Author: Colin Armstrong

GUIDE: Last-minute Christmas

GUIDE: Last-minute Christmas

Are you panic-buying Christmas gifts and running out of time? Calm down, we’ve got Christmas this year all wrapped up Stocking stuffers AED 25: Soldini di Cioccolato. Carluccio’s, Yas Mall No Christmas stocking is complete without a bag of shiny chocolate …

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INTERVIEW: Don’t even ask for salt and pepper at the Venetian Village

INTERVIEW: Don’t even ask for salt and pepper at the Venetian Village

There are no salt and pepper sets on the tables at Todd English’s Olives. “If it needs salt and pepper, it ain’t cooked well,” says executive chef Jaime Mendozo. He’s right, and it is cooked well – the dishes we …

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UPDATE: Michelin-Starred chef nabs new role

UPDATE: Michelin-Starred chef nabs new role

The Skelmore Hospitality Group recently named chef Enrico Bartolini as chief culinary advisor for Roberto’s, an Italian restaurant soon to open here in the capital. Born in Pescia, Italy, Bartolini is the youngest Italian chef, at 33 years old, to …

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Creative family thinking about the bigger picture

Creative family thinking about the bigger picture

Three women, two generations, one artistically inclined family As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. One family in the capital will be interpreting this in a unique way with a new exhibition early next year. On …

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House hunting 101

House hunting 101

Play your cards right to find the ideal home that suits you Whether you’re new to the emirate or are planning to fly the nest, it can be a daunting task finding and selecting a property in Abu Dhabi. And …

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The Force has awoken

The Force has awoken

We’ve seen The Force Awakens – did it live up to expectations? Don’t worry, we’ve written a spoiler-free review of the biggest film of the year When that iconic soundtrack begins, we are transported in to the Star Wars universe once again …

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Pre-owned cars show way

Pre-owned cars show way

Fancy cars, lavish yachts and a pricey number plate – all these and more made it a fun-fuelled and profitable year for the motors section of the UAE’s popular classified website. Dubizzle’s first Abu Dhabi motoring report reveals that over …

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Abu Dhabi Diary: Things to do this week

Abu Dhabi Diary: Things to do this week

Whether you’re feeling festive or active, this week’s goings-on around the city will get you excited…   Monday, 14th December A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Brighton College (near Khalifa Park) Senior pupils will present their version of the William Shakespeare …

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Tour de force

Tour de force

It’s arguably the most iconic film series ever released – and as the world awaits the seventh instalment, we take a look at what the newest Star Wars flick has in store Back in 1977 a small film called Star …

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New sports bar kicks off

New sports bar kicks off

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is home to the latest hangout spot for fervent sports fans in the capital. On 20th December, the hotel will open the doors to Blu Sky Lounge & Grill, a bar furnished with advanced sound systems …

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