Chelsea players celebrate after beating Manchester City 1-0 to win the Champions League final on Saturday, May 30.
Chelsea players celebrate after beating Manchester City 1-0 to win the Champions League final on Saturday, May 30.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel celebrates after Kai Havertz's winning goal.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel celebrates after Kai Havertz's winning goal.
Chelsea players celebrate after beating Manchester City in Porto.
Chelsea players celebrate after beating Manchester City in Porto.
Chelsea players celebrate after the match.
Chelsea players celebrate after the match.
Chelsea players celebrate after the match.
Chelsea players celebrate after the match.
Dejected City players Phil Foden and Sergio Aguero after the match.
Dejected City players Phil Foden and Sergio Aguero after the match.
Chelsea's Kai Havertz skips past City goalkeeper Ederson to put his team ahead in the first half.
Chelsea's Kai Havertz skips past City goalkeeper Ederson to put his team ahead in the first half.
City's Phil Foden on the attack being chased by Reece James of Chelsea.
City's Phil Foden on the attack being chased by Reece James of Chelsea.
City forward Raheem Sterling sees an early chance saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
City forward Raheem Sterling sees an early chance saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
City manager Pep Guardiola.
City manager Pep Guardiola.
Chelsea striker Timo Werner shoots at goal in the first half but City goalkeeper Ederson saves his weak finish easily.
Chelsea striker Timo Werner shoots at goal in the first half but City goalkeeper Ederson saves his weak finish easily.
Kai Havertz celebrates his first-half goal. Getty
Kai Havertz celebrates his first-half goal. Getty
City players see their penalty appeals turned down in the second half.
City players see their penalty appeals turned down in the second half.
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante heads over the bar in the first half.
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante heads over the bar in the first half.
City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne receives treatment after being caught in the face by Antonio Rudiger's shoulder.
City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne receives treatment after being caught in the face by Antonio Rudiger's shoulder.
Kevin de Bruyne with his eye injury clearly visible.
Kevin de Bruyne with his eye injury clearly visible.
City's Kevin de Bruyne is substituted due to his face injury.
City's Kevin de Bruyne is substituted due to his face injury.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger slides in to deny Phil Foden a shot at goal.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger slides in to deny Phil Foden a shot at goal.
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta and Kevin de Bruyne of City challenge for a header.
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta and Kevin de Bruyne of City challenge for a header.
Chelsea's Thiago Silva on the ground due to an injury that led to him being substituted in the first half.
Chelsea's Thiago Silva on the ground due to an injury that led to him being substituted in the first half.
Chelsea's Kai Havertz is mobbed by teammates after scoring.
Chelsea's Kai Havertz is mobbed by teammates after scoring.
Christian Pulisic misses a chance to make it 2-0 to Chelsea.
Christian Pulisic misses a chance to make it 2-0 to Chelsea.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel after a missed chance in the second half.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel after a missed chance in the second half.

Football

Thiago Silva thanks former Chelsea boss for Champions League success: 'Without Lampard, I would not be here'

Frank Lampard, dismissed as Chelsea manager in January, signed Brazilian defender on a free transfer

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings
Abu Dhabi

May 30, 2021

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Chelsea defender Thiago Silva paid homage to Frank Lampard for bringing him to the club, and said he hoped the former manager was happy with their Champions League success.

The Blues began the campaign with Lampard in charge before the former Chelsea captain was dismissed in January after a poor run of form and replaced by Thomas Tuchel.

The transformation under Tuchel was immediate, with Chelsea unbeaten in the German's first 14 matches. They reached the FA Cup final and finished fourth in the Premier League before signing off their season in style with a 1-0 win over Manchester City to win a second European Cup.

Brazilian Silva, 36, moved to Stamford Bridge at the start of 2020/21 under Lampard, and said his former boss could be proud of his contribution to their Champions League success.

"Without Lampard, I would not be here," Silva told French broadcaster RMC Sport. "I'm very happy, and I hope he will be too."

MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 6. The goalkeeper’s sensational pass to set up Sterling for an early chance, but he later charged out and missed Havertz for the goal. AFP
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 6. The goalkeeper’s sensational pass to set up Sterling for an early chance, but he later charged out and missed Havertz for the goal. AFP
Kyle Walker – 6. His influence was delayed by his intense battle with Chilwell, but he brought some life to the City attack late on with some long diagonal passes. AFP
Kyle Walker – 6. His influence was delayed by his intense battle with Chilwell, but he brought some life to the City attack late on with some long diagonal passes. AFP
Ruben Dias – 7. Started as he meant to go on with a brave early block on Havertz. Untroubled for the most part thereafter, even if he did end of the losing side. Reuters
Ruben Dias – 7. Started as he meant to go on with a brave early block on Havertz. Untroubled for the most part thereafter, even if he did end of the losing side. Reuters
John Stones – 6. Made an uncharacteristically nervy start, but improved as the game wore on. His foul on Rudiger in injury time deprived City of a possible chance to level. EPA
John Stones – 6. Made an uncharacteristically nervy start, but improved as the game wore on. His foul on Rudiger in injury time deprived City of a possible chance to level. EPA
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6. Earned his place ahead of Joao Cancelo by dint of his semifinal excellence, but failed to match that standard. He lost Havertz for the goal, and it proved crucial. Getty
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6. Earned his place ahead of Joao Cancelo by dint of his semifinal excellence, but failed to match that standard. He lost Havertz for the goal, and it proved crucial. Getty
Ilkay Gundogan – 6. Booked for kicking Mount in the shin. Overrun by Kante, which is hardly the biggest crime, and he could not bring his usual influence to bear. AFP
Ilkay Gundogan – 6. Booked for kicking Mount in the shin. Overrun by Kante, which is hardly the biggest crime, and he could not bring his usual influence to bear. AFP
Kevin De Bruyne – 6. Left the field with a bruised eye – and a broken heart by the look of it, after a clash of heads with Rudiger prematurely curtailed his evening. AFP
Kevin De Bruyne – 6. Left the field with a bruised eye – and a broken heart by the look of it, after a clash of heads with Rudiger prematurely curtailed his evening. AFP
Bernardo Silva – 5. Did some of the destructive stuff that Fernandinho usually does, at the expense of his creativity – making his selection in that role seem odd. Reuters
Bernardo Silva – 5. Did some of the destructive stuff that Fernandinho usually does, at the expense of his creativity – making his selection in that role seem odd. Reuters
Riyad Mahrez – 7. His threat was largely nullified by his old Leicester teammate Chilwell, although he did become more prominence as the game became stretched in the second half. Sent City’s final chance inches wide. Getty
Riyad Mahrez – 7. His threat was largely nullified by his old Leicester teammate Chilwell, although he did become more prominence as the game became stretched in the second half. Sent City’s final chance inches wide. Getty
Raheem Sterling – 5. Well shackled by James, although he did find dangerous positions at times. Took the captain’s armband when De Bruyne went off, only to be replaced himself not long after. EPA
Raheem Sterling – 5. Well shackled by James, although he did find dangerous positions at times. Took the captain’s armband when De Bruyne went off, only to be replaced himself not long after. EPA
Phil Foden – 6. The England forward was denied the opener by a sliding stop by Rudiger, and struggled to fashion any clear openings thereafter. EPA
Phil Foden – 6. The England forward was denied the opener by a sliding stop by Rudiger, and struggled to fashion any clear openings thereafter. EPA
SUBS: Gabriel Jesus – 6. Not exactly a like for like swap for the injured De Bruyne, and the chances he had to impact the game after coming on for City’s captain were few. Getty
SUBS: Gabriel Jesus – 6. Not exactly a like for like swap for the injured De Bruyne, and the chances he had to impact the game after coming on for City’s captain were few. Getty
Fernandinho – N/A. Straight into the old routine, breaking up play and somehow avoiding being booked, when he came on in the second half. But surely City would’ve benefitted from him starting? Getty
Fernandinho – N/A. Straight into the old routine, breaking up play and somehow avoiding being booked, when he came on in the second half. But surely City would’ve benefitted from him starting? Getty
Sergio Aguero – N/A. Only had one chance of note after coming on for his late farewell, but could only chip into Mendy’s gloves. Reuters
Sergio Aguero – N/A. Only had one chance of note after coming on for his late farewell, but could only chip into Mendy’s gloves. Reuters
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. Brilliantly screened by the defence in front of him, and was able to celebrate the ideal triumph at the end of his fairy tale rise. EPA
