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JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai has launched Good Company, a free 12-month community membership designed to integrate the hotel into everyday life for the local community Starting 1 April 2026, the membership offers access to dining, wellness, meetings, and lifestyle experiences, positioning the hotel as a neighbourhood hub rather than just
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Chedi Hospitality has partnered with JIH Global Investments LLC to enter the Maldives, developing a boutique hotel and a limited collection of branded residences. The project blends Chedi’s signature understated luxury with island living, combining refined hospitality and residential experiences for travellers and homeowners seeking design-led escapes. “This partnership represents a
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Professional kitchens have long carried a reputation for high pressure, strict hierarchies, and relentless pace. For decades, long hours, intense stress, and rigid structures were considered the norm, often at the expense of staff well-being. Today, however, a new generation of chefs is redefining leadership by creating supportive, respectful kitchens
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Sponsored: The Artesian Series by ABG Australia is redefining what premium beef means across the high-stakes culinary scenes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi In a market where diners expect precision, The Artesian Series by ABG Australia has become a trusted resource for executive chefs who demand more than standard cuts. By
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Leading two very different concepts under one roof, Chef Koyi Tanabe of SALVAJE and ARROGANTE shares a look at what it takes to run a kitchen today From building a strong, supportive team to adapting in uncertain times, he talks through the realities of leadership, consistency, and keeping creativity alive in
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Jun’s launches ‘The Short Story’, a six-course tasting menu by Chef Kelvin Cheung that condenses the restaurant’s signature dishes into a more concise yet equally expressive format The menu opens with Lobster Pani Puri, followed by Watermelon with dry-aged sea bream, tomato water dashi, and wasabi-infused olive oil, and Hot
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MANĀO, Dubai’s Michelin-starred Thai restaurant, is introducing a refreshed Chef’s Tasting Menu from AED 350 per diner, available for dinner only from Friday, 27 March The eight-course menu blends signature favourites with three new creations, with optional extras such as Curry Puff with Beef, Crab Shoulder, Stir-fried Oyster Blade with Holy
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Celebrated Chef Sara Aqel has been making waves in the region, recently being named Best Female Chef and leading Dara Dining into the top 30 restaurants in the region. "It feels surreal, especially when you’ve been working mostly for the sake of the restaurant and team, and just sitting there
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Award-winning UK soft drinks brand Gusto Organic is offering complimentary stock to support the UAE hospitality industry as venues adapt to changing market conditions The initiative is led by The Egg Consultancy, a fast-growing premium FMCG consultancy working with ethical challenger brands across the GCC. Through the programme, venues can trial Gusto
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Tala Bashmi reflects on her journey from disciplined early kitchens to a confident, pared-back style, sharing how food can stir memory, connect people, and shape the next chapter of her journey What first sparked your interest in cooking? Was there a specific moment or memory that set you on this path? For
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CarniStore, a leading homegrown online meat supplier, has partnered with Moonrise at Eden House for the first edition of Moonrise & Friends, a new collaborative dining series Volume 1 features a three-course dry-aged burger experience, highlighting the Moonrise Smash Burger made with premium 21+ day dry-aged Angus brisket patties from CarniStore,
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FZN by Björn Frantzén, ranked No. 22 on the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, launches its first seasonal menu of the year The three-Michelin-starred restaurant offers a nine-course tasting menu led by Chef Björn Frantzén and Executive Chef Torsten Vildgaard, blending modern European cuisine with Japanese
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Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort has welcomed Henrico Johan Grobbelaar as Executive Chef Henrico Johan Grobbelaar, a graduate of the South African Chefs Academy with a Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts and Pastry and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Cape Town, is a decorated chef with global
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Sponsored: Gusto Organic is an award-winning British soft drinks brand made with certified organic ingredients, real botanicals and Fairtrade cane sugar Positioned for premium hospitality, it offers natural, less-sweet flavour profiles that meet growing UAE demand for clean-label, elevated non-alcoholic options. The range includes Organic Real Cola and Organic Low Cal Cola,
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Sponsored: Wales has a strong culinary heritage rooted in tradition and shaped by its diverse landscape, from rugged coastlines to fertile pastures that produce premium-quality ingredients. A clear focus on provenance and sustainability has earned Welsh producers consistent recognition, including 146 awards at the 2025 Great Taste Awards, with 98
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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has appointed hospitality and entertainment group 7 Management to operate The Plaza at Uptown Dubai, a 21,000‑square‑metre open-air venue designed to host large-scale events The Plaza accommodates up to 4,000 guests and is equipped with a purpose-built stage, a 43‑metre HD screen, advanced lighting and sound
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The 16th annual Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2025 opened with the Indoguna Showdown 2025, introducing a live chef challenge to the awards for the first time. Four chefs, selected at random from online registrations, were challenged to create burgers in a timed cook-off, kicking off the evening with a
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Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, has launched KASA, a European homeware brand offering sustainable, high-quality products at affordable prices The collection is now available in select stores and online, giving shoppers a seamless experience across channels. In partnership with SONAE MC, KASA’s range covers everything from linens
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Six Senses is set to make its UAE debut with Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, opening in early Q3 2026 Perched on the quieter West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, Six Senses The Palm is a 61-suite beachfront resort offering views of the Arabian Gulf, The Palm, and Dubai’s skyline. Landscaped gardens,
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Dubai is set to make global exhibition history as Gulfood 2026, running from 26–30 January, becomes the first event to operate simultaneously across two venues: Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai The world’s largest annual food and beverage show will span more
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