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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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Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa has appointed Chef Yiduo Wang as Executive Chef Chef Yiduo brings international experience across luxury hospitality, including roles within Marriott Bonvoy brands such as The Ritz-Carlton and EDITION Hotels. She has worked across pre-opening projects
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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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Sponsored: Marie Brizard facilitates the transition from standard service to bespoke mixology, providing a cost-effective route to premiumisation through natural ingredients and 270 years of botanical expertise Founded in 1755 in Bordeaux, Marie Brizard has grown from a small artisanal workshop into a globally trusted partner for hospitality professionals, while maintaining
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99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant is entering a new stage of growth with the appointment of Chef Thinus van der Westhuizen as Culinary Director for 99 International, alongside the arrival of two new senior chefs, Pedro Banzuzi and Timothy Edwards, strengthening its UAE operations as the brand prepares for further
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Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas has appointed Anders Groenholm as Executive Chef, strengthening its culinary leadership at the beachfront property in Qatar Chef Anders brings more than 20 years of experience across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with a career spanning luxury hotels and international hospitality destinations. A graduate
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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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