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An Emirati-Flavoured Morning
A taste of Emirati cuisine, where authentic flavours blend with the rich heritage of local traditions
Nourishing Soups for Flavour and Wellbeing
Chef Anastasiia Arefeva prepares healthy soups and explains the nutritional benefits of each recipe. Built around simple ingredients and clear technique, the session shows how soup can be practical, nourishing, and full of flavour.
Soup: Where Health Meets Flavour
A flavourful soup that combines nutritional benefits with a delicious taste.
Marqooqah: The Story of an Emirati Classic Dish
Marqooqah is one of the traditional dishes of the Emirati kitchen. Chef Bader Al Shamsi prepares the dish live, introducing its ingredients and method of preparation with Executive Chef Muna Al Mansoori.
Where Emirati and Indian Flavours Meet
The kitchens of the UAE and India meet through chicken curry with an Emirati touch.
Empanadas from Chile to the Emirates
Chef Rene Cerda prepares beef empanadas with an Emirati influence, giving a Chilean favourite a new flavour profile. Visitors will see how the pastry is handled, filled, and shaped, and how the comfort of the original dish can be preserved while opening it to another culinary tradition.
Baking Beyond the Senses
Graduates of the cooking programme at Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination prepare baked goods in a demonstration centred on skill, confidence, and participation.
Emirati-Spanish Fusion: The Bold Flavours of Pil Pil Prawns
Chef Lee Ann Marco prepares Pil Pil Prawns with an Emirati influence, working with a Spanish dish known for bold flavour and simple appeal.
Italian Pasta with an Emirati Twist
Chef Anastasiia Arefeva prepares Tortellini with an Emirati influence inspired by Chicken Majboos. The session follows how a familiar Italian pasta shape can carry flavours associated with one of the UAE’s best-known dishes.
Eastern Mezze: Mutabbal and Cucumber
A delightful journey into the world of Eastern appetisers with Mutabbal and Cucumber Salad.