Home Blog Articles The Roots The Roots Art & culture "Work during Ramadan". How companies achieve productivity? The Roots Art & culture What is Ramadan? A beginner’s guide to the holy month Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims around the world and a significant social period marked by many customs and traditions. Here is a clear explanation of the month’s main features. The Roots Sweets Chef Megha Kwatra Madan: redefining cake artistry, one sugar flower at a time Megha Kwatra Madan crafts edible stories that inspire - and teaches the world how to do the same. The Roots Sweets Jermaine Cunningham: sweet history meets modern mastery at Festival of Cake Cunningham, the pastry chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, brings historical inspirations and modern flair to Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake. The Roots Sweets Olga Noskova brings mirror-glaze magic to Expo City's Festival of Cake Pioneer of breathtaking mirror-glaze cakes, turning pastry into art and experience The Roots Sweets Penelope d'Arcy Graham: from fashion passion to flour power Cake artist extraordinaire at Atlantis The Royal, Penelope transforms sugar into stunning edible art. The Roots Sweets Claire Clark MBE: pastry royalty at Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake From The Ritz to The French Laundry and the BBC's Bake Off, Claire Clark MBE has wowed the world with her pastry perfection. At the Festival of Cake, she brings her star power, skill and passion for mentoring the next generation of bakers. The Roots Human-centred design Expo City Dubai: A city designed for everyone Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December The Roots Community life & advice Where to celebrate the festive season: top winter experiences to light up your holiday Whether you're staying local or planning a winter escape, the festive season brings out the best in cities across the globe. The Roots Art & culture UAE National Day: celebrating 54 years of unity and heritage A celebration of the UAE's journey, its leaders and the values that unite the nation, Eid Al Etihad, which means Festival of the Union, is marked annually on 2 December. The Roots Sweets Nouel Catis: the talent behind Dubai’s sweetest sensation From viral fame with Dubai Chocolate to redefining Middle Eastern desserts, Nouel Catis is the visionary chef bringing bold creativity and storytelling to every plate. The Roots Sweets Dr Susanne Ng: the scientist who makes cakes come alive From scientist to pastry pioneer, Susanne has redefined chiffon and roll cakes into whimsical 3D masterpieces loved around the world. The Roots Sweets Anna Olson: baking brilliance on Festival of Cake's centre stage From award-winning pastry chef to global TV personality, Anna brings her passion, creativity and baking wisdom to every kitchen she enters The Roots Sweets Flavour, family and fearless creativity with Chef Sarah Alsughayer From her Abu Dhabi kitchen to TV screens and regional collaborations, Sarah Alsughayer has fast become one of the UAE’s most exciting culinary voices. The Roots Sweets Chef Zoya Umran: the artist who turns cakes into stories Edible art celebrating life's sweetest moments The Roots Sweets Markus Bohr: Harrods' pastry visionary at Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake From redefining the legendary Harrods Food Halls to setting pastry standards across five continents, Markus Bohr brings global flair, innovation and luxury to Dubai The Roots Art & culture UAE Flag Day, when everyone lines up behind the nation's flag Each year on 3 November the United Arab Emirates marks Flag Day - a celebration of unity, pride and gratitude to the nation’s founding leaders. The Roots Art & culture Meet the Afrobeat alchemist at Music Loves Company Award-winning Sudanese singer-songwriter, producer and composer Jindi is lighting up the stage at Music Loves Company at Expo City Dubai The Roots Mind the majlis: a quick guide to UAE cultural etiquette for expats and tourists Before chasing sunsets at Al Qudra or snapping selfies at Ain Dubai, make sure your etiquette game is as strong as your karak The Roots Art & culture The man, the mic, the madness – meet Dylan from Music Loves Company’s Quizioke nights Every Tuesday Quizioke turns trivia and karaoke into a full-blown entertainment mashup. Throw in a cheeky round of bingo and top-tier prizes and you’ve got Dubai’s most unmissable midweek night out The Roots Art & culture Filmy evenings and full-on Bollywood feels Saanjh Dubai brings the drama to Music Loves Company at Expo City Dubai – in the best way possible. The Roots Art & culture Sipping the future: the Sabeel fountains of Expo City Dubai A modern city rooted in tradition, artfully reimagining how we drink water The Roots Art & culture Bronze, bold and built for the future: the secret stories beneath Al Wasl Plaza When you step into Al Wasl Plaza, your eyes might go straight to the jaw-dropping dome above. But take a glance down and you’ll discover history in bronze, right beneath your feet. The Roots Art & culture 5 forces shaping the future of the events industry Defining the future of the events industry is not just about embracing change; it’s about steering it. The Roots Gem Take a seat, decode the script: the hidden messages beneath you The calligraphy benches at Expo City Dubai aren’t just benches; they’re Arabic calligraphy, crowd-sourced poetry and social design all rolled into one The Roots Art & culture Art in the city instalations Explore 11 striking public artworks across Expo City Dubai – where contemporary ideas meet timeless inspiration.
