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The 16th annual Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2025 opened with the Indoguna Showdown 2025, introducing a live chef challenge to the awards for the first time. Four chefs, selected at random from online registrations, were challenged to create burgers in a timed cook-off, kicking off the evening with a
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Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, has launched KASA, a European homeware brand offering sustainable, high-quality products at affordable prices The collection is now available in select stores and online, giving shoppers a seamless experience across channels. In partnership with SONAE MC, KASA’s range covers everything from linens
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Six Senses is set to make its UAE debut with Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, opening in early Q3 2026 Perched on the quieter West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, Six Senses The Palm is a 61-suite beachfront resort offering views of the Arabian Gulf, The Palm, and Dubai’s skyline. Landscaped gardens,
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Dubai is set to make global exhibition history as Gulfood 2026, running from 26–30 January, becomes the first event to operate simultaneously across two venues: Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai The world’s largest annual food and beverage show will span more
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Solico Group has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of SoFood, an AED130 million purpose-built production facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone, which will serve as its GCC innovation and international manufacturing hub The 5,000 m² facility is equipped with advanced European technology, has an initial capacity of up to
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Chef Himanshu Saini of Trésind Studio, the world’s first Indian restaurant to earn three Michelin stars, has released his debut cookbook, The Rise of Indian Food: Recipes Reimagined by Trésind Studio Co-written with food writer Liam Collens, the book offers insight into the restaurant’s approach to modern Indian cooking, bringing together
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Sponsored: For fifteen years, Casinetto has been shaping how Italian and European ingredients reach kitchens across the UAE When Casinetto first launched, the goal was simple but ambitious: give chefs in the UAE access to the same quality ingredients they trust back home. Sourced with care, handled correctly, and delivered reliably,
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Sponsored: COFFEE PLANET UAE closed 2025 with 13 stores, more than 100 employees, over 500,000 drinks served and an expanded presence at major regional events As the brand marked more than 20 years in the market, its momentum this year was driven by footprint growth, team development and a sharpened focus
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Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has partnered with Zeroe to implement a unified data infrastructure to deliver its 2024–2026 Sustainability Roadmap This next step in SHG’s ESG journey focuses on data-driven sustainability management aligned with international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 26000, and the UN Global Compact. With growing expectations for
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Greenhouse Foodstuff Trading, a leading GCC foodservice and retail supplier, is strengthening its presence in the UAE’s fine-dining sector with a curated range of premium products aimed at meeting the growing demand from top chefs and restaurateurs The move comes as the UAE’s food and beverage market continues to expand, with
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Sponsored: As demand for responsible dining grows, Beyond Meat is helping operators with plant-based products built for modern kitchens When Ethan Brown founded Beyond Meat in 2009, his goal combined culinary problem-solving with a climate-driven purpose: create food that looks, cooks and satisfies like meat while leaving a lighter environmental footprint.
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Jonathan Scanlon, F&B Operations Director at Sarood Hospitality, discusses how localised, community-driven dining is shaping the way residents eat, connect, and experience the city The dining scene in Dubai is shifting as restaurants focus on creating immersive environments that intersect design, culture, and cuisine. In Dubai, new openings are highlighting how
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MANĀO reflects Chef Abhiraj Khatwani’s path from curiosity at home to Young Chef of the Year, turning his fascination with flavours into inventive Thai dishes that are personal and grounded in tradition When it comes to Dubai’s culinary landscape, few restaurants have made an impact quite like MANĀO. The Thai-inspired concept,
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From Commis 3 to entrepreneur, Chef Saradhi Dakara shares his journey and vision with Stellar Society Group After nearly two decades shaping Dubai’s culinary scene, from leading kitchens at Jumeirah and Marriott to helping expand The Maine Group internationally, Chef Saradhi Dakara has become one of the city’s most influential homegrown
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Sponsored: Emirates Macaroni, a long-time favourite in UAE kitchens, has rolled out a brand-new packaging design that gives the classic pasta brand a fresh update while staying true to its roots After 46 years, this is the biggest change in the brand’s history and marks a new chapter for one of
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Arada has invested AED60 million in Brooki Bakehouse, the Australian bakery brand famed for its viral social media following The deal, carried out through Arada’s hospitality and entertainment division, marks Brooki’s first major external investment and will support its global expansion, starting in the UAE this year and in other markets
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Accor has appointed Ugur Talayhan as the new General Manager of Fairmont The Palm, effective November 3, 2025 With over 30 years of international hospitality experience, Ugur has held senior roles with IHG, Hilton, Marriott, FRHI, Accor, and Rotana across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He most recently served as
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Sponsored: Italtouch delivers premium Italian caviar directly from sustainable farms, combining decades of tradition with unmatched quality for chefs and restaurateurs In October, Founder Massimo Vidoni took two of Dubai’s top chefs, Sushi Master Chef Takashi Namekata and Chef Hisao Ueda of TakaHisa Dubai, on a visit to Italy’s leading caviar
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Sponsored: In the UAE’s thriving hospitality sector, JM Foods has become a trusted name for chefs and operators seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients For nearly three decades, the company has supported hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses across the Emirates, providing products and services that meet the highest standards. Founded in 1996 by
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Abu Dhabi-based Modon Hospitality has announced the launch of Olympia Resort Abu Dhabi, a luxury active lifestyle resort aiming to set a new benchmark in performance-driven hospitality The resort is part of Modon Holding’s broader strategy to create intelligent, connected living experiences across the UAE and the region. With over 28
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