EMMA PEARSON

Restaurants, chefs, trends – all of these things change daily in Dubai. What is constant is the incredible standard of food and restaurants in the city, with an ever-flowing stream of new openings keeping foodies on their toes. As a food writer and lifestyle journalist, I’ve had the job of identifying the finest dining experiences in the emirate. With over 200 nationalities catered for in the city, it’s an endless quest, and one that gets increasingly difficult and exciting as Dubai’s culinary scene evolves, as it has done at a tantalising rate. Dubai has flourished and grown to realise its dream of becoming a global gastronomical metropolis, and as a former New Yorker and Londoner, I’m resolute when I say that Dubai can hold its own among the best in the world. Sustainably sourced local ingredients are now the order of the day, elevated to Michelin standard and served with panache, while homegrown concepts like Kinoya have exploded onto the world’s culinary stage. The Best of Dubai brings the diverse culinary talent of the city together in one weighty tome, curated by the insurmountable Flavel Monteiro. Within these pages, you’ll find diverse flavours, exceptional skill and painstaking craftsmanship. Above all, you’ll discover a passion for food that transcends continents and tells a story from all four corners of the world - and you can be part of it. Make the recipes, learn from the chefs and then sit down and eat at their tables. ~ EMMA PEARSON Food writer and journalist