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What's On
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
4 of the best restaurants to try in Abu Dhabi this weekend
If you're planning your weekend in Abu Dhabi, here are a few suggestions for restaurants to add to your list. Here are 4 of the best restaurants to try in Abu Dhabi this weekend Somewhere Somewhere Abu Dhabi If you're making a mall visit this weekend, consider Abu Dhabi Marina Mall so you can easily make a pit stop at Somewhere. The culinary concept at Somewhere is simple: explore unknown destinations through their dishes. Expect dishes that are quite interesting, including shrimp kunafa, beef shawarma beetroot rice, wagyu kebabs, Karak French toast, fusion baos, and more. The interiors are just as intriguing as the menu, with the Abu Dhabi venue featuring gold and yellow hues for its walls. It's sure to find a spot in your photo gallery. Location: Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, Al Marina Times: Sun to Thurs 9am to 11pm, Sat and Sun 9am to 12am Contact: (600) 555 551 @somewhere Pappas Taverna, Abu Dhabi Fancy a taste of Greece? You don't need your passport to escape to the Mediterranean with Pappas Taverna. Here, traditional Greek flavors are reimagined in a warm and inviting ambiance inspired by the coastal charm. On the menu, expect perfectly cooked meats, a vibrant array of fresh, flavourful seafood, and so much more. Location : W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Yas Island Times: Mon to Fri 6pm to 11pm, Sat and Sun 12.30pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm Contact: (0)2 656 0000 @wabudhabi The Butcher and Still The Butcher and Still Abu Dhabi This steakhouse in Abu Dhabi picked up the award for Restaurant of the Year at our What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2025, and for a very good reason. The New York-style steak house on Al Maryah Island will teleport you to Chicago, Illinois and its menu reflects this energy. Have a chat with your belly as you pick from their signature 1200g Tomahawk chop, a 400g rib eye, or the Porterhouse – a strip loin and filet mignon. Save room for dessert, as there's a 34-layer Tribune Tower chocolate cake. Yum. Don't forget to visit The Hideaway – a secret underground dining room accessible via a private elevator, that feels like you're entering a gangster's vault. Location: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island Times: daily, 4pm to 12am Contact: (0)2 333 2444 @butcherandstill Benjarong Benjarong Abu Dhabi If you love Thai food, chances are you would have come across Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi's Benjarong. From the moment you arrive, you teleport to the Southeast Asian country. On the menu are intricately presented dishes prepared with ingredients flown in from Bangkok, and a warm service – similar to the type you would receive from the 'Land of Smiles.' Try the classics, including the tom yum soup, Thai green curry and pad Thai noodles. Location: Al Dusit Thani, Muroor Road Times: Tues to Sun 12.30pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm (closed for lunch on Sat and all day on Mon) Contact: (0)2 698 8137 > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Leader Live
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Youngsters shine in Llangollen Eisteddfod competitions
At last year's festival well-known local actor and singer Shea Ferron was the winner of the Voice of Musical Theatre competition. And now it appears he and his girlfriend Hannah Williams have made a bit of Eisteddfod history after she took the same coveted title earlier this week. A delighted Shea took to social media to say: "So proud of Hannah! She absolutely smashed it out the water today. Just a few weeks ago she told me that she was pulling of the competition because 'what's the point,' she said. "I insisted she carried on because knew she had it in her to win the competition and she only goes and gets FULL MARKS in the competition. Proud is definitely an understatement. "As far as we know, we are the first couple in the Eisteddfod's history to win the same competition two years consecutively. Making history together and hopefully will continue to as a couple in the creative industries." Also showing the breadth of young talent that exists locally at the Eisteddfod was 15-year-old Rose Burgon. Rose Burgon performs in the final (Image: Llangollen Eisteddfod) Singing the song Somewhere in the Under 16 Musical Theatre preliminary round at Llangollen Town Hall, she went on later the same day to take a highly respectable second place in the final on the Pavilion main stage - wearing a dress she made herself. Rose will next perform in Around Town during the current Llangollen Fringe Festival and will sing at the Bridge End at 3.30pm tomorrow (Sunday). She moved to Llangollen two years ago and enjoys singing a range of music from 60s folk music to opera and musical theatre. She is a regular at local open mics and other events in and around North Wales and has recently enjoyed performing as Cinderella in Into the Woods with Llangollen Operatic Society. Her proud mum Rachel said on social media: "It was an amazing performance. Rose - you sang beautifully and held that enormous stage so well! You should be incredibly proud of yourself! Also, equally blown away that you made your own dress for the occasion (out of a bedsheet). You really are a real life Maria Von Trapp."
