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Tyrone Reid on Cheers United and driving footfall across Dubai’s hospitality sector

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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AURA Skypool to close for renovation before September reopening

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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maxime lejuez

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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artem login

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 SHARE Saudi Arabia

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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voco Cairo Arabella Plaza opens in New Cairo

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 Forward Together initiative UAE GCC F&B support 2026

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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Ramen Hisa Dubai Opera 2026

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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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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W Riyadh – KAFD, part of W Hotels, has opened in Riyadh, marking the brand’s first hotel in the Kingdom. Located in King Abdullah Financial District, the property is positioned as a lifestyle-led destination that blends hotel stays with dining, wellness and social spaces. The hotel features 210 rooms, including suites,

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ROKA expansion

ROKA continues its seasonal expansion this summer with the return of its Mediterranean destinations and a series of new openings across key resort markets, alongside a major new launch in Dubai The brand returns to Santorini, Bodrum and Mallorca, strengthening its presence across Europe’s leading summer destinations. In Santorini, the ROKA

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