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Light up your Diwali with embroidered, beaded and gilded gowns, plus dazzling jewellerystyling Danielle Elmes-Hughes Photography Aiza Castillo-Domingo

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Chicken biryani

the main attraCtion

from sumptuous biryani to a moreish lamb curry, Friday’s own domestic diva Silvena Rowe creates firecracker Indian recipes that will add a whole lot of sparkle to your diwali spreadStyling by Alexio Pasquali Photos by Aiza Castillo-Domingo

Prep time 30 minsCooking time 30 minsServes 4

300g basmati riceSaffron, a few threads, mixed with 2 tbsp milk2 tbsp vegetable oil8 shallots, chopped2 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp grated root ginger 1 whole chicken, deboned and chopped into large chunks1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin2 tsp ground coriander1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground turmericgenerous pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 cup yogurt4-5 handfuls sultanas

1 Wash the rice in several changes of water until

the water runs clear, then leave to soak in tepid water with salt for 30 minutes.2 Drain the rice, place in a pan, and fill with cold water until it reaches a level about 2cm above the rice. Bring the water to the boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until you begin to see holes in the top of the rice, all the water has been absorbed and the rice is al dente. Drizzle saffron solution over and set aside.3 Heat oil in a frying pan, add shallots, onions, garlic and ginger and fry for a couple of minutes, until golden brown. Remove a tablespoonful and set aside for garnishing.4 Add chicken and stir-fry for 10 minutes.Add the spices and stir for one minute, then stir in the yogurt and simmer for 1-2 minutes. 5 Add sultanas and rice. Cover the pan with a clean tea towel and place a lid over it. Place over a very low heat and cook for 10 minutes.Remove from heat and leave to rest for 5 minutes.6 Serve garnished with the reserved onion-garlic-ginger mixture.

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There’s more to Spanish food than paella – Friday’s own domestic diva Silvena Rowe shares some hearty recipes that are a visual as well as an epicurean feast

Styling by Alexio Pasquali Photos by Aiza Castillo-Domingo

Buen Provecho

Catalonian chicken and chickpea stewPrep time 5 minsCooking time 1 hour 45 minsServes 4

225g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water 1 tbsp oil500g chicken thighs125g beef chorizo, cut into bite-size chunks3 garlic cloves, chopped1 onion, chopped2 tsp ground cumin400g canned chopped tomatoes 200ml chicken stockExtra virgin olive oil and julienned peppers, to garnish

1 Drain and rinse the chickpeas, and boil in water until tender, about one hour. Drain.2 Heat oil in a frying pan and fry chicken thighs until golden brown all over. Remove from the pan and set aside. 3 In the same oil, fry chorizo until just beginning to crisp.4 Add garlic, onion and cumin and fry for 2-3 minutes or until onions are soft. 5 Add tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to the boil. 6 Add the browned chicken and the chickpeas and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.7 Serve topped with a swirl of olive oil and pepper juliennes.

Z ainab Malik is showing Friday a beautiful Chinese hand fan. It’s lipstick red and made of silk. As she wafts it demurely across her

face she leans forward slightly.“I could cave your skull in with

this,” she says, matter-of-factly. “If I strike your temple, you’d be down and out, and when you eventually

got up you’d be wearing a 3cm gash for the rest of your life. You wouldn’t even see it coming...”

She’s right, too. Moments later she’s demonstrating how, with lightning speed, she might flash the fan into my face. I blink as the instrument stops millimetres from my eyes with a whip-like crack.

“See?” says Zainab. “Quick, yes? You wouldn’t realise what had hit you. This one’s made of wood so it

wouldn’t kill you. But I have them made of steel at home.”

R i g h t . . .I smile nervously and make a

mental note: best not to ask this 34-year-old mother-of-one any questions she may take offence at.

That’s because Zainab – a smiling, shimmering-eyed delight when not talking about skulls and gashes – has just become one of the first Pakistani women ever to train at China’s

prestigious martial arts centre – the Shaolin Temple Songshan School. She spent five weeks there learning advance kung fu from the legendary Grand Master Liang Guo Hong in the shadows of the Sacred Mountains.

W hich is good news for readers who like to hear about glass ceilings being smashed.

The unique training trip came about following a demand for all-female self-defence classes in the city.

There’s no suggestion these streets are becoming more dangerous but staff at Golden Eagle Martial Arts – the biggest kung fu centre in the city – noted a surge in women inquiring about martial arts sessions to stay fit as well as to learn an extra skill.

So boss Master John Duval asked star student Zainab to become the centre’s first female teacher and she agreed.

Then, to fully prepare her for such a post, he travelled with her to China to hone her already considerable skills from ‘impressive’, to ‘kill a man with a fan’...

If you’ve ever fancied travelling to the Far East to train to become a martial arts master, a quick word of

warning: it requires dedication.Remember that scene in Batman

Begins where Bruce Wayne gets put through his paces in the Himalayas ahead of becoming a superhero? It’s a bit like that – but they’re probably going easy on him there.

“It was unbelievably hard,” says Zainab today, still fingering that fan.

