Woman at the forefront with Janina Wolkow, founder of Sumosan Dubai

Woman at the forefront with Janina Wolkow, founder of Sumosan Dubai

Since 2002, Janina Wolkow has been leading the team at Sumosan Dubai, a restaurant known for its innovative Japanese cuisine and exceptional hospitality. Here, we discover how she has overcome challenges to position the brand as a symbol of excellence. 

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5 nightlife influencers on achieving after-dark success

5 nightlife influencers on achieving after-dark success

Staying ahead in a fiercely competitive, ever-changing environment and retaining customer loyalty are just some of the hurdles that operators in the nightlife segment face. HN caught up with some of the region’s leading industry influencers to discover more about how they navigate the notoriously challenging nightlife nightlife scene.

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That’s entertainment

That’s entertainment

From pioneering electronic music to promoting talent and diversifying into unique dining experiences, Factory People has cemented its position as one of the region’s most innovative and influential entertainment groups operating today. HN caught up with its founders – Jade, CEO, Tala Mortada, chief creative officer, and Wassim Bou Malham, chief strategy officer, to discover more about how they keep at the top of their game.

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Nicolas Broumana discusses experiential dining at The NEST, Lebanon

Nicolas Broumana discusses experiential dining at The NEST, Lebanon

Nicolas Broumana strongly believes that people never forget how you made them feel. With approximately 30 years of experience in hotels, fine-dining restaurants and nightlife destinations, coupled with extensive expertise in conceptualizing and adapting new concepts to the local market, Broumana is well versed in what it takes to success. Here, he provides insight into his exciting new venture, The NEST.

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Behind the scenes at Octave Beirut with Anthony Khashan

Behind the scenes at Octave Beirut with Anthony Khashan

Anthony Khashan started his career as a bartender in Beirut before founding Straightup group in 2018. Here, he discusses Octave, his latest venture that’s set to redefine the Lebanese nightlife scene.

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New nightlife concept CouCou Dubai opens on Palm Jumeirah

New nightlife concept CouCou Dubai opens on Palm Jumeirah

Featuring a bar lounge, rooftop restaurant and shisha section, CouCou Dubai offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu of contemporary dishes. The venue will also be hosting VIP dinner parties and themed entertainment to keep it lively all year long.

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Dubai’s futuristic metaverse-themed nightclub opens its doors

Dubai’s futuristic metaverse-themed nightclub opens its doors

VISION Club Dubai, the first metaverse-themed bar and nightlife hub, is now open at The H Hotel, propelling clubbers, NFT lovers and crypto-owners into a futuristic club experience that blurs the lines of reality. 

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Behind the bar scene

Behind the bar scene

We asked a group of bartenders, bar managers and beverage experts to share their insights on the latest bar trends, which spirits are in demand, which new accessories are making waves and the key ingredients a bartender needs to succeed in the industry.

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Soulful food and a squeeze of “Dirty Lemon” with Ruba Khoury

Soulful food and a squeeze of “Dirty Lemon” with Ruba Khoury

Palestinian native turned Paris-trained chef Ruba Khoury combines her refined technical skills with the rustic essence of her ancestral palate to create an elevated form of Middle Eastern soul food that she serves at Dirty Lemon Bar. Here, she tells us how she blends her unique style with her Palestinian heritage in ever dish.

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ADDMIND gears up to launch its latest concept in Dubai

ADDMIND gears up to launch its latest concept in Dubai

Babylon, a luxury dining pub venue, is slated to open in DIFC in December 2022. The concept, delivered by the renowned ADDMIND group, blends entertainment, sophisticated interiors and exceptional food.

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