Kitchen talk with chef Bojan Cirjanic
Having made his mark in the world of culinary arts, Bojan Cirjanic, executive chef of Folly Dubai, tells us about his life in the kitchen and the UAE’s burgeoning restaurant scene.
Jan Hanák is named the new managing director of Radisson Hotel Group in UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar
Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Jan Hanák as managing director for UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar. He will be based at the group’s area support office in Dubai.
Morocco’s First Waldorf Astoria debuts with milestone signing in Tangier
Hilton has signed an agreement with Star Hill Tanger SA to open Waldorf Astoria Tanger, marking Waldorf Astoria’s debut in Morocco.
Baofriend, a new Asian cuisine hot spot in the UAE
UAE-based F&B firm Restaurant Secrets Inc. has announced the opening of its latest restaurant serving bao and Asian-fusion cuisine, Baofriend in Dubai Digital Park.
Fairmont The Palm has announced the appointment of Dominic Arel as general manager
Having spent 26 years at Accor Group, Arel is a seasoned luxury hospitality professional who has a solid background in operations, sales and revenue management. He is passionate about providing his guests and colleagues with unique and memorable experiences. In his role, Arel will bring his unique expertise, strategic market insight and strong leadership skills to the Fairmont The Palm executive team, guiding them through a busy Q4 2022.
Marriott International grows its luxury portfolio in KSA
Marriott International expands its presence with seven openings slated to debut in the KSA under Marriott’s brands: The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION and The Luxury Collection.
British chef Jason Atherton is slated to open three new restaurants at Dubai’s Grosvenor House
After leaving Marina Social, renowned chef Jason Atherton has confirmed a trio of concepts at the Luxury Collection Hotel Grosvenor House. Plans include: City Social Dubai, a 140-cover restaurant serving modern cuisine; Seven Tides, a cocktail venue with a Japanese undertone; and a fine-dining concept on the 43rd, 44th, and 45th floor of the hotel.
Factory Bar + Kitchen by McGettigan opens at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Factory Bar + Kitchen by McGettigan has opened at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah with the Irish charm that the McGettigan venue was famous for, a delectable selection of draught ales and brews a and scrumptious menu of classic Irish dishes that feature global influences.
Mighty Meat
We sat down with six meat-specialist chefs to get our teeth into the latest trends, what customers are ordering, marble scoring and the grass-fed versus grain-fed debate.
ENVI Lodges partners with Afyaa Group
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, three ecolodges are slated to open in Al Ahsa, KSA, between 2024 and 2026.
