In this sweet episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ Dominique explores the delightful world of desserts in the UAE, highlighting the region’s rich culinary heritage. From traditional treats like baklava to modern confections, he showcases the diverse flavors that tantalize the taste buds. The episode also dives into the trending „Dubai chocolate“ myth popularized on TikTok, unraveling the truth behind this hype. Join Dominique for a tasty journey through the region’s sweets, blending tradition with contemporary trends in the culinary landscape.
Dominique Ronde is a Staff Solution Engineer, PhD candidate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, and author focused on AI, data streaming, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and real-time system architecture. With more than 20 years of experience in IT, data platforms, and digital transformation, he helps organizations design reliable, scalable, and practical data systems. On Big Data Pilot, he writes about AI, machine learning, event streaming, software engineering, and the realities of building technology that actually works in production.