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The waiting is over! Dubai’s annual celebration of gastronomy, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), opens on 22 February, marking the start of 17 days of epicurean discovery and delight.
It’s truly a foodie paradise at Dubai Food Festival 2018, with a jam-packed schedule of culinary events, activities and promotions to take part in. With returning favourites and new attractions to visit during the festival, here are our top 11 suggestions:
1. Stroll down to Etisalat Beach Canteen
The Festival’s flagship event is free to enter and serves as the perfect spot to take the family for a fun day out by the beach. Try out top-notch snacks and food at the food trucks and restaurants, watch a movie under the stars, join a cooking demos and relax by the beach – all in one great location.
2. Dine like royalty
Embark on a first-class culinary adventure when you dine at one of the city’s finest restaurants during Dubai Restaurant Week (22 February – 3 March). Book a table now on RoundMenu to enjoy a bespoke 3-course meal with iconic views of Dubai, at one of 15 different restaurants.
3. Explore Dubai’s top Hidden Gems
Hiding in the bustling streets of Dubai are a host of culinary secrets waiting to be discovered, from Emirati delights to unique street food and authentic flavours from across the world – all at the best prices. Visit www.dubaihiddengems.com to see the top 10 Hidden Gems as voted by Dubai’s residents, and deals on offer at each of these restaurants.
4. Meet culinary superstars at Taste of Dubai
Back for its 11th edition, Taste of Dubai brings together the city’s hottest restaurants, world famous celebrity chefs, and an incredible line-up of international music. Watch live cooking demonstrations, learn top tips and tuck into some delicious fare during the 3-day festival. Tickets are available online here.
5. Enjoy Miami Vibes
Relish plenty of authentic soul and street food from an array of local food trucks and food stalls, putting their own unique twists on traditional cuisines, with everything from burgers and salads to cookies and ice cream. There is something for everyone in the family at the Miami Food Festival in City Walk – you can enjoy great food in a fun, vibrant atmosphere from 15 – 25 Feb.
6. Bleu Blanc: Chef’s Table with David Myers
Be among the first to get up close and personal with David Myers, as he hosts the Bleu Blanc ‘Chef’s Table’. The visionary Gypsy Chef will prepare and plate up his signature dishes at the famed Bleu Blanc Grill Counter while taking guests on a culinary journey, recollecting stories from his extensive travels around the globe. Reserve your seats now.
7. Bring out the street style
Dubai’s vibrant street food scene comes to life throughout Dubai Food Festival – visit Dubai Street Nights at Al Seef from 1-3 March, and head down to Etisalat Beach Canteen for the first ever Dubai Street Food Awards on 10 March. For those looking to try out street food from around the world, visit Bollywood Parks Dubai from 22-24 February for ‘Streets of India’ – a Bollywood food bazaar; Street Social on 2 March at Marina Social, or the Thai street food festival at The Backyard, Steigenberger Hotel on Saturday evenings during the festival.
8. Experience Arabian Nights at Ewaan
Be transported back in time and experience every mystical facet of Middle Eastern allure at Ewaan, The Palace Downtown Dubai. The evening features graceful performances by a Tannoura dancer, an exquisite oriental buffet, soulful music, traditional sweets, and a splendid view from the al fresco terrace. The Arabian experience will be available on 7 March and is priced at AED 265 per person.
9. Brush up your culinary skills
Think you can take on a chef? Join in the “Beat the Chef” competition on Sundays and Wednesdays from 2-5pm at Café Society, Tamani Marina Hotel – and compete with the Café chef against the clock to cook up extravagant culinary creations. You can also try your hand at crafting and sculpting chocolate at Boutique La Chocolat masterclasses at Etisalat Beach Canteen and City Walk.
10. Win big!
Who doesn’t like to win goodies! During the festival, on a minimum spend of AED 50 at participating food outlets across the city, you can enter a raffle draw that gives you a chance to win multiple prizes including Dubai Experience vouchers brought to you by Novo Elite Holidays and a grand prize car, Nissan Kicks from A W Rostamani Arabian Automobiles. Customers are also in the running to win instant scratch win prizes such as 3-month Zomato Gold Memberships.
