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Issue 492

March 2019

UAE DHS15


TA S T E O F P O R T U G A L
NOW IN DUBAI
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CONTENTS 03/2019
FEATURES

ART OF THE
MATTER
WHAT TO SEE AND DO AT ART DUBAI P20
28 FRESHERS’ FAIR
Join a sports team, sign up to
a new class and get brilliant
discounts at Try Dubai 2019

37 LIT FEST 2019
A guide to this year’s Emirates
Airline Festival of Literature

28

43 THRILLER LIVE

Page 43

Get ready for a Dubai Opera
concert celebrating Michael
Jackson’s best hits

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CONTENTS
COVER

REGULARS
16 Yalla!
Quick fix of news

96 Win!
An exclusive dinner
at Al Maha resort

98 A look back
Highlights from the
What’s On archives
to celebrate our
40th year

63

Cover:

Sheila Deocareza

Stay in touch

47
CONSUME

Get What's On
on
tablet.
o your
y

49 EAT
Pasta with a view at all’onda;
smashing food – and plates
– at Opa; unique dishes at
Kizmet. Plus, Taste of Dubai

82

63 DRINK
The London Project is our Bar
Of The Month

WhatsOn.ae
Our stunning website
is packed with news,
restaurants, culture,
shopping, sport and

spas. It’s your online
destination for stuff
to do in the UAE.
Get clicking.

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65
CULTURE
66 AGENDA
Six unmissable art events to
attend this month

70 FILM
Captain Marvel, a femaleled superhero blockbuster;
Disney remake of Dumbo;
The Aftermath starring Keira
Knightley; and Lupita Nyong’o
scares everyone, including
herself, in Us

74 MUSIC
Navigate this month’s music
mayhem with our big gig guide

76 BOOKS

70

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Reverend Andy Thompson
on his new UAE-based book,
Celebrating Tolerance

79
ACTIVE
81 SPORT
Three studios to try; swim
clubs and competitions; and a
superhero fun run

87 WELL-BEING
How and where to get your
chakras realigned

91 TRAVEL
Where to stay and what to see
in Cape Town

What’s On Digital
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to what’s happening
in Dubai is also
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GROCER
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DUBAI MALL
An artisan cheese
room, a meat ager,
exciting new dishes
and so much more
– all within a new
location in the heart
of the city

OPENING
MARCH

F

amous Australian
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I

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basic premise: two teams
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to be crowned head chef of

a restaurant. Now, Gordon
Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen in
Dubai is launching a brand
new brunch inspired by this
brilliant concept.
Promising ‘theatrics from
the hit TV show’, the new
Hellicious Brunch sees red
and blue teams presenting
brunch goers with a fun
culinary challenge.

On the menu, guests
tuck into signature dishes
such as the famous beef
Wellington, crispy salmon
and mushroom and goat
cheese gnocchi all made
famous by the hit television
show. There will also be
live stations that include an
array of beef, salmon and
tuna tartare, plus an oyster
tower, as well as all-American
brunch classics, such as
chicken ‘n’ waffles, all served
to the sounds of indie pop
and live rock music.

5 MORE TO TRY

TAKE A CULINARY TOUR AROUND THE WORLD WITHOUT EVEN LEAVING THE RESORT

01
Zhen Wei
Cuisine: Pan Asian and dim
sum
Love dim sum and noodles?
Make your way to Pan Asian
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the authentic hawker stalls
of Hong Kong and their
delicate dumpling dim sum
stands to the epitome of haute
Cantonese cuisine, Zhen Wei is
a feast for all the senses.
Try: The 14-strong dim sum
section, which includes char
siu bao, and Shanghai panfried beef buns.

02
Laurel Bar
Cuisine: Bespoke signature
cocktails
Headed up by expert
mixologist Marco Corallo,
Laurel Bar offers a seasonal
menu featuring almost a dozen
signature cocktails paired with

over 60 homemade and locally
sourced ingredients.
Try: Aqua, a refreshing
sundowner with notes of salt,
aloe, tonic and blue pineapple.

03
Paru

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Cuisine: Modern Japanese
Pick up your chopsticks,
tuck in your napkin and dive
head first into a variety of
Japanese delicacies at Paru
– the stunning new rooftop
restaurant boasting the best
views in the city.
Try: An elegant seabass ceviche
with caviar, or the popcorn ebi
with rock shrimp tempura.