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. Brilliantly screened by the defence in front of him, and was able to celebrate the ideal triumph at the end of his fairy tale rise. EPA
Reece James - 8. Coped admirably with the threat of Sterling – notwithstanding the early chance from Ederson’s long ball. Might have had his heart in his mouth when Foden’s shot bounced off his chest on to his arm. Getty
Reece James - 8. Coped admirably with the threat of Sterling – notwithstanding the early chance from Ederson’s long ball. Might have had his heart in his mouth when Foden’s shot bounced off his chest on to his arm. Getty
Thiago Silva – 6. Visibly upset when he succumbed to a groin strain seven minutes before halftime, but still had to wherewithal to rally he replacement, Christensen, before he went off. AP
Thiago Silva – 6. Visibly upset when he succumbed to a groin strain seven minutes before halftime, but still had to wherewithal to rally he replacement, Christensen, before he went off. AP
Antonio Rudiger – 7. His immaculately timed intervention to stop Foden opening the scoring for City. Involuntarily involved in another vital incident: it was his head that put De Bruyne out of the game. AP
Antonio Rudiger – 7. His immaculately timed intervention to stop Foden opening the scoring for City. Involuntarily involved in another vital incident: it was his head that put De Bruyne out of the game. AP
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7. Canny positioning allowed him to clear from a Mahrez cross. Overshadowed by his backline colleagues, but did all that was required of him. EPA
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7. Canny positioning allowed him to clear from a Mahrez cross. Overshadowed by his backline colleagues, but did all that was required of him. EPA
N’golo Kante – 9.5. To think there was talk beforehand that he was struggling with injury. Imagine if he had been fully fit. An extraordinary performance – but that is more or less standard for him. AFP
N’golo Kante – 9.5. To think there was talk beforehand that he was struggling with injury. Imagine if he had been fully fit. An extraordinary performance – but that is more or less standard for him. AFP
Jorginho – 7. Benefitted from operating in Kante's slipstream. Did not provide anything appreciable going forward, but his canniness helped Chelsea see out the win. Getty
Jorginho – 7. Benefitted from operating in Kante's slipstream. Did not provide anything appreciable going forward, but his canniness helped Chelsea see out the win. Getty
Ben Chilwell – 8. Made a timely interception to clear a Sterling cross early on. Lucky to get away without conceding when Walker charged past him later in the half, but edged the battle with his England colleague. AFP
Ben Chilwell – 8. Made a timely interception to clear a Sterling cross early on. Lucky to get away without conceding when Walker charged past him later in the half, but edged the battle with his England colleague. AFP
Mason Mount – 8. Served notice to City with some fine passing even before he laid on the assist for the Havertz goal. Earned the ovation he was given when subbed with 10 minutes to go. AP
Mason Mount – 8. Served notice to City with some fine passing even before he laid on the assist for the Havertz goal. Earned the ovation he was given when subbed with 10 minutes to go. AP
Kai Havertz – 7. Provided a cool finish when one-on-one with Ederson as he struck the decisive goal just before the interval. Laid on what should have been the settler for Pulisic, only for the American to shoot wide. AFP
Kai Havertz – 7. Provided a cool finish when one-on-one with Ederson as he struck the decisive goal just before the interval. Laid on what should have been the settler for Pulisic, only for the American to shoot wide. AFP
Timo Werner – 5. Easy to cringe at his finishing. He had an air shot when well placed with Chelsea’s first chance, then shot straight at Ederson when he should have scored shortly after. Refuses to give up, though. Getty
Timo Werner – 5. Easy to cringe at his finishing. He had an air shot when well placed with Chelsea’s first chance, then shot straight at Ederson when he should have scored shortly after. Refuses to give up, though. Getty
SUBS: Andreas Christensen – 8. On for the injured Thiago Silva before the interval, and provided everything his side needed with two crucial blocks. Getty
SUBS: Andreas Christensen – 8. On for the injured Thiago Silva before the interval, and provided everything his side needed with two crucial blocks. Getty
Christian Pulisic – N/A. Could have settled the game for Chelsea as he raced through on goal, only to scoop his shot wide of Ederson’s post. Reuters
Christian Pulisic – N/A. Could have settled the game for Chelsea as he raced through on goal, only to scoop his shot wide of Ederson’s post. Reuters
Mateo Kovacic – N/A. Watched two Champions League finals from the Real Madrid bench, and finally got to play in one as a late sub for Mount. Getty
Mateo Kovacic – N/A. Watched two Champions League finals from the Real Madrid bench, and finally got to play in one as a late sub for Mount. Getty

