Rajaa Galadari Last week we ventured to the Turkish Village Restaurant on Beach Road for a BBQ with specially curated side dishes that blends authentic Turkish ingredients and flavors. It was a fun, social afternoon with a group of foodies. … Continue reading Traditional culinary experience at Turkish Village
Salties is going festive end of year and have a host of interesting dining options for residents and visitors. PALM TREE LIGHTING – December 15 Welcome the season with a spectacular and traditional tree lighting ceremony. Bring the kiddies along … Continue reading Salties at Expo Dubai reveals Festive Menu
Malak Al Tawouk Restaurant, one of the most popular Lebanese fast-food chains, has added a range of new Tandoori items offering platters, burger and sandwiches to options its menu with the same great taste. The menu comes with various options … Continue reading Malak Al Tawouk adds new Tandoori dishes to its menu
By Shereen Shabnam Located at Gate Village DIFC, GAIA offers an intimate dining experience with cuisine inspired by the Greek-Mediterranean culinary culture. We spent an enthralling evening at this bustling contemporary venue sampling authentic and fresh cuisine that is unique, … Continue reading A Greek Culinary Voyage: GAIA at DIFC Dubai
Shereen Shabnam Before the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ship started a new chapter in her storied history as a floating hotel, dining and entertainment destination in Dubai, I got a glimpse of the interior in all its glory during a tour with our then design team. With the highly anticipated international interest, it was a delight to be one of the first on the ship when it docked in Dubai and then seeing it refurbished and reinvented as a legendary vessel that is a must-see tourism destination, in a city renowned for its world-class attractions. The world-famous cruise liner, which … Continue reading Remaking History – The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2
Walid Hajj, recognised food and beverage (F&B) industry leader, founder of Cravia and the driving force behind its success story, together with co-founder Fahad Alhokair, a Saudi entrepreneur and founder of Veda Holding, a company that focuses on start-ups in tech, retail, real estate, logistics and now F&B, has officially launched the region’s first hybrid, delivery-focused, cloud kitchen and premium store-front operator, Kitch, in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Kitch, a brand-name coined to represent two important aspects of the business – kitchen and technology, makes its foray into the F&B sector with privately raised capital of US$15 million. The tech-integrated, virtual … Continue reading Kitch, a hybrid delivery-focused cloud-kitchen and premium store-front operator, launches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Tucked away in the heart of DIFC, a concealed gem is ready to be discovered The Hidden Hog, a modern bistro bar serving elevated traditional European cuisine, has opened its doors in the heart of Dubai’s thriving financial district, ready to be discovered. We tried the seafood menu and loved it even though the restaurant is more geared towards meat eaters. For my friends who tried the meat option, The Hidden Hog is a must-try venue offering quintessential dishes that have been created with love by Italian Chef Enrico Paiola. It is the first and only venue in DIFC to … Continue reading Modern bistro bar, The Hidden Hog opens in DIFC
Head down to Chapters at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel to enjoy a sumptuous and healthy afternoon tea. Guests can choose from Keto, Paleo-Friendly or 100% Vegan afternoon tea with a variety of healthy mini sandwiches, snacks, and guilt-free sweet delights, paired with Chapters’ signature Matcha, Beetroot or Charcoal Latte and a rich selection of organic teas! Priced at AED140 per person, the afternoon tea is available daily from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The hotel is offering a special 30% discount until November 30, 2020. For bookings and more information, visit theretreatpalmdubai.com or call +971(0) 4 524 … Continue reading SAVOUR A HEALTHY AFTERNOON TEA AT THE RETREAT PALM DUBAI
By Shereen Shabnam Last week we ventured into Jumeirah and tried out the Let’s Organic restaurant & café for dinner. It is a unique venture conceptualized byLet’s Organics introducing a 100% organic menu; the restaurant offers exquisite Mediterranean and Italian … Continue reading Let’s Organic Restaurant & Café now in Jumeriah
Cravia Group, the parent company of Cinnabon, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Zaatar w Zeit and Five Guys, is celebrating two decades of sweet success with Cinnabon’s 20th anniversary in the UAE. This comes at the same time of celebrating the founding … Continue reading Cinnabon celebrates 20 sweet years in the UAE
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