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Food
Restaurants

Where To Grab a Good Snack In Dubai? Locals Recommend

Check out a list featuring everything from Emirati and Balkan food to other local favourites across the city

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Jan 2026

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Food
Dubai

Best Coffee Subscription Boxes Available In the Middle East

Your guide to the coffee subscription services across the Middle East

by Sana Bun

7 Jan 2026

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Food
Lifestyle

The New Coffee Alternatives: What They Are And Why Everyone Is Talking About Them

Explore the growing world of coffee substitutes

by Sana Bun

4 Jan 2026

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Ramadan
Food

Fasting 101: Rules, Spiritual Meaning, And Exceptions During Ramadan

A clear Ramadan fasting guide

by Sana Bun

31 Dec 2025

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Lifestyle
Food

The Coffee Questions You Are Shy To Ask Baristas

Mariam Erin answers the “silly” — and not so silly — coffee questions

by Barbara Yakimchuk

30 Dec 2025

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Food
Travel

Winter Food Markets In Cairo: Where To Find Local Flavours

Your essential guide to street food in Cairo

by Sana Bun

26 Dec 2025

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People
Interview

“In Coffee, One Person’s Growth Pushes Everyone Forward” — Mariam Erin

Mariam Erin on her route in the UAE coffee industry

by Barbara Yakimchuk

24 Dec 2025

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Restaurants

Top Places For Arabic Coffee Tasting In Doha

Explore some of the best coffee spots in Doha

by Sana Bun

8 Dec 2025

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Health
Food

Why You Must Stop Avoiding Carbs

Especially if you are doing all that cardio

by Sofia Brontvein

21 Nov 2025

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Food
Restaurants

How To Pasta Like an Italian In Dubai

Seems like the easiest dish? Why then do we all screw it up all the time? This is your instructions on how to cook it and where to eat it

by Sophie She

14 Nov 2025

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Food
Dubai

Speciality Coffee Shops In Dubai Every Caffeine Lover Should Visit

Explore some of the best coffee spots in Dubai

by Sana Bun

25 Oct 2025

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Food

Old Souks And Secret Spices: A Foodie’s Guide To Nizwa

An ultimate guide for food lovers

by Sana Bun

24 Oct 2025

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Interview
People

Chef Ahmad Halawa: “Every Dish Carries a Piece Of Home”

Discover the story of a chef whose unforgettable dinners bring people together over Palestinian cuisine

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Oct 2025

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Food
Dubai

Will Your Cola Now Cost a Fortune? Inside the GCC’s New Sugar-Drink Tax

What the new sugar-drinks tax means for consumers, health, and the food industry across the GCC

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Oct 2025

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Food
Restaurants

Plastic-Free Dining: Restaurants In Dubai Leading the Change

Enjoy the best of the city without compromise

by Sana Bun

8 Oct 2025

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Food
Qatar

Where To Try Authentic Qatari Cuisine In Doha

Authentic Qatari cuisine awaits! Discover Doha's best traditional dishes and hidden food gems

by Iffat Nawaz

2 Oct 2025

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Food

Qahwa To Cold Brew: Modern Takes On Arabic Coffee In the Gulf

Gulf's coffee culture is a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation, brewed for a new generation

by Iffat Nawaz

26 Sept 2025

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Food
People

Where To Find Nikkei Cuisine In Dubai? What Is That At All?

Cuisine that has story of migration, fusion, and global recognition behind

by Sophie She

25 Sept 2025

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Food

A Guide To Emirati Breakfast Dishes You Should Try

The Emirati breakfast is a symphony of flavours! Sweet, savoury, and spiced dishes tell the story of a rich heritage

by Iffat Nawaz

17 Sept 2025

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Food

From Dates To Dubai Chocolate: How the Middle East Made Desserts a Cultural Icon

In the Middle East, sweets are more than a treat. They are heritage served on a silver tray, history tucked into a date, and an edible performance of hospitality

by Dara Morgan

27 Aug 2025

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