It spent more than two years on the New York Times’ bestseller list and has sold more than 31 million copies globally, has been translated into 42 languages and been turned into a blockbuster Hollywood movie, so there’s little doubt that Khaled Hosseini’s debut novel, The Kite Runner, warrants contention as a modern-day literary phenomenon.
At once a father-son story, a crossborder coming-of-age tale, and a fictional look at one family’s experience of migration following the Soviet Union’s military intervention in Afghanistan in 1979, Hosseini’s novel follows brothers Amir and Hassan from their childhood in Kabul through to adulthood, taking in life in Pakistan, the US, and the Middle East along the way. It is, however, the repercussions of a childhood betrayal during a popular kite running tournament that sit at the heart of the novel and, having struck an emotional chord with millions of readers since its publication in 2003, it’s now set to make its Middle Eastern stage debut, with Dubai Opera preparing to welcome the play this month.
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Trip with Vakava
A new brunch for foodies and fiesta hunters
THE BEACH HOUSE POOL DAY
You voted it as your favourite Seafood Restaurant at the What’s On Awards in May. Does it still reign supreme?
Tea by the sea
St Regis teams with Tchaba Tea for a special afternoon collab
TAIKUN
Not for the fainthearted, Taikun sizzles with its new dinner and a show
LA CASA DEL TANGO
A round of applause or a slow hand clap for this new dinner and a show concept in DIFC?
IKIGAI
If there’s one thing Dubai isn’t short of it’s Japanese restaurants. So, is there room for one more?
HOW NOT TO LOSE YOUR COOL THIS SUMMER
This is a city that works hard, plays hard, but, on a boiling hot day, can feel like hard work. So look at this month’s magazine as a little cooling comfort pack to see you through the summer season. Let yourself be whisked off to our favourite indoor bars and hideaways – with AC, summery feels and maybe an ice-cold drink to keep you chill. Then dream of refreshing dishes to fill your belly. You’ve never had it so cool.
CATCH
A surf and turf showdown every Saturday
CARNA
Very high steaks at SLS Dubai
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
Feel like you’ve seen all that the capital has to offer? Think again…