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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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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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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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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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Gulfood Manufacturing returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 3–5 November 2026 under the theme ‘Powering Food Security Through Manufacturing Innovation’ The exhibition will bring together food manufacturers, suppliers, investors, technology providers and policymakers across the F&B production value chain, covering ingredients, processing, packaging, supply chain, control and automation. Aligned with
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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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IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed The Residences at Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ras El Hekma with Mountain View for Development and Real Estate Investment, marking the Hotel Indigo brand’s first branded residences globally. The residences will sit alongside the 100-key Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s North
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