A look inside Dubai’s hottest food concept with owner Ziad Kamel
Ziad Kamel, founder and CEO of Couqley is on a mission to spread good mood and great vibes through his F&B concepts. In this exclusive interview, he tells us all about his latest venture in Downtown Dubai, which encapsulates the sultry spirit of a buzzing brasserie while remaining true to the Parisian charm of Couqley JLT.
Upscale Italian Delizie Caffè Gourmet debuts in Dubai
Artisanal Delizie Caffè Gourmet has opened its doors at the Dubai Harbour Yacht Club, inviting guests to indulge in a laid-back atmosphere and warm hospitality.
Nespresso teams up with Pierre Hermé for a limited-edition festive coffee collection
Nespresso and world-renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Pierre Hermé have released a capsule collection to kick off the festive season. The exclusive coffees and confectioneries are a celebration of refined tastes and indulgence, representing the best of the best across gustatory pleasures.
Pastry passion with Samer Kobeissi, owner and executive chef of Des Choux et Des Idées
With a background in engineering, Samer Kobeissi found his calling in the kitchen, where he was drawn to a world of architecturally beautiful, flavorful and textured desserts. We took time out with the talented chef in his vibrant Beirut pastry shop to discover his likes, dislikes and what drives him to deliver his best in each and every creation.
Coffee break with Sucafina
Imad El Karkafy, senior trader at Sucafina, discusses coffee trends, the technology impacting the industry and Sucafina’s sustainability pledge.
The Parisian concept Barfly by Buddha-Bar opens in Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Dubai’s nightlife scene has a new address with Barfly by Buddha-Bar, the city’s latest rooftop hot spot at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah.
In the kitchen with culinary maestro and executive chef of L’Amo Bistrò del Mare
In the upscale Italian restaurant L’Amo Bistrò del Mare Dubai, Lorenzo Buccarini heads the kitchen with finesse. Here, he takes us down memory lane and gives us the lowdown on his career.
Alcohol-free sparkling wine French Bloom debuts in the Middle East
Launched at the end of 2021, French Bloom has managed to position itself as a market leader in the super premium 0.0 percent alcohol sparkling wine category.
10 coffee trends to watch in 2022
Over 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide daily, with volumes second only to water consumption. Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, outlines the trends disrupting the coffee industry and what consumers are looking for.
The Middle East on the world’s coffee map
With coffee embedded in local cultures across the Middle East, it should come as no surprise that coffee shops are increasing in number throughout the region. Nandini Roy Choudhury, client partner of F&B at Future Market Insights, reveals the latest developments in the industry, including new brands that are emerging on the coffee scene.