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Social by Heinz Beck at Waldorf Astoria – does it differentiate?
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In a city like Dubai, where a new hotel or restaurant opening is as commonplace as roadside construction, one must truly...
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How does the new-look D&A fare?
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Dubai; I am gutted. I am so looking forward to eating outside just to soak up this iconic view, but alas with the shamal and blustery wind sweeping in, we head indoors. Anyhow, we’re...
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A Dubai dining bucket list meets Gourmet Trails
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I’ve shared my short and sweet foodie bucket list for Dubai before, but with a flurry of new restaurant openings and a changing food scene, an update is long overdue. So with the launch...
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FooDiva on CNN, plus a new-look blog
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“CNN is filming a travel show on Dubai and we’d like you to be our go-to person on restaurants. Can we meet tomorrow to discuss?”...
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FooDiva turns one, plus a birthday gift!
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Dubai; I can't quite believe it's FooDiva's first birthday today - one divaliciously full year since the official announcement. What started out as an amateur foodie blog whilst travelling in Japan and China has grown into my life and my passion.
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FooDiva up for Best Blog in Dubai, plus the new Gourmet magazine!
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Dubai; Exactly eight months to the day following FooDiva's launch, I've been nominated for Best Blog in Dubai in the annual Ahlan! Best in Dubai awards.
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Tara Rogers on Where FooDiva Dines In Dubai: A 2026 Restaurant Guide: “Hi Sam, As one of the most authentic, honest and knowledgeable voices in the food world, your lists are always…”
Eliana on Where FooDiva Dines In Dubai: A 2025 Restaurant Guide: “FooDiva’s 2025 Dubai dining guide looks absolutely incredible! My list of must-try restaurants just exploded. I appreciate the diverse range…”
Abdullah Salik on My Little Pink Lifestyle Book. A FooDiva Guide.: “Wow, what an incredibly thorough and insightful guide! From health and wellness to diet and exercise, FooDiva has left no…”
Dominik on Mexican authenticity at Lila Wood-Fired Taqueria: “Sorry – but I am not so much buying authenticity (Mexican cuisine). First: Tacos are very much a (modernized) Mexican…”
Claudia on Gaggan Anand’s new restaurant. Plus a culinary travel guide to Bangkok.: “Thank you Foodiva for this review – had the pleasure of dining at the first Gaggan few years ago and…”

Social by Heinz Beck at Waldorf Astoria – does it differentiate?