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Don't miss these 5 Thai dramas dropping in the second half of 2025: Tentative release dates and where to watch
Thai dramas are no longer underappreciated; instead, they are setting the standard for powerful, passionate storytelling around the world. From twisted romances to thrilling thrillers, the forthcoming 2025 program delivers unforgettable characters and captivating plotlines. Whether you're looking for recognized stars or new debuts, these are the shows to watch. Only You Tentative release: July 18, 2025 Tentative streaming: Netflix Cast: Lingling Sirilak Kwong, Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong View this post on Instagram In the drama, rising star Ira finds herself under the protection of Tawan, a composed and skilled bodyguard. As they spend more time together, professional boundaries begin to blur. Starring Lingling Sirilak Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong, this romance unfolds slowly but deeply - asking whether love can grow where danger also lingers. Somewhere, Somehow Tentative release: August 8, 2025 Tentative streaming: YouTube Cast: Fay Kunyaphat Na Nakorn, May Yada Watcharamusik View this post on Instagram Based on a beloved web novel, the series introduces Kee, a fiery engineer, and Peem, a soft-spoken corporate vice president. Played by fan-favorite pair Fay Kunyaphat Na Nakorn and May Yada Watcharamusik, this series explores the gentle chaos of two opposites falling in love, with emotional slow burns and quiet moments that speak volumes. Roller Coaster Tentative release: August 13, 2025 Tentative streaming: YouTube Cast: Neko Naerunchara Lertprasert, Aom Pundao Panyabaramee, Shelly Phetsai Chanrueang View this post on Instagram Years after separating for an arranged marriage, Air and Pure meet again - but neither has truly moved on. Starring Neko Naerunchara Lertprasert as Air and Aom Pundao Panyabaramee as Pure, Roller Coaster dives into the ache of unresolved love. With Shelly Phetsai Chanrueang joining as Loft, expect a story packed with longing, heartbreak, and second chances. Shine Tentative release: August 2, 2025 Tentative streaming: WeTV Cast: Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, Mile Phakpum Romsaithong View this post on Instagram Set during the turbulent years of 1969 to 1971, Shine pairs Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat and Mile Phakpum Romsaithong in a historical drama filled with idealism and conflict. Apo plays Trin, a principled economist, while Mile portrays Thanwa, a carefree hippie. When they cross paths with Moira, an eccentric widow living without apologies, their lives begin to change in unexpected ways. Deep, lyrical, and politically charged, Shine is one of the most anticipated series of the year. Clairebell Tentative release: November 1, 2025 Tentative streaming: One31, OneD, YouTube Cast: Pangjie Paphavarin Sawasdiwech, Mable Siriwalee Siriwibool View this post on Instagram
Elle
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Charlotte Lawrence Wants You to Hear the Song She Wrote About You
Charlotte Lawrence is putting together a David Bowie puzzle during our Zoom call. It's of his iconic album cover for Aladdin Sane. She's finished Bowie's face and outline, and all that's left is the most challenging part: the background. 'Whenever I'm talking on the phone or doing anything like this, if I'm not doing something physical, I will go on for hours,' she says. 'I got the head and the body, but now all this is just white, so I'm like, what the fuck am I supposed to do?' Lawrence's new album Somewhere, out today, was something like that too. She's been working on the project for years, first teasing it with the 2022 track 'Morning.' She has since shared four more singles, including one of her favorites, 'Bodybag.' Although she released two EPs in high school, Young (2018) and Charlotte (2021), a full album has long been a bucket list item for the 25-year-old singer. 'It's been such a crazy few years figuring it out—all the tedious pieces of the puzzle that I had to put together, and all the awesome creative bits,' Lawrence says. Now that the album is finally out, it still feels unreal. 'I'm like, that's disgusting. That's illegal.' Somewhere is autobiographical, detailing the highs and lows of Lawrence's last few years, from life during COVID to the growing pains of her 20s. It has rock and indie influences, with Lawrence's calming voice soaring throughout. She'll soon take the music on the road with a North American tour throughout July and August. After that, the singer and actress will return in the second season of AppleTV+'s Bad Monkey. Raised by parents in the entertainment industry, Lawrence has been surrounded by creatives from a young age. Her dad, Bill Lawrence, is a producer and writer, and her mom, Christa Miller, is an actress and music supervisor. They both have championed her music career, putting her in piano and singing lessons as a kid. 