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From Café Society, With Love

Dubai, UAE: Romance is on the menu this February with Dubai’s most stylish venue – Café Society celebrating the year’s most romantic holiday with two indulgent dining packages, perfect for couples everywhere on the 14th February. 

Whether you’re in the mood to dine-in for a cosy breakfast, a surprise couple’s lunch or an intimate date night, escape away to the eatery’s chic 1920’s-style surrounds, for some time alone with your sweetheart. 

Pulling all stops, the restaurant is serving a special breakfast menu that features Eggs Benedict in Pink Sauce, heart-shaped Strawberry Pancakes in Fresh Berries and Hot Chocolate Sauce, hot beverages and more, all for AED 250 per couple. If you’ve already made morning plans, you will have to make time for the eatery’s romantic lunch or dinner that serves up a sumptuous 5-course menu featuring signature dishes like the Red Snapper with Smoked Salmon Risotto, Gratin Rhubarb Oyster, Cremona Pumpkin Mustard Ravioli with Truffle Sauce, a decadently-crafted dessert for the occasion – the Mini Heart Tree, signature mocktails on arrival and more all for AED 450 per couple. 

If couples wish to dine-in or enjoy home delivery, the restaurant’s exceptional àla carte menu is also available. 

Café Society is located in Tamani Marina Hotel, King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates, and is open daily from 9am – 11pm. Advanced booking recommended. 

For reservations or more information, please call +971 4 318 3755, email info@cafesociety.ae, visit www.cafesociety.ae, or follow @cafesocietydxb.  

Get a biryani for only one dirham at Flavours of India-JBR

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Dubai, UAE – Flavours of India at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai lets you save while savoring the well-loved biryani for only a dirham.    

The one-dirham biryani offer can be availed when guests order dishes and beverages at the restaurant worth 50 dirhams and up. Take your pick from mutton biryani, chicken biryani, prawn biryani or vegetable biryani, depending on your cravings for the day.

Flavours of India JBR serves an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. It specialises in Mughlai cuisine such as Raan e Riyasat, Makhmali Murgh Musallam, Shahjhani Kofta, Zaika-e-Dal Makhnai, Akbari Shahi Tukda and more. Main course selection includes the popular Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Flavours Special Bhuna Gosht, among others. 

This limited-time offer is valid from Sunday to Wednesday only, and is available for both dine-in and takeaway orders.   To book a table, call +971 4 309 8177, send a WhatsApp message to +971 52 398 1654, or email dining@ramadajbr.com. Terms and conditions apply.

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Nick & Scott: Shaping Dubai’s dining scene

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In the ten years that they have spent in the UAE, longtime friends and colleagues Nick Alvis and Scott Price have played a pivotal role in shaping and developing the region’s dining scene.

Having spent over a decade working for Gordon Ramsay in London, Paris and Dubai, in 2011 they launched their first restaurant, Table 9 by Nick and Scott, to great success winning a string of accolades and garnering attention for being one of the first homegrown concepts. In 2013, they showcased their diversity by creating and establishing the Taste Kitchen brand, a chain of popular, award-winning contemporary café-style restaurants.

Their greatest achievement to date came in early 2017 with the opening of Folly by Nick and Scott at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. As part of a long-term, multiple restaurant partnership with Gates Hospitality, the two conceived the concept from scratch and guests will spot their signature style not just in the menu – with its unfussy, innovative dishes and commitment to quality ingredients – but in the decor, craft cocktails, music playlist and general vibe.

With its fabulous views, stunning outdoor terraces and different dining options – from an intimate kitchen bar experience to a secluded table out on the terrace, the choice to sample a bespoke tasting menu or simply order a drink and a couple of nibbles and watch the sun go down, Folly has something for everyone – as well as the best sunset in Dubai. 

Much like their previous ventures, Folly has already received an array of awards and accolades, including Time Out’s Best European Restaurant and Best Bar with a View, as well as being named Esquire Magazine’s Third Best Restaurant in the Middle East for 2018, and with future openings in the pipeline, their presence in the region is set to grow and grow. 

Off the Wall cocktail bar opens its doors, tucked away in Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown.

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DUBAI, UAE: Off the Wall is a one-of-a-kind urban cocktail bar, paying homage to the bright lights and the bustling streets of the neighborhood Satwa. With an inspired nostalgic setting, Off the Wall is not only a sight to behold, but it is also a powerhouse on the beverage scene, making sure that every ingredient, every visitor, and every experience is given the utmost attention to detail.

