maricar_cu
aside from their spelling of course, is there any significant difference between the two?
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Supper
Supper is the name for the evening meal in some dialects of English - ordinarily the last meal of the day, usually the meal that comes after dinner. A similar meal referred to in parts of the UK is 'Hubsies' which is also eaten late in the evening; unlike supper, however, it is usually eaten after midnight, when the eater would usually be in bed. People working overnight would refer to the main meal of their shift as their Hubsies. Another example would be if someone were to consume food during the night, after being out for the evening for example.
The term is derived from the French souper, which is still used for this meal in Canadian French and sometimes in Belgian French. It is related to soup. It is also related to the German word for soup, Suppe. (The OED, however, suggests that the root, "sup," retains obscure origins. OED Online, Accessed 31 Oct 2007.)
Other meanings for supper
Supper is always an evening meal, but must be noted that supper is not a common meal in many cultures.
In Britain, whereas "dinner" is a fairly formal evening meal (usually at 8:00 p.m. in upper and middle class homes), "supper" is used to describe a less formal, simpler family meal (perhaps at 7:00 or 7:30 p.m.). Alternatively "supper" was used to describe a late night snack, perhaps of consomme and toast. In working class British homes (and also in Australia) "tea" can be used for the evening meal, served at 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. In some areas in the United Kingdom, supper is a term for a snack eaten after the evening meal and before bed, usually consisting of a warm, milky drink and British biscuits or cereal. In the United Kingdom, particularly in Scots and Scottish English, a fish supper is a portion of fish and chips. In Northern Ireland the word is used also as a modifier in this way for a range of other similar meals, such as a sausage supper or pastie supper, and appears to indicate the addition of chips.
In Australian English, supper may refer to a late light dessert or snack (such as toast and cereal) had some time after dinner. In New Zealand it is similar â generally cake and tea/coffee served later in the evening, particularly when people have visitors.
In most of the United States and Canada, "supper" and "dinner" are considered synonyms, both served between six and eight o'clock, although in the rural American South serving between three and five o'clock is common. In the south also, dinner can be used to describe the meal at around 11:00 a.m., while supper is used to denote the evening meal. You may also hear poor mans supper in the south which is consistent upon some type of beans such as pintoes, potatoes, fatback, and cornbread. Supper is usually considered lighter fare and a more casual setting, and may be served before a usual dinner time so that evening activities may be unaffected.
In the Republic of Ireland, a chicken supper is a meal of chips, gravy, onions, peas and chicken breast.
In Portugal, Spain, Latin America, Asia and the Arab World, supper may be taken as late as 10 or 11 p.m.
Dinner
Dinner is the main meal of the day, normally eaten in the evening, but occasionally at lunchtime. The meal normally consists of a combination of cooked, or sometimes uncooked, proteins (meat, fish or legumes), with vegetables, and/or starch products like rice, noodles, or potatoes.
The word "dinner" comes from the French word dîner, the "chief repast of the day", ultimately from the Latin disiunare, which means to break fast (as in the English word "breakfast"). A dinner can also be a more sophisticated meal, such as a banquet.
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Is the Dubai Dhow Dinner Cruise nice?
Antony
Hi, I would just like to know if the Dubai Dhow Dinner cruise is nice and romantic and is it worth it aswell as I want to take a special someone out when I go to Dubai?
Thanks
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I personally didn't fancy the Dinner Dhow Cruise. It was a fun evening with colleagues, the food was good, but not better than good, and I wouldn't call it a romantic setting.
I did a one hour cruise on a dhow in day time as well, which suited me better for getting the experience of a dhow, and would rather recommend that.
You want to go for something romantic with a special someone? Go to the Madinat Jumeirah Resort to Pier Chic or Al Mahara in Burj Al Arab. But both are expensive, with Pier Chic being more affordable.
A restaurant I absolutely fell in love with is Al Hadeerah in the Bab al Shams Resort. This is truly something special, although it is a buffet restaurant. It has a very romantic setting in the sand dunes, great food and a fun arabic atmosphere. This would be something different, special, romantic and entertaining to do. You will take a taxi ride in the desert to go there (40 minutes), but since taxis in Dubai are cheap, it will be fine.
Check however if it is your price range: Adults - AED 425 per person Saturday to Thursday and AED 495 per person on Friday (inclusive of water, soft drinks and Arabic coffee, a visit to the Heritage Museum and either a camel, horse or pony ride). Check here for more: http://www.meydanhotels.com/babalshams/
If you look for something less pricey, check out the other restaurants at the Madinat Jumeirah resort. It has a cute setting, romantic in the evening for strolls or a ride on one of their little dhows trough artificial canals (slightly Venice style)...plus good view to the Burj Al Arab hotel
http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Madinat-Jumeirah/
Check for other restaurants in Dubai, they have so many great spots, amazing cuisines and will be a better choice than a dinner dhow cruise.
Tip: when you make a reservation (and you should always make one) mention you have a special occasion, birthdays and anniversaries usually get some free treats...
Restaurants you should visit, without the romantic touch:
P.F. Changs while doing the obligatory Emirates Mall or Dubai Mall tour - superior great mall food.
Junsui in Burj Al Arab for a lunch. It is one of the "cheapest" dining options they offer in my personal favorite in the Hotel. It is Asian Buffet, but with a lot of live cooking stations, peking duck, sushi, Tempura, Wagyu Beef (the massage treated, tasty one, but not from Japan) and even Crepe station and chocolate fountain for dessert... 350,- Dirham for lunch, but the best option if you want to see the hotel from the inside...
Latitude in Jumeirah Beach Hotel for a breakfast mania ;-) they have by far the biggest buffet I have ever seen, french nights are also recommendable if they are still doing them...
I hope I could help, I know the restaurants are having quite a price tag, but this would be the ones who are special. Or just pick one of the more affordable ones in the Madinat resort, which has a romantic surrounding in the first place and offers restaurants for every taste and budget...
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