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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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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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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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Dubai restaurant week

Dubai Restaurant Week returns from 1 to 17 May 2026, bringing together more than 125 restaurants across over 25 cuisines, from fine dining and premium casual spots to homegrown concepts Diners can choose from two-course lunches at AED 125 and three-course dinners at AED250, with menus spanning MICHELIN-recognised venues and restaurants

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hotel F&B strategy Red Sea EDITION

Biljana Jovanovic, Director of Food & Beverage at The Red Sea EDITION, shares insight into concept development, cost control, and delivering consistent performance at the luxury destination How would you define the F&B vision at The Red Sea EDITION? Our vision is to create dining experiences that feel both globally relevant and

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Tazizi provides offices with smart automated fridges stocked daily with chef-crafted, wholesome meals that are nutritious and affordable The workplace food solutions provider has announced its expansion across Dubai, with plans to launch in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2026 and enter Saudi Arabia in early 2027. The service addresses everyday

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Sponsored: Massimo Vidoni, founder of Italtouch, reflects on building a business from restaurant doorsteps to a regional presence, and why showing up for Dubai’s dining scene matters now more than ever We are a Dubai company. Fifteen years ago, I was walking into restaurants like Zuma and Roberto’s with a bag

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UNS Vertical Farms has launched a high-tech tomato farm in Al Ain, further advancing the country’s push towards sustainable, homegrown agriculture The 10,000-square-metre facility aims to produce around 150,000 kilograms of tomatoes annually, strengthening the supply of locally grown produce. The project reflects a wider shift towards resilient, high-quality agricultural systems

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Richard Cowling on building strong hospitality teams

Richard Cowling, Director of Operations at Amriya Group Bahrain, shares how clear communication, visible leadership and a sharper focus on guest experience are shaping high-performing hospitality teams How do you build and maintain strong teams across large-scale operations? The key is communication, alongside clearly defined strategies built with involvement and input from

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JW Marriott Marquis Good Company membership

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai has launched Good Company, a free 12-month community membership designed to integrate the hotel into everyday life for the local community Starting 1 April 2026, the membership offers access to dining, wellness, meetings, and lifestyle experiences, positioning the hotel as a neighbourhood hub rather than just

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Tala Bashmi interview

Tala Bashmi reflects on her journey from disciplined early kitchens to a confident, pared-back style, sharing how food can stir memory, connect people, and shape the next chapter of her journey What first sparked your interest in cooking? Was there a specific moment or memory that set you on this path? For

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CarniStore, a leading homegrown online meat supplier, has partnered with Moonrise at Eden House for the first edition of Moonrise & Friends, a new collaborative dining series Volume 1 features a three-course dry-aged burger experience, highlighting the Moonrise Smash Burger made with premium 21+ day dry-aged Angus brisket patties from CarniStore,

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FZN Dubai seasonal menu

FZN by Björn Frantzén, ranked No. 22 on the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, launches its first seasonal menu of the year The three-Michelin-starred restaurant offers a nine-course tasting menu led by Chef Björn Frantzén and Executive Chef Torsten Vildgaard, blending modern European cuisine with Japanese

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Sponsored: Wales has a strong culinary heritage rooted in tradition and shaped by its diverse landscape, from rugged coastlines to fertile pastures that produce premium-quality ingredients. A clear focus on provenance and sustainability has earned Welsh producers consistent recognition, including 146 awards at the 2025 Great Taste Awards, with 98

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