Food, Wi Fi, great coffee and relaxing chairs Shereen Shabnam We recently experience the First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport. Having an hour or two relaxing before a flight was just what we needed. And the food was awesome….we even had dosa with coconut chutney made fresh. Plus the best salmon slices. We share some images from our experience. Continue reading Ahlan First Class Lounge
We recently experienced an entertaining and multisensory dining experience complete with a series of contemporary cabaret performances at Papillon, Westin Mina Seyahi. Papillon proved to be a restaurant with a difference, as the exhilarating Madame Butterfly dinner show returns for its second season with brand-new creative performances brought to life by the vision of local talent Layla Kardan and her creative team. Every Wednesday, diners can enjoy the Madame Butterfly experience with a dinner package starting from an incredible AED 395 per person. The cabaret performances in between meal courses allow guests to immerse themselves into an entertainment mode as professional dancers, contortionists and vibrant dancers rock … Continue reading Madame Butterfly returns to Papillon at Westin Mina Seyahi
Malaysian celebrity Chef Wan was in Dubai recently to feature the rich cultural and tourism highlights in the Middle East for the Ramadan series of the Kembara Chef Wan television show he hosts. Prior to arriving in Dubai, Chef Wan and his crew filmed in Iran for the travel series that will be aired on Malaysia’s Astro Oasis and Astro Go during Ramadan. Sponsored by the Tourism of Iran, Astro, and Qatar Airways, the series aims to highlight Iran’s tourism, attractions, cuisine and culture. The Middle East series of Kembara Chef Wan had made its final stop at the Malaysia … Continue reading Malaysian Chef Wan Encourages Sustainable Food Habits This Ramadan Season
DESEO, the Latin American-inspired contemporary urban chic restaurant and lounge launches its “Fiesta DESEO Brunch” new Saturday brunch. Bringing the tastes of Latin America to Business Bay this winter, diners at DESEO can expect to be delighted with a range … Continue reading DESEO at ME Dubai brings sensational Latin-inspired cuisine to Business Bay
Farzi Café is best described as a gastronomic experience amalgamating traditional global cuisine with regional influences, local flavours, contemporary presentations and unique culinary styles. Showcasing a signature flair for reinvention that put them firmly on the city’s culinary map, the … Continue reading Farzi Café
By Shereen Shabnam Living across City Walk has not been good for my waistline and my current favourite restaurant is Babaji, the renowned authentic Turkish restaurant that serves crispy hot pide (delicious savoury flatbread) straight from its wood-fired brick oven … Continue reading The Perfect Pide: Babaji at City Walk
Popular Lebanese Urban eatery, Zaatar w Zeit is adding new dishes to its existing menu with a fresh selection of salads, wraps, desserts and brunch options that pleases all taste preferences. For starters, enjoy the new Seasoned Chicken salad presented … Continue reading Zaatar w Zeit launches 11 new flavorful dishes
This summer, the popular Lebanese Street-Food spot, Malak Al Tawouk, has added a range of new items to its existing menu with a fresh selection of sandwiches to tantalize the taste buds. The long-awaited mouth-watering Fajita sandwich comes with chicken breast, green and red pepper, onion, melted cheese with mayo and Mexican sauce marinated with the secret Fajita spices. The Chicken Sub comes with freshly grilled chicken breast, garlic mayo, cheese, corn, pickles and tomato. The full range of delicious sandwiches filled with goodness are priced only at 22 Dirhams each. Visit any of Malak Al Tawouk’s five branches in … Continue reading Malak Al Tawouk freshens up the summer by adding new delicious sandwiches
ZOR at the Pointe on the Palm brings hearty flavours to Dubai By Shereen Shabnam Before the summer heat came upon us, we headed to the Palm Jumeirah to explore the Pointe and sample delicacies at ZOR, which means Excellent! In Uzbek. Sitting outdoors in the evening meant we had front row views of the fountain while dining and enjoy the best mezze in the city with an equally indulgent selection of main courses and desserts. ZOR’s vision is to bring the best of Uzbek food and culture to Dubai on a plate and they stay true to their word. … Continue reading Sumptuous Uzbek cuisine in Dubai
Maknoon marks the majestic arrival of its treasured oil for the first time in UAE. There is olive oil, good olive oil, excellent olive oil and then there is the luxury hand-pressed extra virgin Maknoon olive oil. The name, translated, means cherished and this applies to the olives themselves. Appearing in UAE in March, this oil is a culmination of the passion, dedication and adherence to tradition of the Levant dating back millennia. Some of the trees in the groves are two thousand years old, handed down from generation to generation, bearing the very finest, pure fruit in groves warmed … Continue reading Maknoon – Olive Oil Royalty reaches UAE
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