Silva was replaced by Andreas Christensen just before half time of Saturday's final after picking up an injury.

But that disappointment was set aside at the final whistle and Silva reflected on his achievement after falling at the final hurdle with PSG last year.

"This is the most important moment in my career. I'm truly very happy. We didn't manage it with PSG but today I'm happy. I hope PSG do it too," Silva said.

"Each time PSG were knocked out, it was made out to be my fault. It's a shame. I did everything I could for the team."

RESULTS

5pm: Sweihan – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 2,200m
Winner: Shamakh, Fernando Jara (jockey), Jean-Claude Picout (trainer)

5.30pm: Al Shamkha – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m
Winner: Daad, Dane O’Neill, Jaber Bittar

6pm: Shakbout City – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m
Winner: AF Ghayyar, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

6.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,200m
Winner: Gold Silver, Sandro Paiva, Ibrahim Aseel

7pm: Masdar City – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: AF Musannef, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Khalifa City – Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: Ranchero, Patrick Cosgrave, Bhupat Seemar

What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

Dhadak 2

Director: Shazia Iqbal

Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri 

Rating: 1/5

Ticket prices

General admission Dh295 (under-three free)

Buy a four-person Family & Friends ticket and pay for only three tickets, so the fourth family member is free

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More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

Know before you go
  • Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
  • If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
  • By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
  • Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
  • Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.

 

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Tomorrow 2021
The Scale for Clinical Actionability of Molecular Targets
Credits

Produced by: Colour Yellow Productions and Eros Now
Director: Mudassar Aziz
Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Sheirgill, Jassi Gill, Piyush Mishra, Diana Penty, Aparshakti Khurrana
Star rating: 2.5/5

Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
INDIA SQUAD

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Vijay Shankar, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammad Siraj and Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)

Investing in the future
Scores in brief:

Boost Defenders 205-5 in 20 overs
(Colin Ingram 84 not out, Cameron Delport 36, William Somerville 2-28)
bt Auckland Aces 170 for 5 in 20 overs
(Rob O’Donnell 67 not out, Kyle Abbott 3-21).

SCORES IN BRIEF

Lahore Qalandars 186 for 4 in 19.4 overs
(Sohail 100,Phil Salt 37 not out, Bilal Irshad 30, Josh Poysden 2-26)
bt Yorkshire Vikings 184 for 5 in 20 overs
(Jonathan Tattersall 36, Harry Brook 37, Gary Ballance 33, Adam Lyth 32, Shaheen Afridi 2-36).

Transgender report
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Rating: 4/5

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2002 Giselle Khoury (Colombia)

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2005 Catherine Abboud (Oceania)

2007 Grace Bijjani  (Mexico)

2008 Carina El-Keddissi (Brazil)

2009 Sara Mansour (Brazil)

2010 Daniella Rahme (Australia)

2011 Maria Farah (Canada)

2012 Cynthia Moukarzel (Kuwait)

2013 Layla Yarak (Australia)              

2014 Lia Saad  (UAE)

2015 Cynthia Farah (Australia)

2016 Yosmely Massaad (Venezuela)

2017 Dima Safi (Ivory Coast)

2018 Rachel Younan (Australia)

T20 SQUADS

Australia: Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Ben McDermott, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Mitchell Starc, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa.

Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan Shinwari, Hassan Ali, Imad Wasim, Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf.

HIV on the rise in the region

A 2019 United Nations special analysis on Aids reveals 37 per cent of new HIV infections in the Mena region are from people injecting drugs.

New HIV infections have also risen by 29 per cent in western Europe and Asia, and by 7 per cent in Latin America, but declined elsewhere.

Egypt has shown the highest increase in recorded cases of HIV since 2010, up by 196 per cent.

Access to HIV testing, treatment and care in the region is well below the global average.  

Few statistics have been published on the number of cases in the UAE, although a UNAIDS report said 1.5 per cent of the prison population has the virus.

UAE players with central contracts

Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Chirag Suri, Rameez Shahzad, Shaiman Anwar, Adnan Mufti, Mohammed Usman, Ghulam Shabbir, Ahmed Raza, Qadeer Ahmed, Amir Hayat, Mohammed Naveed and Imran Haider.