11. Movies to Munch On
Enjoy the beautiful weather as you drive up to an outdoor cinema experience at Last Exit E11 and Last Exit Mad X. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the festival, catch fun animated movies or themed classics and contemporary flicks 6 pm to 10:45 pm. Pair the movies with delicious meals available at a variety of on-site food trucks.
Emaar sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for largest light and sound show on a single building
UAE ushers in the New Year with Emaar’s spectacular ‘Light Up 2018’ celebration that captivates the world
- New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title achieved for light and sound show on a single building with Burj Khalifa show spanning over 109,252 sq metres
- Over a million visitors join the never-before celebration highlighted by mesmerising laser, light and musical fountain show
- Celebration highlights the achievements of the UAE and marks the Year of Zayed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Dubai, UAE; January 1, 2018: The UAE once again captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. Emaar’s ‘Light Up 2018’ Downtown Dubai celebration hosted more than a million visitors from across the world and reached an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide through live television broadcast and social media livestreams.
Dr. Roze makes dental appointments
Andrew Culbard, Peter McQuillan and Egle Vitaite join leading Dubai clinic; Dentists will play key role in clinic’s Fair Care Dubai CSR initiative
Dr Roze & Associates Dental Clinic, the leading dental clinic in Dubai, has strengthened its team with a number of key appointments.
Based on Jumeirah’s Beach Road, Dr Roze, which boasts 42 staff, including 12 dentists and three hygienists, provides a comprehensive range of dental services to both residents and visitors from overseas and uses the latest and most advanced technology to deliver the highest clinic standards in dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentists Andrew Culbard and Peter McQuillan have both joined from the United Kingdom; while Egle Vitaite, a Specialist Paediatric Dentist, has come on board from Lithuania.
Dr David Roze, Founder and Oral Surgeon, said: “Andrew, Egle and Peter are extremely competent dentists, with first-rate credentials. Their talent and experience will broaden still further our capabilities and of course our expertise.”
Dr Andrew graduated from the University of Glasgow Dental School in Scotland, before going on to pursue post-graduate training in a number of other dental specialities. Two years after graduating, he was awarded membership to the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
After graduating from the University of Glasgow in the UK with a Batchelor’s Degree in Dentistry, Dr Peter was honoured to receive the Tristan Manji Memorial Scholarship. He is an active member and previous Board Director of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and he directs ‘The Face Academy’, a prominent European school of facial aesthetics.
Dr Egle completed a Masters degree in Dentistry from the Lithuanian University of Health and Sciences. She continued her post graduate studies at Vilnius University, obtaining a specialist degree in Paediatric Dentistry and has worked as a paediatric dentist in both private and public practices in Europe. Dr Egle has also been extensively trained to work with patients with mental and physical disabilities, especially autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and is qualified to provide treatment under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia.
Dr Roze added: “We are committed to providing the very best care for our patients and, in order to do that, we must invest in the very best talent. There is a stringent process for anyone looking to join our team, with initial clinical cases followed up by a series of interviews, where we check not only clinical skills, but also personality, attitude and spirit.”
All three new appointments will be involved in the Fair Care Dubai CSR initiative, which was rolled out across the country last month.
The initiative, which promises equal treatment and equal service from the high-end dentistry, is open to residents in the UAE who are earning a monthly salary of AED3,500 or less and agree to a holistic approach to their treatment.
Patients only need to pay for 10% of their treatment and will be treated every Monday from 6pm to 8pm. An official application form to join the Fair Care Dubai initiative must be filled out before an appointment is booked. Applications can be made here.
Photo Caption: (L-R) Peter McQuillan – Cosmetic Dentist, Egle Vitaite – Paediatric Dentist, Andrew Culbard – Cosmetic Dentist
About Dr Roze & Associates
Dr. Roze & Associates Dubai is a team of dental experts that provide patients with an outstanding level of dental services in a technologically advanced environment, delivering the highest quality care with honesty and professionalism.
For more information, please contact:
GAVIN GIBBON
Senior Account Manager
Tel: +971 4 365 2711 | Mobile: +971 55 129 6108
E-mail: gavin.gibbon@shamalcomms.com
Office 106, Arjaan Office Tower, Dubai Media City
PO Box 502701 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Website: www.shamalcomms.com
