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Dubai's hospitality sector is leading a transformation fueled by AI, sustainability, and blended travel. Learn how Novotel and Adagio are adapting to the experience-driven market.

Embracing Change: The Commercial Future of Dubai’s Hospitality Industry

November 7, 2025

Op-Ed: Dubai's hospitality sector is leading a transformation fueled by AI, sustainability, and blended...

Aerial View of Small Palm Grove in Crop Fields in Terengganu, Malaysia. Picture by Johan Armang/Pexels.com

Malaysian Palm Oil Can Help UAE Hotels Deliver on Their Sustainability Vision

October 12, 2025

Op-Ed: Malaysian Palm Oil is already powering UAE hospitality excellence, though few recognise its central...

Story of how Chef Atsushi Yamamoto's Konjiki Hototogisu became a Michelin success

Meet Japanese chef Yamamoto: From 8-seat diner in Tokyo to Michelin recognition in Japan and Dubai

October 8, 2025

Dubai, UAE: One man’s struggle and a humble, eight-seat diner. This is how Konjiki Hototogisu began,...

Meet Jason Alfonso, a barista who recently won the 2nd place at UAE International Marriott Barista Championship 2025. His winning recipe? A blend of sweet potato in the coffee, taking him right back to his very roots in the Philippines. As a kid, he had to sell sweet potatoes by the roadside, to help his family.

From selling sweet potatoes in Philippines to a barista at Sheraton in Dubai: Meet Jason Alfonso

October 7, 2025

https://youtu.be/LSTE49NWFnc EXCLUSIVE TO HOTELS OF UAE DUBAI, UAE: Every morning, as the espresso machine...

Shivaan Ghai, the visionary behind The Brooklyn Creamery

The Brooklyn Creamery: Shivaan Ghai on Guilt-Free Indulgence & Global Expansion

October 2, 2025

The Brooklyn Creamery has carved a significant niche in the ice cream industry. Founded by Shivaan Ghai,...

Emotional Intelligence: The New Frontier in Guest Experiences

Op-Ed: Emotional Intelligence is the New Frontier in Guest Experiences

August 18, 2025

Op-Ed: Emotional intelligence is becoming a core competency in hospitality, transforming guest experiences...

Mahmoud Keidie, Paralegal in the Tax Practice at BSA Law

Interview: What the UAE's tiered sugar tax means for hotels, restaurants, and their suppliers

August 17, 2025

The recent announcement of a tiered sugar tax in the UAE marks a significant shift in fiscal policy,...

Discover The Saffron Society, Shraddha Barot Amariei's unique chef-led supper club in Dubai, offering intimate Indian fine dining experiences and redefining culinary narratives.

The Saffron Society: Dubai's Culinary Theatre Redefining Indian Progressive Dining

July 31, 2025

Discover The Saffron Society, Shraddha Barot Amariei's unique chef-led supper club in Dubai, offering...

Exclusive: This Dubai expatriate turns glass waste from restaurants into luxury designs

July 17, 2025

Discover Kattys' Designs, a Dubai studio by Ekaterina Penkovskaya, transforming discarded wine bottles...

Chalet Berezka General Manager Maibalieva Ganzhina

Ganzhina Maibalieva: Inside Chalet Berezka's Luxury F&B Leadership in Dubai

June 9, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuLQ4TCyNR0 Dubai, UAE: She came to the UAE in 2021 to attend a festival,...

From nonna's little kitchen helper to donning the chef's hat: A conversation with Italian Chef Daniela Sfara

May 26, 2025

Chef Daniela's supper club menu at at Dubai's Media One Hotel showcased curated regional dishes learned...

Meet Abdullah Al Janahi, a 17-year-old Emirati high school student who transformed a passion for Texas-style BBQ into Abdul's BBQ, a thriving Wagyu brisket business in Dubai. Learn how this young entrepreneur used YouTube tutorials to master his craft and his plans for a food truck, showcasing true entrepreneurial spirit in the UAE.

Emirati teen perfects the art of BBQ brisket from YouTube tutorials, launches successful business

May 24, 2025

Meet Abdullah Al Janahi, a 17-year-old Emirati high school student who transformed a passion for Texas-style...

Own a Restaurant in Dubai? Discover the Power of AI & Automation

May 18, 2025

We spoke to Alexander Ponomarev, CEO of Syrve MENA, a leading restaurant tech provider, to explore how...

