Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating France's Gael Monfils in their final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament in Monaco, Sunday, April 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating France's Gael Monfils in their final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament in Monaco, Sunday, April 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating France's Gael Monfils in their final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament in Monaco, Sunday, April 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating France's Gael Monfils in their final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament in Monaco, Sunday, April 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

Is Rafael Nadal’s win at Monte Carlo a sign of his return to form?


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The Spanish former world No 1 clinched his ninth title at the Monte Carlo Masters and is bidding for his 10th French Open trophy this year.

11 cabbie-recommended restaurants and dishes to try in Abu Dhabi

Iqbal Restaurant behind Wendy’s on Hamdan Street for the chicken karahi (Dh14)

Pathemari in Navy Gate for prawn biryani (from Dh12 to Dh35)

Abu Al Nasar near Abu Dhabi Mall, for biryani (from Dh12 to Dh20)

Bonna Annee at Navy Gate for Ethiopian food (the Bonna Annee special costs Dh42 and comes with a mix of six house stews – key wet, minchet abesh, kekel, meser be sega, tibs fir fir and shiro).

Al Habasha in Tanker Mai for Ethiopian food (tibs, a hearty stew with meat, is a popular dish; here it costs Dh36.75 for lamb and beef versions)

Himalayan Restaurant in Mussaffa for Nepalese (the momos and chowmein noodles are best-selling items, and go for between Dh14 and Dh20)

Makalu in Mussaffa for Nepalese (get the chicken curry or chicken fry for Dh11)

Al Shaheen Cafeteria near Guardian Towers for a quick morning bite, especially the egg sandwich in paratha (Dh3.50)

Pinky Food Restaurant in Tanker Mai for tilapia

Tasty Zone for Nepalese-style noodles (Dh15)

Ibrahimi for Pakistani food (a quarter chicken tikka with roti costs Dh16)

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