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Denise Roig

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The Gift of the Magi, retold for Abu Dhabi

Dec 25, 2010

The Gift of the Magi, retold for Abu Dhabi

Denise Roig reimagines O Henry's beloved story, The Gift of the Magi, the quintessential holiday tale, a celebration of devotion, generosity and sacrifice.Read article "The Gift of the Magi, retold for Abu Dhabi"

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Poetry and passion in the kitchen

Nov 19, 2010

The Dubai TV chef and culinary teacher Suzanne Husseini has built a career around cooking. With a new book ready to hit the shelves, she explains why home-cooked Arab cuisine is central to the culture of the region and is one of life's simple pleasures.Read article "Poetry and passion in the kitchen"

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The Irish are famed for their hospitality and the D Bar&Grill confirms that they now export it, too. Exquisite food in a beautiful setting. Read article

Cheese expert Patricia Michelson recommends a journey through tastes

May 19, 2013

This week, Michelson will be visiting the UAE to host tasting sessions in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where she'll be giving gourmets the chance to try unusual varieties of cheese from across the world.Read article

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The Gift of the Magi, retold for Abu Dhabi

Dec 25 , 2010 | 08:16PM GST

sandlot teacher

Thank you Denise for this accurate portrayal of the lives of the immigrant worker in the UAE. The link to this page has apparently been blocked within the UAE, so if you can read this, you may be outside the UAE. If you know someone in the UAE, copy, paste, and email the story to him or her!

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