'I grew up around writers and beautiful people in Hollywood that just were passionate about their jobs,' she says. 'I was like, 'Oh, this is a possibility. You can pursue your passion. You can do this creative thing.'' A few days before the album drop, ELLE caught up with Lawrence to talk Somewhere. Yeah, I do. It's so personal to me. I've really gotten to the place of utter love and acceptance for it. I obviously want billions of people to listen to it and love it, and I want to play it for millions of people. If only five people that I respect love it, I'll be happy. If somebody doesn't like it, I'm not going to take it personally. It feels like me, and it feels so authentic. Everybody has their own taste, who cares? It'll be a part of me that I've chosen to [share with] people, but it'll still be my story, and that won't change. I love everything. I was going into the COVID-19 pandemic knowing that I just wanted to make new music, have fun, and go on tour. I was very blasé about it all. I released my first two EPs when I was in high school, not giving a care in the world and just partying and being like, okay, cool. I make music. Then, along with the rest of the world, I had a horrible, tough time with COVID. Being isolated like that and going through a whole worldwide event, is really fucking scary and disorienting. That, combined with a very hefty amount of personal shit that I was going through, was like: Okay, you're not a kid anymore. You're an adult. This is what heartbreak is. This is what deep pain is. Take off the rose-colored glasses. Welcome to reality. It really felt like my world was collapsing in a big way. I took the time to go through it, to feel it, to break down, to be insane, and then heal, work on myself, and figure out who I was. And then, I was like, okay, I love making music more than anything in the motherfucking world. This is what brings me joy and peace. I dove in and really made something that I feel proud of. This is the first time in my whole life that I would listen to my entire album top to bottom and would love it, even if my name wasn't on it. I'd be like, 'Who the fuck is this?' One of the last songs I made for this album was the title track. I had a similar feeling about 'Bodybag,' the first song I made for the project. 'Bodybag' is about me being the one who was hurt, a scorned woman almost. 'Somewhere' is a weird opposite of that. It's about a time that I really messed up and made a huge mistake. I really hurt somebody. I remember writing 'Somewhere' and being like, 'Yeah, this fucking feels good.' Everybody makes mistakes. I've been on this side of it, and now I'm on that side of it. This feels like a huge button on the end of the album, like the cherry on top. I would just start calling the album Somewhere. The 'Somewhere album' or 'I want to go somewhere on tour.' I heard Haim say something like this recently, and I really resonated with it. You know those things that start as meaning nothing and then eventually, through time, hold weight and meaning for you? I equate this album to growing up in Los Angeles, as a young girl, maybe being shown too much too early, and feeling like my brain is somewhere, anywhere, everywhere, all the time. Oh my God, I want everybody that all my songs are about to hear them. I have the opposite worry. I've had songs written about me before. Even the mean ones, I'm like, this is exciting. The rush is amazing. The attention is wonderful. On the reverse side of it, I'm like, how cool is it to have a song written about you? Even if it's like, 'Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you.' This person is thinking about me. That's awesome. A little part of me is like, 'I want you to fucking know, bitch, I want you to remember that you hurt me, so listen to it, please. If you hurt me bitch, and I'm screaming at you, I want you to hear it again. I want it to play in your house all the time. I want you to hear it everywhere you step.' My parents are not musically inclined, but they are so creative in their own right. I think I get my songwriting affinity and passion from [my dad]. My mom has an impeccable ear. I remember I asked my mom if I could take piano lessons when I was five or so. She found me this woman named Jamie. I told [Jamie] that I really wanted to sing, and it was a passion of mine. We would spend the first 30 minutes learning classical piano music. Then, the last 30 minutes I got to choose any song that I loved. She would teach it to me, and I would sing it. I remember anytime I would sing at my school choir, they'd always be like, 'Sing loud. Belt.' Jamie was always like, 'No, keep your quiet voice. This is your natural voice. Nurture this, keep going, let's start writing. You like these chords from this song? How about you just change a few, and then write your own song with it?' I was like…12. She just really nurtured this natural passion. And through my parents, their friends, and the awesome people that I grew up around, I got to walk through many doors and meet all the right