Turkish president says the move is also aimed at increasing the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza
"Dubai a real world city and the dining scene is as vibrant as London, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong. Most people are well travelled, well bred and foodies. They know their onions! Though I know that it's no walk in the park, I've always been up for challenges. The right opportunity arose and JAAN at the Penthouse at Sofitel Dubai Downtown was created in my head. My USP is simple. The diner is king. Dubai lacked a true progressive Indian restaurant with international interiors and feel. Our space is interesting - a penthouse with sweeping views of the coastline and the Burj Khalifa. The food is not just Indian with a twist or a gimmick. "I've spent the last seven months experimenting with the best ingredients from the Far East, Europe and Asia to create a new dining experience. I can't wait to see people's reactions in Dubai."
A chef who "caters and feeds celebs" in his own words, Farrokh Khambata's catering company has taken him far and wide across India, Europe and Asia. "I've been blessed with many well known personalities and the list can go on and on," the chef admits to us. "In Dubai I am waiting to build such a clientele. The Emiratis are simple and genuine at heart." Below he gives us a peek into his celebrity diners and what he fed them.
"With Indian food I hope to do what chef Nobu Matsuhisa did with Japanese food 15 years ago... adapt it and refine it to a new level. As a chef I'm constantly evolving. I hate resting on my laurels. I often tell my team that you are as good as your last meal. At JAAN I've done the same. I've used rare Indian herbs, spices and flavours with the world's best ingredients. Hopefully in a few years, Indian food will replace Japanese, Chinese and Italian as the King of cuisines. Our vast cultural heritage gives us chefs the great opportunity to work on cuisines from the 22 states of India, each very different from each other."
Turkish president says the move is also aimed at increasing the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza
In another case at the same airport, officials apprehended five foreign nationals who tried to smuggle gold worth Rs.24.4 million
More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in the past two weeks across the US
Fireballs and Smash tied for the lead in the team event at the $25 million 54 hole tournament
The hosts strengthened their chances of securing a slot in the semifinals with a 70-run victory in Abu Dhabi
The group has a presence in five countries and eyes further geographic expansion, especially in India
The severity of the situation gradually eased from Thursday evening, when it receded in the north and east of the country
Cyclone Hidaya is predicted to cause torrential rain, strong winds and powerful and dangerous waves in the flood-ravaged country