FooDiva - The Restaurant Whisperer

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An impartial, insider guide on restaurants in Dubai and my culinary travels. Exclusive dining experiences. Moderator, speaker and advisor on homegrown restaurants. By Samantha Wood, a British-Cypriot restaurant critic and Dubai resident for 26+ years.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Occasional dining out newsletters & Where Restaurateurs Eat columns.

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • Restaurant reviews. Culinary travel guides. Breaking news. Dubai restaurant guide PDF and Google maps link.
  • Invitations to FooDiva-hosted events. Advance priority booking for FooDiva-curated dining experiences.
  • Whatsapp group. Request restaurant tips via DM.

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $80 a year
  • $8 a month

About FooDiva - Restaurant Whisperer

An impartial guide on restaurants in Dubai and my culinary travels. Dining experiences. Moderator, speaker, advisor. Food Writers Guild. Board Advisor UAERG. WSET2. By Samantha Wood, a British-Cypriot restaurant critic & Dubai resident for 26 years.

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