Don’t let the smoke and mirrors fool you: Dubai has slowly but surely become a great culinary metropolis. Three of the responsible are Mohamad, Wassim and Omar Orfali and their successful enterprise is a great proof that the mix of ancient civilizations and modern international influence has resulted in culinary magic. Magic like the one they create, cook and bake at Orfali Bros.

Aleppo: The Beginning
Mohamad and his two younger brothers, Wassim and Omar, were born in Aleppo, Syria. Their city imprinted in them a love for food and culture. And particularly in young Mohamad, it sparked a curiosity and a sense of belonging that made him fight against all odds to become the chef that he is today. One that shines thanks to his work and his dedication to give a new, modern meaning to Aleppian cuisine, and that on