The Chinese-Indonesian numerology story behind Jumeirah’s Bobi Bowl restaurant
Dubai: At first glance, Bobi Bowl could be mistaken for another contemporary casual restaurant in Dubai. Tucked into Jumeirah 1 […]
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Dubai’s Remote Workers Are Settling Into Hotels for the Long Haul
Dubai’s hotels have long made room for business travellers. What is newer is the guest who checks in not for a meeting or a conference, but to work for days at a stretch, treating the hotel as an office rather than a stopover.
Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf is among the properties adapting to this. Its Ultimate Workspace Retreat is aimed at professionals who want to work from the hotel over a longer period, and the reasoning behind it points to a wider change in how people in the city approach the working day.
Map Your Dubai: Public Voting Opens on 22 June for Google and DET’s New Culinary Initiative
Dubai, UAE, 22 June 2026 – Public voting opens today for Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition, a joint initiative by
How delivery riders became the backbone of UAE dining during crisis
Delivery riders have become essential to UAE dining, powering food delivery services through extreme heat, long hours, and rising demand.
We Tried the Saturday Brunch at Timo, Al Jaddaf Rotana — Here’s What to Expect
Timo Restaurant at Al Jaddaf Rotana runs a Mediterranean Saturday brunch with live music, free-flow drinks and live cooking stations.
Soul Kitchen and CarniStore Are Doing a Tuesday Burger Night in Business Bay
Soul Kitchen and CarniStore have launched a Tuesday-only burger collaboration in Business Bay. The Carni Diem set menu is AED 175 per person.
The Best Minimalist Cafes and Concept Spaces in Dubai 2026
Explore Dubai’s most aesthetic neighbourhood cafes, including Daniel’s Room by Daniel Arsham, the minimalist Linea in Umm Suqeim, and the waterfront Mondoux at Bluewaters Island.
Filipina expat who came to the UAE at 19, now co-owns a successful restaurant
Sharjah, UAE: She had one dream growing up. Lourds Adalia-Evertse, a Filipina expatriate from Laguna province, wanted to run a restaurant
Meet Japanese chef Yamamoto: From 8-seat diner in Tokyo to Michelin recognition in Japan and Dubai
Dubai, UAE: One man’s struggle and a humble, eight-seat diner. This is how Konjiki Hototogisu began, in 2006, as Chef