“Ironically, when I was in Dubai with the BBC 'Good Food Show,' even though it's an urban area, when you see the vast panorama from the top of the Burj Khalifa, it feels remote, as if it's just sprung up out of the desert. I like Dubai. I didn't think I would, but the food and the people were great.”

English celebrity chef and television personality

Paul Hollywood is an English celebrity chef and television personality, best known for judging The Great British Bake Off since 2010. He is a familiar face on British television, where he has built his public profile around baking and food. His work on The Great British Bake Off has made him widely recognised for his direct judging style and his focus on baking standards.