Welcome to Curly Tales Middle East, your destination for the best food, travel, lifestyle and inspiring stories from across the UAE and beyond.

Explore hidden gems, unforgettable dining experiences, luxury stays, unique adventures and exclusive conversations with the people shaping the region.

Our flagship shows:
• Sunday Brunch with Kamiya Jani – Celebrity conversations over great food.
• Stories From UAE – Inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs and iconic brands.
• In Your Neighborhood – Hidden gems, local communities and authentic food trails.
• In Conversation With – Conversations with leaders from entertainment, sports, business and the creator economy.
• Up For A Challenge – Fun challenges with the UAE's biggest creators.
• Cheap vs Expensive – Budget eats versus luxury dining.
• Behind The Scenes Operations – Exclusive access to places and operations rarely seen by the public.

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In this episode, I spend the day with Hala Owais getting an exclusive peek into her life, from her luxury Dubai home and closet to her five dogs, beauty secrets, influencer confessions and the realities of building a career in the beauty industry.

#HalaOwais #DubaiInfluencer #Dubai

12 hours ago | [YT] | 1

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In this special episode, Bianca Saurastri travels through Jakarta to discover the side of Indonesia that most travellers rarely see.

#Jakarta #Indonesia #BeyondBali

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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https://youtu.be/_OHWzwK2VEQ

Iryna Kinakh, Miss Universe UAE and one of the most talked-about faces on Netflix's Desi Bling

#DesiBling #IrynaKanakh #Netflix

1 month ago | [YT] | 29

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For this episode of Stories From UAE, Bianca visits the iconic Golden Dragon in Oud Metha and sits down with owner Rohit to explore the history, memories, and flavours that have kept this restaurant thriving for nearly five decades.


#StoriesFromUAE #GoldenDragon #ChineseRestaurant #IndoChinese #Dubai #CurlyTales #CurlyTalesME #AsianFood #BurjKhalifa

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

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In this episode, we challenge ourselves to eat across 5 different locations in Bur Dubai with a strict budget of only AED 40 — from breakfast all the way to dinner. And somehow… we still managed to save money 😅

#BurDubai #FoodChallenge #StreetFood

3 months ago | [YT] | 4

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CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE BIRYANI in Dubai 🍛🔥
Who actually won? 👀

3 months ago | [YT] | 4

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We recreated and tried the final meals of three infamous death row inmates — and what started as a food experiment quickly became something much deeper.

#TedBundy #SerialKiller #RateMyPlate

4 months ago | [YT] | 1

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We expected a clean, predictable celebrity diet… but this one had other plans.

From balanced breakfasts to burgers, candy overload, and some truly unexpected choices, Sydney Sweeney’s daily eating habits are all over the place — and we tried every bit of it.

#SydneySweeney #Euphoria #RateMyPlate

4 months ago | [YT] | 2

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We take on the ultimate shawarma challenge in Dubai from the cheapest to the most expensive.

From a legendary 7 AED cafeteria classic to a 140 AED luxury creation, we explore how far shawarma can really go.

#Shawarma #DubaiFood #StreetFood

4 months ago | [YT] | 4

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We explore beauty, faith, and family with Emirati creator Mona Sulaiman — from skincare shopping at Watsons in Dubai Festival City Mall to a peaceful Iftar at Marsa Boulevard.

She shares her Ramadan beauty routine, fasting skincare tips, and her inspiring journey to building a 2M+ audience during Ramadan.

Watch now 🤍 Ramadan Kareem

#Ramadan #Emirati #Dubai

5 months ago | [YT] | 10