Full of character, the entrance of the bar is lit from the ceiling by light installation “Tokyo meet Dubai” designed by locally based artist Maxime Cramatte of Satwa 3000. The installation is a fusion of Tokyo craziness and Satwa’s inspired design, that creates a powerful entrance experience with a futuristic twist. 

Right after guests step into the bar, they will find the artworks of Syrian artist Baseen Rayynes who has painted two of his striking murals directly on the walls which are on either side of the entrance bar.

The rest of the walls have distressed brick effect, upon which is layered the Graffiti artwork by Paul Bruwer of The Domino art collective. 

Wall art and graffiti in Off The Wall reflect Dubai’s recognition of these mainstream forms of art, that are nowadays as important as art exhibited in museums and galleries. 

The creative energy flows not only in the street art on the walls, but also in the bar program and cocktail menu. The barmen are like artists, who push their creative boundaries when it comes to modern bartending and are ready to serve up a crafted imaginative beverage to impress the guests with unusual flavour combinations and multi-sensory experimental presentations. All signature cocktails are inspired by the prominent art pieces from around the world and the whole beverages menu revolves around creativity as well as artistic values with a bit of storytelling.

Curated cocktail craftsmanship is at the forefront, where traditional Arabic ingredients are used in a contemporary way to showcase what a cocktail can be nowadays, like a fig skin ink that is applied as a paint on the cocktail glasses, homemade Arabic amaro digestive and caramel crackers made from pineapple and dates. There are no boundaries of creativity at Off The Wall, whether it is integration of home-made elements or adapting culinary techniques borrowed from the kitchen. 

Off the Wall deliver on flavor, presentation, and variety with precision, making sure that the food is a delectable feast for everyone’s senses. 

The menu is bursting with flavor blending together contemporary and well-loved Asian street food dishes for a landscape of food that is truly diverse and exclusive to our tables. Off the Wall present Pan-Asian bites in a casual surrounding where epicurean palates meet interior perfection and where it is possible to create different backdrops for a range of occasions. 

Find collaborations with Dubai-based independent DJs and record collectors, who spin curated alternative tunes from the rare records to well-known classics. 

Off the Wall is a destination where guests come for the cocktails and bar bites, stay for the offbeat tunes and return for good vibes, whilst soaking up the Downtown skyline from the terrace. Off The Wall is an ultimate urban bar which can only be found in an ultra-urban city like Dubai!

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.hotelindigodubai.com or get social with us @HotelIndigoDubai and @OffTheWallDubai

Shokuji Sushi Restaurant: A majestic fusion of flavors

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Shokuji Restaurant is all about fusing traditional Japanese flavors and atmosphere. Shokuji’s menu is elegantly presented and consists of fresh, seasonal and pure ingredients sourced carefully from the best Japanese and local producers. This ensures authentic tastes and nutritional values in every bite.



The philosophy behind Shokuji Sushi Restaurant is more than just the serving of authentic, tasty and healthy dishes; a further ambition is to contribute towards a sustainable environment by using local ingredients, sourcing ingredients from the responsible suppliers and utilising biodegradable materials for take-away meals. Shokuji does not use any single-use or disposable plastics. 

Shokuji’s Sushi Team always guarantee: Fresh ingredients; consistent quality; kind and responsive service; diversity and seasonality; and food safety & hygiene.

Shokuji Restaurant is in Wasl Vita Mall, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny to be aired on UFC Arabia app, Starzplay and Etisalat e-Life TV

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Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Media has announced the live broadcast of the second UFC event of 2021 between welterweight rivals Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny, on the UFC Arabia application, the first Arabic language UFC application in the Middle East and North Africa. The bout is all set to take place on January 20 at the Etihad Arena on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi at 6pm UAE time (2pm GMT).

It will also be aired live on Starzplay, the region’s fastest-growing subscription video on-demand service, and AD fight channel, the first Combat Sports channel in the region on Etisalat e-Life TV on channel 705.

The announcement comes after Abu Dhabi Media’s recent partnership with Starzplay to live-stream UFC events across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As part of the partnership, Starzplay subscribers will have access to all UFC Live events as well as an extensive VOD content library of previous fights, shows, interviews, and special content such as Dana White’s Contender Series.  

