This episode is themed around home-grown concepts, a fitting tribute to the UAE for UAE National Day on December 2nd.
Malleh Gourmet
Malleh Gourmet is a Dubai-born retail concept that is the brainchild of the Sabbagh sisters. Nazek Al Sabbagh and her sister have transformed the time-tested art of salting fish (“malleh”) into a gourmet, beautifully packaged product that will appeal to newer generation of Emiratis and to the wider international market. They sell malleh and other preserved fish products, including ground anchovy powder and spiced anchovy sauce, at their retail store in Jumeirah. For more details, visit https://www.mallehgourmet.com/ or connect with them over Instagram: @mallehgourmet.
Market Munchies
Dima’s Sharif Eggplant Jam at the Farmer’s Market in Bay Avenue, Business Bay. Click here to find the market on Google Maps. Instagram: @farmersmarketme.
The Meating Room
Abdul Hakim, Jacob George and Kieve Pinto talk to us about why they started a restaurant called The Meating Room in Karama. Click here to find them on Google Maps. Instagram: @themeatingroomdxb.
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Credits
All music tracks except the one for The Meating Room licensed from Audio Jungle.
Credits and special thanks for The Meating Room track to Neptune (ZA) – Breger Tribute on Sound Cloud.
A massive thank you to AVProductions for allowing us to use their pro studio.
Arva Ahmed is the co-founder of Frying Pan Adventures, Dubai’s first food tour company, and a celebrated food explorer known for uncovering Dubai’s hidden culinary gems. Her expertise in the city’s diverse food scene has been featured in prominent publications such as CNN, Khaleej Times, BBC Travel, The Sun, The Independent and countless more. She also hosts Ditch the Silver on YouTube. Through her immersive tours and storytelling, Arva brings Dubai’s rich flavors and vibrant cultures to life.
