Dior Spa to open at Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai in April 2024
The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai opened on February 1, marking the brand’s first property in the region. Additionally, in April 2024, it will welcome the first Dior Spa in the UAE.
Emirates culinary team triumphs at Culinary Olympics 2024
The Emirates Culinary Guild has returned triumphant from the Culinary Olympics 2024, held in Germany this February. Representing the UAE, the team comprised 20 artists and pastry chefs, who together showcased their culinary expertise on the global stage, competing against 45 culinary teams from countries including Singapore, Sweden, Norway, South Korea and Taiwan.
Ras Al Khaimah’s promising tourism outlook
Investing in infrastructure and staging world-class events, Ras Al Khaimah is on the path to continued success in 2024. Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, unveils the 2024 outlook, emphasizing efforts for sustainability and accessibility.
THE RIG KSA slated to be the ultimate adventure tourism destination
Slated to redefine sea sports and leisure THE RIG is set to grace the Arabian Gulf on an offshore platform.
Ennismore’s growth for 2024
Ennismore will be opening hotels in the world’s most dynamic cities, as well as in exciting new destinations, including Jeddah.
How can Kuwait sustainability vision be turned to reality on the ground
Hospitality industry leaders in Kuwait are putting sustainability front and center of their development plans through initiatives that dovetail with Vision 2035, the country’s strategic development plan. Here, we shine a spotlight on how the sector’s decision-makers in Kuwait are addressing an issue that’s never far from global headlines.
Gulfood 2024 celebrates authentic craftsmanship and talent across borders
Gulfood 2024, which is taking place in Dubai from February 19-23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is set to showcase the latest industry advancements and trends, while providing insights from across the F&B ecosystem.
Talking success with WOK BOYZ CEO Gaurav Sabharwal
Gaurav Sabharwal has called Dubai home for four decades. Reflecting on his journey, we explore how the CEO and founder of WOK BOYZ has created the ultimate destination for Asian street food with a twist and what lies ahead.
JLL reports resilient hospitality growth in the UAE
In 2023, the UAE displayed economic resilience amid global challenges, diversifying from oil. The non-oil sector thrived, as reflected in the PMI at 57.0 in November. Oxford Economics estimated a GDP growth of 2.4 percent, which is forecast to double in 2024.