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The finalists have been announced, and finalist round voting is now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2026, recognising chefs, hospitality professionals and businesses across the GCC’s food and beverage industry The awards celebrate individuals and organisations across the sector, from culinary talent and hospitality leaders to established brands
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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched two sustainability courses for tourism and hospitality professionals: 27 Measures of Sustainability and Dubai Sustainable Tourism Developed under the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiatives and delivered by Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) through the Dubai Way platform, the courses provide practical
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Jayasom has opened its flagship property, Jayasom Wellness Resort, AMAALA, on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. The wellness resort offers personalised programmes focused on stress management, energy, healthy weight management and physical wellbeing. Guests can access more than 200 therapies and treatments across six areas: Traditional and Holistic Health, Physio Relief
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Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, has appointed Chef Julien Poulain as Chef de Cuisine and Benoit Bishopp as Restaurant Manager at Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard Poulain brings nearly two decades of culinary experience across Europe. He began his career in 2006 at Restaurant Gastronomique La Coquille before working at
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Paulina Filimonova, founder and creative director of Pauline Cake Dubai, shares how she turned a passion for pastry into a growing business How would you describe your journey so far? I would describe it as a journey of constantly outgrowing the version of myself I had become comfortable with. I started as
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Located in Onyx Tower 2, the pub will draw on the spirit of London’s local pubs, bringing together British food, drinks, live music and sport The Greens is set to welcome The Black Horse, a new British gastropub from 1720 Hospitality, the group behind Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen in Souk Madinat,
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Pierre Hermé Paris will open at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi this September, following the success of Majlis by Pierre Hermé at Rosewood Abu Dhabi Founded by Pierre Hermé in 1998, the Maison is known for its modern approach to pâtisserie and combinations of flavours and textures. Hermé was named the World’s
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Dubai SME and Kitopi have launched a three-month Founder Series under The Emirati Chef’s Table, supporting 12 Emirati chefs and culinary entrepreneurs between September and November 2026 Following the programme’s first cohort of five F&B entrepreneurs in 2025, the new series will give founders access to Kitopi’s kitchens, customer base and
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Meliá Hotels International will bring Gran Meliá to the UAE for the first time with J1 Hotel, a Gran Meliá Hotel, opening in Dubai’s Jumeirah 1 in Q4 2027 First announced in 2025, the hotel will feature 366 rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, and a dedicated wellness offering. It will
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From choosing Al Barsha over the city centre to building a loyal crowd, Chef Roberta De Sario reflects on Falcone's first year and what it takes to maintain consistency in Dubai's fast-moving scene Looking back since Falcone opened, what has surprised you most about running the concept here versus what you
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Bayroot Deli is a new Lebanese restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road, combining charcoal-grilled meats, flame-cooked dishes, mezze, sandwiches, bowls, salads, shawarma and Lebanese deli favourites The 56-seat, two-floor concept combines traditional Lebanese cooking with a deli format, offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and office lunch options. The menu draws on founder Fadi Almahaini’s
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This month, Nammos Resort AMAALA officially welcomes its first guests, marking the brand’s move into destination resorts Set on the coastline of Triple Bay within AMAALA, the resort brings together hospitality, dining, wellbeing and design. More than 20 years after Nammos helped establish the Mykonos beach club scene, the new resort
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Brass Monkey Hospitality opens its new Brass Monkey venue at Motor City Clubhouse today, bringing dining, drinks, social gaming and entertainment to Motor City Opening to the public at 4 pm on Monday, September 7, the venue offers premium comfort food, signature beverages, bowling, arcade games, music and entertainment. The opening
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39 chefs across 13 categories will compete live from 7–10 September at Depachika Food Hall, Palm Jumeirah Mall, for their category titles and the ultimate Pro Chef of the Year title The finalists for The Pro Chef Showdowns 2026 have been announced, with 39 chefs set to compete across 13 culinary
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Executive Chef Arivu Ravi on team alignment, supplier relationships and the discipline behind sustaining a Michelin star at Erth for three years running Erth has been awarded a Michelin star for three consecutive years. How has that shifted the pressure or mindset in the kitchen compared to winning the star the
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Chef Jabir Moses walks us through a single day at ONA, from the venue's first month of opening 05:30 Up before everyone else. Quick prayer, then just sitting with a coffee for a few minutes before the day takes over. Probably the only quiet I get until tonight. 06:15 Kids are still knocked out. I
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With Gymkhana set to open its doors in Dubai on September 1, Chef Rahul Rana shares how he has built a new kitchen team, adapted the London restaurant’s offering for Dubai, and preserved its identity in a new market Known to Dubai’s dining scene for leading Michelin-starred Avatara, Rahul’s approach to
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Fairmont The Palm has appointed Merima Allen as its new Director of Marketing & Communications, effective 24 August 2026 Bringing more than 18 years of experience across strategic marketing, public relations, hospitality and brand development, Allen joins the Dubai property following senior roles with leading international hospitality groups across the UAE,
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The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has appointed Saurabh Tiwari as Vice President – Middle East, Maldives & Sri Lanka With more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience, Saurabh joined Taj Dubai in 2021 and has since driven commercial performance, guest experience and team development. He was appointed Area Director
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This Autumn, TAPASAKE returns to One Za’abeel with a new restaurant, its renowned Infinity Pool and a new Sky Lounge across The Link, home to the world’s longest suspended cantilever. The destination will bring together Japanese-led cuisine with Mediterranean influence, music and nightlife from day to night. At the heart of
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