• The Mexican maestro

    The Mexican maestro

    One of the key drivers of modern Mexican cuisine, chef Richard Sandoval grew up as the son of an expert restaurateur and an extended family of food lovers – surrounded by his grandmother’s authentic recipes. Now, with almost three dozen restaurants worldwide, he’s opened his third in Dubai, Zengo, a Mexican-Singaporean fusion concept, and is still raring to go.

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  • Riva Ristorante

    Riva Ristorante

    Before heading to this beach club and restaurant, my friend and I didn’t expect to be dining by a beautifully-lit pool, surrounded by lanterns and date palms...

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  • 40 Kong, H Dubai

    40 Kong, H Dubai

    Better known as one of Dubai’s hottest nightspots in the alfresco season – getting in after 11pm on a weekend is well nigh impossible – but beyond the glamorous rooftop...

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  • Merletto, Marriott Al Jaddaf

    Merletto, Marriott Al Jaddaf

    Merletto is the sort of place you’d really want to get dressed up for, but what you get here is a fine-dining experience, with a bill that doesn’t leave a gaping hole in your pocket...

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  • Eat to beat Diabetes

    Eat to beat Diabetes

    Your complete guide to what, how and when to eat, to prevent the onset of this increasingly prevalent lifestyle condition.

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  • Cut to the chase

    Cut to the chase

    With more than 20 restaurants around the world, plus a host of books and TV appearances, Austrian-American chef to the stars, Wolfgang Puck is far from crossing the finish line. As he expands his empire further into this region with the recent opening of his Dubai restaurant, and more to come, he talks about why he is still excited by life.

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  • 12 ways to boost your metabolism

    12 ways to boost your metabolism

    Your metabolism naturally slows down with age, but with these smart tips from the experts, you can boost it to ensure you sustain energy levels throughout the day, burn calories, and enable your body to function optimally.

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  • To Hell('s kitchen) and Back

    To Hell('s kitchen) and Back

    The charming French chef, Jean Christophe Novelli, tells us about his meteoric rise to the top, subsequent fall, and eventual recovery, to find out what lessons he’s learnt from the journey.

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