“We started training at 5am with a 10km run through the mountain woods, and only stopped around 10pm when we finished off with a power training session doing weights. That was six days a week. Then on your day off, they’d take you sight-seeing – and that would include, for example, climbing 1,082

Martial arts expert Zainab Malik became one of the few Pakistani women ever trained at China’s prestigious Shaolin Temple this summer. Colin Drury meets her – and her rather unusual weapon of choice

Dubai’s biggest Kung Fu Fan!

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jars are for wimpsgentlemen it’s time to make your italian pasta sauce from scratch. and that means using fresh ingredients, not that stir-in Jamie oliver stuff you get from the supermarket. trust us, this lot not only tastes better, it’s healthier, too.

Method

1. Clean clams by soaking them in 1 litre water and salt for at least an hour, then rinse in fresh running water. 2. Make vegetable stock by placing 1 litre water, celery, carrots and onions in a pan. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain to leave liquid only. 3. To make tomato sauce, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil. Chop 1 garlic clove and fry with chilli for 1 minute, then add tomato polpa, 350ml of vegetable stock and cook for 25 minutes, stirring continuously. Save leftover stock to use later.4. Heat remaining olive oil in large frying pan, add remaining garlic whole, parsley stems, clams, mussels, shrimps and squid. Add white wine and simmer until it evaporates. 5. Remove garlic and parsley stems. Once clams and mussels are open, add tomato sauce made earlier. Cook for about 15 minutes then add cherry tomatoes.6. Cook linguine in salted boiling water for 7 minutes then transfer to pan with sauce. Cook for a further 3 minutes; sauce should be creamy, not watery.

Method

1. Place rocket leaves, pecorino, 30ml olive oil, two garlic cloves and a pinch of salt in a blender and blitz into a smooth pesto sauce.2. Heat 2 tsp of remaining olive oil in a frying pan over low heat and add remaining garlic, chilli and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes then add remaining oil.3. Sear scallops on both sides in a very hot pan. 4. Add cooked pasta to cherry tomatoes, then add scallops and toss well in pan and season. To serve, place some pesto on a plate, top with pasta and sauce, garnish with rocket and grated pecorino.

scallops, rocket and pecorino pestoChef Fabio Genghini at Pax Romana

SERVES 4

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50g fresh rocket, plus extra to garnish30g pecorino cheese, grated, plus extra to garnish40ml extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 red chilli, finely chopped1 punnet of cherry tomatoes, halved 12 large scallops, sliced in halfsalt and pepper 300g fusilli, boiled until al dente

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Linguine alla marinaraChef Marcelo Fazi at Piccolina by Belladonna

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400g fresh clams in shells2 litres cold water25g salt200g celery, roughly chopped150g carrots, roughly chopped300g onions, roughly chopped50ml extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for frying5 garlic cloves1/2 fresh red chilli, deseeded and chopped350g tomato polpa (crushed tomatoes) handful parsley stems650g black mussels in shells250g whole shrimps, cleaned, deveined and shelled220g squid tube, sliced250g cherry tomatoes, halved50g linguine

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mady Soltani learnt carpet weaving as a youngster in iran and is now teaching it to expats in a bid to keep the tradition alive. By Shiva kumar Thekkepat

A dozen heads are bent over looms in a spare room in an Al Quoz villa, and yet there’s hardly any sound. The women –

from all corners of the globe – are hard at work at Mady Soltani’s weekly carpet weaving workshop, and don’t want to make a mistake. Instead of chatting, they’re focusing on every move, and the only sound is the chirping of birds in the garden.

But Mady, 31, is not surprised. A woman whose own voice is barely more than a whisper, she’s been holding these workshops for almost three years now and knows that weaving carpets and kilims (flat tapestry-woven carpets and rugs)

takes so much concentration that even the most talkative person will be rendered speechless except for the occasional question that may arise about the process.

“Weaving stimulates one’s thoughts, emotions and mental psyche,” says Mady. “I believe that we can express our ideas and emotions through weaving. At the same time, weaving itself is a journey of concentration, meditation and outstanding rewards.” In other words, it is not for the frivolous.

Mady discovered the art of weaving at 15 in her native Tehran, Iran. “I don’t belong to a weavers’ family, so I came across it by accident,” she says. “I became interested in learning it after I heard about a legendary master weaver and

artist, the late Rasam Arabzadeh, for whom carpets were more than just an expensive gift you buy in a store.

“He believed weaving benefits the community, as well as being an art. He said the weaving process is like a meditative spiritual journey. He started a centre for weaving in Tehran that is still very active.”

Mady was even more inspired when Rasam began working with inmates of a local prison in Tehran.

“He was approached by the municipality to work with prisoners to teach them some gainful employment,” she explains. “He believed in his art so much that he agreed to design carpets for them and teach them the skill under the condition that if a prisoner serving a life sentence completed weaving

a carpet that he set for them, then the inmate should be set free.

“He believed that weaving was a meditative spiritual process and anybody who mastered it could do no more wrong. The authorities agreed and he began the project.”

As a result of his rehabilitation programme, five prisoners were set free by the end of it. “Each carpet had taken seven to 10 years to weave and finish,” says Mady. “Rasam believed that weaving was a way to salvation and if one is able to start, journey through and finish it, he or she can make a positive contribution to society. He was right, of course, and later renamed his style of carpet weaving as Knots of Love.”

