“Vine leaves are very underrated,” with Dara Dining’s Chef Sara Aqel
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Sara Aqel, who recently won Best Chef in the One Knife Category for her latest venture, Dara Dining. Nourish by Spinneys: Chef Sara
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Episodes about people, businesses and the happenings in the United Arab Emirates.
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Polar regions sentinels of climate change, biodiversity, and human resilience, with Wassim Said
Tatiana Antonelli-Abella is joined by Wassim Said for a special episode of Forward Talks to mark the inaugural World Day for Glaciers and 2025 being the International Year of Glaciers’
‘Putting Central American flavours on the Dubai culinary map,’ with Chef Gabriela Chamorro
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Chef Gabriela Chamorro at the newly opened ‘Girl and the Goose‘ Restaurante Centroamericano, at the Anantara in Downtown Dubai. Nourish by Spinneys: Chef Gabriela
“People walk in as strangers and leave as family. That is what Bait Maryam is all about.” Chef Salam Dakkak on honoring her mother’s legacy through every single dish.
Hashem is back this month with Chef Salam, the Chef-Operator of one of the UAE’s most popular restaurants, Bait Maryam. Listen to the audio version here: The Lighthouse Conversations:
صوفي بطرس:”يمكن أن يكون الفن بقلبه ترفيه لكن الترفيه لحاله يمكن أن يكون خالياً من الفن”
ضيفة الحلقة هي المخرجة صوفي بطرس، صانعة أفلام وأكاديمية ذات رصيد مميز من الأعمال الناجحة في الأفلام و المسلسلات و الفيديو كليب، مثل فيلم "محبس" الحائز على جوائز
أمير السبكي:”الإبداع هو تعبير حقيقي غير مشوش وغير مشوه بما يظنه الاخرين“
أمير السبكي، المصنّف ضمن قائمة أفضل 40 مصمم إضاءة تحت سن الأربعين في العالم، هو مبدع متعدد التخصصات، موسيقي، فنان شغوف بتحفيز الناس على التواصل مع الإبداع واكتشاف الشغف
“The magic of 50Best is in the community and people coming together,” with Leen Al Zaben
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Leen Al Zaben, Academy Chair at 50Best. Leen was originally considering a master’s program in journalism when someone’s timely advice pivoted her
”I wake up at 6 a.m. going ‘I need laban jameed now!’” with Chef Fadi Kattan
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with celebrated chef and author Fadi Kattan on the sidelines of the Emirates LitFest 2025. He talks about how terroir influences the dishes across Palestine
“The region is going through a renaissance within the creative industry that I very much want to be part of.” Sultan Al Darmaki on bridging silos in the creative ecosystem, and finding that right balance to keep being inspired
Hashem Montasser sits down with Sultan Al Darmaki, founder of 1833, an exclusive members’ club redefining community spaces and activations. Sultan shares his journey so far—from his unorthodox approach
“I just want people to fall in love with vegetables,” with Surabhi Sehgal, Priyansh Parekh & Priyal Mehta
We’re wrapping up January with a dive into the world of vegetarian and vegan supper clubs. Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Surabhi Sehgal, the newest on the scene
“Butter, soy sauce, yuzu, boom, done!” with Chef Reif Othman
Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha are closing out the year with a fun conversation with award-winning chef Reif Othman. Chef Reif shares it all—from his current favourite ingredient to
“The Middle East is the best market for all luxury brands worldwide” Rami Al Ali on bridging cultural divides, redefining Arab luxury, and the evolution of modern identity through couture
Hashem is back this month with the ever-inspiring Rami Al Ali. Together, they explore the evolution of Arab couture, from breaking stereotypes to redefining luxury on a global stage. Listen