• Rhodes 44, St Regis Abu Dhabi

    Rhodes 44, St Regis Abu Dhabi

    What’s it like: The first thing I noticed when I walked into the restaurant was the chairs. They looked very familiar – the Baroque-style white chairs with bright pink and orange backs are very similar to celebrity chef Gary Rhodes’…

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  • Do we need more than 5- a -day?

    Do we need more than 5- a -day?

    One of the most positive and consistent health messages we hear is to eat at least five portions of fruit and veg a day – yet most of us don’t. Nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens suggests ways to reach your target, and explains why we should aim even higher.

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  • Go Primal with Paleo

    Go Primal with Paleo

    Eating like a caveman, a.k.a the Paleo diet, seems to have become all the rage around the world. We aim to find out what the fuss is all about.

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  • Baby's first bite

    Baby's first bite

    The importance of getting it right when introducing a baby to solid foods, cannot be emphasised enough. Prachi Grover asks the experts for their advice on one of the key decisions parents need to make when it comes to laying the foundation for healthy eating habits – whether homemade baby food is better.

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  • Making magic

    Making magic

    Guy Savoy, one of France’s best known and most respected chefs, waxes eloquent on why food can be magical, in an interview with Jonathan Parsons.

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  • The Capital Grill, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

    The Capital Grill, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

    What’s it like: Sometimes simple is elegant, and that’s exactly what this restaurant showcases, with its clean, modern lines, contemporary fabric light fixtures, and parquet flooring. Floral paintings add a touch of femininity to the otherwise meat-loving masculine space, while…

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  • Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

    Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

    Rang Mahal, which literally translates to Palace of Colours, is inspired by traditional North Indian architecture, and as such, boasts high ceilings, oversized pillars with traditional temple-style engravings, and a giant Rajasthani Madhubani painting across one wall...

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  • Sake no hana Dubai, Souq al Bahar

    Sake no hana Dubai, Souq al Bahar

    Tucked away in a corner of the souq, the restaurant isn’t the easiest to find. But when you do find it, it’s like an Alice in wonderland experience, as the doors open up to reveal a cavernous space including a lounge area,..

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  • Wheelers of St. James's, DIFC

    Wheelers of St. James's, DIFC

    Marco Pierre White’s name on the door is what may have drawn people to this restaurant at first, but it’s the food that will make them keep coming back...

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  • Hoi an, Shangri-La Dubai

    Hoi an, Shangri-La Dubai

    Picture this – wooden furnishings, dim lighting, pink lotus lamps and oriental-style wooden ceiling fans, all topped off with a hint of lemongrass aroma.

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