang for your buck...
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Bord Eau, Shangri La Hotel Qaryat al Beri Abu Dhabi
What’s it like: This award-winning restaurant has long been established as one of the best fine dining options in Abu Dhabi, and with a new chef de cuisine at the helm, things are set to get even better. Sophisticated and…