04
Roman Lounge and
The Piazza
Cuisine: Savoury bites and
sweet delicacies
An elegant setting fit for an
Emperor, with the stunning

JBR skyline serving as your
backdrop.
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05
The Sandbar
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Bask beachside in the
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Southern French cuisine.
Try: The signature Steak Frites
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Obaid Humaid Al Tayer
MANAGING PARTNER & GROUP EDITOR Ian Fairservice
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Gina Johnson

HEAD OF CONTENT – WHAT’S ON Laura Coughlin
DIGITAL EDITOR Alice Holtham
ONLINE REPORTER Elise Kerr
JUNIOR ONLINE REPORTER Aarti Saundalkar
VIDEO EDITOR Surajit Dutta
VIDEOGRAPHER Steve Erana
WEB DEVELOPER Firoz Kaladi
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Olga Petroff
ART DIRECTOR Sheila Deocareza
ART DIRECTOR Clarkwin Cruz
JUNIOR DESIGNER Remy Thokchom

PHOTOGRAPHERS Masam Ali, Mustufa Abidi
CONTRIBUTORS

Louis Boroditsky, Sarah Gamboni, Jennifer Gibson, Ann-Marie McQueen, Anna Seaman, Annette Welkamp

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EDITOR’S
LETTER

IT’S A SIMPLE FACT
THAT DUBAI IS A
TRANSIENT PLACE…

People come and go with alarming regularity, and despite me calling the city
home for only eight years, I’m considered by many as something of a longtermer. (Although my eight years are peanuts compared to Motivate’s head
honcho, Ian Fairservice, who’s amassed more than 40.)
Most people, it seems, are still getting to grips with Dubai in one way or
another, the city, its little quirks, the way things do – or don’t – happen here.
While generations of your family probably grew up in your hometown, and

therefore know all there is to know about the best place to get this, or where
to do that, there’s no real escaping the fact that, for the vast majority of us in
Dubai, we’re visitors; short- to medium-term guests, still finding our way.
(Again, I do need to exclude Ian in all this. The man knows everyone in this
country. Like, everyone. It’s quite alarming.)
Luckily, there is one constant in all this – What’s On. Not wanting to blow our
own trumpet here (but, well, toot toot), but this very magazine has been doing
what we do for four decades now (you might have noticed our neat little logo
trick on the cover to celebrate this very fact), and in that time we’ve managed
to pick up more than a few hints and tricks along the way. With that in mind,
we launched Try Dubai at Barasti Beach (p28) – a freshers’ fair of sorts – to
the city that we love. From cool clubs and studios to join to neat little apps that
help make living in the UAE that much better, there should be something for
everyone. Even Ian.
Enjoy the issue – and see you at Try Dubai on March 22!

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TO HIT ESCAPE AT

W DUBAI – THE PALM

SEE AND
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epic DJs, tasty bites and thirst
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out your day in the sun.

SUNSET
RITUALS

THE CITY’S
COOLEST SUITES
From Wonderful to WOW, each room
is designed to take your breath away.
Mingle at the MixBar or sink into the
signature W beds with a view;
it’s never boring.

Catch yourself where the sun goes
down and lights go up. The only
rooftop bar on the Palm with 360
degree views of the Arabian Sea and
the iconic Palm Jumeirah set against
a neon backdrop bring you a South
Beach vibe. #SoBeYourself

DINE ON
A PEDALO

GET YOUR
GLOW ON

Massimo Bottura’s only restaurant
outside of Italy, Torno Subito, has a
pedalo that you can take out to sea.
No, seriously. Hop on with a plus one
and take a picnic basket with you.
Doesn’t get more playful than that.

‘I need pink highlights in my hair’, said
no Spa-Goer ever. Our AWAY Spa has
relaxing treatments, but also the right
tools to get you ready for a night out
in town; holographic hair, extrafabulous lashes and more.

CATCH
THE SKYLINE IN
ONE SNAPSHOT
Exceptional views with food to match.
Acclaimed chef Akira Back brings
adrenaline-fueled Japanese cuisine with
Korean essence to the Middle East for
the first time. You think you’ve seen it all
before, but you haven’t.

The first W Escape in the Middle East arrives on the iconic Palm Jumeirah.

