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Connect with the people behind the GCC’s most influential kitchens, restaurants and hospitality businesses The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026 brings together the chefs, culinary leaders, hospitality professionals, operators and suppliers shaping the region’s food and beverage industry. Taking place on November 26, 2026, the awards celebrate excellence across culinary, hospitality,
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Co-founders Tamer Elkhayat and Faisal Yabroudi on building scalable brands, maintaining operational discipline, and why they believe the next generation of global hospitality brands will come from the UAE How would you describe FYTE Hospitality's journey so far? FYTE Hospitality was founded with a simple ambition: to build hospitality brands that shape
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As Global Village Season 31 approaches, the destination is inviting F&B entrepreneurs, SMEs, business owners and franchise operators to register Season 31 offers two F&B categories: ‘Restaurant and Coffee Shops’, open for registration from 7 to 18 August, and ‘Kiosks and Food Trolleys’, open from 13 to 26 August. Both are
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With more than 25 years of experience in the UAE, Chef Salvador Mesa Estanque, Group Head Chef of Blue Coral Concepts, oversees the culinary direction of Isabella's Street Kitchen and The Char'd Club in Sharjah. Having trained under Michelin-starred chefs including Jason Atherton, Angela Hartnett and Gordon Ramsay, he brings extensive
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Bollywood-inspired restaurant Hitchki has reopened at Novotel Dubai Gold District, Deira, marking its return under Phoenix Hospitality Group The venue accommodates up to 180 guests and is open daily from 12pm to 2am. Alongside its Deira reopening, Hitchki continues to operate its second Dubai location at City Centre Mirdif. The updated menu
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Careem has launched Careem Food Catering, a new service offering customers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi access to more than 20 UAE caterers through the Careem app The service allows customers to plan catering for events including family gatherings, celebrations, office events and group occasions, with orders available for advance booking.
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Voting is now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026, recognising the chefs, hospitality professionals and businesses shaping the GCC’s food and beverage industry. The awards celebrate individuals and organisations across the sector, from rising culinary talent and hospitality leaders to established brands and industry partners. This year’s categories
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COYA Abu Dhabi will temporarily close from 1 August to 17 August to undertake planned enhancement works, with the restaurant set to reopen on 18 August The temporary closure will allow the venue, located at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, to carry out upgrades aimed at enhancing the guest experience ahead
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Dubai-born dessert brand CHUNK Bakehouse has expanded into Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, marking its first move beyond Dubai since launching in 2021 The brand has opened dedicated cloud kitchens in both emirates following a series of pop-ups and growing demand. In Abu Dhabi, CHUNK will operate from Al Reem Island, with
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Homegrown specialty coffee brand Julith Coffee has expanded its UAE footprint with new locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with two more openings planned before the end of 2026. The brand opened its second Dubai location at Last Exit in June, introducing a drive-through and takeaway concept on the Dubai–Abu Dhabi
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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has awarded 237 hotels in the third cycle of its Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp, recognising their sustainability efforts across environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices The total marks a 55% increase from the 153 hotels recognised in the previous cycle and more
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has graduated 21 Emirati hospitality professionals from its inaugural UAE Bootcamp Career Builder Recognition Programme, delivered at Les Roches Marbella hospitality school in Spain. The eight-day programme recognised high-performing Emirati talent and focused on developing leadership skills, service excellence,
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ZEA has appointed Sundeep Taucoory as Executive Chef, adding more than 16 years of international culinary experience to the DIFC restaurant and lounge Chef Sundeep joins from LEEN'S by DXB Hospitality and has previously held senior culinary roles at NH Collection Hotels, Caviar Kaspia Dubai, Park Hyatt Dubai, Blue Marlin Ibiza
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Majid Al Futtaim has opened Chef’s Society at City Centre Mirdif, a new chef-led dining destination bringing together regional culinary concepts under one roof. The venue launches with four restaurants ahead of its full rollout later this year, with additional concepts set to join in the coming months. The opening line-up includes
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Chef Reif Othman's REIF Japanese Kushiyaki has opened at Chef's Society in City Centre Mirdif, expanding the homegrown brand's presence in Dubai The new location joins the restaurant's existing venues at Dar Wasl, Dubai Hills Business Park and Time Out Market Dubai. It offers the brand's signature menu alongside a selection
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Dubai Design District-based specialty roastery Caffeine&Culture has introduced its Summer V60 Collection, a limited-edition menu of four pour-over coffees available throughout the summer Served over ice using the V60 brewing method, the collection includes Watermelon, Peach Colombia, Lychee and Tobacco. Each coffee is produced using a co-fermentation process, where coffee beans
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Chef Izu Ani's La Plage by La Maison Ani has launched a seasonal residency at Hacienda White on Egypt's North Coast, marking the concept's debut in the country Running from July through mid-September 2026, the beachfront restaurant brings the French Mediterranean dining concept to one of the region's leading summer destinations.
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Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) has launched Al Ain Farms Kefir, the UAE’s first locally made authentic kefir, produced using fresh local milk, traditional fermentation methods and real kefir cultures. Made with a proprietary blend of more than 12 probiotic strains, the fermented dairy drink delivers kefir’s distinctive tangy taste,
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Marriott International has appointed Swen Ehlender as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing across The Red Sea and AMAALA, supporting the growth of its luxury portfolio in Saudi Arabia Swen joins the role with extensive luxury hospitality and commercial experience. Most recently, he was Commercial Director at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
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The Ritz-Carlton has appointed Mazen Allam as Area General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah The appointment follows Mazen’s successful tenure as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, where he led the property’s operational and commercial performance. In his expanded role, he will oversee both hotels, focusing on
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