Food news | Latest recipes, health tips and trends | The National

International Edition

Register
Sign in

Road to Net Zero

Music & On-stage

Fashion & Beauty

Food

Israel-Gaza war

International Edition

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us Alerts App Video

Israel-Gaza war Weekend

Road to Net Zero

Music & On-stage

Fashion & Beauty

Road to Net Zero

Music & On-stage

Fashion & Beauty

The lobster pie is a popular choice at Mount St Restaurant. Photo: The M Collective

Reimagined British favourites at London's Mount St Restaurant

All the charm of London's swankiest neighbourhood, with food to match

Dubai chocolate ranked: Are knock-offs as good as the original?

The Angel Hair chocolate bar from Belgium that's going viral

Why hot cross buns are eaten on Good Friday

Gerbou celebrates Emirati style, taste and heritage in Dubai

Google menu sleuths who plan their restaurant orders leave a sour taste in my mouth

Food innovation takes centre stage at Natasha Sideris’s culinary lab

In focus

Fellowship cover

Apply for a mental health journalism fellowship in the UAE

Emirati Arabic is the native dialect of the Emirati people and serves as a key marker of national identity. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The UAE's proposed Emirati dialect ban for non-citizens explained

Chennai Super Kings captain and wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, left, oversaw another defeat, this time against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home. AP

IPL 2025: Can Chennai Super Kings still qualify for playoffs?

Next week marks 100 days of the second Trump term, and an interesting new milestone could be coming into view: the high-water mark of the 78-year-old leader's power. EPA

CommentTrump's next 100 days could be a lot harder for him

The Club, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National.

CommentAn Abu Dhabi club ponders its next move

Road testing the GAC GS8 four-wheel drive GX. Photo: Gautam Sharma

GAC GS8 review: Chinese SUV has plenty of bells and whistles

All eviction notices that come from Dubai Courts and the notary public are always written in English and Arabic. Getty Images

‘Should the lease renewal date match the eviction notice date?’

Egyptian novelist Mohamed Samir Nada has won the 2025 International Prize for Arabic Fiction for The Prayer of Anxiety. Victor Besa / The National

How Arabic fiction prize winner captures region’s deepest fears

More from this section

Chef Ross Shonhan uses straw fires to add charring and smokiness to most dishes. Photo: Strawfire

Strawfire review: Fireballs meet fine dining at Abu Dhabi restaurant

Prices at Emirates Palace’s swanky Japanese venue won’t burn a hole in your pocket

Luxury food meets casual dining: Why caviar is everywhere these days

The kunafa-inspired chocolate was created in Dubai, but has been mimicked my manufacturers around the world. Getty Images

UK supermarket Waitrose rations viral Dubai chocolate

What it's like to have iftar and suhoor at Burj Al Arab's first Ramadan tent

African Queen brings French flair to Dubai's J1 Beach. Photo: African Queen

African Queen review: Playful addition to Dubai's J1 serves up colourful cuisine

Iftar of the weekPrivate seaside dining at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat

Ramadan 2025: Suhoors to sample in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

Dubai chefs are getting creative with matcha, but is it recipe for success?

'I tried it, loved it and opened a store': Gaza's lemon slushy hits Dubai

Iftar under the desert sky on the Platinum Desert Safari. Photo: Platinum Heritage

Iftar of the weekFalcons and fine-dining on Platinum Desert Safari

Ramadan experience in Dubai's sand dunes is an enchanting way to end the fasting day

Impressive Ramadan tents in the UAE, including Burj Al Arab's first

UAE Ramadan dining rules have changed, but some courtesies remain

Restaurant of the weekFrou Frou brings Parisian vibes to Dubai's Business Bay

Nadiya Hussain’s Milton Keynes and its inspirational Ramadan neighbourhood traditions

Marco Pierre White: ‘16 courses of knick-knacks? I’d rather have teeth pulled'

Ramadan 2025: Iftars under Dh300 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Abu Dhabi outdoor venue Saadiyat Nights is set to host Layali Ramadan this year. Photo: DCT - Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Nights to host Layali Ramadan during the holy month

Food, retail and entertainment experience will open at suhoor time daily

Why ‘newstalgia’ is flavour of the month at Gulfood

Chef Nick Alvis on cooking up a comeback with The Beam

Bait Elowal revives Sharjah’s trading past with flavours from the Silk Road

Manao review: Orfali Bros chef brings unique taste of Thailand to Dubai

Restaurant of the weekAn authentic Balkan experience for meat lovers in Dubai

SushiSamba Abu Dhabi review: Sophisticated and near-perfect fusion food

Charred cabbage with sour relish and cashew nuts is one of 11 dishes on Manao's tasting menu. Photo: Manao

Manao review: Orfali Bros chef brings unique taste of Thailand to Dubai

Eleven-course tasting menu takes inspiration from traditional south-east Asian dishes to create something bold and new

Restaurant of the weekAn authentic Balkan experience for meat lovers in Dubai

SushiSamba Abu Dhabi review: Sophisticated and near-perfect fusion food

ColumnWhy Abu Dhabi needs Singapore-style hawker centres

Trending Middle East

Trending Middle East

The top news stories, field reports and insights from the Middle East and beyond

Culture Bites

Culture Bites

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE

Business Extra

Business Extra

The stories, companies, trends, tech, Innovation and leaders shaping your world

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world

LatestMost ReadTop Videos

Chelsea back in Champions League contention after win over Everton

IPL 2025: Can Chennai Super Kings still qualify for playoffs?

'He fought for justice, for an open church': Pope Francis laid to rest

ExplainerIran’s worst tragedies over the past decade

UAE’s IPO pipeline set for growth with potential Cafu listing

Best photos of April 26: Funeral of Pope Francis to ancient city of Palmyra

Dubai chocolate ranked: Are knock-offs as good as the original?

Have the world's leading luxury brands lost their sparkle - or is it just handbags at dawn?

Emirati professor becomes a Dubai taxi driver to explore what drives us

What does habibi mean? When and when not to use the term in the UAE

Dubai chocolate with pistachio kunafa now available in Abu Dhabi

M&M's are haram in the UK: plus, other snacks that are sometimes not halal

Are India and Pakistan heading for a military stand-off after Kashmir killings?

Are India and Pakistan heading for a military stand-off after Kashmir killings?

India and Pakistan exchange fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir

India and Pakistan exchange fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir

Explosion and fire hit Iran’s Bandar Abbas port

Explosion and fire hit Iran’s Bandar Abbas port

Newsletter

Beshara

Beshara

Your weekly dose of good news, delivered to your inbox

Preview Sign up

More Newsletters

search by queryly Advanced Search close