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Interior of Balkan bistro 21grams in Dubai. Photo: 21grams

Quieter and more intentional - how dining out in the UAE has been changed by war

Smaller groups, earlier bookings and a shift towards neighbourhood restaurants are reshaping how - and why - people eat out across the country

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