Moussaka at Zoe Modern Greek Kouzina
Restaurant of the week: Zoe Abu Dhabi serves up Greek flavours Santorini-style

Marsa Al Bateen eatery takes diners to the Grecian isles with its waterside location, clever decor and comfort food

May 05, 2023, 6:02 PM
Tan tan ramen from Kaizu Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant of the week: Japanese dishes served with creativity and flair

The tan tan ramen comes highly recommended

February 03, 2023, 6:02 PM
Sting performs at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.  Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Sting enthralls Abu Dhabi with time-honoured set

The Etihad Arena show included a thoughtful mix of tracks from almost every decade of his near-half-century-long career

January 28, 2023, 8:55 AM
Jamaican Oxtail Stew Bowl Photo: West to West Kitchen
Two-table Abu Dhabi spot serves homely Afro-Caribbean food

Expect friendly service and tasty dishes at this Abu Dhabi venue, which can seat eight at a time

November 18, 2022, 6:02 PM
Photo: Hawksmoor Group
Restaurant of the week: London steakhouse that's a cut above the rest

Tasty surf and turf, superb sides and wickedly delicious desserts are the order of the day at this popular meat haunt

October 14, 2022, 6:02 PM
Talea by Antonio Guida. Photo: Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace
Restaurant of the week: Italy meets Abu Dhabi at Emirates Palace

Tuck into authentic Italian fare at this upmarket, family-friendly eatery from the Michelin-lauded chef

July 15, 2022, 6:02 PM
Blind Time IV (from left) (Drawing with Davidson) by Robert Morris on display in the Stories of Paper exhibition, The pigeon dish and Dictionary by Hassan Sharif on display at Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Food meets art in Fouquet's menu inspired by Louvre exhibition

We take a walk around the latest Louvre Abu Dhabi show, and try the menu that accompanies and symbolises it

June 29, 2022, 5:57 AM
Enjoy coastal Californian living at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai. Photo: Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
Soak up a slice of Golden State life at Dubai's Hyatt Centric Jumeirah

The laid-back California beach vibes and bold Mediterranean flavours are big draws to this property in La Mer

June 19, 2022, 4:17 AM
The iftar spread at Two.0, the restaurant at Cove Beach Abu Dhabi.
Two.0 iftar review: bold flavours and a beachy vibe

The buffet at the Cove Beach Abu Dhabi restaurant offers an extra-special ambience to break the fast

April 22, 2022, 8:00 AM
Kingston 21 in Abu Dhabi serves delicious Jamaican curries. Photo: Kingston 21
Restaurant of the week: a tropical taste of Jamaica in Abu Dhabi

Don't miss the Trench Town Rock curry goat at this beachy Abu Dhabi restaurant

April 01, 2022, 6:02 PM
Marriott Al Forsan is a hotel in Khalifa City. Courtesy Marriott
Abu Dhabi's Khalifa City area guide: where to eat, sleep and shop

Khalifa City should not be overlooked

January 25, 2020, 7:31 AM
Interior 2 Marco's New York Italian
Review: Italian fare gets a New York spin at Marco Pierre White's new restaurant

The chef points to American classics, including the crispy New York Buffalo wings, American-style nachos, Boston chilli crab cake and great American beef burger as favourites.

December 19, 2019, 5:00 AM
The neighbourhood around Qasr Al Hosn is the venue for a big cultural festival. Christopher Pike / Bloomberg
Where to eat, stay and what to do in Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi

From acai bowls and hot dogs to the area's cultural gem, Qasr Al Hosn

October 24, 2019, 2:43 PM
 Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament. 
24 hours in Bucharest, Romania

We marvel at the world's heaviest parliament building, rummage thrift shops for souvenirs and bike around picturesque parks during a trip to Romania's capital

October 16, 2019, 1:26 PM
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Courtesy 4th Estate
Five must read books by heavyweights of African literature

October is a special month and it marks Breast Cancer Awareness, my birthday and Black History Month

October 11, 2019, 12:51 PM