Cuisine and calligraphy at IDAM – Ducasse Paris

Cuisine and calligraphy at IDAM – Ducasse Paris

Damien Leroux has led operations at IDAM, Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse’s award-winning restaurant situated at the top of the iconic Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, for almost two years. Here, the executive chef talks to HN about the ingredients he’s discovered since arriving in Qatar, the inspiration that his surroundings are generating and his commitment to supporting local producers

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Portugal’s finest culinary stars

Portugal’s finest culinary stars

HN reached out to five of Portugal’s globally recognized chefs who are raising the profile of the cuisine with their alluring culinary creations

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Dubai Arena to become Coca-Cola Arena in a 10-year exclusive partnership

Dubai Arena to become Coca-Cola Arena in a 10-year exclusive partnership

Construction work on the indoor arena was announced in 2016 and has been moving ahead with several key targets already achieved.

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DWTC launches new immersive 3D dining experience

DWTC launches new immersive 3D dining experience

LMNTS perched on the 33rd floor, offers visitors a unique dining experience in a contemporary and dynamic setting.

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Siraj, where Emirati cuisine meets the Levant

Siraj, where Emirati cuisine meets the Levant

In an interview with Culinary Enthusiast and Event Management Expert Heba Rumhein, Lebanese-based consulting company HODEMA learns all about the interestingly-unique origins behind the creation of the Siraj restaurant brand, Dubai. Where did the idea of the restaurant come from? It all began with my passion for decor, food and...

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Delivery Hero buys Zomato in the UAE

Delivery Hero buys Zomato in the UAE

The acquisition will add 1.2 MM monthly orders and c. USD 2 MM monthly revenue to Delivery Hero’s MENA business and will strengthen its leadership position in the UAE. The acquisition will be fully funded by an acquisition facility.

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Maintaining the buzz

Maintaining the buzz

You’ve opened your restaurant to great fanfare, but what happens next? GRIF founder, Jennifer Pettinger Haines, provides advice from industry experts on getting past the honeymoon phase

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Leila Min Lebnen expands KSA operation

Leila Min Lebnen expands KSA operation

Leila Min Lebnen KSA is a home-grown Lebanese restaurant, has opened its second branch in Riyadh. This brings the total to four branches in Lebanon and 13 across the Arab world. These operate in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. The interior offers guests a design that is authentically-traditional, but with...

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MasterChef restaurant to open in Dubai this April

MasterChef restaurant to open in Dubai this April

Chef Maria ‘Margarita’ Vaamonde-Beggs has been appointed to head the kitchen setup and menu creation.

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