Off the Menu in Dubai: Arva S Ahmed

Arva Ahmed is the entrepreneur behind Frying Pan Adventures, one of the Dubai’s more interesting food tour guides. This talk draws from her writings, YouTube channel, and television work to take stock of her career, her evolving relationship with the city, and the role of food in national identity.

This is a public event associated with the Jameel’s Night School 2026, an intensive five-week seminar programme (which itself is now fully subscribed).