Pastry innovation with Barry Callebaut and Marike Van Beurden during the Be Better My Friend launch event
The Chocolate Academy Center Dubai hosted an exclusive full-day pastry revolution event on February 21. Attendees discovered sustainable hosting practices. Furthermore, they indulged in flavors using plant-based ingredients. Guests had the opportunity to unlock their creative potential in pastry making. They were also introduced to Be Better, the world’s first plant butter for bakers and pastry chefs, which is distributed by EMF.
Ninety Nine SB Investment unveils its latest expansion plan
Ninety Nine SB Investment has announced a series of exciting projects in Monte Carlo, Madrid, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Italian food on the menu with Damiano Ruggeiro GM of Signor Sassi Dubai
Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi, has Italian food on his mind as he talks about what makes Italian food and his restaurant Signor Sassi stand out in the burgeoning restaurant scene in Dubai.
Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh
Guiding us through the inception and evolution of SALATA, CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh explain how they managed to create such a successful brand and expand beyond Lebanon.
Vignette Collection set to open at The Heart Of Europe Project, Dubai, in January 2026
IHG has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai in partnership with The Heart of Europe, a self-sustaining holiday destination across six islands with opulent properties and top-tier amenities. This constitutes a flagship project by the Kleindienst Group.
The First Collection Waterfront slated to open in November
The First Collection Waterfront will officially open its doors in Dubai’s upscale Business Bay area in November 2023.
Eye on Dubai’s hospitality scene with Mohammed Iqbal
With over 25 years of experience in hospitality, Mohammed Iqbal understands the industry inside out. As GM of Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai, we hear what he has to say about luxury hotel market and why Dubai remains such an attractive destination.
Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet
We sat with Coralie Doillet, bar manager of Galaxy Bar Dubai, to get to the bottom of how the venue has made it on The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the third year in a row.
Radisson solidifies ME presence with new expansion plans
Radisson Hotel Group has signed 11 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in 2023, solidifying its presence in the Middle East.
Dubai’s world-class culinary scene
With prestigious awards and accolades validating its status as a global gastronomic hub, Dubai’s culinary scene is a force to be reckoned with. The city’s continuous introduction of innovative dining concepts promises a future filled with further recognition and honors.
