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Weekend Roast Review: Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

Reviewed by Giorgia Guantario What’s it like? Hidden behind a dark wooden entrance at the lobby level of the stunning Abu Dhabi EDITION, the Oak Room is a sophisticated, yet surprisingly informal steakhouse with a rock’n’roll vibe. We are…
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Dubai to Maldives: Colin Clague’s culinary residency at Coco Bodu Hithi

We follow locally-famed executive chef Colin Clague, of the homegrown Anatolian restaurant Rüya Dubai to Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives, where he recently took up a special guest chef residency. Sharing his experience with us, we learn of culinary delights available…
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5 plant-based foods to increase energy levels

Processed foods and sugars can make you feel lethargic and lower your energy levels. Eating whole foods rich in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals will give your energy levels a significant boost and lower your stress levels, says Banin Shahine,…
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Dinner review: Bebemos, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

What’s it like? Le Méridien Dubai’s latest culinary destination opened its doors earlier this year. Adding to its already expansive F&B offering, Bebemos is now the eighteenth restaurant to open at the complex. When BBC Good Food Middle East…
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New vegan products now available through Kibsons

Online food delivery company, Kibsons has introduced new items to their vegan category and are now available for purchase through kibsons.com. Veganism is becoming an increasingly popular lifestyle, not only does it help the environment, but it also comes with…
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Phuket Cleanse: The detox and wellness resort where food is the focus

From probiotic drinks to raw superfood grain-free crackers, this intimate wellness resort in Thailand has been creating it all – and now they’re inviting guests into the kitchen with a new retreat. Danae Mercer travels to Phuket Cleanse to…
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Kcal’s Lauren Jacobsen on creating tasty and nutritious school lunches

Kcal’s Director of Nutrition, Lauren Jacobsen shares all the inspiration you’ll need for creating tasty and nutritious back-to-school lunchboxes that your kids will love. For parents creating back-to-school lunchboxes, what food groups should each packed lunch contain? Lunches should…
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Why this popular Abu Dhabi café should be on your radar

Sponsored: A chic and modern restaurant-café located in the city centre of Abu Dhabi, Café 302 is one of the most popular destinations to be in the capital of the Emirates. From healthy bowls of greens, tasty starters, selection…
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How to create nutritious school lunches that your kids will actually eat

Sponsored: With different rules for different schools about what is and isn’t allowed in your child’s lunchbox, providing a healthy, balanced lunch while meeting the energy needs of a growing child can be a bit of a mine field. But…
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Three new vegan menus to try in Dubai this summer

Dubai vegans, listen up! We’ve collated some of the hottest plant-based menus that have recently landed at a selection of restaurants that are typically non-vegan, by design. Feast your eyes on these, herbivores… Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis The Palm Italian restaurant…
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Jones the Grocer opens new outlet in Dubai Mall

A new Jones the Grocer outlet has opened at Dubai Mall this week, marking the first restaurant in the Australian-founded chain to be opened in partnership with Al-Futtaim. True to its ethos of gourmet food for everyday living, the…
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Dinner review: Villa Toscana, St. Regis Abu Dhabi

What’s it like? Situated on the first floor of the beautiful St. Regis Abu Dhabi, this traditional Italian eatery oozes class and authenticity from the moment we walk in. It’s a Saturday evening when we visit, and the UAE…
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