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Chef Ross Shonhan uses straw fires to add charring and smokiness to most dishes. Photo: Strawfire
Strawfire review: Fireballs meet fine dining at Abu Dhabi restaurant

Prices at Emirates Palace’s swanky Japanese venue won’t burn a hole in your pocket

FoodMarch 30, 2025
Dean Wilkins
Chef Akmal Anuar, of Michelin-starred 11 Woodfire fame, opened Goldfish Sushi and Yakitori in Abu Dhabi at the tail end of last year. Photo: Goldfish
Goldfish Abu Dhabi: ‘Dishes like this spearhead mall food revolution’

Fair prices meet fine food at Michelin-lauded chef’s latest Asian adventure

FoodJanuary 18, 2025
Dean Wilkins
A trio of tartare at Ilios Restaurant and Beach Club, where food takes centre stage. Photo: Ilios
Ilios Beach Club review: Gimmick-free Greek dining at Surf Abu Dhabi

A few indispensable ingredients are imported and handled with care for an authentic experience – which doesn't include smashed plates, thankfully

LifestyleNovember 17, 2024
Dean Wilkins
The National’s Dean Wilkins during a hiking tour of Franschhoek, South Africa. Dean Wilkins / The National
CommentWake up! Sleep tourism is a waste of a holiday

New research suggests more and more people are looking for restful getaways, but where's the fun in that?

TravelOctober 11, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Paco Morales shows off his Spanish restaurant's three-star pedigree with beautifully plated dishes in Dubai. Photo: Qabu
Qabu: Andalusian chef puts region's ancient Arab past on a plate

Paco Morales's haute cuisine history lesson is a dinner for the ages

FoodJuly 07, 2024
Dean Wilkins
StreetXO's interiors are a mishmash of avant-garde art galleries, Victorian smoking lounges and somewhere people wake up in Saw films. Photo: StreetXO
StreetXO review: Punk rock, tapas and kitchen lawlessness

Mohawked Dabiz Munoz is more like a conductor achieving rock star status with a knife and vegetables

FoodJuly 06, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Dean Wilkins will celebrate his first Father's Day this year as a dad. Dean Wilkins / The National
From toilet cleaner to chip fryer, how life prepared me for my first Father's Day

As a childless bachelor, I feigned interest as parents groaned about the woes of having children. But now I've joined the club

LifestyleJune 21, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Dubai's art district Alserkal Avenue is always popular, though visiting in summer is a much quieter affair. Photo: Rana Begum / Alserkal
I found the cheapest way to go on a summer holiday - don't book one

This year, here's why I’ll be choosing pennies in the pocket instead of paying the price of overtourism, soaring demand and staff on strike

TravelJune 07, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Full English breakfasts traditionally include eggs, sausages, bacon, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and a hot tea. Getty Images
Are Gen Z right, is the full English breakfast toast?

Classic fry-up has lost its sizzle among younger diners but, as a millennial, I'm with the boomers

FoodMay 24, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi offers adult-only bliss and is perfect for romantic getaways and weekend escapes. Photo: Anantara Santorini
From bed to beach in 17 steps at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi

Adults-only venue offers ultimate relaxation and excellent cuisine, and turns out to be perfect escape for a blissful babymoon

TravelApril 24, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Abu Dhabi's Yas Island offers plenty of greenery, quiet roads and excellent restaurants. Alamy
I loved living in Dubai but now I'm sold on Abu Dhabi

Growing neighbourhoods, cheaper rents and less traffic – my first six months in the capital

Home & GardenApril 19, 2024
Dean Wilkins
In only two years, Temu has become one of the world's most popular e-commerce platforms. Getty Images
Is Temu worth buying from? Yes, says my bank account

While it’s fashionable to cry ‘spyware’, I’m a bona fide bargain hunter and the app lets me shop like a billionaire

Fashion & BeautyApril 04, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Airbnb listings in Dubai have doubled since 2021. Photo: Airbnb
What it's like to be an Airbnb host – by a six-year veteran

Dubai’s short-term let market is booming, but anyone hoping to join in should be prepared

Home & GardenMarch 29, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Banksy painted Apple founder Steve Jobs at the entrance of the Calais migrant camp in December 2015. AP
Finding a Banksy first is magic – but I fluffed my chance at glory

His latest piece in London is grabbing headlines almost a decade after I unknowingly discovered one with the artist roaming nearby

CultureMarch 19, 2024
Dean Wilkins
Lobster on top of layers of filo pastry, one of the golden dishes at Varq
Fine-dining Indian restaurant Varq serves gold-standard menu

Reinvention is the spice of life, as the chefs at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa The Palm prove

FoodFebruary 20, 2024
Dean Wilkins
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