people. The rest is history. I understand how fortunate I am and that I was born with more opportunities. Growing up, I got to meet Ed Sheeran and all these cool musicians and go to these cool concerts and have great seats. That is what it is, and I'm so frickin' grateful for it. To be frank, I was born with this passion, this thing that brings me more joy than anything in my life. So, I truly do feel like I would be doing myself a massive disservice if I didn't take advantage of those things. I do truly believe that connections, being a 'nepo-baby,' and growing up with money can open the door and make it so that I'm not needing to make music or I won't be able to eat or pay rent. I am doing it because I want to, not because I desperately need to. I very much recognize that, but it can't get me through the door. They can introduce me to all the right people, but I'm not going to sell out a tour because of my parents. I'm going to sell out a tour if people want to come see me sing. I understand that, and I can appreciate my own talent and my hard work, while also being extremely aware and appreciative of the opportunities I've gotten from my parents. I also recognize that a lot of people grow up without this being a possibility. Their parents are like, 'You've got to go to college, you've got to do this.' My parents always were like, 'No, find what you're passionate about and fucking stick with it. Pursue it.' Their only rule with me was, if you want to do something like this, you got to put your all into it. You can't half-ass it. I don't hate it. It's a hard question because they're similar in many ways, but they're so different. I also feel like when I'm currently in something, I give it my all a hundred times over. So, my album is out in four days, and I'm about to go on tour, and I'm so in the music world. That's all that matters. When I was filming Bad Monkey, I was like, 'This is all that is.' But, if I'm going to be so open and real with you, music is my heart, joy, and love. This is so lame, but did you ever watch Soul? You know when they're in their element or something? When he closes eyes, he plays piano, and he's in this other world? That's how I feel, in a weird way. The thing that music brings me is, even if I'm closing my eyes and listening to a song that's not even mine, I have this weird connection with it. I get full body chills. It is how I narrate my life. Music is everything to me on such a crazy level. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
What's On
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
7 of the most Instagrammable French toasts in Dubai
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it's also the most Instagrammable. And one dish that particularly pops on your feed is French toast. In our endless quest for the city's best breakfasts, we've rounded up 12 of the most drool-worthy French toasts in Dubai… Somewhere One of the most photogenic French toasts in Dubai, Somewhere's version is inspired by spicy, milky karak tea, with cool soft serve on the side and warm karak poured at the table (Dhs57). Somewhere, Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall, Mon to Thurs 9am to 12am, Fri to Sun 9am to 1am. Tel: (6)00 555 551. @ The Sum of Us Golden, gooey, and a little fruity Salted Caramel French Toast gets a luxe upgrade with poached plums and crème anglaise. (Dhs55). The Sum of Us, Ground Floor, Burj Al Salam, World Trade Centre, daily 8am to 9pm. Tel: (0)56 445 7526.@thesumofus Brunch & Cake Everything about this café is made for the 'Gram, and the Nutella French Toast (Dhs76) is no exception — stacked high, slathered in Nutella, drizzled with toasted milk, and topped with fresh berries, caramelised bananas, and crunchy pecans. It's the kind of sweet overload we're not sorry about.. Brunch & Cake, Wasl 51, Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah 1, daily 8am to 10:30pm.@brunchandcake Mitts & Trays Homemade Brioche French Toast — thick, fluffy, and golden, served with your choice of fresh berries or cheesecake caramelised banana, finished with a generous drizzle of maple syrup. A sweet start worth waking up for (Dhs56) Mitts & Trays, City Walk and Bluewaters Island, daily 8am to 11:30pm. @mittsandtraysuae Izu Bakery Chef Izu Ani offers a slice of Parisian perfection with his classic combination of French toast, berry compote and caramel cream (Dhs55). Izu Bakery, Galeries Lafayette Dubai Mall, daily 10am to 5:30pm. @izubakery Slab When you want your French toast with a bit of heft, seek out Slab's cornflake-crusted version, with a moist-maker of maple syrup and the freshness of berries. (Dhs65) Slab, Mercato Mall, Jumeirah 1, Sun to Thurs 9am to 10:45pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 11:45pm. @ Sarabeth's For purists on the hunt for French toasts in Dubai, this pretty saffron milk toast is topped with fresh berries, pistachios and whipped cream (Dhs59). Sarabeth's, City Walk, daily 7.30am to 11.30pm. @ Images: Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
