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Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson

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Phil edits content in the Culture and Lifestyle departments at The National. An experienced journalist with more than 20 years of experience in news, sport and features, he moved to the UAE from the UK in December 2023. Phil’s previous roles include sports editor, production manager and group editor at The Scotsman and its sister titles.
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Julith is offering the extremely rare Nido 7 Geisha at its roastery brew lounge in Dubai from November 1. Photo: Julith
Dubai cafe puts high price on cup of world’s most valuable coffee

Nido 7 Geisha is made from an ultra-rare bean variety from Panama

FoodOctober 23, 2025
Twins Naja, left, and Emma, now 13, are happy to be back at British International School Abu Dhabi this week. Phil Johnson / The National
ColumnFrom tears after leaving Scotland to smiles in Abu Dhabi, my teens thrive in UAE

Making friends from all over the world has been one of the best things to happen to them since we moved here 20 months ago

LifestyleAugust 29, 2025
Tasting sessions for the rare coffee with Julith head roaster Serkan Sagsoz are expected to be announced soon. Photo: Julith Coffee
Dh2 million brew: Rare coffee coming to Dubai

Highly-rated variety fetches record price at auction in Panama

FoodAugust 08, 2025
An aerial view of Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania. Getty Images
Tirana in 48 hours: Six things to do in Albania's vibrant capital

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi have now stopped, but the intriguing Balkan city can be discovered on a low-cost city break from Dubai

TravelAugust 02, 2025
Japanese flavours shine in the restaurant's ninja scallops and salmon belly sashimi. Photo: Alba Street
Restaurant of the weekJapanese burgers and sophisticated sushi at Alba Street in Dubai

Social Distrikt venue offers comfort food for hesitant teens and high-quality handrolls for grown-up palates

FoodAugust 01, 2025
Rawahel Charity Association's Under-14 boys arriving in Paris to start a 50-day European tour that will include three tournaments in Scandinavia. Photo: Rawahel Charity Association
Palestinian teenagers spread their wings on seven-week European football tour

Under-14 team from West Bank city of Tulkarm on trip of a lifetime have 'message for the world' as their refugee camps are being dismantled

FootballJune 30, 2025
The 12-course ultimate set menu, for Dh950 per person, at Japanese yakiniku restaurant Akabeko in Palm Jumeirah. Photo: Akabeko
Ten Eid Al Adha dining deals and special menus in Dubai

From live oyster stations to live music lunches, there are plenty of eating out options for the four-day weekend

LifestyleJune 01, 2025
On its leafy outdoor terrace, Flor’s aesthetic mirrors its culinary philosophy of simplicity. Photo: Flor
Flor Dubai review: Rising star chef's method is sear genius

Playing with fire transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary dishes at sophisticated European restaurant

LifestyleMay 07, 2025
The Alserkal Avenue cafe serves up authentic cuisine, using ingredients sourced from UAE producers and small farm communities in Mexico. Photo: Lila Molino + Cafe
Lila Molino review: Mexican cuisine meets culture in Dubai

The arty district is evolving quickly and American chef Shaw Lash is doing the same by opening her second dining concept this year

LifestyleDecember 15, 2024
Egg Benedict spinach. Photo: AP Kitchen Delights
AP Kitchen Delights: Family-owned restaurant lives up to its name

Waiter-turned-owner is cooking up a storm with quirky high-quality menu from around the world after deciding to go it alone

FoodNovember 02, 2024
The glazed slow-cooked beef short ribs, which take 18 hours in the oven, are served with rice. Phil Johnson / The National
Restaurant of the weekTatel by Ronaldo and Nadal serves Spanish flair in Dubai

Chef Maestro lives up to his name with slow-cooked beef ribs dish – and more – that’s hard to beat

FoodJuly 19, 2024
The pizzetta, with tomato, Reggiano vacche rosse cheese and ventricina sausage, is a worthy main dish. Photo: Toto Abu Dhabi
Restaurant of the week: Ronaldo and Nadal's Toto Abu Dhabi

Fine-dining Italian venue on Al Saadiyat beachfront is pretty much perfect, but the chef says best is still to come

FoodMay 24, 2024
Salmontini Benedict comes with salmon wood-smoked, light-smoked and roasted salmon. Photo: Le Bistro by Salmontini
Taste test: Le Bistro by Salmontini in Abu Dhabi

Salmon aside, the famed French restaurant offers melt-in-the-mouth sea bass, tenderloin and more

FoodApril 20, 2024

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