M ady points to a picture of an exquisitely designed carpet in a book on Rasam Arabzadeh’s

life and work. “This is a carpet made by an inmate and it took him 4,225 hours,” she says. In this way Rasam transformed the lives of many a prisoner who would have otherwise been doomed to a bleak future.

“I went to learn at his centre, and I was introduced to carpet weaving by his daughter Jila,” Mady says. Carpet weaving then became a daily part of her life, an almost meditative process. She pursued it through her travels to London – to acquire a degree in architecture – and later, after her marriage, with her husband to Dubai.

Motherhood followed with two daughters, Sara, now seven, and Parnia, four. After having her second daughter though, Mady began feeling depressed and overwhelmed.

“The move to Dubai had slowed my weaving, and I couldn’t fit it in after the arrival of my two beautiful daughters,” she says. “At first, I was under the impression that as a full-time mum this would end up as

one of those unfinished projects, and I would never get a chance to finish what I had started in my teens.”

But things took an unexpected turn when she got a carpet loom and a large portrait of her first daughter’s face as a present from her parents.

“They felt that I needed to shake myself out of the dark place I had gone into, and knew this would inspire me and set me on the right

Weaving hope path,” says Mady. “As soon as I started weaving, something amazing happened, I just loved doing it and I have not been able to put my loom away since then.

“I realised it was not about finishing the carpet, but enjoying the journey. It’s like picking up a really good book and you are just driven to go on and on and on. When you are finished you feel like you’ve lost a

really good friend. The one I wove with my daughter’s picture took me a year and a half to finish, but it took me two months to

finish the last row; I just didn’t want to finish the last knot. Every single one went in there with so much love.

“Love is a big part of weaving because of the detail that goes into it. If the love is not there the details are just not going to come out.

“When I finished weaving a row, I would brush it, comb it, trim it and groom it, and it would take me an hour and a half, and I would sit

back and I would feel relieved and relaxed, and feel I had accomplished something today, feel positive and recharged.”

W eaving became a form of meditation for Mady. “My family and friends found

it fascinating when I was making the carpet of my daughter, not only because I was practising a unique form of art, but also because I had a half-woven carpet loom as part of my house decor in full sight of everyone who came to my place,” she says.

“In response to their question of what it was, I would reply that I call this Weaving Hope.”

One and a half years later, that carpet was completed and proudly on display at Objects and Elements’ studio in Al Quoz.

“I felt all my hard work had paid off and although it’s inspiring and has made me take on further endeavours, I feel like I have lost spending time with a good friend,” Maya explains. “It made me realise that weaving a carpet truly frees

mady says weaving stimulates your thoughts and emotions

deep in concentration, maya’s students weave their magic

Weaving can make you feel relaxed and recharged

The work that maya didn’t want to end – a picture of her daughter

‘Love is a big part of weaving. If the love is not there, then the details are not going to come out’

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from leftsequin bag Dh2,787, Jimmy Choo Bangle Dh345 and charms, from Dh195, both Pandora clutch Dh1,400, lulu Guinness at Sivvi.com Necklace Dh125, river Island Heels Dh5,090, Christian louboutin stacking rings from Dh195, Pandora cuff Dh65, Aldo Necklace Dh495, topshop

Dazzle for the festive season with these gorgeous shoes, bags and jewellery styling by lindsay Judge Photos by Aiza Castillo-Domingo

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Bremont Boeing Model 1, Dh18,000

Longines Twenty Four Hours Single Push Piece Chronograph, Dh15,400

Ingersoll Golden Spike Tourbillon, Dh16,000

Bomberg Bolt-68 Automatic Chrono, Dh12,115

Union Glashütte Belisar Moonphase Chrono, Dh11,500

Tudor Heritage Ranger, Dh10,500

Omega De Ville, Dh15,400

we’ve rounded up the latest best-looking timepieces, whatever your budget or taste.

Styling by Natascha Hawke Photography by Aiza Castillo-Domingo

TIME To shInEThe new season’s timepieces tick all the right trends. Sporty, vintage and

after dark – there’s a watch for every moodPhotography Aiza Castillo-Domingo Styling Gemma Jones

Clockwise from top: Spangly silver face Dh1,240, Versus at Paris Gallery Gold sparkle

face Dh725, DKNY at Paris Gallery Purple stone face Dh13,900, Century at Rivoli

Multiple stone strap Dh545, J Lo at Hour Choice Teardrop face Dh230, Westar at

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Love your body shapeHate buying jeans? We show you how to pick the right

Top Dh59, H&MEva girlfriend jeans Dh279, River Island

Flats Dh299, River IslandNecklace Dh99, H&M

Jacket Dh395, ZaraTop Dh89, H&M

Kick-flare jeans Dh299, River Island

Shoes Dh340, AldoNecklace Dh59, H&M

Top Dh59, H&MBlue denim jeggings

Dh119, F+FSneakers Dh229,

River Island Necklace Dh39, H&MBracelet Dh35, Aldo

Shirt Dh109, F+FPerfect boot dark jeans

Dh259, Gap Flats Dh180, Aldo

Bracelet Dh20, IconicBelt Dh100, Aldo (part of

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pair for your shape, and dress them for day or night Styling by Kim Crowley, Photos by Aiza Castillo-Domingo

Emma Parvizi 36, British, owner of

fashion store My Boutique

body shape = hourgLassBeing an hourglass shape,

emma didn’t know what was flattering on her body in terms

of shape and denim colour, and she was also looking for something age-appropriate.

