February 2012
6 posts
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The one about Al Mayass
I’ve been waiting in anticipation for the Armenian restaurant Al Mayass to open ever since my hungry ramadan days. I’ve also called the Sheraton Hotel (where I was told it would open) to check if it had opened yet? When will it open? Why didn’t it?…They had no idea? Why? (you get the picture) and finally….. it opened about 2-3 weeks ago!
To those of you who have...
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The one about Molouk Al Shawarma
Shawarma shops are well dispersed around the UAE and are as common as the lights on the streets. So when you find people huddled around a specific shawarma place, you just know this place is GOOD!
Molouk Al Shawarma is located in the most shawarma dense area of Abu Dhabi - in Khaldiyah. Despite its location and proximity of competition, it still manages to attract a significant number of hungry...
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The one about Hickory's at Yas Links
I must say that Abu Dhabi has transformed itself into a “modern day metropolis” with some iconic buildings spread across the city. Take the Hyatt Capital Gate for example, resembling a dented version of the leaning tower of Pisa or the twin Faberge-esque buildings that are currently under construction along Salam Street not to mention Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and its...
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The one about Klayya
Yesterday, I was craving my balaleet/karak fix so decided to pop into Klayya, a new Emirati Bakery/Breakfast cafe in Al Barsha to see what all the fuss was about.
To begin with, I mistook Klayya for an art gallery when I passed it - plenty of space with bold, mismatched pieces and each piece really spoke for itself. I was impressed. All 5 tables were occupied once we came in and we managed to...
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The one about Baker & Spice
I fell in love with Baker and Spice back when it was located on Walton Street in London, back when all they had were 3 tables on the street and a tiny yet beautiful bakery inside. So, when Baker & Spice opened in Dubai, you can just begin to imagine the nostalgia I felt. Although this outlet does not really have the same menu, it incorporates the same values and concept - Freshly made/baked...
