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Marriott International has signed an agreement with Manarat Al Dheyafah Company for Real Estate to open The Westin Abha, marking the brand's debut in Saudi Arabia's Asir region. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2031. Located in the Jabal Thah Valley, The Westin Abha will offer access to Abha International
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Nominations are now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026, celebrating excellence across the GCC's food, beverage and hospitality industries. The awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations driving innovation, leadership and operational excellence, from emerging talent and independent concepts to established hospitality brands. A highlight of the programme is
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piehaus continues its Counter Culture collaboration series with Salam Daqaaq, founder of Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam, exploring Levantine culinary traditions through handcrafted phyllo piehaus has unveiled the third edition of Counter Culture, its ongoing platform for cross-cuisine collaboration, this time partnering with Salam Daqaaq, founder of Bait Maryam and Sufret
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Built on direct relationships with producers, rigorous quality control, and a reputation earned within professional kitchens across the region, The H Formula has carved out a distinct position in the regional supply space. We spoke to Yassine Azzouni, also known as Tomato Man, about consistency, trust, and where the supply
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Foodics has launched Table Talks, a community-led dinner series bringing together restaurant founders, operators and hospitality professionals for candid conversations on building and scaling restaurant businesses The inaugural edition took place at Lila Molino in Alserkal Avenue on 18 June, featuring chef and entrepreneur Shaw Lash, founder of Lila Taqueria and
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Wasl Hospitality, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Solutions Group have announced a partnership to redevelop the former Warehouse site into a new multi-experience destination in Dubai The project will bring together dining, entertainment and leisure concepts, anchored by Lock, Stock & Barrel, with two additional concepts to be
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In this interview, Chef Yu Hasegawa, Head Chef of BOCASU, talks about the thinking behind BOCASU's concept, how he develops and stress-tests new dishes, and what he believes it takes to build a kitchen culture where creativity and consistency are never in competition. What was the idea behind BOCASU when you
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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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Dubai's iconic AURA SKYPOOL has closed its doors for renovation, with the venue set to reopen on 1 September The rooftop destination, which sits atop The Palm Tower on Palm Jumeirah and holds the title of the world's highest 360° infinity pool, has temporarily shuttered to allow for works that the team
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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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FIX Dessert Chocolatier hosted a two-day community activation at Kite Beach from 9–10 May in partnership with Careem, bringing together a group of UAE-founded hospitality and lifestyle brands The “Messages from the UAE” initiative collected nearly 6,500 public submissions, which were displayed as a digital word cloud installation. Participating brands included
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Foodics has launched a new regional initiative, “Forward Together”, aimed at supporting restaurants and F&B operators as they navigate continued cost pressures and evolving market conditions across the UAE and wider GCC. The programme is structured around three focus areas: easing financial pressure, unlocking additional revenue streams, and improving operational decision-making.
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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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