I have always had a taste for cheese, and lately, this so-called taste has been amplified 50-fold. Well, I’m no cheese expert but creating a (mini) cheeseboard at least twice a week with a glass of grape seems to always satisfy my cravings. Although I know my DIY cheeseboard is far from perfect, it always leaves me wondering what the perfect cheeseboards would look like.

So, as if the universe was reading my mind, I received news that Dima Sharif, the renowned Dubai-based food artisan and author, just launched some perfect cheeseboards just in time for the hosting season (not that I’m planning on hosting anyone with Ms Rona still stepping on our necks). In other words, have your serviettes at the ready.

These cheeseboard spreads, to say the least, will have guests schmoozing over. They (cheeseboards) come in a range of carefully selected cheeses from different regions, including the most popular cheeses such as Goats cheese, Brie, Camembert, Gouda, Feta, and Rockford.

The cheeseboards by Dima Sharif are inspired by places and cheese artisans from all around the world and come with a combination of condiments and bread that pair accordingly with the selection of cheese on the platter.

Dima Sharif’s Selection of Perfect Cheeseboards

European Cheeseboard

Cheeses including but not limited to: Grana Padano, Parmesan, English Cheddar, Greek feta, Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Stilton, Goats Cheese, Emmental, Gouda, & Idiazabal. Served with a side of fresh fruits, vegetable marmalades, preserves, truffle-infused olive oil, and crackers with herbs such as oregano, and edible flowers.

Levantine Cheeseboard

Dukka Infused labneh, olive oil, Akawi cheese, Nabulsi Cheese, Halloumi Cheese, Feta Cheese and rolled Goats milk Labneh Balls. It will also include Fig Marmalade and eggplant jam, olives and dried tomatoes tapenade, as well as herbs such as zaatar and fresh mint, as well as mixed black and green olives with fresh tomatoes.

Middle Eastern Cheeseboard

Cheeses including but not limited to: Nabulsi Cheese, Feta, String Cheese, Halloumi, Akawi, Labneh & Labneh Balls, Goat’s cheese, Herb infused cheeses and Cheese & Olive Confits. A selection of artisanal cheeses from the Middle East served with sides of pistachio/almond/walnut/cashew stuffed dates, olives, and sesame Kaek with herbs such as Sumac and rose petal jam.

Global Cheeseboard

Cheeses including but not limited to: Nabulsi cheese, Goat’s Milk Labneh, honey & figs infused Greek Yogurt, Grana Padano, Parmesan, English Cheddar, Greek feta, Burrata, Akawi Cheese, Kashkaval, Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Stilton, Goats Cheese, Emmental, Gouda, Idiazabal, Nut infused cheese, fruit-infused cheese, & smoked cheese. Served with a mix of more international cheeses from a variety of regions as well as a more varied mix of accompanying herbs, spices and jams. Such as Onion marmalade, chilli jam, and eggplant jam.

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Not only are these cheeseboards impressive, but they also come with custom dips, jams and oils to accompany the cheeses. All preserves packaged with the DS logo indicate that they are handmade and jarred by Dima Sharif herself. These include fig marmalade, lemon and lime jam, beetroot preserve, or the ever-popular green or red chilli jam.

These perfect cheeseboards seem to be ideal for display, especially when hosting (or by yourself). I’m pretty sure your guests will be grazing throughout the night. Prices start at AED 280, and you can place an order through WhatsApp at +971552278206 24 hours in advance. Also, all the pretty boards, knives, platters, containers, and baskets used will be collected the next day (they’re not yours to keep).