Sun, sand and sea …..tales from the life of a British expat in the UAE.
“May the sweets of Iftar make your life more sweeter in every possible way.” Unknown
Iftar at Byblos Sur Mer, the standalone two-story Lebanese fine-dining restaurant located at the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi is a classy affair. Executive Chef Dany Kattar and his team have excelled yet again this year with both the presentation and flavours of classic Arabic dishes reinterpreted with a modern twist.
“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” Coco Chanel
It was the teenager’s Senior Prom last weekend, or Leavers Ball as it’s now officially known here in Abu Dhabi and that meant a whirl of up-do’s, painted nails, false eyelashes and glitter as everything came together for the big night.
“To fast is to identify our dependencies, and free ourselves from them.” Tariq Ramadan
“An ingenious reinterpretation of the flavors of the subcontinent, with a contemporary twist. A stunning, loft-style setting designed to foster social interaction and culinary discovery.” Tamba
The Abu Dhabi Dining and Nightlife scene is a tough nut to crack. The latest additions to The Hub, Bu! And Tamba located at the World Trade Centre Mall here in the capital have for want of a better expression, Nailed it!
“So I’m gonna sit right here. On the edge of this pier. Watch the sunset disappear. And drink a beer.” Luke Bryan
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