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.
Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends
While restaurants were still reeling from the pandemic in 2021, this year has witnessed fresh flavors and renewed energy on the food scene. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explores several key trends that are shaping the future of food and beverage.
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.
Sneak peek into the revamped Ritage Garden with chef Maroun Chedid
An urban sanctuary, Ritage Garden is an all-day dining concept located in the heart of Beirut. We caught up with chef Maroun Chedid, Ritage’s owner, to learn more about his popular oasis and some of its special features.
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.
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.
A tour of the first vocational school in Lebanon with Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group
Forging new career paths for underprivileged youngsters, Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group, tells us how he partnered with Puratos Bakery School Foundation to open Issam Hachwi Bakery School.
Hawaiian restaurant Hikina reopens its doors at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced that Hikina Restaurant will be welcoming guests once again to showcase delicious Pan-Asian fare, including traditional dishes from the Far East.
Homegrown Lebanese concept Esco-bar Coctel y Cocina expands in the UAE
Esco-bar Coctel y Cocina has opened its doors in the stylish Palm West Beach Dubai. The casual bar-restaurant oozes authentic Latin culture with its cuisine, range of beverages, intricate interiors and vivacious vibes.