We suggest a perfect boot-cut jean, in a smart-style denim.

styList ‘s tip “The slim boot-cut balances

the hip and thigh, and the dark, clean denim elongates

emma’s leg. Look for a subtle wash on the leg that isn’t too

obvious. straight-cut jeans can work equally well; the

trick for hourglass figures is to fit clothes close to the body,

without being skin tight.”

victoria moY 37, British. she is a Pr and

marketing director

body shape = petiteBeing petite, Victoria struggles to find jeans that are the right

leg length for her. she also finds a lot of her jeans gape at the back of her waist. Victoria

feels there’s such a limited choice in the petite ranges in

stores that they don’t help her at all. We recommend

high-waisted skinny jeggings in dark denim.

styList’s tip “Having no wash down the leg gives a continuous line, which

is always more flattering on petite bodies. High-waisted jeans are great for mums as they give extra support and means you can bend over

without worrying!”

anjali WalkErBritish, 38, founder and

owner of a party business, organising events for

people in Dubai

body shape = taLLBeing tall, Anjali struggles to find jeans that are long

enough in the leg. We recommend the kick-flare jean with a mid-rise waist.

styList’s tipThe kick-flare-shaped

jean works on longer legs as the leg doesn’t get

overpowered by the wide hem. The mid-rise style will fit into the small of the back much better than a low-rise

one, making them much more comfortable.

laura mcconnon British, 32, full-time mum

body shape = athLeticHaving an athletic body shape,

Laura often finds jeans to be tight on her thighs, where her muscles are built up. she also finds jeans gape at the back of her waist. We recommend a girlfriend jean, which is a

tighter, more feminine version of the boyfriend jean cut.

styList’s tip “Laura’s rectangular shape means she can add curves with her choice of clothing.

This girlfriend cut is slim around the lower leg but has more room around the thigh, which makes them so much more comfortable for all-day wear. she can also take the

subtle wash down the whole leg, which adds curve.”

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does ItSpend your whole time wondering how everyone else

seems to juggle so much while you can’t even keep up with your kids’ homework schedule? Four amazing women

tell us how they stay standing

Rue KothaRi43 from Britain, is fair director of Downtown Design, editorial consultant for an interiors magazine, and mum to Inara, seven

I’m definitely a busy person, but I think that’s just in my nature. I love to feel challenged and fulfilled in all areas of my life so I take on as much as my day

can handle. I’m usually up early to get Inara ready for school, then I’m in the office by 7.45am. I squeeze in some personal training three times a week and try to run when I have a spare 30 minutes. My job is fairly intense, and outside of office hours there are events to attend, talks to moderate and the usual networking and social engagements.

Of course, having a child means that when you’re home you don’t get to put

“Everyone muddles through life

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a notebook I can’t live without – to-do lists for work and home, appointments and more.

Fact is it’s only hard if you make it that way. Sure, racing to the school gates to pick up my daughter in between meetings, going to the costume shop at 10pm because there’s a dress-up day I’ve forgotten, and trying to schedule in days off to chime in with the school holidays can be really tricky, but somehow it always works out. The hardest part is feeling as though I don’t have enough time with Inara. I adore her and we have so much fun together. I wish I could be at home with her more. It’s the classic dilemma of the working mother – feeling as though you’re pulled in two directions, never quite being able to give to each as much as you’d like to. This happens to me on a daily basis!

You just have to be dogmatic about things. Looking at things practically means you just fix the problem without letting it affect your attitude. Otherwise, I find that chocolate is the best universal cure.

I think the main thing to remember is that nothing is ever what it seems, so never compare yourself to other people. Everyone muddles through life and has a healthy amount of chaos underneath the gloss. Just cherish the details and the happy moments.

For some creative inspiration, follow Rue on Instagram – @ruekothari and @downtowndesign

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your feet up, but these moments are so precious... helping Inara with her homework, reading together, making things, painting and playing music.

It’s hard to find time for the little things – getting my nails done, or reading a book by the pool. If I don’t actually schedule time for these, they don’t happen. The reality is that life is only hard if you’re not organised.

Despite being thousands of miles away, my mother and I speak almost daily on the phone. It’s so important to have that person who can put things in perspective for you when you’re living life at high velocity. I’m pretty self-sufficient, perhaps too much. But I’m lucky to have some amazing friends I can rely on if I need to and the support you get from school, teachers and other parents is crucial when you’re a working mother.

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Old World Charm

Owner of The Joinery Shop, Carrie Mitchell, fills her quaint one-bed JVT townhouse with customised and upcycled items that are perfectly imperfect

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I thInk a home should be a reflectIon of the people who lIve there. My parents had some eccentric friends when I was growing up in Scotland, and I went to many peculiar homes where individuality and character just jumped out at you. I remember one family friend who lived in a cosy stone cottage by the sea; each room was filled with china dolls, collectible Barbies and Action Men – it was like a museum! These experiences have all influenced my interiors style and choices: To me a minimalist style, although it looks good, lacks integrity and doesn’t say an awful lot about the people who opt for it.

my husband, Imran, and I have lived in this one- bed Jumeirah village triangle townhouse for just over a year now with our pet chihuahua, milo, and it’s a work in progress. Prior to moving in here we had only lived in furnished accommodation or with family and didn’t even own a toaster! With our first baby on the way we’re looking at converting the upstairs landing into a nursery: I’m excited to get my teeth into the project.

