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The Chef

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piehaus unveils the third edition of Counter Culture with Salam Daqaaq

piehaus continues its Counter Culture collaboration series with Salam Daqaaq, founder of Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam, exploring Levantine culinary

Chef Yu Hasegawa on creating a restaurant unique to Dubai: “BOCASU was never meant to be a replica”

In this interview, Chef Yu Hasegawa, Head Chef of BOCASU, talks about the thinking behind BOCASU's concept, how he develops

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa appoints Chef Yiduo Wang as Executive Chef

Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa has appointed Chef Yiduo

The Distributor

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The Tomato Man: Yassine Azzouni on why the best suppliers don’t just deliver, they solve problems

Built on direct relationships with producers, rigorous quality control, and a reputation earned within professional kitchens across the region, The

Marie Brizard: A legacy brand powering modern mixology

Sponsored: Marie Brizard facilitates the transition from standard service to bespoke mixology, providing a cost-effective route to premiumisation through natural

Massimo Vidoni of Italtouch on showing up for Dubai’s restaurants

Sponsored: Massimo Vidoni, founder of Italtouch, reflects on building a business from restaurant doorsteps to a regional presence, and why

The Season

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AURA Skypool to close for renovation before September reopening

Dubai's iconic AURA SKYPOOL has closed its doors for renovation, with the venue set to reopen on 1 September The rooftop

FIX Dessert Chocolatier partners with UAE home-grown brands for community campaign

FIX Dessert Chocolatier hosted a two-day community activation at Kite Beach from 9–10 May in partnership with Careem, bringing together

Foodics Forward Together initiative UAE GCC F&B support 2026

Foodics launches “Forward Together” to support F&B operators across UAE and GCC

Foodics has launched a new regional initiative, “Forward Together”, aimed at supporting restaurants and F&B operators as they navigate continued

The Source

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The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference launches with a powerful lineup of regional and global industry leaders

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference 2025 gathered culinary experts, hospitality professionals, and business leaders for a day of thought-provoking

Quality, innovation and craftmanship of USA Cheeses showcased during week-long educational journey for Middle Eastern foodservice professionals

Sponsored: The USA Cheese Guild hosted an educational trade mission to the United States, providing a first-hand opportunity to discover

The USA Cheese Guild’s role in the MENA region

Sponsored: Renowned for its ingenuity and unwavering dedication to quality, the USA Cheese Guild champions the excellence of American cheesemaking

The Critic

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A behind-the-scenes look at The Pro Chef Showdown 2025

The Pro Chef Showdown witnessed 20 thrilling battles, with over 60 of the region’s finest chefs given one hour to

Voting now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2025

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference and Awards return in 2025 to celebrate the very best across the GCC’s food,

FZN by Björn Frantzén earns three Michelin stars in under a year

FZN by Björn Frantzén, located at Atlantis, The Palm, has made an extraordinary debut by earning three Michelin stars in

The Country

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Inside Foodics’ Table Talks: A new dinner series for restaurant founders in Dubai

Inside Foodics’ Table Talks: A new community series for restaurant founders and operators

Foodics has launched Table Talks, a community-led dinner series bringing together restaurant founders, operators and hospitality professionals for candid conversations