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From locally sourced Emirati ingredients to the best of the Levant, the Arabic restaurant scene was abuzz with new launches this year. Photo: AlyaTop 11 Middle Eastern restaurants that opened in 2023
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Bordo Mavi is located along the same Jumeirah Fishing Harbour stretch as 3Fils and Brix. Photo: The Lab Holding11 new restaurants opening in Dubai in December
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Daal infused with edible gold at Indian chef Ranveer Brar's Dubai restaurant. Photo: KashKanRanveer Brar's daal with gold embraces spirit of India and Dubai
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Relief depicting Tia, the nurse of Egyptian princess Ankhesenpaaten, holding small loaves of bread, circa 1353–1336 BC. Photo: The Metropolitan Museum of ArtWorld Sandwich Day: Finger food has fascinating Arabian lineage
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The Emirati Almond Fruit stamp is available for Dh9. Photo: Emirates PostEmirates Post gives stamp of approval to al loz almond fruit
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Serve this pudding cold for a taste akin to a Sicilian ice-cream cake. Photo: Nicole BaruaFestive recipes: Desserts that will last more than three days
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Ecole Ducasse's Abu Dhabi Studio in Al Hosn. Photo: Ecole DucasseEcole Ducasse and Le Cordon Bleu coming to Abu Dhabi
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Ramadan recipes
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The Asateer Tent at Atlantis the Palm serves an extensive menu of Levant cuisine. Photo: Atlantis the PalmTen places across the UAE worth booking for suhoor this Ramadan
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