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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,...

Chef Himanshu Saini of Dubai's Trésind Studio announces debut cookbook

The Rise of Indian Food, the debut cookbook from 3-Michelin-starred Chef Himanshu Saini. Explore 60+...

Ramadan 2026 Guide: The Best Iftars and Staycation Deals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates

Explore the ultimate Ramadan 2026 guide. From farm-to-table Iftars in Deira to luxury staycations at...

Discover Eri Maldives, the new eco-chic resort in North Malé Atoll. Located 45 minutes from Velana International Airport, it offers authentic Maldivian heritage, a vibrant house reef, and sustainable island living.

Eri Maldives debuts in North Malé atoll: Eco-chic island sanctuary opens 45 minutes from Malé

For UAE residents already mapping out the 2026 public holiday calendar or looking ahead to the spring...

Experience a modern Korean six-course tasting menu by Chef Chanoh Lee at Mekong, Anantara Mina Al Arab. Join this exclusive event in Ras Al Khaimah on 23-24 January.

Chef Chanoh Lee of Manu Terrace Seoul comes to Mekong Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: Mekong, the award-winning dining destination at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah,...

Nobu Founders and International Stars Celebrate the Grand Opening of Nobu One Za’abeel

Nobu One Za’abeel Grand Opening: Lindsay Lohan and Global Stars Join Chef Nobu in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – The skyline of Dubai served as the backdrop for a global gathering as Nobu One Za’abeel...

Chef Sungchul Shim of Michelin-starred Mari NYC debuts at HANU, St. Regis Gardens on 21-22 January. Experience a 15-course Korean menu in an intimate Dubai setting.

HANU to welcome New York’s Michelin-Starred Restaurant Mari for a Two-Night Culinary Collaboration

Dubai, UAE – This January, HANU at St. Regis Gardens will host a two-night collaboration with Mari, the...

Romantic AlUla: The Most Evocative Locations for a Valentine’s Proposal in Saudi Arabia

Discover why AlUla, Saudi Arabia is the perfect setting for a Valentine's proposal. Explore understated...

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PaySelect introduces a smarter way for hotels and restaurants to collect payments

Dubai, December 2025 – As the UAE’s hospitality sector continues to attract international travellers,...

Exclusive January Wellness Rituals at Rixos The Palm Dubai’s Anjana Spa

Reset this January at Anjana Spa, Rixos The Palm Dubai. Enjoy premium Hammam rituals, 50% off massages,...

Exclusive Resident Offers: Reset at Aldhafra Resort in the Abu Dhabi Desert

Abu Dhabi, UAE – As the bustle of the festive season fades, the search for a meaningful start to 2026...

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