I’m a thrifty girl who enjoys a challenge, so I set a modest budget and got into kitting the house out in a style that suits us. It will evolve and change as our needs do; for example the ruler height chart, rocking chair and chest in the library area are more recent additions in preparation for our little house becoming a family home.

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most of the furniture has been sourced from second-hand sites, shops and facebook groups and I’ve upcycled many items, which I do as part of my work as owner and founder of Interiors and Gift company, the Joinery shop & Gift emporium. Our biggest expense was the parquet flooring, but it came in at the same cost as buying two rugs I had my eye on and covered much more space, so practicality won out and I’m glad it did – I think the flooring really ties the look and feel of our home together.

I would describe mystyle as romantic, soft and calm. The items I love have character, charm and imperfections and they don’t need to be loud or garish to get attention. I do like bright colours but we reserve that for the garden and keep our home much more cosy and old-world charm.I’ve taken a lot of inspiration from my Dad, who is an artist in his own right. His home is like a gallery –

it’s very eclectic: from his vast vinyl collection, to his Lowri prints to his antique dressmakers mannequin, everywhere you turn there is something of interest to look at and each item has been carefully selected and gives you a little hint at another aspect of his personality.

I work from home so it’s got to be a practical space where I can paint and get on with my woodwork as well as being at home. We recently closed in our garage to make a workshop and storeroom for the messy bits and bigger items - which had all been cluttering the house - so we’re enjoying having the house back

our open plan lounge, dining room and library is definitely my favourite part of the house. Overlooking the garden its flooded with daylight and we’ve created a very charming, cosy and calming space.

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Jason Atherton was just 13 years old when, he tells me, he found himself faced with what still ranks as one of the toughest decisions of his life: home economics or physical education. At his UK

school, everyone had the choice to take an extra lesson in one or the other.

“It was food or football, basically,” he recalls today. “All my mates were saying, ‘Come and play football, you muppet, what’s wrong with you?’

“But I just wanted to learn to cook. Making bread, doing pizzas, cooking spag bols, yeah that’s for me.

“The lads were asking, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ and I thought, ‘I can’t tell them I want to know about risotto, can I?’ So I said, ‘Nah, lads, I’m clever, me, there’s loads of hot girls in home economics.’ That was my excuse. Girls.”

That was 30 years ago.He no longer hides his passion for

food behind an appreciation of the opposite sex. But it’s probably fair to say he made the right decision that day.

His Michelin stars are proof of that. So, too, is his portfolio of 16 global restaurants (with the 17th opening in Dubai in September), co-hosting Sky Living TV show My Kitchen Rules, and his list of mouths fed: Hugh Jackman, Jude Law and Kiera Knightly have all eaten at his flagship bistro, Pollen Street Social

in London. Benedict Cumberbatch has become a good friend. British Prime Minister David Cameron asked him to cook for official dinners three times.

Oh, and a touch of serendipity: three decades on from going with food over footy, he also earns not far off your average English Premier League player. His company last year had an annual turnover of some Dh350 million.

Before we even meet properly, I should confess, I have a soft spot for Jason Atherton. This is partially because he was born near the city where I spent

five of the happiest years of my life. I like people from Sheffield. They’re blunt and bluff; down to earth and to the point. And I suspect Jason fits this form.

When asked in a previous interview what his signature dish is, the 43-year-old answered with what reads like barely concealed horror, “I don’t do signature dishes. It’s not the chef who decides that, it’s the public. They pay and they’re the ones who like or dislike it.”

But mainly my soft spot is because he’s just cooked me lunch. Today, he’s

taken over a pop-up restaurant at Beach Cantina in Kite Beach for the afternoon and the stuff he’s throwing out is amazing. The seared tuna with avocado purée and salted cucumber is five-star stuff, while smoked lobster with lemon butter sauce is so good you suspect even the crustacean itself wouldn’t complain at being sacrificed for such a work of genius.

“Well, with lobster you need to be so exact,” says Jason when I note my approval later. “If you go 30 seconds over, that will change the protein and

the flavour and everything. Chefs have to be part scientist and part artist. I actually have obsessive compulsive disorder – I need things to be

just right, it drives my wife crazy – but I think in this profession it helps.”

He’s here in Dubai on promotional duties. His next restaurant, Marina Social, will open at the InterContinental hotel, in

the Marina, in autumn. It will add to his places in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

But he knows this city better than most. He lived here between 2001 and

‘I actually have obsessive compulsive disorder. It drives my wife crazy, but it helps in this profession’

I’m not Interested

In fame – I just want to cook

Jason atherton has gone from a teenage runaway peeling veg, to owning 16 restaurants across the globe. He talks to Colin Drury about following his dream,

feeding the famous and what he and Jamie oliver talk about over coffee...

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makeover

beforeafter

the contour

Yulia VasYlenko26, Ukrainian, photographer

Yulia has a heart-shaped face. This means that contouring on the sides of her forehead and a little highlighting on her fairly small chin help balance her face, making the forehead appear narrower and the chin wider. To do this I used a foundation two tones darker than her natural skin tone to create depth and then used Boi-ing 01 by Benefit, which is lighter than her natural skin tone, to bring out the highlights of her face.