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Results:

2.15pm: Handicap (PA) Dh60,000 1,200m.

Winner: AZ Dhabyan, Adam McLean (jockey), Saleha Al Ghurair (trainer).

2.45pm: Maiden (PA) Dh60,000 1,200m.

Winner: Ashton Tourettes, Sam Hitchcott, Ibrahim Aseel.

3.15pm: Conditions (PA) Dh60,000 2,000m.

Winner: Hareer Al Reef, Gerald Avranche, Abdallah Al Hammadi.

3.45pm: Maiden (PA) Dh60,000 1,700m.

Winner: Kenz Al Reef, Gerald Avranche, Abdallah Al Hammadi.

4.15pm: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup (TB) Dh 200,000 1,700m.

Winner: Mystique Moon, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson.

4.45pm: The Crown Prince Of Sharjah Cup Prestige (PA) Dh200,000 1,200m.

Winner: ES Ajeeb, Sam Hitchcott, Ibrahim Aseel.

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World Mental Health Day
if you go

The flights
Emirates flies to Delhi with fares starting from around Dh760 return, while Etihad fares cost about Dh783 return. From Delhi, there are connecting flights to Lucknow. 
Where to stay
It is advisable to stay in Lucknow and make a day trip to Kannauj. A stay at the Lebua Lucknow hotel, a traditional Lucknowi mansion, is recommended. Prices start from Dh300 per night (excluding taxes). 

If you go

The flights
Emirates (www.emirates.com) and Etihad (www.etihad.com) both fly direct to Bengaluru, with return fares from Dh 1240. From Bengaluru airport, Coorg is a five-hour drive by car.

The hotels
The Tamara (www.thetamara.com) is located inside a working coffee plantation and offers individual villas with sprawling views of the hills (tariff from Dh1,300, including taxes and breakfast).

When to go
Coorg is an all-year destination, with the peak season for travel extending from the cooler months between October and March.

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Hometown: Ghazala, Syria

Date of arrival in Abu Dhabi: May 15, 1978

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Favourite place in UAE: Abu Dhabi

Favourite hobby: I like to do a mix of things, like listening to poetry for example.

Favourite Syrian artist: Sabah Fakhri, a tenor from Aleppo

Favourite food: fresh fish

Friday's schedule at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

GP3 qualifying, 10:15am

Formula 2, practice 11:30am

Formula 1, first practice, 1pm

GP3 qualifying session, 3.10pm

Formula 1 second practice, 5pm

Formula 2 qualifying, 7pm

The specs: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

Price, base: Dh1,731,672

Engine: 6.5-litre V12

Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 770hp @ 8,500rpm

Torque: 720Nm @ 6,750rpm

Fuel economy: 19.6L / 100km

Scorebox

Dubai Sports City Eagles 7 Bahrain 88

Eagles

Try: Penalty

Bahrain

Tries: Gibson 2, Morete 2, Bishop 2, Bell 2, Behan, Fameitau, Sanson, Roberts, Bennett, Radley

Cons: Radley 4, Whittingham 5

Saturday's results

Brighton 1-1 Leicester City
Everton 1-0 Cardiff City
Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace
Watford 0-3 Liverpool
West Ham United 0-4 Manchester City

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Coming soon

Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura

When the W Dubai – The Palm hotel opens at the end of this year, one of the highlights will be Massimo Bottura’s new restaurant, Torno Subito, which promises “to take guests on a journey back to 1960s Italy”. It is the three Michelinstarred chef’s first venture in Dubai and should be every bit as ambitious as you would expect from the man whose restaurant in Italy, Osteria Francescana, was crowned number one in this year’s list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Akira Back Dubai

Another exciting opening at the W Dubai – The Palm hotel is South Korean chef Akira Back’s new restaurant, which will continue to showcase some of the finest Asian food in the world. Back, whose Seoul restaurant, Dosa, won a Michelin star last year, describes his menu as,  “an innovative Japanese cuisine prepared with a Korean accent”.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

The highly experimental chef, whose dishes are as much about spectacle as taste, opens his first restaurant in Dubai next year. Housed at The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal will feature contemporary twists on recipes that date back to the 1300s, including goats’ milk cheesecake. Always remember with a Blumenthal dish: nothing is quite as it seems. 

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