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Meet the nannies in Dubai who are ambassadors of Filipino cuisine
From adobo and lumpia to tinola and afritada, these Filipinas are bringing families together with recipes from home
From left, Silvina Meneghetti with Cherry Gasalan, who is the nanny to Luna and Nacho, and their cousin. Photo: Cherry Gasalan
As part of its latest refresh, Dream Dubai will put on musical and acrobatic acts in a show titled Voyage. Photo: Dream DubaiDream Dubai review: Season five swaps swinging for singing
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Anteneh Mulu, 46, poses behind the counter after serving a customer at his coffee shop. AP PhotoEthiopian coffee shops win fans abroad with tradition and beans
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Social media influencers are helping to promote British lamb and sheep meat. Finnbarr Webster / Getty ImagesFollow the herd: Social media influencers to promote UK halal meat
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Signor Sassi's signature dish is the famous spaghettini with lobster, and it costs Dh260. Photo: Signor SassiSignor Sassi Dubai review: Dishes to try at new Italian restaurant
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Abu Dhabi Golf Club is in Khalifa City A and is popular for its dining terraces. Photo: Abu Dhabi Golf ClubFrom Aqua to Hakkasan, al fresco terraces reopening in Abu Dhabi
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From offering car advice to rating restaurants and now hotels all around the world, including in the UAE, the Michelin Guide has come a long way from its launch in 1900. AFPMichelin Guide will start ranking hotels from 2024
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Banana prawn with beet, chilli and three types of seasonal seaweeds. Photo: Le DuRestaurant of the week: Thai food worthy of a Michelin star
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Abu Dhabi Golf Club is in Khalifa City A and is popular for its dining terraces. Photo: Abu Dhabi Golf ClubFrom Aqua to Hakkasan, al fresco terraces reopening in Abu Dhabi
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This humble restaurant in Umm Al Quwain attracts Filipinos from across the Emirates. Photo: Barako GrillBarako Grill in Umm Al Quwain makes Filipino food worth the drive
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Spicy miso ramen at SLRP. Photo: SLRPSix new Abu Dhabi restaurants opening in September
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The Robata restaurant, currently located within Caesars Palace Dubai, will remain open when the property becomes a Banyan Tree resort in November. Photo: The RobataCaesars Palace Dubai restaurants to remain open
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Dutch expat Mary Anne de Haan at her edible flowers farm in Dubai. All photos: Suhail Akram / The NationalDay in the Life: Eco farmer grows edible flowers
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Italian restaurant Signor Sassi opens soon at St Regis Gardens on The Palm. Photo: Signor SassiNew Dubai restaurants opening in September
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Time Out Market Dubai opened in 2021 in Souk Al Bahar. Photo: Time OutTime Out Market to open in Bahrain next year
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Penelope's, BB Social, La Carnita and Dai Pai Dong are some of the confirmed restaurants set to take part this year. Photo: Taste of Abu DhabiFood festival Taste of Abu Dhabi to return in November
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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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Jordanian chef Ali Ghzawi wants Middle Eastern chefs to take pride in their own cuisine. Photo: @aleebyali/InstagramWorld's 50 Best list for Mena 'should have more Middle East cuisine'
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Chocolate Florentines with almonds at Carpo.Artisanal UAE chocolate brands to satisfy your sweet tooth
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Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil. Photo: Al MaedaAmerica’s love-hate relationship with hummus
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From left, members of the Cookbook Circle include cookbook author Zahra Abdalla, baker Yasmine Idriss Tannir and food consultant and club founder Dina Yazbak. Photo: Cookbook CircleDubai cookbook club is a deliciously safe space, say members
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A quinoa muesli dish by French chef Akrame Benallal for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. AFPHalal food on menu for athletes at Paris Olympics
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Take game night to the next level with a new cookbook inspired by German board game Catan. Photos: Catan; Ulysses PressBrick burger and other Catan recipes
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From left, Silvina Meneghetti with Cherry Gasalan, who is the nanny to Luna and Nacho, and their cousin. Photo: Cherry GasalanMeet the nannies in Dubai who are ambassadors of Filipino cuisine
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Candied green chutney is served on a bubble of yoghurt in Indian chef Gaggan Anand's fine-dining restaurant in Bangkok. Photo: Gaggan AnandCulinary tour de force in Bangkok with Gaggan Anand
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Lisbon's culinary delights are among the city's biggest draws. Getty ImagesLisbon's culinary scene – from fine dining to street food
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Switch Foods' products include plant-based kabab and minced meat. Khushnum Bhandari / The NationalAbu Dhabi's first plant-based meat factory opens
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Keep in mind that, once something breaks, it’s likely to be headed for the landfill, where — depending on the materials used to make it — it could remain for several hundred years. AFPSimple things we can do now to help stop climate change
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As Veganuary 2023 celebrates record sign-up rates, Emirates Airlines has seen a spike in demand for vegan meals on flights. Photo: EmiratesEmirates records 154% spike in vegan meal requests on flights
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The India Club's restaurant. Photo: The India ClubLondon's India Club closing down is a loss that belongs in a different category
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Celebrity Indian chef Ranveer Brar will open KashKan restaurant in Dubai in September. Photo: KashKanIndian chef promises 'honest food' at first Dubai restaurant
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Parle-G biscuits with chai are a staple for millions in India. Photo: ParleParle-G biscuits have been serving a taste of India since 1929
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Ramadan recipes
Syrian-American cook Ahmad Alzahabi is the founder of The Golden Balance blog. Photo: The Golden BalanceTikTok food creators rustling up Ramadan recipes
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UK food blogger releases Ramadan cookbookUK food blogger releases Ramadan cookbook
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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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Muchachas offers a Mexican iftar menu for Dh99. Photo: MuchachasIftars under Dh100 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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President Sheikh Mohamed with Senator Joni Ernst at Al Shati Palace on Friday. Photo: UAE Presidential CourtPresident Sheikh Mohamed receives US senator
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Africa 'has tremendous potential resources, innovative capacity and youthful population', she said. AFPIMF’s Georgieva: ‘I know what it is to worry about feeding your child’
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