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Zaya Nurai Island – a slice of paradise in the UAE
12 commentsI am going off on a bit of a tangent here as this post is not centred around the culinary aspect of travel, but a new resort in the UAE which has taken my breath away, so much so, that it really...
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Chef Richard Sandoval’s Zengo – fusion confusion
23 comments“An artful blend of Asian and Latin flavours,” is how a new restaurant import in Dubai at Le Royal Meridien from chef Richard Sandoval's stable, Zengo, describes itself. Well that...
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A trio of culinary events in the capital and a competition – by Abu Dhabi Food Festival
4 commentsIt’s the season of food festivals…and competitions! Next month sees...
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Dubai’s first social dining awards arrive, #RestaurantBuzzAwards
1 commentDubai is brimming with restaurant awards, but do we have any social dining awards? By that, we mean, restaurant awards based around...
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Em Sherif – a succulent, yet frivolous feast
24 commentsEm Sherif is Lebanese chef Mireille Hayek’s first restaurant in Dubai, a licensed concept imported from Beirut. Conveniently nestled at the foot of The Address Downtown...
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China Grill – can food be both chic and comforting?
2 commentsI think it says a lot about a dining experience when as you leave a restaurant your head runs wild contemplating a return visit and what you may order. That is exactly how I...
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A new series of secret pop-up dinners in the UAE
4 commentsIt looks like one of my 2015 dining predictions is coming true with pop-ups and supper clubs a key trend here in the UAE. Even major hotel chains are jumping on the bandwagon...
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Boca – when sharing concepts work
2 commentsIt’s probably no secret to regular FooDiva readers that I’m no great fan of sharing concept restaurants. Recent reviews here have found me encouraged by the food, but baffled...
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