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BRILLIANT THINGS
TO DO THIS
MARCH

30

Dubai
World
Cup
When: March 30
The world’s richest horse
race – and the city’s most
fashionable event – returns
to Meydan.
a Meydan Racecourse,
Dhs350 (apron views).
Tel: (04) 3272110.
dubairacingclub.com

01 SEE HARRY POTTER AT DUBAI OPERA
When: March 1
and 2
Experience Harry
Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets
with live orchestral
accompaniment
in the spectacular
surroundings of
Dubai Opera.
a Dubai Opera,
Fri 3pm and
8pm, Sat 2pm
and 7pm, Dhs175.
Tel: (04) 4408888.
dubaiopera.com

06 ANIMAL MAGIC
ON STAGE

When: March 7 and 8
Based on the popular children’s book,
this stage adaptation of Dear Zoo will
be fun for all the family.
a Madinat Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah,
Dubai. Dhs130. Special rates for
schools. Tel: (04) 3042340. artforall.ae

LATEST NEWS: Dubai is getting its own Central Park; Motown show coming to the QE2 this March;

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08 SWIM AROUND
BURJ AL ARAB

When: March 8
The iconic swim around Burj Al Arab
returns. Choose the 800m- or 1,600mcourse. All funds raised are donated to
Al Jalila Foundation.
a Jumeirah Beach Hotel, 6am
to 10.30am, Dhs262.50. Tel: (04)
37559903. premieronline.com

14 HORRIBLE
HISTORIES

When: March 14 and 15
Fabulously fun educational theatre
giving kids an entertaining insight into
British history. Based on Terry Dreary’s
popular books, Rotten Romans, Terrible
Tudors and Vile Victorians.
a Madinat Theatre, Dubai. From
Dhs125. Tel: (04) 3042340. artforall.ae

16 MEGA PARTY AT NIKKI BEACH DUBAI
When: March 16
Popular beach club Nikki
Beach Dubai marks its

three-year anniversary with
a massive celebration,
featuring a lineup of
exciting performances and
musical acts.
a Nikki Beach Dubai,
Pearl Jumeira, Sat noon
to 9pm. Tel: (04) 3766162.
nikkibeach.com

07 SPANDAU
BALLET

When: March 7 to 9
British pop and ex-Spandau Ballet star
Tony Hadley headlines Taste of Dubai.
a Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Thur
4pm to midnight, Fri noon to midnight,
Sat noon to 11pm, Dhs95. Tel: (04)
3148222. tasteofdubaifestival.com

22 A NEW DISCO
CLUB NIGHT

When: March 22
The world’s most flamboyant club
culture phenomenon, Glitterbox brings
its Work Your Body tour to Soho
Garden this month.
a Soho Garden, Dubai. Tel: (052)

3888849. glitterboxibiza.com

29 LAVISH BRUNCH
AT THE LOFT

When: Every Friday
Oyster counters, a caviar bar and more
– it’s the new brunch at Dubai Opera.
a The Loft at Dubai Opera, Fri noon
to 4pm, Dhs395 with soft drinks,
Dhs495 with house drinks, Dhs595 with
sparkling. facebook.com/Theloftatopera

New pay-per-minute e-Scooter service launches in Dubai; Emirates to launch new flight route to Porto
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EVERY SATURDAY, 6 TO 11:30PM

Join us at Chamas Churrascaria
for succulent seafood and BBQ
served Brazilian style with live band music.
Starting from AED 315 per person

Located on the ground floor, Crowne Plaza Dubai
T: 800 CROWNE (276963)

E:

@chamasdubai

What’s
coming?

Who
wins? You
decide!

Dates for your Dubai diary

Best Ladies’
Night

Best Party
Brunch

Best Ladies’ Day

APR
17
Best Evening
Brunch

Cast your votes now
at whatson.ae/dubai/
nightlife-awards/vote

For all your
daily Dubai

news, visit
whatson.ae

What’s On Nightlife Awards
From the DJs and promoters to the bars and clubs in Dubai, the What’s On Nightlife Awards recognise
a nightlife industry that can hold its own alongside the best in the world. Come and join us at Barasti
Beach on April 17 as we celebrate the very best of the region’s heady nightlife scene. Best prepare
for a very sore head in the morning though...
a Barasti Beach Club, 7.30pm to late, evening brunch packages available. Tel: (04) 4273452.
whatson.ae/dubai/nightlife-awards

Everyone’s talking about…

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TRAFFIC FINES
Get a 100 per cent
reduction if you
don’t rack up fines
for a year.

POPE FRANCIS

IN THE UAE
It was an
historical event
in the capital.

