Matt Cassidy

Abu Dhabi

Features Editor at Yalla Abu Dhabi

Journalist working in Dubai - Long suffering Ulster Rugby supporter - Amateur gastronome

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Articles

Rovos Rail The Pride of Africa

1 week ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

Stunning topography, great natural beauty and culture diversity that is the envy of countries and continents around the world; it’s easy to understand why Southern Africa has long held a captivating aura in the minds of the intrepid traveller. It’s a region teeming with choices for those adventurers who decide to act on their great wanderlust.
Spotlight on Ross Shonhan

2 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

A great purveyor of innovative Japanese cooking, Ross Shonhan’s name has become synonymous with the cuisine thanks to stints with Nobu and ZUMA, before founding the popular London eateries of Bone Daddied Ramen, Shack-fuyu and Flesh and Buns. Now, the Australian chef is spreading the word on the tradition of Warayaki — a technique from Japan’s Kochi prefecture, where food is cooked to perfection over straw-fired flames—at his two UAE restaurants, Netsu and Strawfire.
Golden Shine: Jewellery pieces of the month

2 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

THE PERFECT FITComplete your outfit with this Diamond Glove by Suzanne Code, replete with 18-karat gold and diamonds. Suzannecode.com Necklaces, Diamindofficial.com Earrings, Marlinewyork.com Necklace, Suzannecode.com
Zuma Dubai: Serving Greatness

2 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

“Ok, this is my favourite dish of tonight,” declares my dining companion as she savours another helping of piquant sorbet that's perched upon a mini ice block. It’s her fourth such declaration of the evening and I'm inclined to agree.
In Conversation With Ali Ozbay

2 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

Tell us about your career, what inspired you to get into hospitality? I was drawn to the beautiful collision of human connection, storytelling and the adrenaline rush of creating moments that become memories. Over the years, I’ve learned that luxury isn’t just about thread counts or marble floors—it’s about crafting moments that linger long after checking out. And frankly, who wouldn’t want a career where your office might be a beachfront resort one day and a rooftop lounge the next?
Incredible golden timepieces to make your look shine

2 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

1. Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 watch with gold-toned dial and a Maltese cross decoration at 5 o’clock 2. Piaget Limelight Gala 26mm timepiece with 18k rose gold case, set with 60 brilliantly cut diamonds 3. La D My Dior 25mm watch which features a 18k yellow gold watch and Milanese 18k yellow gold bracelet 4. Bvlgari Monete Catene Dual timepiece that depicts Emperor Septimius Severus and his wife Julia Domna 5.
Radiating Beauty

2 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

The gentle reverberations of a gong sounding three times nudge me towards consciousness. My recumbent position on the soft treatment bed slowly changes to a seated one as Eju, my spa therapist, announces that my experience at Raffles The Palm Dubai’s Cinq Mondes Spa has come to an end. I am utterly relaxed. Tucked away on the ground floor of the opulent five-star property on Palm Jumeirah’s western frond, Cinq Mondes Spa is truly a world away from Dubai’s heaving epicentre of hustle and bustle.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers: Taking Luxury to Another Level

3 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

A gleaming spectacle of architectural brilliance that towers over the Abu Dhabi Corniche, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers certainly knows how to make a first impression. From its curvilinear exterior to its jaw-dropping lobby, the stunning 66-storey property oozes contemporary luxury and cosmopolitan sophistication at every turn.
Summertime Sensations at Shangri-la Dubai

3 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

If you’re like us and are already planning your next big getaway, then you must have your sights firmly fixed on the heady days of summer. And if you are choosing to spend the season in the UAE, then look no further than Shangri-La Dubai. Situated just moments from the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and City Walk, the five-star property is a realm of serenity in the epicentre of Downtown Dubai.
Mahallati Jewellery: A Cultural Icon

3 weeks ago | dotwnews.com | Matt Cassidy

HISTORY OF ARABIAEach piece from Mahallati Jewellery draws on the rich heritage and beloved designs of the Middle EastThe Middle East has long been a land of enchantment and mystery. From humble beginnings as tiny fishing villages to the towering metropolises of today, the region has enjoyed a fascination for many curious travellers seeking to uncover hidden cultural treasures.