Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh
Guiding us through the inception and evolution of SALATA, CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh explain how they managed to create such a successful brand and expand beyond Lebanon.
Vignette Collection set to open at The Heart Of Europe Project, Dubai, in January 2026
IHG has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai in partnership with The Heart of Europe, a self-sustaining holiday destination across six islands with opulent properties and top-tier amenities. This constitutes a flagship project by the Kleindienst Group.
The First Collection Waterfront slated to open in November
The First Collection Waterfront will officially open its doors in Dubai’s upscale Business Bay area in November 2023.
Eye on Dubai’s hospitality scene with Mohammed Iqbal
With over 25 years of experience in hospitality, Mohammed Iqbal understands the industry inside out. As GM of Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai, we hear what he has to say about luxury hotel market and why Dubai remains such an attractive destination.
Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet
We sat with Coralie Doillet, bar manager of Galaxy Bar Dubai, to get to the bottom of how the venue has made it on The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the third year in a row.
Radisson solidifies ME presence with new expansion plans
Radisson Hotel Group has signed 11 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in 2023, solidifying its presence in the Middle East.
Dubai’s world-class culinary scene
With prestigious awards and accolades validating its status as a global gastronomic hub, Dubai’s culinary scene is a force to be reckoned with. The city’s continuous introduction of innovative dining concepts promises a future filled with further recognition and honors.
Soul Kitchen opens in Business Bay, Dubai
Dubai’s culinary landscape has been transformed with the unveiling of Soul Kitchen, nestled in the vibrant heart of Business Bay. This thrilling dining destination, masterminded by Factory People, a renowned experiential group in the MENA region, promises an enticing fusion of Levantine and Latin American flavors within an immersive setting that’s a true feast for the senses.
On the couch with F&B enthusiast Andre Alexy, GM of Amazónico Dubai
As an ambitious F&B enthusiast with an insatiable appetite for traveling and exploring new cultures, cuisines and concepts, Andre Alexy has brought his passion to life with Amazónico Dubai. We sat down with the restaurateur to find out what makes Amazonico a go-to culinary destination.
Dubai records a surge in incoming travelers
Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international hub, welcomed 41.6 million visitors in H1, just over 100 percent compared to the traffic recorded during the first six months of 2019.
