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.
Embracing Crypto and NFT integration in the UAE’s hospitality market
In today’s world, where everything is digital, you can’t seem to do much without seeing or overhearing the words “crypto” or NFTs. But despite this, if you’re unsure as to what they are, you are certainly not alone. Naim Maadad, Gates Hospitality’s founder, explores the potential integration of cryptocurrency and NFTs in the UAE’s F&B and hospitality industries.
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.
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.
Speaking food and success with Mohammad Orfali, head Of culinary at Orfali Bros Bistronomy
Syrian chef Mohammad Orfali has turned his passion for food into a family affair by launching Orfali Bros with his siblings Wassim and Omar. Their bistro has a loyal following in Dubai and was named the Best Restaurant in MENA in 2023. In this interview, he describes how his reimagined dishes constantly push the culinary boundaries.
Marriott International brings W Hotels to Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah
Marriott International, Inc., has signed an agreement with Dalands Holding in collaboration with Marjan to bring W Hotels to Al Marjan Island. Set to open in Q1 2027, W Al Marjan Island marks W Hotels first property in Ras Al Khaimah. The property promises to bring bold design, outstanding service and always-on programming.
USD 1.9 trillion hotel and residential projects under development in the Middle East
According to new data, which was released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit, the Middle East’s hospitality investment outlook has revealed KSA, UAE and Egypt to be at the forefront of investment.
Address Hotels & Resorts launches Nuha
Address Hotels & Resorts, the UAE’s leading luxury hospitality group, has launched Nuha, a pioneering virtual hospitality concierge powered by ChatGPT technology. Nuha is the first AI concierge in the UAE specifically designed for the hospitality industry.
On the couch with F&B enthusiast Andre Alexy, GM of Amazónico Dubai
As an ambitious F&B enthusiast with an insatiable appetite for traveling and exploring new cultures, cuisines and concepts, Andre Alexy has brought his passion to life with Amazónico Dubai. We sat down with the restaurateur to find out what makes Amazonico a go-to culinary destination.
The rise of bleisure travel
In the realm of travel, a new trend has emerged that blends business and leisure. Thomas Kurian, hotel manager of LEVA Hotels, explains how and why bleisure travel in on the rise.