India, Dec. 17 -- I step off the plane in Dubai as the tailwinds of the early morning flight still hum in my bones. The city greets me with a curtain of gold - lights and ambition twinkling in the stead of star. Already, the skyline seems alive like the city is breathing, stretching toward tomorrow. I'm here for the annual Dubai Fashion Week - but little did I know that the food will become just as important as the fashion during my stay.

When talking about the Golden city of Dubai, one can rarely leave its glossy culinary scene out of the mix. Known for being peppered with a multitude of Michelin stars, Dubai is a destination for international cuisine. And while I knew that I was there for the glamorous annual fashion week, I couldn't r...