The real story behind your Açaí: Sambazon CEO on ethical sourcing and Amazon impact

April 13, 2025

Dubai, UAE: Vibrant purple and velvety smooth, topped with seasonal berries and nuts – Açaí bowls...

Interview with Chef Moon: Redefining Korean Cuisine at Hanu Restaurant

March 25, 2025

The aroma of simmering kimchi and the rhythmic sizzle of Korean barbecue fill the air at Hanu Restaurant,...

l Gattopardo, the glamorous Italian restaurant perched on the 51st floor of ICD Brookfield Place and inspired by the romance of the Italian Riviera, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold Star for Best Italian Wine List at the Star Wine List of the Year UAE Awards 2025, presented by World’s Best Sommelier, Raimonds Tomsons. The annual awards recognise the UAE’s most exceptional wine lists, spotlighting programmes that demonstrate exceptional curation, depth, sustainability and connoisseurship. Il Gattopardo also received the Silver Star for Best Newcomer, acknowledging its thoughtful approach to selection, its commitment to Italian heritage and the way its wine programme harmoniously elevates the restaurant's refined menu, placing it among the region’s leading voices in wine excellence. Il Gattopardo continues to refine its celebrated wine programme with the addition of world-class labels and thoughtfully sourced selections that showcase the depth and diversity of Italy’s most renowned regions. The Sommelier Selection includes notable wines such as the 2023 Giuseppe Quintarelli Bianco Secco (Veneto) and the 2017 Chardonnay, W...Dreams, Jermann (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), each chosen for its distinctive character, balance and ability to complement the menu. The selections are designed to pair seamlessly with signature dishes, including Branzino, a wild sea bass fillet served with acqua pazza sauce, clams and oregano, as well as Astice, featuring half native lobster with fettuccine in a rich lobster reduction. For richer dishes, the Bistecca Fiorentina, a 40-day aged Black Angus beef T-bone served with truffle and mustard jus, pairs beautifully with the 2022 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico (Tuscany). Meanwhile, Maltagliati pasta with slow-cooked beef cheek in a rich beef jus pairs seamlessly with the 2019 Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici (Campania), offering depth and structure to mirror the dish. With this distinguished honour from Star Wine List, Il Gattopardo further cements its status as a destination for elevated dining, distinguished craftsmanship and exceptional wine culture in the UAE. Where power lunches meet intimate dinners, aperitivo hour turns into late-night revelry and Italian flavours are reimagined for Dubai’s cosmopolitan crowd. A resident DJ sets the tone with retro Italian hits until 1:30am, infusing the space with a lively energy that makes Il Gattopardo a destination for both intimate gatherings and vibrant late-night celebrations.

Il Gattopardo Awarded Gold Star for Best Italian Wine List

Il Gattopardo at ICD Brookfield Place wins the Gold Star for Best Italian Wine List and Silver Star for...

Rixos Premium Dubai Welcomes 2026 with Support for Umm Al Quwain’s Stray Dog Center

Rixos Premium Dubai starts 2026 with a visit to the Stray Dog Center, donating food and 50 handcrafted...

Deliverect Kiosk Launches in MENA: Boosting Restaurant Sales by 30% Through Self-Service Innovation

Deliverect Kiosk officially arrives in the MENA region. Discover how this self-service solution increases...

Veganuary Dubai 2026: The Best Plant-Based Menus, Gold-Leaf Sushi, and Wellness Retreats

Discover the top vegan menus in Dubai for Veganuary 2026. From 99 Sushi’s gold-leaf maki to the Waldorf...

Relish Panoramic Views and Al Fresco Dining at Deck Se7en Dubai

Experience the ultimate rooftop sanctuary at Deck Se7en, Novotel Dubai Al Barsha. Enjoy a Friday BBQ...

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Launch New Codeshare Partnership

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways sign a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance travel between...

Food Tech Innovation: Kerry and Expo City Dubai Partner for New Regional Co-Creation Centre

Kerry signs a long-term agreement with Expo City Dubai to launch a Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre...

Discover the Jumeirah Eco Village at Madinat Jumeirah

Explore the Jumeirah Eco Village at Madinat Jumeirah. Discover turtle rehabilitation, coral restoration,...

World of Coffee Dubai 2026 sees Record Producer Participation and New National Pavilions

Explore World of Coffee Dubai 2026, featuring a record 76 producers and new pavilions from Kenya and...

Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah Achieves Green Key Certification for Sustainable Excellence

Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah has earned the Green Key certification. Discover how this leading RAK...

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