Amber Haque is trying to strike a work: life balance amid running two Italian restaurants in Dubai. Amber Haque is the co-owner of the Pizza Guys and the recently opened Italian “soul food” restaurant Pi. Dubai. Born in Dubai of Pakistani heritage, the Canadian citizen, 36, has lived in the UAE on and off since birth. She runs the two restaurants with her husband Rami … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Coya curates exhibition by Spanish artist Esther Arias
The UAE’s most multi-dimensional dining destination, COYA Dubai, curates a unique exhibition by Spanish artist, Esther Arias titled “Lights and Shadows”. The artist’s first exhibition in the region shall be showcased at COYA’s intimate Member’s Lounge starting from the 13th of September. Arias’ use of colour and shadows in her pieces are a reflection of the heart and mind – … [Read more...]
Melting Pot Dubai now open at Boxpark
The Melting Pot Dubai is now open at Boxpark on Dubai’s Al Wasl Road. The first Dubai outpost of a fondue restaurant chain (140 restaurants worldwide — that’s a lot of melted cheese) is now serving the Swiss dish for mains and dessert. Alongside the traditional cheese fondue, there are also salads, main course and to finish off — chocolate fondues. Cheese options include … [Read more...]
Dubai’s Marka to launch plus-size fashion brand in the UAE
Dubai's Marka is set to launch the fashion forward brand City Chic in the UAE. The popular Australian brand, which caters to fashion-conscious fuller figured women seeking the latest catwalk designs, will be rolled out across the UAE and the wider GCC region by Marka's dedicated fashion division, Marka Fashion. Marka will launch three City Chic stores in the UAE before the … [Read more...]