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Fashion maven Kimora Lee Simmons shares beauty tips with a packed crowd in Dubai
In an event organised on Sunday by Galeries Lafayette in Dubai Mall, Kimora Simmons shared the stage with a panel of fashion experts and Dubai residents to share what she has learned from a lengthy career in modelling and fashion.
Life in Cartagena, the city of Gabo
Tahira Yaqoob visits Cartagena in Colombia, the fabled home of the author Gabriel García Márquez.
East meets East as Art Basel Hong Kong connects artists from the Middle East with new collectors and curators
The recently concluded art fair is a barometer that shows the growing wealth and confidence of Asia.
British designer Lulu Guinness to open Dubai shops
We talk to the leading British accessories designer Lulu Guinness as she opens the first of several stores in Dubai this summer.
The sky’s the limit with Dubai’s new luxury motorcycle service FlyBike
Taking to UAE roads on two wheels can be a white-knuckle ride, but a new company in Dubai is offering the opportunity to sample the joys of biking in greater comfort. Tahira Yaqoob rides pillion to find out more.
What’s in a name? More than you might think, dear reader
A lot rides on a title – and publishers employ teams of marketing strategists to come up with the words on the cover that will seal the deal with a prospective reader.
Top chef calls for lessons in healthy eating to be put into the mix at UAE schools
The star of the Great British Menu said a lack of education about food in schools was leading to health conditions such as obesity.
When Muslims are faced with haram foods
Should the Muslim contestants on the popular TV series MasterChef Australia be made to cook with pork and alcohol? We talk to the show's female contestants Amina Elshafei and Samira El Khafir.
Dubai Food Festival is a step up the culinary ladder
The inaugural Dubai Food Festival kicks off with a two-day carnival featuring celebrity chefs, cooking competitions, food tents and live entertainment ranging from stand-up comedy to musical performances.
‘Everyone’s best friend’: MasterChef star Amina Elshafei looking forward to judging role at Gourmet Abu Dhabi
Amina Elshafei, the first Muslim contestant on MasterChef Australia, talks about bringing her take on Middle Eastern dishes with a twist to this week's Gourmet Abu Dhabi.
Eataly satisfies all Italian food demands
The popular Italian and New York food emporium Eataly has opened in Dubai. The space combines multiple cooking stations with a cafe and gourmet farmers' market.
Cooking from scratch
La Serre is that rare thing in the UAE: a homegrown restaurant which prides itself in showing off innovative cuisine rather than being part of an international chain.
Ibrahim Ferrer Junior plays Izel at the Conrad Dubai
He will be performing tonight in Izel, a Latin American supper club in the newly opened Conrad Dubai hotel, which will feature flavours from the region, live entertainment and a cigar lounge.
The Italian World Cuisine Summit rolls into Dubai
The Italian World Cuisine Summit rolls into town, bringing with it an entourage of Italian Michelin-starred chefs from around the world.
Short and sweet
Tahira Yaqoob talks to the filmmakers from the Abu Dhabi Film Festival’s shorts competition about how they hope to make the leap to full-length feature films.