I gently blended the two together using a foundation brush and then fixed the foundation with powder using a blending brush. I love the 4SS brush from Inglot as it’s really fluffy and blends seamlessly. I also used this to apply a highlighting powder and to give a little definition to Yulia’s nose. Then I added a little peachy blush to the apples of her cheeks to brighten her look and accentuate her natural youthful glow.

EyEs Yulia said she likes wearing green tones on her eyes, so I used Inglot’s Soft Precision Eyeliner #30 along her bottom lash line, concentrating on the outer edges to open the eyes up – putting dark liner on your inner eye will make your eyes appear more closely set. Brown eyes can pretty much pull off any shadow because brown is neutral and won’t compete with a colour statement on the eyelids. Keeping the lids simple, I swept a neutral shade up to the brow bone, and then layered a darker shade along the socket line to add definition. I finished the look with black eyeliner and mascara, applying a few individual fake lashes on the outer corners of her eyes to amp up the glam factor.

Heart-sHapeShape ShifterAll celebs are blessed with razor-sharp cheekbones and perfectly formed features, right? Wrong. They (or their make-up artists) are just in on the secrets of contouring – and you can be too. Three of our readers stopped by AQ HQ for a masterclass with make-up artist

Seph Barda on how to chisel and sculpt with the best of them

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Lips I wanted to keep the lips muted to draw the look together in a sultry glamorous way. First I lined the lips with Mac’s lipliner in Subculture, ever so slightly outside Yulia’s natural lip line, to give the illusion of fuller lips. Then I filled the lip with Rimmel’s Provocalips liquid lipstick in Make Your Move. I am totally in love with this highly pigmented range – one application will last you all day!

1 Inglot Brush in 4SS, Dh80 2 Mac Pro Longwear Lipliner in Sub Culture, Dh118 3 Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze, Dh247 4 Rimmel Provocalips in Make Your Move, Dh47, Boots 5 Inglot Soft Precision Eyeliner in Dh60

get the look

I wanted to have a chance to feel like

a model for a while as I’m usually on

the other side of the camera. I rarely see make-up on my face

and the result was amazing, it made me

feel gorgeous! CONtOUriNG BaSiCSContouring is all about contrasting light and

dark to bring out features we want to highlight, such as our cheekbones,

and to downplay features we’d rather hide, such as a wide

forehead or that pesky double chin. in a nutshell, applying

a light colour will cause protrusion, drawing attention

to an area, and using a dark colour will cause the areas

to appear to recede and look smaller. Keep this in

mind and you will be savvy at sculpting in no time.

the GOaLan oval-shaped face is the ideal in

terms of being able to pull off most looks. the aim behind facial

contouring is to balance out other-shaped faces

to achieve more of an oval-looking shape, as well as balancing out features to make

them look more symmetrical. if you use foundation, a matte

bronzer (shimmer won’t work as well) and concealer anyway, you

probably have all the kit you need to get started – it’s how you use them

that matters.

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“You must be a martyr and a hero during labour”The message: “Women have been giving birth in fields without pain relief since the beginning of time. It’s better for your baby if you have a pain-relief-free, natural birth. Anything less than that is a failure.”The realiTy: What a mother decides about her own childbirth should not be up for public debate, or judgement. It’s really nobody else’s business and mothers should not feel pressured into a birth plan that they don’t want.

heidi: Yes, women used to give birth in fields, but a lot of women died in the process too.

Medicine is a sign of our society’s progress. Why wouldn’t I use it? Nobody advises my husband to have his tooth pulled out without anaesthetic. So why do we get judged for using medicine during childbirth?

abbi: My first childbirth was an emergency C-section so I had no choice in the matter. With my second, I walked in and said, “Epidural please!” abi: For me it’s about having a healthy baby at the end of it.

Joanna: Everybody’s bodies are different. Some women can do it naturally, but some women force themselves to have a totally natural childbirth, when really they should have pain relief or medical aid, and end up traumatised by their experience. I opted for a C-section with my

second and luckily I didn’t feel guilty because my mum encouraged me to choose that option.

mala: The pressure comes from doctors and other medical staff, such as midwives at antenatal classes, as well as friends and family.

heidi: Also there is pressure to give birth at certain hospitals, or to go to certain doctors.

People always ask you who your gynaecologist is when you are pregnant and there’s definitely an A-list, a B-list and a C-list. Some are like local celebrities!

“You must do things the way we do”The message: “We know best. About everything. Do it our way, or be judged.” The realiTy: Why should we make decisions for our family based on other people’s preferences and opinions? We are adults. We can make up our own minds about which milk our children should have, thanks very much.

Dr afridi: Even though I’m a psychologist, as a parent I feel pressured by other mums and by society to conform to the most popular preferences. What kind of nappies do you use? How much time do you spend holding him? There’s a book for everything, which leaves the door open for a lot of anxiety as we feel there is a right and a wrong. There are a lot of confidence issues when it comes to parenting... we don’t know if we are doing it right. People can comment on something a mother is doing and that comment can plant a seed of self-doubt in that mother’s mind, which can grow into a major concern, or anxiety. Social media has a large part to play in this... In my field of work, experts are talking about Social Media Anxiety Disorder a lot these days... and this is a good example. It’s natural for human beings to compare themselves with the people around them... For previous generations, this was a village of people. Now we are comparing ourselves to everyone we have ever met and more through social media.

heidi: I feel like in Dubai this issue is heightened because we suffer from the tendency to be helicopter mothers.

