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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, 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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Chef Brandon Arriaga draws on experience in some of the world's most demanding kitchens to develop a Mexican seafood-led menu at Cocina Tres Chef Brandon Arriaga has spent his career moving between some of the most demanding kitchens in Mexico, Denmark and Japan, including Pujol and Máximo in Mexico City, Chiune
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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 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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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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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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