Sagarika Sundaram in front of her work Oracle (2020). Photo courtesy the artist.
A first impulse when viewing textile artist Sagarika Sundaram’s works is to want to get close to them, to put your hands all over their varied textures comprised of natural fibers sourced from small farms and growers around the world, including India, Uruguay, and New Zealand. You want to envelop yourself in their thick, tactile fabrics; to disappear into a kind of cocoon.
Sundaram is used to inspiring such reactions. In fact, she says, she likes working on pieces that allow viewers a little quiet space, letting them experience the quality of silence you find when swathed in different kinds of materials.
10 Chips Oman dishes to try in the UAE – and where to find them
Whether you love these crisps inside a classic parotta, blended into laban or in the form of sushi, there s something for everyone
Homegrown brand Moshi has cheesy Chips Oman maki rolls. Courtesy Moshi
The hotdog fareej from Burger28 is served in a Chips Oman wrapper. Courtesy Burger28
Rashid Ali Hassan Cafeteria in Abu Dhabi is known for its classic Chips Oman parotta.
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Chips Oman paratha goes for Dh3 at Abdulla Omar Cafeteria. Reem Mohammed / The National
Regag with cheese, egg and Chips Oman from Al Labeeb Grocery goes for Dh6. Janice Rodrigues / The National
Myriad flavours of bubble tea (chocolate cheesecake, anyone?) await, as do Chips Oman sandwiches and mahshi, a popular Middle Eastern stuffed vegetable dish. It almost feels like there’s nothing you can’t find at Global Village.
Sampling these and more is an exciting prospect, but it can also feel a tad overwhelming if you don’t know exactly what you want or what’s out there.
Here, we profile the most unique and popular foodie offerings available this year.
Dishes available only in Global Village
Kokorec from Turkish Kokorec & Seafood A vendor at Global Village prepares Turkish delicacy kokorec. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Mall of the Emirates has always been a one-stop shop for customers and a new venue within the mall perfectly fits this ethos.
On Monday, January 18, Majid Al Futtaim launched THAT. The 4,500-square-metre concept store is spread over three floors and has more than 150 regional and international brands across beauty, fitness, fashion, home accessories and art.
How to get there
The main entrance is located at the front of Mall of the Emirates, next to the valet parking, although visitors can also enter through the mall. The entrance is in Via Rodeo on level one, near Debenhams and Maison Des Fleurs.