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FYTE Hospitality brings one of Asia's most acclaimed Wagyu Hamburg concepts to Al Quoz this September One of Asia's most talked-about restaurant concepts is making its GCC debut this September. Hikiniku To Come, the Japanese Wagyu Hamburg brand with a cult following across Asia, will open at CMPLX, Al Quoz, Dubai,
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As Dubai's hospitality sector navigates shifting consumer habits, Tyrone Reid, Group CEO of MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail, shares why collaboration between suppliers and operators is becoming increasingly important for driving footfall and supporting long-term growth. He also discusses Cheers United, MMI's initiative bringing together more than 75 bars, restaurants and
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Café Bateel has opened at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Terminal 1, Concourse D (Upper Level), expanding Emirates Leisure Retail’s food and beverage offering within one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs The new outlet brings Café Bateel’s Mediterranean-inspired dining concept to international travellers, offering an all-day menu spanning breakfast, lunch and
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Salvaje Group Dubai has promoted Maxime Lejuez to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Having played a key role in the operations and growth of the group’s portfolio, including Salvaje, Arrogante, and Amor, his appointment reflects his contribution to the business during a period of expansion. Since joining the group, Maxime has combined
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FIRSTLINE's Katarina Bajic on why understanding who is influencing demand at your venue matters just as much as understanding who is spending. FIRSTLINE is a guest network built for premium hospitality that combines social networking, loyalty, and royalties to help operators identify their most valuable guests and turn them into a
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As L’ETO expands beyond cafés into standalone dining concepts, founder Artem Login shares his approach to growth, guest experience, and building brands with staying power Since launching L’ETO in London in 2011, Artem Login has grown the café and restaurant brand into an international business with more than 40 locations. In
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Majid Al Futtaim has launched its SHARE rewards programme in Saudi Arabia, expanding its flagship loyalty platform into the Kingdom SHARE is a digital loyalty ecosystem that connects shopping, dining, entertainment and lifestyle experiences in one platform. Through the SHARE app, members can earn and redeem points, access offers and unlock
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tashas has opened two new cafés in the UAE, launching in Al Ain on 19 May and Sharjah on 20 May as part of its continued expansion across the country The openings mark the first cafés under tashas’ partnership with Arada, with the Sharjah location situated in Aljada, Arada’s lifestyle destination
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched voco Cairo Arabella Plaza, marking the debut of its premium voco brand in Egypt Located in New Cairo, the hotel combines the brand’s signature relaxed style with boutique-inspired design and serves as a new hospitality offering in one of the city’s fastest-growing districts. Haitham Mattar, Managing
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At Dubai Opera in Downtown Dubai, TakaHisa will open Ramen Hisa on 7 May 2026, a 28-seat ramen-focused restaurant The concept brings ramen into a more deliberate dining format, where broth, noodles, and toppings are prepared separately and combined to highlight flavour, texture, temperature, and finish. Ingredients are sourced from Japan. Noodles
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HANU introduces Table 222, a one-night-only dinner on Monday, 18 May from 6pm, bringing together Chef Kyung Soo Moon with Chef Dan Birk (City Social) and Chef Robin Höfer (Kraken) for a four-course menu priced at AED222 per person The concept focuses on collaboration, with each chef contributing a course that
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Haider and Luma Al Assam, founders of Good Burger and Maiz Tacos, on building adaptable restaurant concepts in an unpredictable market When opening Good Burger in Dubai, how did you plan for uncertainty in customer traffic and spending habits? We didn’t try to over-engineer certainty, because right now it simply doesn’t
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W Riyadh – KAFD, part of W Hotels, has opened in Riyadh, marking the brand’s first hotel in the Kingdom. Located in King Abdullah Financial District, the property is positioned as a lifestyle-led destination that blends hotel stays with dining, wellness and social spaces. The hotel features 210 rooms, including suites,
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Cheval Collection has entered the branded residences sector with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands, a beachfront project developed in partnership with AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers, scheduled for completion in 2029 The property marks the company’s third asset in Dubai and fifth in the Middle East, and will feature 99 one-, two-
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Kokoro Handroll Bar will open its first international location in Cannes in July 2026, marking its entry into Europe with a site on La Croisette, in partnership with DB Group Founded in Dubai by Tamer Elkhayat and Faisal Yabroudi with chefs Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham, the concept is built around
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Dubai Restaurant Week returns from 1 to 17 May 2026, bringing together more than 125 restaurants across over 25 cuisines, from fine dining and premium casual spots to homegrown concepts Diners can choose from two-course lunches at AED 125 and three-course dinners at AED250, with menus spanning MICHELIN-recognised venues and restaurants
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Isabel Mayfair opens in Abu Dhabi on 20 April at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, marking its first international outpost The concept centres on a seasonal, ingredient-led Mediterranean menu by chef Vincent Visinet, featuring dishes such as croquetas, heirloom tomato salad, carabineros, and beef Wellington, alongside desserts like pistachio madeleine. The
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Biljana Jovanovic, Director of Food & Beverage at The Red Sea EDITION, shares insight into concept development, cost control, and delivering consistent performance at the luxury destination How would you define the F&B vision at The Red Sea EDITION? Our vision is to create dining experiences that feel both globally relevant and
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Tazizi provides offices with smart automated fridges stocked daily with chef-crafted, wholesome meals that are nutritious and affordable The workplace food solutions provider has announced its expansion across Dubai, with plans to launch in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2026 and enter Saudi Arabia in early 2027. The service addresses everyday
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Sponsored: Massimo Vidoni, founder of Italtouch, reflects on building a business from restaurant doorsteps to a regional presence, and why showing up for Dubai’s dining scene matters now more than ever We are a Dubai company. Fifteen years ago, I was walking into restaurants like Zuma and Roberto’s with a bag
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