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Take It To The Max> Max’s Restaurant, Karama, Dubai

Max’s Filipino restaurant has added three delicious spicy dishes to its popular menu. The beef caldereta (Dhs38), sizzling sweet and spicy chicken (Dhs26) and gambas con aligue (Dhs32) are sure to get your tastebuds tingling.

Beef Caldereta is a tasty dish of beef cooked in garlic, onions, tomato, peppers, chicken liver, bay leaf, tomato sauce, celery, potatoes and Max’s secret ingredient for the extra zing.

For Max’s take on the classic, try the Sizzling Sweet and Spicy Chicken - a deliciously tasty treat.

Gambas con Aligue is perfect for seafood lovers - succulent prawns cooked in garlic, olive oil and crab fat topped with zesty red chili.

Call: 04 325 7797

Birthday Treat>Hakkasan, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

Hakkasan has established itself as a hotspot in the capital, living up to the expectations of its counterparts in Miami, London, New York, Dubai and Mumbai.

In celebration of its second year anniversary this June, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi has launched a special Cantonese lunch menu available on Fridays and Saturdays. Entitled ‘Yum Cha’, the lavish menu includes a selection of steamed, baked and fried dim sum, steamed Chilean seabass, Sanpei chicken claypot, and several dessert options to satisfy every appetite. The new lunch menu is available for Dhs250 per person and includes a selection of the finest teas, making it the ideal choice for a day out with friends and family. Hakkasan will also offer the option of enjoying the menu with unlimited Italian sparkling beverages or house drinks for Dhs350 per person.

In addition to this, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi has launched a new bar snacks and small eats menu combining many Hakkasan’s favourites, and a new cigar menu that boasts an extensive range of world-class cigars which can be paired with a growing selection of the finest digestive accompaniments. The intertwined flavours of both delicacies can be savoured in the luxurious private dining rooms, in the Ling Ling lounge and on the terrace.

Call: 02 690 7999

GOAL!> Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana, Dubai

Double Decker at Al Murooj Rotana Dubai invites all football fanatics out there enjoy the rest of the European championship live on big screens.

Follow the action until July 1 and cheer for your favourite teams while enjoying the exciting atmosphere and the best deals on food and beverage.

You can also win fantastic raffle prizes during the Friday brunch and Saturday BBQ this Euro 2012.

Call: 04 321 1111

The Right Choice> Choices Restaurant, Al Bustan Rotana, Dubai

Choices Restaurant takes you to a culinary travel across the world with its daily exciting theme nights! From India to Latin America to Italy, expect a dining adventure that will satisfy your cravings any day of the week.

Make your way to the restaurant as it invites you to travel through the culinary heritage of India, one of the most gastronomically famous countries in the world every Tuesday. Take a savoury journey through authentic Indian dishes such as lamb paya curry, baingan mirch, kathy kabab and more and enjoy the tandoori live cooking station for Dhs189.

Call: 04 705 4825

Blocks Of Choc> Emporio Armani Caffé, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall

Armani/Dolci pays tribute to Ramadan with a refined praline.

This dark chocolate praline is blue, with the top part in gold enriched with the distinctive Armani ‘A’ in relief. The soft cream filling wins you over with its unique notes of cardamom and saffron, spices taken from the intensely aromatic and fragranced traditional Arabian coffee.

The packaging, in hues that are evocative of sunny beaches, includes a precious gilt paper wrapping with a mother of pearl sheen and golden accents. The package is wrapped in golden satin ribbon, printed with a tonal logo and the Arabic wording: Ramadan Kareem & Eid Mubarak.

The ribbon is sealed with a white enamelled metal pendant, decorated with the Armani/Dolci logo in gold lettering.

The pralines will be available at the Emporio Armani Caffe at Mall of the Emirates and Armani/Dubai Caffe at The Dubai Mall from July 1.

Deserves An Oscar> Oscar’s, Crowne Plaza, Dubai

Oscar’s is offering some new promotions to go with its new Provencal look.

Not only has Oscar’s created a new menu, which still features the favourites, with some classic southern French dishes - it is embracing the family homestyle feel with some great deals for guests to enjoy.

There are a wide selection of promotions to choose from that are perfect for a casual dinner or stopping by with friends after work.

Every Tuesday and Friday from 7pm to 11pm Oscar’s has an all you can eat cheese and cold cut buffet for Dhs99 per person. On Thursdays from 7pm to 11pm there is an all you can eat unlimited moules frites promotion for Dhs99, so mussel lovers can indulge in the famous traditional moules pots.

Call: 800 276963 (CROWNE)