The UFC Arabia application is also downloadable through all major online stores, such as Apple Store and Google Play, and is available on web, smart phone, smart TVs, and tablets. The app allows fans to track real-time updates of all UFC events and live-stream fights, anytime, anywhere, enabling them to switch from English to Arabic with ease.

Savour sweet dreams, culinary delights and visual treats at Saya Brasserie in Al Wasl 51 – now open

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Dubai, UAE: Saya – a homegrown brasserie born in Dubai, offering guests sweet dreams, culinary delights and endless visual treats – is kicking off 2021 in style at its new Al Wasl 51 branch. 

A foodie’s paradise and Instagrammer’s utopia, Saya is a venue that must be experienced to be believed – an idyllic space featuring a visual and ambient duality, with photo-ops at every turn, irresistible cuisine on every plate, and two very different experiences under one roof.

The interior design and décor on display at Saya Al Wasl 51 create an intriguing adventure for the eyes. The space is split in two to provide two very different, yet equally captivating visual and ambient experiences. One half of Saya is a dreamy pink paradise, boasting beautiful blossoming flowers on the walls, neon lights, clouds and a stylish lit-up ‘I love Dubai’ sign, majestic fixtures, plenty of floral touches, and plush velvet chairs. 

The other half of Saya is a black and white, monochromatic, 2D-designed room, with fascinating hand-sketched drawings, paper plants in pots, a faux fireplace, and amazing artistic tributes to Dubai, such as murals and portraits of HH Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan. And, for those who love to dine in the open air, Saya also has its own spacious outdoor terrace.  

Saya’s extensive menu is filled with mouth-watering dishes to suit everyone, from healthy-eaters to comfort food-lovers, and anyone in between. Whether guests want to tuck into an all-day breakfast with family, a healthy and hearty lunch with friends, a delicious dinner with someone special, or an out-of-this-world dessert all for themselves, Saya’s culinary creations are works of art, ready to be snapped for the ‘gram and then savoured until the very last bite.  

At Saya, it’s never too late for breakfast, and, with an all-day breakfast menu full of all kinds of everything, guests can make sure their first meal of the day is the tastiest, no matter what time they decide to indulge. Featuring the best of Western and Middle Eastern cuisine, including American classics, sweet treats, and healthy favourites – Saya’s breakfast menu has it all, with highlights such as Scrambled Shakshuka, The Ultimate Benedict, the Signature Smashed Avo, Granola, and much more. 

Guests can also enjoy a wonderful assortment of á-la-carte options such as soups, hot and cold starters, pasta and risotto dishes, and a variety of mains. Popular choices include Volcano Fries, the Falafel Special Set, Saya’s Salad with Chicken, Tom Yam Soup, Spicy Risotto in Pink Sauce with Avocado (chicken or shrimp), Burger Me, Lamb Shank with Mashed Potatoes, and Miso Salmon in Butter Lemon Sauce.    

For those in search of the sweetest satisfaction for their appetites, Saya’s cakes and desserts are in a world of their own. From the Rose Croissant, Lotus Pancakes, and Rose Explosion, to Flora’s Tower (carrot cake, chocolate cake and vanilla cake surprise), The Ultimate Brownie, and Saya’s Pink Balloon (vanilla cheesecake, rose lotus crunch, milk sauce, and cotton candy) – Saya desserts are masterpieces capable of amazing any sweet tooth.  

While Saya offers very generous and wholesome portions, as well as the finest comfort food, the homegrown brasserie also has plenty of healthy options, like Acai Bowls, soups and salads, and avocado-based dishes, along with vegetarian choices, and gluten-free and sugar-free cakes. 

In addition to offering a wide selection of Bubble Teas, which are unique to the area and only available in Al Wasl 51, Saya is also the ideal spot to sample a coffee, and the Saya Signature Spanish Latte, which can be enjoyed hot or cold, is a real favourite already. Guests can choose their coffee, milk, flavour (salted caramel, lotus, saffron, pistachio, or rose) and/or syrup, and sip from a variety of mini jars, which allow them to mix and match their desired amount of ingredients. 

Saya’s Daily Opening Hours:

Al Wasl 51 – 9am to 1am

City Walk – 9am to 1am

Nakheel Mall – 9am to midnight

For inquiries and reservations, please call +971 50 541 8373