Dr afridi: Yes, mothers in other countries often have a lot more chores to deal with. But here we have taken that time and energy and invested it into our parenting, which is dangerous.

real mums

mum talks

As part of our commitment to honesty, we met up

with some mums and two Aquarius ambassadors to

talk about how mothers put pressure on each other

Abbi

Mala

Dr Saliha Afridi Aquarius ambassador, clinical psychologist and managing director at The LightHouse

Arabia and mother of four

Joanna

Abi

Heidi RaesideAquarius ambassador, author of Tuesdayschild.me parenting blog

and mother of two

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Abbi, 38, HAS two SonS AgeD 4 AnD

4 montHS

“I want to work, but I also want to spend time with my kids. There

aren’t many part-time options here so mums are often forced to choose one or the other”

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Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish that includes eggs, onions and peppers. Sometimes they also throw in some meat and sausages. Warm up the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the onions and peppers and cook on medium heat until they start softening and turn brown (about 3 minutes). Stir in the sujuk slices and diced tomatoes (make sure you find the most succulent tomatoes the season allows), and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until most of the moisture evaporates. Add seasoning and break two whole eggs into the mix. Bake in an oven for 3-4 minutes at 180˚C. Garnish with fresh parsley, basil and serve with bread.

If you’ve been having too many late nights on the party trail this month, make sure your nutritional needs are met. Here’s a little help from Abs Patil from The Big Chef, JBR.

Olive oil

50g onions, chopped

50g red and green peppers, chopped

50g sujuk sausages or pepperoni slices

100g fresh tomatoes, diced

2 eggs

1tsp chopped basil

1tsp chopped parsley

Heat water in small pan over a low heat. As soon as the water starts to simmer, add oatmeal and cook for 10 minutes. Once your oatmeal has a creamy and thick consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in lukewarm milk. Place cooked oatmeal in a tall glass and add the chopped fruit, nuts, chocolate sauce and pieces of marshmallow.

100ml water

50g oatmeal

50ml milk

2 strawberries

20g blueberries

1 kiwi fruit

10g almonds and pistachios

30ml chocolate sauce

10g marshmallows

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good food

Chicken and vegetables frittataPrep time 10 minsCooking time 15 minsServes 4

1 tbsp olive oil2 cups shredded cooked chicken3 green onions, finely chopped2 medium courgettes, grated250g canned corn kernels, drained6 eggs1/2 cup pure cream1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 Heat oil in a 26cm diameter frying pan over medium heat. Add leftover chicken, green onion, courgette and corn. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until courgette is soft.2 Meanwhile, preheat grill on medium. Whisk eggs, cream, cheese and garlic together in a jug. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until almost set. Transfer to grill.3 Grill for 2 minutes or until golden.

Photos by Aiza Castillo-Domingo

LoveLyLeftoversBothered by the prospect of excess food on Boxing day? don’t be. Friday’s domestic diva Silvena Rowe comes up with fresh ideas for your Christmas leftovers


my space

I would descrIbe my InterIors style as modern, wIth a touch of playful quIrkIness. I like to think the design of my home is stylish without being pretentious, and it has a good dose of punchiness in terms of bold patterns and fun accents, which suits my sense of humour. It is also designed to suit our lifestyle – my husband, Peter, and I like to chill out a lot in our home, whether by reading or watching movies, so I wanted to make sure the design is conducive to relaxation. Our friends find it very welcoming also.

I have lived in the uae for 17 years all together, but peter and I moved into this two-bed, arabic-style villa in Jumeirah Village triangle just over a year ago last may. I am an interior designer by profession, so I can work very quickly; I think everything was finished within a week! However, I would still like to add more art to the walls.

my favourite room in the house is the living room, as it is flooded with light and overlooks the garden. It is a restful, peaceful atmosphere to retreat to after a busy Dubai day. the shops I buy interiors items from are varied – there’s no one place in particular that I always go to. However, I

This modernlifeSharon Conneely-Donaldson, creativedirector of Full Circle Design FZLLC, blends sleek contemporary style with playful punches of colour and quirky accessories for a down-to-earth take on modern interio design

“I advise people not to be too uptight about design. Homes

are to be enjoyed – they can be beautiful, but we shouldn’t be

precious about them”

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1 The wool and cashmere throw in the living room is from Avoca hand weavers, which is Ireland’s oldest woollen mill, founded in 1723. It is comforting and cosy to snuggle under and the colours add accents colours to the neutrals, greys and whites in the living room. 2 These wedding photos in the dining room evoke memories of a very special day. 3. These wooden ducks were a wedding present, and bring back memories of ducks waddling around on the terrace of the hotel where we got married in Ireland which was a beautiful boutique hotel of 29 rooms overlooking a lake.

