Jenny Susan, web features writer

HANU at St. Regis Gardens partners with three-toque TakaHisa for a 12-course Korean-Japanese omakase experience on 30 March 2026.

HANU and TakaHisa Announce Exclusive One-Night Omakase Collaboration at Palm Jumeirah

Jenny Susan / March 2, 2026

HANU at St. Regis Gardens partners with three-toque TakaHisa for a 12-course Korean-Japanese omakase experience on 30 March 2026.

Bâoli Dubai at J1 Beach introduces a new signature set menu for AED 159, featuring wagyu tartare and miso-glazed black cod for a refined midday escape.

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Bâoli Dubai Launches “OUT OF OFFICE” Business Lunch at J1 Beach

Jenny Susan / February 27, 2026

Bâoli Dubai at J1 Beach introduces a new signature set menu for AED 159, featuring wagyu tartare and miso-glazed black cod for a refined midday escape.

Edinburgh’s Maki & Ramen opens its first international branch at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Village Triangle, bringing its popular Japanese concept to Dubai.

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UK Brand Maki & Ramen Debuts at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Village Triangle

Jenny Susan / February 27, 2026

Popular UK brand Maki & Ramen opens its first Middle East location at Mövenpick Hotel JVT, offering signature ramen, sushi, and exclusive hand rolls.

Trader Vic’s at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah launches a Sunday LUAU BBQ and a "Light & Bright" seasonal menu featuring fresh Polynesian fusion.

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Trader Vic’s Palm Jumeirah Debuts Sunday LUAU BBQ and New Seasonal Menu

Jenny Susan / February 24, 2026

Trader Vic’s at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah launches a Sunday LUAU BBQ and a “Light & Bright” seasonal menu featuring fresh Polynesian fusion.

Radisson Hotel Group signed 3,200 keys and opened 1,300 keys in 2025, expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.

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Radisson Hotel Group Reports Record Growth in Middle East and Northeast Africa for 2025

Jenny Susan / February 24, 2026

Radisson Hotel Group adds 4,500+ keys in 2025, signaling a major shift toward branded residences and rapid conversions in the Middle East.

KEN by Kamatsuda at The Dubai EDITION hosts a limited-time Nagasaki strawberry showcase from 6 to 28 February 2026, featuring omakase and à la carte dishes.

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KEN by Kamatsuda Launches Nagasaki Koi-Minori Strawberry Experience in Dubai

Jenny Susan / February 17, 2026

KEN by Kamatsuda at The Dubai EDITION hosts a limited-time Nagasaki strawberry showcase from 6 to 28 February 2026, featuring omakase and à la carte dishes.

Kantami by Green Sand Concepts brings its post-apocalyptic Japanese izakaya theme to Riyadh’s Nawaf Square, featuring traditional techniques and modern interiors.

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Kantami Japanese Izakaya Opens Second Saudi Location in Nawaf Square Riyadh

Jenny Susan / February 17, 2026

Kantami by Green Sand Concepts brings its post-apocalyptic Japanese izakaya theme to Riyadh’s Nawaf Square, featuring traditional techniques and modern interiors.

Mövenpick Dubai Creek officially opens in Dubai’s historic district with 150 rooms, Swiss culinary rituals and proximity to Dubai International Airport.

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Mövenpick Dubai Creek Opens Following Rebrand of Golden Sands Hotel Creek

Jenny Susan / February 17, 2026

Mövenpick Dubai Creek officially opens in Dubai’s historic district with 150 rooms, Swiss culinary rituals and proximity to Dubai International Airport.