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How To Eat In Hong Kong

Food is cheap, plentiful and wonderfully varied – no wonder most locals eat out at least four times a week. Want to find the best noodles, hairy crab, bao buns and more? Read on…

Tried & Tasted

Each month, we review three of the city's top tables.

Hydration Matters

During the Middle East’s scorching summer months, hydration has been identified as a top health concern, especially throughout the fasting hours of Ramadan. More than ever, it’s important to be actively aware of how much essential fluid your body is getting, as failure to do so could result in dizziness, severe migraines, nausea, confusion, weakness, plus other dangerous illnesses. Follow these simple steps for optimum hydration this Ramadan, says Sophie McCarrick

Marina O' Loughlin Eats La Rochelle

This compact city, set on the Bay of Biscay on France’s Atlantic coast, packs an astonishing array of places to eat and drink into a small area. Our columnist recommends her favourites

Let's Get Griddling  

Too hot to grill outdoors? Escape the heat this summer with these dishes that will give you barbecue-style results in your own kitchen.

Satisfying Suppers

Some of these recipes make enough for two nights – ideal for a quick, healthy meal when you are short on time.

Let's Do Bruch

Many of us are sitting down to eat dinner as a family less often, so weekend brunches are the perfect opportunity to get everyone around the table and catch up on the week’s events. Make a pot of coffee and enjoy one of these gorgeous new recipes with your loved ones

Flavours Of The Month

Here is what’s hot and happening around town this month.

Eat Out Abu Dhabi

Dining deals and happenings in the capital this month.

Tried & Tasted

Each month, we review one of the city's top tables.

Diabetes: Are You At Risk?

With cases of diabetes at a record high not only in the Middle East, but around the world – nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens takes a look at the condition, so you can spot the signs and reduce your risk

'I Changed My Diet To Avoid Diabetes'

When chef Giancarlo Caldesi discovered he had high blood sugar levels, he knew he was at risk of type-2 diabetes. With the help of his wife, Katie, he overhauled his diet, lost three inches around his waist and feels better than he has done in years

The King Of Cheese

We journey to Parma, Italy’s o¬cial ‘City of Gastronomy’ and the birth place of Parmigiano Reggiano, to discover why this ingredient should be a must on your shopping list and the destination should be a part of your 2019 foodie travel plans.

Rixos Saadiyat Island

This month’s gourmet getaway is to Saadiyat Island’s first and only all-inclusive resort, the newly-opened Rixos Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.

Sunshine

The Middle East’s summery ‘winter’ season is in full swing, and that means blazing BBQs, picnics and nice times spent in the garden. So get outside, bask in the sunshine and treat your friends and family to these fabulous new recipes

Seasonal Salads

These wholesome and hearty salads make the most of seasonal ingredients and are kind to your wallet, too

Best BBQ Sides

Fresh new accompaniments for your best ever outdoor feast

Summer's Here!

Make strawberries the star while they’re in season with our fabulous sweet and savoury recipes.

Easiest Ever Midweek Meals

Share these new ideas for easy suppers with a friend or partner.

Harissa Heaven

Diana Henry uses the versatile North African spice paste to add a new dimension to sausage rolls, sardines and slow-cooked aubergines.

Fast Falafel

Make one batch of healthy baked falafels and cauliflower tabbouleh, then jazz up your lunches with these quick and easy twists recipes SOPHIE GODWIN

Belgium To Dubai

World-famous pastry chef and chocolatier, Pierre Marcolini recently made his Dubai debut with La Maison Pierre Marcolini in Dubai Mall. Talking all things chocolate, we spoke to the man himself to learn of this season’s hottest chocolate flavours, the demand for sugar-free products and what’s on offer in his new store.

The Spa At The Address Dubai Marina

We visit The Spa at The Address Dubai Marina to discover its latest seasonal treatment, The Tea of Spring.

The Philippines

Home to over 7,000 tropical islands, the Philippines is an exciting region of culinary diversity. With Filipino cuisine on the rise as a trend, it’s the place to explore this year.

Cracking Easter Bakes

Easter Sunday falls on April 21 this year. Start celebrating and enjoy these treats all month.

Small Plates, Big Flavours

BBC chef Tom Kerridge introduces a new way to feed friends.

Tried & Tasted

Each month, we review two of the city's top tables.

4 New Brunches To Try

This month we check out four brunches new to Dubai this season

Chocolate Trends

Talking to an expert chocolatier, we learn that dark chocolate is making a comeback this year, while exotic flavoured chocolates are out. Consumers are on the hunt for chocolate containing less sugar, and year-to-year traditional milk chocolate with caramelised hazelnuts remains most in demand. Here, we discover trends in chocolate with Marc Wirth, managing director of Sprüngli Middle East – a luxury Swiss chocolatier that recently made its Middle Eastern debut with boutiques in The Dubai Mall and The Galleria in Abu Dhabi.

Storecupboard Heroes Flour

Which bags deserve space on your shelf? Here’s our guide to some familiar friends and unusual alternatives – including gluten-free