Abi:original - If you aren't original, what are you?

Location is everything.  Not every eatery can offer scenic views to its guests. Fish and Bread in the UAE, offers all this and much more. Situated at the heart of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, this modest eatery offers the most delectable South Indian, Italian and Arabic meals. Many visitors choose to catch the sunset, while others sit under the stars and dine here, amid the backdrop of fountains and greenery. The service is quick and friendly. Appetizers include salt and pepper crispy squid or golden calamari. For mains, the Chemmeen Manga curry is a must try. It is made with raw mango and prawns and is served in a clay pot and is bursting with flavour. It is paired with steamed white rice. Another particularly tempting dish is the beef parotha. Made in authentic South Indian flavours, it is a medley of rich flavours which bursts in your mouth. Instead of the usual chapatti, you may want to try the Tapioca bread or 'Kappa,' which can be paired wit...

Many people from my home country, India often say that Dubai is so much like home. That is pretty accurate. With so many residents from the sub-continent and a plethora of Indian dining options, it is easy to forget that home-sick feeling. One venue that pulls out all the stops offering an authentic Indian dining option, is Bar Baar. This fun gastronomic pub located at Majestic Hotel, Bur Dubai, is designed in a colourful desi-style. From various comfy couches, to film posters and an array of mouth - watering treats, the venue is sure to leave you delighted. We actually dined on an old carrom board! The Thela Bar Baar brunch is set up on Fridays from 1pm to 4pm and is priced at Dhs. 99 without drinks. With live music and a few brightly lit up food stalls, I knew we were in for a treat when we walked in. Lovers of spirits can try the brunch for Dhs. 199 and premium spirits at Dhs. 259 respectively. Choose from a varied quirky selection of 65 dishes from savoury snacks to main...

Porcini Mushroom - Mushroom pizza with a Margherita base, beef bacon and basil leaves Anyone fortunate enough to dine in Italy will know that it is undoubtedly the home of the beloved pizza. A multitude of outlets and chefs worldwide try to replicate the enigma of this crusty, wholesome meal. Few come close...  800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, recently opened its fourth  franchise branch at Burjuman Centre in Bur Dubai. Its new  menu is designed by the franchise-owner, Manish Jeswani, and Master Pizzaolo,  Rosario Accaria, and includes an assortment of desserts and soups. Made with special Napoli 00 flour and ingredients prepared freshly every morning, 800 Degrees’  authentic Neapolitan Pizzas are baked to perfection in an almond wood-fired oven at (you guessed it) 800 Degrees  Fahrenheit. Other features include an  in-house prepared Calabrian chili-paste, fresh oregano and peppadew peppers. Peppadew are sweet, tangy red peppers found in Sout...