Communal Table

The Communal Table Iftar With Chef Dina Macki

Mar 7, 2025 6:00 PM

Mar 2025

March 7, 2025

Bait Al Mimzar (BAM)

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

A gathering of community and culture, where chefs from across the MENA region bring the flavors of their childhood Ramadan Iftar tables, uniting us in the shared tradition of breaking fast at sunset.

Dina Macki is a British Omani-Zanzibari Chef, Story Teller, F&B Consultant and Author of an award winning cookbook, Bahari - Recipes from an Omani Kitchen and Beyond. Her background in Fashion, Music, Tech and Politics transformed into a food career around 5 years ago in a bid to discover her identity through what she ate, little did she know that it would fuel a drive to dig deeper into the history of her culture and turn into her future where she now writes and develops recipes based off of her heritage and influence from growing up in the UK for international brands. She now also curates experiential dinners within fashion, sport and beauty as well as consulting for Oman Governments and 5 star hotels across the GCC.

The Communal Table is Curated by Leen Al Zaben

As a food and travel writer, photographer, and experience designer, Leen Al Zaben has dedicated the last decade to a diverse range of endeavors. From creating food and travel content to developing cookbooks, advising in hospitality, and capturing moments through photography, Leen has cultivated a rich and varied portfolio. Driven by a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, Leen believes in the enduring impact of sensory, personal, and meaningful interactions. Specializing in using food as a medium for storytelling and cultural exchange, Leen endeavors to bring people together around the table and beyond, fostering lasting memories. In her role as the Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Restaurants and MENA's 50 Best Restaurants, Leen is privileged to collaborate with some of the world's most renowned chefs, hospitality figures, journalists, and culinary advocates. Through this work, she helps showcase the finest culinary experiences globally while honoring the distinctive flavors and customs of diverse cultures.

About

Communal Table

1833 Communal Table Dinner Series, a platform dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the talents of young Middle Eastern chefs. This monthly dining event is not just about food; it's about creating a space where these chefs can shine, where their culinary skills can be appreciated, and where their stories can be shared. Each dinner is an opportunity to experience the unique flavours and innovative dishes that these chefs bring to the table, all while fostering connections and igniting conversations among our members. Each dinner features a Chef from our region and a unique theme for the night, ranging from Jeffersonian-style discussions where a single topic is explored deeply, to nights dedicated to linking creatives with business opportunities, or simply bringing people together to share experiences and ideas.