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Gong xi fa cai! It’s Chinese New Year on 16th February, and here’s all you need to know about celebrating the Year of the Dog in the capital As legend goes, the tradition of Chinese New Year began centuries …
The humble cornflake has a bit of a history – over 100 years of it, to be exact. The cereal was invented entirely by accident by medical doctor and nutritionist John Harvey Kellogg at his high-class sanitarium in 1894, when …
There are many ways to express your love this Valentine’s Day. Let us count them… Ah, February, the month associated with teddy bears, roses, chocolates and heart-filled cards. In the coming days, expect the air to turn extra romantic as …
Despite scarce resources brought predominantly by dry weather typical of the region, Middle Eastern cuisine has evolved to become one of the most versatile in the culinary world – thanks to various influences and the ingenuity of past settlers. This …
It’s official: 2017 is coming to a close, but before the clock strikes 12, there’s plenty of fun to be had as we count down to 2018 New Year is a time for reflection, celebration and sometimes reinvention, as people …
With so many restaurants in Abu Dhabi, you can’t help but wonder how some of them survive. When trying to decide where to dine out with friends and family, the list of options is seemingly endless no matter what your …
The holiday spirit is one and the same, but how do celebrations differ between nations? From advent wreaths to oversized red stockings, mince pies and carols – few occasions celebrated around the world are as festive and colourful as Christmas. …
“Southern barbecue is the closest thing we have in the US to Europe’s cheeses; drive a hundred miles and the barbecue changes.” So says writer John Shelton Reed, author of Barbecue: A Savor the South Cookbook and Cornbread Nation 4: …
Planning to treat the kids? Check out these restaurants offering special menus and choices designed for hungry little diners Who says children don’t love variety when it comes to their food? The truth is, even young ones would love to …
The UAE’s fascination with Japanese culture goes a long way back. Arabic dubbed versions of classic anime and manga series, both in comic books and on TV, were popular on this side of the world with children growing up in …
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