Dubai breaks the record of international visitation in H1 2023
Dubai’s resurgent tourism industry is celebrating a successful first half of 2023, after welcoming a record 8.55 million international overnight visitors, compared to 8.36 million tourists in H1 2019.
Al Safadi Restaurant to open its first branch in Abu Dhabi
Set to open in mid-September in Abu Dhabi’s Al Qana district, Al Safadi will boast a stunning outdoor seating area overlooking the water.
Charles Clark named new general manager of Hyde Hotel Dubai
Ennismore has named Charles Clark as the new general manager of Hyde Hotel Dubai. Taking over from Luke James, Clark will assume responsibility for the hotel’s day-to-day operations, leading the team to deliver exceptional service and create innovative guest experiences.
Wake up and smell the coffee
Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, tracks the journey of our go-to morning caffeine fix, from bean to cup, doing the math along the way, with some insightful and surprising results.
Aiming for the extraordinary with Jad Aboujaoude
Jad Aboujaoude, a passionate Lebanese F&B entrepreneur and the founder of Elements Hospitality, is known for his expertise in bringing innovative concepts to life. With ambition and dedication, he firmly believes that life is too short for ordinary pursuits. In an interview with Hospitality News ME, Aboujaoude shares the story behind his latest venture: Salmon Guru.
Food delivery app Cari ventures into the UAE
Built on the promise of 30-minute, free delivery, guaranteed dine-in menu prices and a 0% commission model, Cari is disrupting the food delivery scene and emerging as an indispensable and reliable buddy for Dubai’s best restaurants.
Café BRIX Dubai set to open in September
The Lab Holding has announced the group’s newest addition, Café BRIX, which is set to open in September at the idyllic Jumeirah Fishing Harbour Dubai.
Dubai hosts the Barry Callebaut Future of Indulgence On Tour
Barry Callebaut & EMF Middle East brought its Future of Indulgence On Tour campaign to the Dubai Chocolate Academy in a bid to inspire Barry Callebaut’s industrial customers on what the future holds in terms of consumer trends and chocolate indulgences.
Eid El Adha culinary trends around the Middle East
Three accomplished chefs take us on a culinary tour around the Middle East, sharing Eid El Adha food trends and essential menu items.