THE UAE TRAIN
A new 1,200km
passenger train route
is set to connect
all of the UAE.

POOL AND BEACH
CLUB DEALS
Where to get
a tan in Dubai
on the cheap.

BURJ KHALIFA
There’s a new lounge
occupying levels
152 to 154 of the
Burj Khalifa.

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MARCH 21 TO 23

Now in its 13th year, Art Dubai is the region’s premier art
fair that puts Dubai on the world’s art map. With more

than 90 galleries representing 40 different countries,
this year’s edition promises to be a belter
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ART DUBAI 2019

WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE TO GO
Wander through these zones within Madinat Jumeirah

Contemporary

01

The largest section showing
work mostly produced in the
past 10 years. Presentations
will be from across the Global
South: an art-world term that
means the Middle East, North
Africa, Africa, Latin America
and South Asia. Whilst that is
a wide remit, the booths have
been arranged to help you
notice links between them all.
The fair’s revamped structure
offers visitors greater access
to art from these non-Western
geographies.
02

03

04

01 Hassan Sharif 02 S H Raza Shashwat 03 Joel Mpah Dooh 04 Keita Miyazaki

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ART DUBAI 2019
02

WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE TO GO
01

Modern
A much smaller selection of galleries showing
art from the mid-20th century, so it’s a bit
like a history lesson in regional art. This
year, organisers have moved the Modern
section from its former home in the Mina
A’Salam hotel into the main halls alongside
the contemporary galleries. This is great for
contextualising both sections.
03
04

01 Abdulhalim Radwi 02 Ahmad
Nawash 03 Georges Albert

04 Manuel Figueira

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ART DUBAI 2019
02

WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE TO GO

Residents

01

This is only the second edition
of residents, and this year
there is a special focus on Latin
America. Curated by Brazilian
Fernanda Brenner and Emirati
Munira Al Sayegh, 12 of the
leading galleries in Latin
America have sent an artist to
live and work in the UAE for
a six- to eight-week residency
to produce new work inspired
by the country. It’s an excellent
way to merge creative minds.
03

01 Nicanor Aráoz 02 Luciana
Lamothe Cortina 03 Alexandre
da Cunha 04 Flora Rebollo

01

04

01 Chourouk Hreich 02 Hamra Abbas

02

Bawwaba
This is a new section and consists of 10 single artist
presentations situated in a marked off section of the
fair. Curated by French-Cameroonian curator Élise
Antagana, the work has all been created within the
last year and in some cases, especially for the fair.
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FOR THE INTELLECTUALS

01

Modern Symposium
A series of talks and
presentations focused on the
life, work and cultural impact
of artistic masters from the
20th century. Renowned
curators, scholars and patrons
will lead the sessions that delve
into the styles, influences and

practices of artists whose work
contributes to the history of art
across the region.

FIVE UNMISSABLE
HIGHLIGHTS
01 The Ithra Art Prize
This is a $100,000 prize offered to artists
who live and work in Saudi Arabia and
it is now in its second year. The digital
work of Daniah Al Saleh, the winner
of the 2019 edition, will be unveiled at
the fair.

Artist Josef Albers with his class at
Black Mountain College

02 Performances
Ranging from Marlon Griffith’s take on
a Trinidadian carnival in collaboration
with Dubai’s Filipino community to
artist Samson Young’s unique sonic
experience taken from everyday sounds.

02

Global Art Forum
This is a forum for debate,
questioning and conversation
around a particular – though

often wide-ranging – topic.
This year, that title is School is
a Factory? and picks up themes
of automation, accelerated
mechanisation, experimental
education as well as social
class systems. GAF is often
labelled as the “think tank” of
Art Dubai.

05 Utupya, 2018. Tate Liverpool

03 Julius Baer Lounge
As sponsors of the fair, the Julius Baer
Lounge is the place to go to hear talks on
issues pertinent to the rest of the event,
such as art patronage as well as notions
of migration.
04 Campus Art Dubai (CAD) exhibition
CAD is a six-month seminar and
residency programme for UAE-based
artists to develop their work under the
mentorship of tutors and to exhibit it
during Art Dubai.
05 Opavivara!
Don’t miss the installation of giant
deck chairs and colourful beach-style
umbrellas by Brazilian art collective
Opavivara. The commission will be in the
communal F&B area on Fort Island at the

centre of the fair, and is the perfect place
to catch some downtime.

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