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With a new menu at HANU, Chef Kyung Soo Moon explains what has stayed, what has changed, and why Since opening at St. Regis Gardens, HANU has had time to see what diners are responding to and where the menu could go further. Chef Kyung Soo Moon talks us through the

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Global Food Week 2026 returns with expanded international participation

Global Food Week returns for its largest edition from October 6 to 8, 2026, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with ADAFSA The event will bring together 2,580 exhibitors, buyers, investors and policymakers from 92 countries in Abu Dhabi for three days of exhibitions, panel

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The Business of Baking Inside 852 Bakery, CRISP., and SHUKR Bakehouse

With more restaurant operators entering Dubai’s bakery scene, the interesting question is no longer why bakeries are booming, but what each operator is trying to build There is no denying the rise of bakeries. I should know. I have written about it enough. But one development within that growth is

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Reif Othman explains how CRISP. found its identity within REIF Japanese Kushiyaki and where the concept goes next It's been a few months since CRISP. opened. What has surprised you most about running a bakery compared to your other concepts?  The patience. I’m used to kitchens where there is a lot of

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Chef James Knight-Paccheco to open new cookery school in Dubai

Chef James Knight-Paccheco will open a new cookery school in Dubai on 31 October, offering hands-on classes for home cooks of all skill levels The school will run every Saturday from a purpose-built demonstration kitchen, with two small-group sessions per day. Initial classes will cover Dinner Party Classics, Breakfast Essentials, and

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Global Food Week 2026 Opens Registration

Global Food Week 2026 has opened registration for visitors to the exhibition and attendees of the second Global Food Security Summit (GFSS) Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the event will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

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Culinary Director Darren Andow explains how Fairmont The Palm approaches sustainability, food waste reduction, and large-scale kitchen operations As Culinary Director of Fairmont The Palm, Darren oversees a wide portfolio of restaurants while focusing on sustainability, operational efficiency, and developing strong kitchen teams. In this interview, he talks about balancing creativity

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Alexandros Sperxos on where THE DISH goes next

Alexandros Sperxos, founder of THE DISH, discusses the concept’s evolution, its two Dubai locations and plans for further growth How would you describe the journey so far? The journey with THE DISH has been exciting and very rewarding. For me, THE DISH is personal because it represents my Mediterranean roots, my experience

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Chedi Hospitality has appointed Tristan Delmas as General Manager of Chedi Wadi Safar, the ultra-luxury property set within the Wadi Safar destination in Diriyah Delmas brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, hotel operations and strategic advisory, with previous roles at Burj Al Arab, One&Only One Za’abeel and

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Global Food Week 2026 Opens Registration

Global Food Week 2026 has opened registration for visitors to the exhibition and attendees of the second Global Food Security Summit (GFSS) Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the event will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

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Dubai is set to welcome another beachfront hotel with the opening of Address The Bay at Emaar Beachfront in 2027 The 182-key property will feature a 523-square-metre main pool deck with cabana seating and six dining and lounge concepts spanning all-day dining, poolside drinks and a club lounge. Located at Emaar Beachfront,

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MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2026 ceremony set for 6 October

Now in its fifth edition, the ceremony is held with the support of destination partner Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) The MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony will take place on 6 October 2026 at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, industry leaders and media for the reveal of the

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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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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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Paulina Filimonova on building Pauline Cake

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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