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      Moussaka at Zoe Modern Greek Kouzina
      Restaurant of the week: Zoe Abu Dhabi serves up Greek flavours Santorini-style

      Marsa Al Bateen eatery takes diners to the Grecian isles with its waterside location, clever decor and comfort food

      WeekendMay 05, 2023
      Tan tan ramen from Kaizu Japanese Restaurant
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      Restaurant of the week: Japanese dishes served with creativity and flair

      The tan tan ramen comes highly recommended

      WeekendFebruary 03, 2023
      Sting performs at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      Sting enthralls Abu Dhabi with time-honoured set

      The Etihad Arena show included a thoughtful mix of tracks from almost every decade of his near-half-century-long career

      Arts & CultureJanuary 28, 2023
      Jamaican Oxtail Stew Bowl Photo: West to West Kitchen
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      Two-table Abu Dhabi spot serves homely Afro-Caribbean food

      Expect friendly service and tasty dishes at this Abu Dhabi venue, which can seat eight at a time

      WeekendNovember 18, 2022
      Photo: Hawksmoor Group
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      Restaurant of the week: London steakhouse that's a cut above the rest

      Tasty surf and turf, superb sides and wickedly delicious desserts are the order of the day at this popular meat haunt

      WeekendOctober 14, 2022
      Talea by Antonio Guida. Photo: Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace
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      Restaurant of the week: Italy meets Abu Dhabi at Emirates Palace

      Tuck into authentic Italian fare at this upmarket, family-friendly eatery from the Michelin-lauded chef

      WeekendJuly 15, 2022
      Blind Time IV (from left) (Drawing with Davidson) by Robert Morris on display in the Stories of Paper exhibition, The pigeon dish and Dictionary by Hassan Sharif on display at Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
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      Food meets art in Fouquet's menu inspired by Louvre exhibition

      We take a walk around the latest Louvre Abu Dhabi show, and try the menu that accompanies and symbolises it

      FoodJune 29, 2022
      Enjoy coastal Californian living at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai. Photo: Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
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      Soak up a slice of Golden State life at Dubai's Hyatt Centric Jumeirah

      The laid-back California beach vibes and bold Mediterranean flavours are big draws to this property in La Mer

      TravelJune 19, 2022
      The iftar spread at Two.0, the restaurant at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi.
      Two.0 iftar review: bold flavours and a beachy vibe

      The buffet at the Cove Beach Abu Dhabi restaurant offers an extra-special ambience to break the fast

      FoodApril 22, 2022
      Kingston 21 in Abu Dhabi serves delicious Jamaican curries. Photo: Kingston 21
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      Restaurant of the week: a tropical taste of Jamaica in Abu Dhabi

      Don't miss the Trench Town Rock curry goat at this beachy Abu Dhabi restaurant

      WeekendApril 01, 2022
      Marriott Al Forsan is a hotel in Khalifa City. Courtesy Marriott
      Abu Dhabi's Khalifa City area guide: where to eat, sleep and shop

      Khalifa City should not be overlooked

      January 25, 2020
      Interior 2 Marco's New York Italian
      Review: Italian fare gets a New York spin at Marco Pierre White's new restaurant

      The chef points to American classics, including the crispy New York Buffalo wings, American-style nachos, Boston chilli crab cake and great American beef burger as favourites.

      FoodDecember 19, 2019
      The neighbourhood around Qasr Al Hosn is the venue for a big cultural festival. Christopher Pike / Bloomberg
      Where to eat, stay and what to do in Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi

      From acai bowls and hot dogs to the area's cultural gem, Qasr Al Hosn

      FoodOctober 24, 2019
      Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament.
      24 hours in Bucharest, Romania

      We marvel at the world's heaviest parliament building, rummage thrift shops for souvenirs and bike around picturesque parks during a trip to Romania's capital

      October 16, 2019
      Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Courtesy 4th Estate
      Five must read books by heavyweights of African literature

      October is a special month and it marks Breast Cancer Awareness, my birthday and Black History Month

      BooksOctober 11, 2019
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