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Payal Patel enjoys holidaying in Zanzibar and dining out at La Petite Maison in Dubai. Image Credit: Grace Paras/ANM

Movies and music

Favourite film of all time? Pulp Fiction
Favourite film seen in last month? Crazy Stupid Love
Ultimate movie icon? Elizabeth Taylor
Movie character you’d most like to play? Cleopatra
Favourite movie quote? “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn” – Gone With The Wind
Favourite movie snack? Spicy popcorn
Current favourite TV show? The Inbetweeners
First record you ever bought? Bad by Michael Jackson 
Last song downloaded? Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People
Favourite band? Red Hot Chili Peppers
Song to be played at your funeral? Kiss The Rain by Billie Myers
Best album of all time? (What’s The Story?) Morning Glory by Oasis
Song guaranteed to get you on the dance floor? Valerie by Amy Winehouse

Miscellaneous

Favourite designer?
Alexander McQueen 
Favourite fashion capital? London and New York
Favourite restaurant in the UAE? La Petite Maison
And what dish do you always order there? A lobster dish
Last book read? Desperate In Dubai by Ameera Al Hakawati
Last thing you bought? Snakeskin shoes
Favourite holiday destination? New York
Favourite international hotel? The Kempinski, Zanzibar
Best website? www.fashlink.com
Favourite celebrity hottie? Colin Farrell
Best UAE hangout? Barasti
Personal motto? Live well, laugh often, love much
Describe yourself in three words? Bubbly, clumsy, fun-loving
Word or phrase you most say? “Make it happen”
Your signature cooking dish? Omelettes (but I’m working on my culinary skills)