Author: Sushmita Bose (Sushmita Bose)

For Indians, who comprise close to 38 per cent of the total population of the UAE, this is affirmation of the highest order, a dream meticulously crafted into a sandstone reality by the ruling dispensation of the country, led by HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

Unlike the US or the UK, Dubai is close to home, so quick and impromptu trips are eminently feasible. And the burgeoning — and upwardly mobile — real estate market is throwing up opportunities for sound returns on investment.

Cochin Harbour in Karama has established itself as the go-to destination for anyone looking for authentic food from Kerala. His Rasam is also making waves on the other side of the bustling metropolis