First in, first fed! Grab your private dinner invitation.
For a complimentary seat at the table on the 23rd April. The first 12 annual paying subscribers to respond to this email will go on the guest list. With a plus one, should you wish.
I am back from a week in Saudi where there was magic in Alula’s serenity. In contrast, Jeddah and Riyadh were frantic and business as usual, unlike the UAE.
For those of you outside our region, news of a ceasefire yesterday initially brought a collective sigh of relief, however interceptions have continued here, and Lebanon faced its heaviest assault to date from Israel. So it’s yet another waiting game to see what unfolds over the next few days.
Someone smart explained to me years ago that there’s no point stressing about things out of our control - so I’m able to compartmentalise relatively well, which is incredibly liberating, and eases my mind. I’m sharing this here, should it help anyone struggling at the moment.
At time of crisis, I am even more grateful for your support of this newsletter, which, content aside, allows me to curate invitation-only private dinners, just for you.
As mentioned in last week’s save the date post, I’m hosting an intimate dinner for annual paying subscribers in exactly two weeks. 23rd April. At a new licensed independent French restaurant in Dubai. Thanks to your overwhelming response, we have squeezed in a few extra spots to seat a total of 25 guests in the private dining room, pictured above.
All details, venue included, are further below. If not already, feel free to upgrade to a full subscription should you like to join.
In the meantime, happy Orthodox Easter to those celebrating this coming weekend 🩷