Home Blog Articles Cities in Action Cities in Action Sustainability Local innovators tackle environmental challenges with smart tech The Roots Art & culture UAE National Day: celebrating 54 years of unity and heritage A celebration of the UAE's journey, its leaders and the values that unite the nation, Eid Al Etihad, which means Festival of the Union, is marked annually on 2 December. The Roots Sweets Anna Olson: baking brilliance on Festival of Cake's centre stage From award-winning pastry chef to global TV personality, Anna brings her passion, creativity and baking wisdom to every kitchen she enters The Roots Sweets Jermaine Cunningham: sweet history meets modern mastery at Festival of Cake Cunningham, the pastry chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, brings historical inspirations and modern flair to Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake.