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Head of culinary Mahmoud Alkahwaji’s “must-try dishes” at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Tell us a little bit about how you started out as a chef… After graduating with a degree in Hotel Management, I began my career as a commis chef at a standalone restaurant here in Dubai. In 2009, I joined…
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Quick fix: 5 speedy school night suppers for tired parents

Sponsored: You know the feeling. You’ve just got home from a long day at work and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen cooking up something for dinner. But what if we told you…
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How to create nutritious school lunches that your kids will actually eat

Sponsored: With different rules for different schools about what is and isn’t allowed in your child’s lunchbox, providing a healthy, balanced lunch while meeting the energy needs of a growing child can be a bit of a mine field. But…
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José Avillez on making his first international debut in Dubai with Tasca

Portuguese chef José Avillez has made his Middle Eastern debut with the opening of Tasca at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai – representing his first international venture. He has several restaurants in Lisbon and Porto, each with a different concept, but…
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Four brunches to check out in Abu Dhabi this weekend

Despite many brunches pausing throughout the summer in Abu Dhabi, here’s a selection of fun brunches to try if you’re heading to the capital this weekend. Zeitaku Friday Brunch 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant, The Galleria – Al Maryah Island…
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The best indoor brunches to try in Dubai this summer

Beat the heat and head to these indoor venues for your next Friday outing… Santorini Brunch OPA, Fairmont Dubai This summer, hop into your new Greek oasis in the heart of Dubai at OPA Brunch: Santorini Edition on August…
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Three brand-new Dubai restaurants to check out this month

We’ve got good news for those of you staying in Dubai this summer: you can be the first to check out these brand-new hotspots across the city! From a stunning rooftop eatery, to a new authentic Mexican hangout, there’s plenty…
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Dinner review: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm

What’s it like? Recently-opened on Palm Jumeirah, Akira Back is a welcome addition to the brand-new W Dubai – The Palm hotel. Led by celebrity chef Akira Back, who is known for his playful Japanese fare infused with Korean…
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Tom Aikens’ latest UAE expansion and star-studded journey to the Middle East

One of the UK’s most acclaimed British chefs, Tom Aikens recently broadened his culinary scope in the UAE, with the opening of three restaurants at the newly-launched Abu Dhabi EDITION. Here, he tells of how his journey in the…
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Iftar in Abu Dhabi: Where to break fast in the capital

La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi, The Galleria La Petite Maison has crafted an Iftar menu with Riviera-influenced classics using the freshest of ingredients for Ramadan. Guests can begin their culinary journey with a light soup and dates. Patrons will be…
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Lunch review: Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai

What’s it like? Set amid the expansive grounds at Le Meridien Dubai, this hidden Italian gem is certainly not a restaurant you’d easily stumble across. There’s a distinct lack of signs/navigational advice from the staff at the hotel’s main…
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Dinner review: MINA Brasserie, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC

What’s it like? MINA Brasserie is a relatively new spot on the block in DIFC, and since opening has gone from strength to strength under the culinary direction of famed American chef Michael Mina. During our visit on a…
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