Interviews

Lourds Adalia-Evertse, a Filipina expatriate and co-founder of Spice Grill Sharjah_new

Filipina expat who came to the UAE at 19, now co-owns a successful restaurant

March 23, 2026

Sharjah, UAE: She had one dream growing up. Lourds Adalia-Evertse, a Filipina expatriate from Laguna...

Gemini said The Foundation of Meaningful Luxury: Why Wellness Must Lead the Guest Journey By Maria d’Orey Founder and Global Director, Serenity – The Art of Well Being

Maria d'Orey on Why Wellness is the New Foundation of UAE Luxury Hospitality

February 16, 2026

For years, hospitality in the UAE has been defined by ambition. Bigger hotels, more immersive experiences,...

House of Eleganza Introduces Handcrafted Silverware to Regional Hospitality Sector

February 16, 2026

PARTNERED CONTENT House of Eleganza, a Dubai-based design atelier, has launched its Hotelier Range of...

In an exclusive interview with Hotels of UAE, JS Anand, CEO of LEVA Hotels, explains how mid-market hospitality is evolving in the GCC to meet the needs of Gen Z and bleisure travellers.

The Evolution of Value: An Exclusive Interview with JS Anand, Founder and CEO of LEVA Hotels

January 26, 2026

Dubai, UAE – As the hospitality sector in the Middle East undergoes a rapid transformation, the traditional...

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...

IHG Brings Garner Hotels to the Middle East With Two UAE Openings

A new hotel brand is on its way to the UAE. IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching Garner Hotels in the...

Atlantis The Royal, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, and The Lana – earn spots on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list

MICHELIN Guide Dubai Marks Its Fifth Edition on 6 October

MICHELIN Guide Dubai returns for a fifth year on 6 October at Atlantis The Royal, where the 2026 restaurant...

Atlantis The Royal Retains Three MICHELIN Keys, Atlantis The Palm Joins Guide for the First Time

Atlantis The Royal holds onto its Three MICHELIN Key status for a second year, while Atlantis, The Palm...

The Shepherd Mayfair, the new boutique hotel in London's Shepherd Market, featuring Fayre restaurant, The Lounge and Teddy's cocktail bar, opening October 2026.

A New Reason to Visit London: 400 Years of History in Shepherd Market's Newest Hotel

If London is already on your travel list this autumn, Shepherd Market is getting a new hotel worth building...

Uptown Social at Uptown Tower, JLT, has built its September lineup around a few different reasons to show up. Anyone dining with a pet and ordering a main gets a complimentary dessert per table, available Monday to Friday. From 5pm, two mains and two beverages come to AED 119 during Social Evenings. Between 3pm and 5pm, a coffee paired with a blueberry muffin or orange cake is AED 35. Those working nearby in DMCC can get a two-course Business Lunch for AED 60, served weekdays from noon to 3pm. The café is open daily from 8am to 10pm.

Dubai's September Guide: Weekly Offers, Reopenings and Where to Eat This Month

September in Dubai is shaping up to be a busy one. There's a beachfront reopening, a battle of the bands...

Fujairah offers something particularly valuable: an underwater escape that does not require leaving the UAE. Image credit: https://divesandy.com/

Diving in Fujairah: Turtles, Coral and Marine Life Just a Two-Hour Drive From Dubai

Fujairah offers travellers and UAE residents alike an accessible diving escape on the East Coast, no...

Can a building have taste? At Bloom Arjaan, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi inspires a mille-feuille

At Distrikt Social, Bloom Arjaan's all-day café and terrace, the food and beverage team is also looking...

Dubai Indonesian restaurant Bobi Bowl blends traditional rice bowls with fine-dining techniques. Read more on Hotels of UAE.

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....

Rove Hotels Rolls Out Summer Stay Offers Across Dubai and the UAE

Rove Hotels offers 36-hour stays, monthly rates from AED 3,499, and breakfast with unlimited coffee across...

Beyond the Beaches: Why December Is Becoming a Top Winter Choice for Travel to Thailand

Discover why Thailand is becoming a top winter travel destination for Gulf families and travellers, featuring...

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