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If you want to get a real feel of the food culture of Taiwan and enjoy a slice of Taiwanese warmth and hospitality, check Taipei Dao - a restaurant tucked away in a slightly quieter neighborhood of Downtown Dubai.  I warn you, you will get addicted! That's because this restaurant serves not just tasty food, but tasty and 100 percent healthy food.    Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, one of the pioneers of French gastronomy writing once penned this famous observation ‘Tell me what kind of food you eat, and I will tell you what kind of man you are.’ Food is an integral part of Taiwanese culture and that reflects in the personality of Taiwanese people too : friendly, open, warm, hospitable and guileless. As a gastronomic epicenter of Asia, Taiwan’s culinary scene is quite exciting, to say the least. Renowned internationally for lip smacking food and gleaming night markets, many travelers go to Taiwan mainly to experience this incredibly delicious and unique f...

Lip-smacking food. Awe-inspiring ambience. Impeccable service. These are some of the fine attributes that define, and at the same time set apart Bombay Brasserie from others. Little wonder that this Dubai Gem continues to remain in the top league from among 8000 restaurants in Dubai.   The Ambiance   Bombay Brasserie is by far one of the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to in recent times. Last week on a special invitation from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, I joined an elite gathering of the select media practitioners from top Dubai publications.  First off, the venue completely bowled us over. May be it is the subtle and romantic lighting, maybe it’s the impressive collection of house pours on display or may be it is even the fantastic view from the windows. Whatever it was, it certainly set the tone for the evening.   The servers were a joyful and attentive bunch who ensured they were there to attend to every ones beck and call but at the same time offering t...

Kenza Restaurant hosts an iftar for the Media Ramada Downtown Hotel’s Kenza Restaurant hosted a special iftar for media professionals in Dubai last night.  The event was attended by media practitioners from some of the leading publications and media houses in Dubai. A host of bloggers and online influencers from the region were also present at the event. The private iftar was arranged at the Penthouse of the 4-star hotel, which according to many guests, was an amazing choice given the gorgeous view from the balcony.  The venue indeed did offer a panoramic and dazzling view of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Downtown area and not to forget, the Dancing Fountains.       After a sumptuous iftar dinner, which included popular Arabic and international cuisine, the guests moved to the balcony area where they enjoyed the dancing fountain show from several hundred feet up in the sky. Kenza Restaurant Kenza, which means “treasure” in Arabic, offers...

This Ramadan enjoy an authentic Arabian iftar buffet at Suq, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah, Dubai. This  Ramadan season , if you are looking for that extraordinary dining experience then we highly recommend trying the  Iftar Buffet  at SUQ Restaurant,  Four Seasons Resort , Dubai. This beachfront resort surrounded by lushly landscaped gardens and pools, is a perfect blend of contemporary style and authentic Arabic design on the edge of the Arabian Gulf. Named after the traditional Arabian marketplace, SUQ is a cozy, restaurant that guarantees an authentically Arabian Iftar experience. While the Arabesque milieu, subtle lighting and intimate setting will gladden your heart, the lavish iftar menu will satisfy your every craving, with some of the finest, the restaurant has, to offer. As soon as we entered the lobby friendly staff greeted us and led us straight to the restaurant. The staff we met at different points and during different times at the eveni...

Enjoy an Iftar Buffet with an Indian twist this Ramadan, at Zafran During one of our visits to Mirdif City, we stumbled on this gem – Zafran restaurant. We were looking for a Dubai iftar with an Indian twist and what could have been a better choice than Zafran?! Walking through the 1 st  level of this friendly neighborhood mall, our team were presented with several culinary options, including the renowned Gazebo Indian Restaurant, but something about Zafran drew us in. Perhaps it’s the fine aroma of delightful Indian spices that appealed to our olfactory senses as we passed that way, or may be it was even the chic, warm and inviting ambiance. The time was barely 7 pm, few odd minutes before iftar could be declared, but the place was already 80 percent occupied. Interestingly enough, majority of the diners seated at this bistro were Emirati or seemingly Arab nationals. We found a few odd Indians and other nationalities in the mix but the crowd was predomin...

Every once in a while, we all love to set aside routine and try something exotic. Oriental cuisine, for instance. With the number of Asian and East Asian culinary options on offer in Dubai, it’s an easy choice and one that is really satisfying. Japanese cuisine is something that stands out in the top list of many food lovers when it comes to Oriental cuisine. Well, why not! With Japanese cuisine being so unique and distinct in taste and style compared to many other types of Asian cuisine, it’s quite natural. Japanese culinary traditions have amply demonstrated that they are among the most enthusiastic and passionate of any race when it comes to food.  This factor reflects in the taste and quality of their fare too. With less of frying and more of careful preparation of steamed or even raw food, Japanese gastronomy has managed to capture the hearts of food connoisseurs world-over. The editorial team at Arabian Gazette were in the mood for some Japanese, so we head...