If your Instagram Feed needs a major foodie update – then look no further: Here are our top picks for UAE-based Food Influencers that you should definitely follow.
1. Karen Mclean
Winner of the 2018 MENA Digital Awards in Food and Beverage – this gorgeous mom of twins shares tasty, healthy recipes to her Instagram – including Thai Chili Pineapple Baked Salmon, homemade dumplings, mixed berry floral smoothie bowls topped with edible flowers, homemade granola, coconut flakes, red currants and fresh berries, and avocado toast with chives, orange zest and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
2. Archana
Archana has a dedicated audience of 350K on Instagram – and with good reason: she’s created over 10K+ recipes which can be found on her website or her new app. Archana features a wide range of international recipes on her page – including: Kashmiri Style Paneer Masala, Crepes Stuffed with Nutella and Seasonal Fruits, Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms With Spinach, German Pancakes, Tadkewali Masoor Dal Khichdi, and Double Chocolate Coconut Fudge.
3. Zoe Bowker
Zoe gives her honest take on fine dining, luxury lifestyle, and travel in the UAE. She often steps away from fine dining – however – and reviews a wide array of Dubai-based eateries, from beachside lunch spot Lezzet Turkish Restaurant in La Mer to Tom Yum Dubai – an upstairs food court in Dragon Mart.
4. Kim and Den
This Dubai Foodie couple are literally goals and tend to indulge in both the sweeter and greasier things on the menu. The couple tries everything from sit-down dinners in Dubai to takeout and food stalls. Our personal favorite is the Matilda-inspired chocolate cake – a hidden gem found at Parkers at the Dubai Mall.
5. Naomi D’Souza
With content focused on a wide array of topics from photo editing to life hacks – Naomi D’Souza is still a qualified foodie in her own right. The UAE’s 100 Most Influential title-holder often shares her favorite food and restaurants in Dubai. Her latest post features a mouth-watering Ube cake:
6. Hessa Al Khalifa
A self-proclaimed ‘Full-time Foodie and Recipe Developer’ – Hessa’s chic feed is definitely not something to look at while hungry. Our personal favorite is the mouth-watering Honey Toast topped with Chicken Katsu Bbq Sauce from Super Bowl Cafe that she posted last fall.
7. Sana
Sana takes her audience on a foodie journey throughout Dubai – giving her take on all the city’s wonderful restaurants. Recent food venues that she’s posted about include: SushiArt Arabia, Bombay Brasserie Dubai, and Tortuga Mexican Kitchen.