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description and you could be our next my wheels star!

my wheels

As you can see, Firas has poured time, love and a lot of money into his Toyota 86 to make it his dream ride. He tells us more about this low-riding, tough-looking beast

words: imran malik. photos: aiza castillo-domingo

drive angry“A lot of people freak out about the amount

of negative camber I have dialled in, but even those numbers achieve maximum tyre

contact with the ground.”

That’s a mean 86 you’ve got there, Firas. What inspired you to do this to your Toyota?It must have been those The Fast and the Furious movies. I saw the first one when I was just 10 years old. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen them all!

I’ve loved cars ever since I can remember. When I was a little boy, I would collect toy cars and radio-control models. As I got older, I began understanding the automotive industry more and my passion grew.

Run us through all the modifications you’ve had done to your car.Basically, everything from the suspension to the headlights has been changed. The

Name Firas Odeh Job Music/radiO prOducer From JOrdan Wheels 2013 TOyOTa 86 iN the uae 24 years

only original equipment would be the shell and the engine. My 86 has a Rocket Bunny version one kit made by Tra Kyoto on it (I was the first one in the region to install it) and the widened fenders and custom Forgestar F14F wheels (measuring 17x9.5in at the front and 17x11in at the back) give it an aggressive look. To complete the visual styling, I mounted a Rocket Bunny version two wing. It’s my tribute to the traditional JDM duckbill wing.

Performance-wise, I fitted a stage one kit, which includes a full exhaust system, a cold air intake and a custom tune to the existing ECU. It sure doesn’t lack in power — it’s there when you want it, you just have to stay on high revs. Since it is a boxer engine that revs to 7,500rpm, all the power and torque is found above 4,000rpm.

It looks awesome — but it’s not finished yet, is it?I’ve invested a lot of time, money and effort into this build but it’ll never end — there is always room for improvement. I plan to add more aesthetic parts to complete the overall styling but, as it stands, I have to say the car came out better than I expected.

As for performance, the sky’s the limit, but I am still trying to find the engine’s full potential in a naturally aspirated form. Once I know what it is capable of delivering, I’ll decide whether to go ahead with forced induction — or widen the fenders a bit more!

More? It won’t fit on the road! It has an epic stance, but speed bumps must be a problem…Actually, no. The car has been equipped with

an AirRex Digital Air Suspension system installed by Individual Performance, which is an authorised dealer, so I have full control over my ride height with a push of a button on a wireless remote. It makes going over speed bumps and rough terrain easier than ever. And I love seeing my car slammed to the ground every time I park it.

How does it feel to be behind the wheel?Very rewarding, knowing after all the time, effort and money that was put into it, it has become a reflection of my imagination and strong will. Since it is a daily driven car, I appreciate all the positive vibes that I get from other motorists throughout the day. At car shows and events it’s a neck-breaker.

The 86 is a terrific car to build up, but what else were you considering? I was looking around for a decent rear-wheel drive car that was not too expensive. I did not like the styling of the Nissan 370Z or the price of the Mazda MX-5. What caught my attention was a 2014 Subaru WRX STI, but that was over my budget.

How good is the 2.0-litre flat four-cylinder to work on and modify?It was engineered to incorporate all the

elements of its predecessor, the AE86, so it is relatively easy to work with. For naturally aspirated purposes, there is not much that can be done to the engine, but I have seen mind-blowing results with forced induction on this specific motor. However, without proper modifications, there is a tendency to blow it.

Aside from the FA20, the 86 platform in general was made to be fun, handle well and be affordable. It ticks all the boxes.

It’s a six-speed manual which automatically (pardon the pun!) makes it great to drive...It is even better to drive now than it was when it came from the dealership. The stock tyres were too skinny and would squeal all the time but now, the bigger Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tyres mean my 86 has a lot more grip in the corners. The wheels are lightweight T60-61 aluminium, which aids in reducing drivetrain loss and lessens the overall weight of the car. A lot of people freak out about the amount of negative camber I have dialled in,

but even those numbers achieve maximum tyre contact with the ground.

But the best car I’ve ever driven has to be the 2015 Nissan GT-R Black Edition. My friend has one so I had a go in it and, let me tell you, it’s a heck of a car. Considering how heavy it is, it’s mind-blowing that it sticks to the road like glue in the corners. The engineering behind it is incredible. I understand why they call it Godzilla. It made a huge impact on how I see cars and the way they’re engineered — it has a special place in my heart.

Finally, as one of the admins of the official 86/BRZ club in the UAE, what do you guys get up to?Our club, 86 Culture, mostly organises drifting events at RAK for our members, as well as track day events and car shows — and the occasional barbecue.

it sure can move, what with a full exhaust system, cold air intake and tweaked eCu...

Firas is pleased with his ride — but he has more plans in store for it

this is the meanest-looking toyota 86 we’ve seen in the uae

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stylist, hair and make-up, and a fashion photo shoot to document the glamorous transformation.

Samantha McBride, a mother of two, was the winner of our Magic Makeover this issue. “Running after two toddlers means I rarely style my hair or wear make-up,” she told us. Our styling team came to the rescue and then put together a chic outfit for

a relaxed, but sophisticated look.Samantha’s response: “This has been a great way to spend a morning. I love the outfit, it’s cute and not something I would have chosen for myself. This has given me confidence and

shown me I can be more daring in the clothes I pick.”If you would like to win a Magic Makeover, email

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