Guest Features

10 Minutes With Zainab Alsalih

July 22, 2020

The founder of Dubai-based event company, Carousel, opens up about wedding planning, the challenges of COVID-19 and her new interiors venture, Carousel Casa. 1. Please tell us why you started Carousel Weddings. I have always loved making people happy. There’s something deeply gratifying about bringing people joy. I always knew that whatever I did, it […]

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Expert Advice

Expert Advice: DIY Flower Arrangements

July 7, 2020

One of our favorite ways to revitalise a space is using fresh flowers – there’s nothing chicer than a striking arrangement for your dining room table, home office or guest room night stand. And while we usually leave the flower arranging to the experts, there are some arrangements that we can definitely master ourselves. We […]

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Recipe: The Snickers Cake

June 25, 2020

Recipe: The Snickers Cake The ultimate indulgence, @thesnacksociety shares the recipe for her famously irresistible Snicker’s Cake. Who doesn’t love a Snickers bar? It’s the perfect combination of salty peanut, chocolate and gooey caramel. Is your mouth watering yet? Now, imagine that in cake form. Here, Recipe developer extraordinaire, Kamilla Ormarzay (or @thesnacksociety) shares her […]

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Expert Advice: How To Keep Flowers Looking Fresh

June 23, 2020

We sat down with our favorite luxury florist, Maison des Fleurs, to learn about keeping blooms looking fresh for longer.   As we spend more time at home, we constantly find ourselves looking for ways to change and refresh our home décor. For us, one of our favorite, and most simple, ways is with a […]

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Styling & Design

Introducing: The Inspiration Room

June 16, 2020

The place to share and shop the Silsal looks that inspire you. We love seeing Silsal through your eyes and discovering how you use and style our products, so we’ve created The Inspiration Room, where we can all get inspired. To those who have already contributed, thank you for sharing all of your Silsal moments with […]

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Mindfulness: Games & Activities

SILSAL CHARADES

May 20, 2020

Put the board games away, sometimes a good, old-fashioned game of charades is exactly what you need. Fun for the whole family, you can even host a virtual game with friends and family in a different house! There’s only one rule…no talking!

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Recipe: Musakhan Chicken Salad

May 19, 2020

Musakhan Chicken Salad Noha Snounou, also known as @Flavours_Of_Arabia, shares her recipe for this distinctly Palestinian dish. With caramelized onions, juicy chicken and perfectly-roasted pine nuts, Noha Snounou (the woman behind @Flavours_Of_Arabia), shares her healthy take on Palestinian Musakhan Chicken. Ingredients For the chicken: ½ Lemon, juiced 3 tbsp vinegar 2 tsp salt 500g boneless […]

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Recipe: Baklava Rolls

May 19, 2020

Fathima Mansoor, the mastermind behind ( @TableForFiveDubai) shares her recipe for the Middle East’s most famous dessert. Iconic and delicious, these bite-sized morsels of phyllo pastry and ground nuts, dripping with sweet syrup, are a rich and decadent treat. Here, Fathima Mansoor, AKA @TableForFiveDubai), shares her recipe for Baklava Rolls, which are sure to tickle palates […]

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Recipe: Coffee & Date Cake

May 11, 2020

One for the coffee lovers, this indulgent recipe by Maya Ammous (AKA @thekitcheneditor) is rich and full of flavour. Foodie and cake decorator, Maya Ammous (or the @thekitcheneditor), shares the recipe for her famous Coffee & Date Cake. Moist and delicious, with a hit of coffee, grown-up desserts don’t get much better than this. And […]

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Mindfulness: Games & Activities

SilsalXYou

May 11, 2020

Want to see your name (or your kids’) in your favorite Silsal calligraphy? Just fill out this form and our calligraphers will design a printable, just for you!                                   

