While coffee is the biggest caffeine-seller in some parts of the world, the UAE has a booming and incomparable tea culture. One of the most popular of teas (chai) in the UAE is called ‘karak chai’, wh…
How to Order a Better Subway Sandwich
Recently, I was invited to celebrate 50 years of Subway’s founding. Now, this was no ordinary celebration. They literally took me behind the scenes and gave me the opportunity to be a sandwich …
Shake Shack UAE Finally Launches a Chicken Burger
Bird’s the word. The Chick’n Shack, Shake Shack’s first chicken sandwich, has landed in all United Arab Emirates Shacks. The Chick’n Shack is a crispy 100% all-natural (hormone free and free from anti…
Nooks & Corners: Original Wings And Rings Review
Photo Credits: Shakeb Nezam Where: Original Wings and Rings, DIFC How much: AED 200 for two people (approx.) Cuisine: American Recommended: Boneless Wings with Crazy sauce OW&R has become a popul…
5 Cafes With The Most Tempting Hot Chocolate In Dubai
Winter is finally here (cue fireworks!), and while our jackets and boots are back in our wardrobes, our seasonal guilty pleasures are also finally on the menu, such as the classic, to-die-for HOT CHOC…
Oreo Recipes Vol. II: Oreo Nutella Mousse
Yes, you read that right. Your two favourite forms of chocolate, Oreos and Nutella, are getting married and we are pronouncing the union a moment of ‘happy-ever-after’ in your belly. Enjoy…
5 Fancy Places To Celebrate Thanksgiving In Dubai
Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays in the United States, which celebrates the blessing of the harvest and the produce of the year. It’s the holiday that kic starts the last round of fest…
Oreo Recipes Vol. I: Scrumptious Oreo Brownies
If you have a sweet tooth, you’re going to adore us for this new series: Oreo Recipes. First up, we show you how to many delicious layered Oreo Brownies from scratch. Pair it with ice cream for …
6 Hidden Cafes in Dubai for Meetings & Work
Dubai has plenty of great mobile workplaces for freelancers and those on-the-go. The only difference is that some are obvious, while others might be considered ‘hidden gems’. So, if you’re on the look…
Nooks & Corners: 800 Degrees Pizza | Pizzeria Review
Where: 800 Degrees Neopolitan Pizzeria, Mall of the Emirates How much: AED 150 for two people (approx.) Cuisine: Pizza – Italian Recommended: Original crust with Bufalina base As the name sugge…
3 Foodie Reasons To Visit Mexico | Mouthwatering Mexican Food
Recommended and Bizarre Mexican Eats Mole Poblano (a complex dish made of spices, dried peppers and chocolate) If you call yourself brave, try the Huitlacoche (a corn fungus known as the Mexican truff…
Nooks & Corners: The Black Lion Dubai Review
Where: The Black Lion, The H, Dubai. How much: AED 310 per person Cuisine: American/British pub food Recommended: Blue fishbowl drink [Ask for it and they will provide] Pop on over to this gastropub …
5 Shisha Cafes In Dubai That Are Worth The Money
Being a Dubai resident or even visitor, it is evident that the Shisha culture in Dubai is heavily predominant. The weather is getting better and it’s now the “perfect shisha weather”. Cafés and restau…
The Best Of Italy At The Italian Pavilion
In the year of EXPO Milan 2015, focused on the theme Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life and therefore on good, healthy and sustainable food for all, Italy will be promoting the excellence of its qual…
Quick Healthy Bites: Sweet Potato Kofta Recipe
Kofta has always been a ‘no-no’ any time I’ve been to a restaurant, because the only kind you get is the “malai” koftas, meaning cream koftas. They are heavy, lumpy, doughy and even in the…
Spooky & Spunky: 5 Hot Spots For Halloween In Dubai
SPONSORED CONTENT October 31st will be here in the blink of an eye, and that’s why we wanted to share this list of hotspots with special offers, with each space marking the spooky occasion in th…
Nooks & Corners: Cafe Le Flair Review | JLT Cafes
Where: Café Le Flair, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Cluster G How much: AED 70 for two people (approx.) Recommended: Bienenstich, Espresso Con Panna. Coffee shops and tea stalls make the ideal spots for…
Nook & Corners: Boca Wine Cellar Experience | Boca Dubai Review
Photo Credits: Shakeb Nezam Where: Boca, DIFC, Dubai. How much: AED 310 per person Cuisine: Mediterranean Recommended: Gramona wine and the Truffle Burrata Cheese Drinks: Every month Boca features wi…
Horse Lovers, Tour The Stables At Meydan Hotel & Have A 5-Star Breakfast
Starting September 29 2015, The Meydan Hotel is giving visitors a chance to experience a never-before-seen side of world-class horse racing. Home to the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup worth…
5 Post-Work Happy Hours In Dubai You Need To Try | Vol. I
Midweek stress; there’s the burning heat, the piles of unreturned emails burning a hole in your inbox and of course, there’s the bumper-to-bumper traffic that does little to relieve your m…
Nooks & Corners: Tribeca Dubai Review
Where: Tribeca Kitchen & Bar, JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR [Google Map here] How much: Approximately AED 670 for 2 [3-course meal with drinks] Cuisine: Mediterranean/ Organic Recommended: King prawns …
Visit Catalunya In DXB On Mondays: Boca Wine Cellar Experience
Every Monday, DIFC’s Mediterranean restaurant and bar BOCA offers fine food and drink enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience the cultures of the Mediterranean regions of France, Spain and Ital…