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Recipe: Date Cake with Butterscotch Sauce

May 10, 2020

Layal Harmouch, the foodie behind @geminibakes, shares the recipe for her gloriously sticky date cake with butterscotch sauce. This decadent dessert is a true classic. The best bit? It’s deceptively easy to make. Here, Layal Harmouch (AKA the foodie behind @geminibakes) shares her recipe for the ultimate Date Cake with Butterscotch Sauce. Serve it warm, […]

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Expert Advice

Maya Toubia Meets Kunooz

May 7, 2020

Event stylist and wedding planner, Maya Toubia, shares her secrets to styling our brand new Kunooz collection. Whether you’re planning an iftar with extended family, or an intimate dinner, a swoon-worthy tablescape is the best mood-setter and conversation starter. Here, event extraordinaire and @mytablebox founder, Maya Toubia shows us how to set your table like a […]

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Recipe: Roasted Tomato Risotto

May 4, 2020

Dubai-based food blogger @LadySpatula shares her recipe for the ultimate spring risotto. The super-talented food blogger, Suad Shama (also known as @LadySpatula), shares her favorite spring risotto recipe. Light, healthy and fresh, this Italian classic is packed with vibrant flavor, and relatively easy to make – making it perfect for Ramadan. Ingredients ½ cup olive […]

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Recipe: Riz Bi Halib

April 30, 2020

Our favorite dessert queen, Yasmine Idriss (of @petites_choses) shares her recipe for a traditional Lebanese milk pudding. The ultimate comfort food, Yasmine Idriss (AKA @petites_choses) lifts the lid on her recipe for a distinctly Lebanese, deliciously creamy take on rice pudding. Combining some of our favorite flavors, it’s one dish you’ll be whipping up again […]

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OUR FAVORITE DIY MEMORY GAME

April 3, 2020

While we all do our bit to flatten the curve, finding ways to keep the kids entertained can be a little tricky. But, what better way to pass the time than a family-friendly memory game? Beloved for generations, we’re sure it’ll become a lasting lock-down fave.

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Recipe: Pain d’Épices

March 18, 2020

Brussels-based food blogger, Douceurs d’Alger, shares her recipe for the ultimate no-knead French bread. Food blogger Sophie Vanderhaeghe (aka Douceurs d’Alger) shares her recipe for subtly-spiced, pain d’épices. Bursting with warm flavours, thanks to the generous helping of honey and spices, this classic French loaf is the ultimate comfort food. Ingredients 260g plain flour 50g […]

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Classic Crepes

January 14, 2020

Soft, buttery and infinitely versatile, Brussels-based food blogger, Douceurs d’Alger, shares her recipe for Classic Crepes. Silsal’s favorite foodie, Sophie Vanderhaeghe (AKA Douceurs d’Alger), shares her recipe for super-easy, classic pancakes. Whether you have them for breakfast, brunch or dessert just be sure to prepare plenty, as they are always a huge hit. Ingredients 4 […]

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Douceurs d’Alger’s Indulgent Shortbread Cookies

December 8, 2019

Brussels-based food blogger, Douceurs d’Alger, shares her recipe for indulgent, but oh-so-delicious shortbread cookies perfect for the holiday season. Sophie Vanderhaeghe, the super-talented foodie behind Douceurs d’Alger, shares the recipe for her melt-in-the-mouth Shortbread Cookies. With the festive season fast approaching, these incredibly moreish treats are sure to steal the show at any holiday party […]

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Douceurs d’Alger’s Chebakia Cake

June 20, 2019

Brussels-based food blogger Douceurs d’Alger shares the recipe for her Algerian-inspired Chebakia Cake. Sophie Vanderhaeghe, the super-talented foodie behind Douceurs d’Alger, shares the recipe for her deliciously modern take on traditional Chebakia Cake. Whether celebrating a birthday, birth or marriage, it’s the perfect treat for any special occasion. Ingredients 3 eggs 150g sugar 1 cup […]

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Lady Spatula’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot Recipe

May 19, 2019

Dubai-based food blogger @LadySpatula shares the recipe for her crowd-pleasing Chocolate Chip Cookie Shots. Super-talented and ultra creative food blogger, Suad Shamma (also known as @LadySpatula), shares her most delicious, fun and innovative creation to date: Chocolate Chip Cookie Shots. Sure to impress guests and satisfy the sweetest of tooths, these confections will make any […]

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Collaborations

BESPOKE DESIGN: WHEN SILSAL MET EMIRATES

April 29, 2019

Ramadan is a time to come together, a time of generosity and reflection. To mark the occasion, Silsal has designed a limited edition set of boxes, exclusively for Emirates, inspired by the people, places and culture of the Middle East. Silsal has also created bespoke Emirates Arabic Coffee Cups available at the Emirates Official Stores. […]

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