Dubai: the gateway to the FIFA World Cup 2022

Dubai: the gateway to the FIFA World Cup 2022

With just a month to go before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, Dubai’s hotels are reporting an extraordinary increase in bookings. Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol Hospitality Management and Consultancy, tells us more about how the UAE is benefiting from the event.

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Dubai leads the Middle East’s bar scene

Dubai leads the Middle East’s bar scene

Dubai led the Middle East region with three bars on the list, including Zuma (38), Galaxy Bar and Bulgari Bar.

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Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene

Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene

The sensory coffee experience delivered by Café Younes, a Lebanese family-run business, has without doubt contributed to its success in Egypt and UAE. Here, Amin Younes, the mastermind behind the renowned brand, shares some exciting news about the firm’s regional footprint and why Café Younes is the name on everyone’s lips.

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Kitchen talk with chef Bojan Cirjanic

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.

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Jan Hanák is named the new managing director of Radisson Hotel Group in UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar

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.

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Saurav Puri returns to The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai as director of operations

Saurav Puri returns to The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai as director of operations

With more than 15 years of experience in luxury hotel operations, Saurav Puri has a solid understanding of the property.

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Sharjah’s Kalba Waterfront will welcome guests in Q4 this year

Sharjah’s Kalba Waterfront will welcome guests in Q4 this year

The Kalba Waterfront in Sharjah’s Eastern Region, one of the largest retail and first inclusive waterfront destinations is complete.

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Allo Beirut reveals its first-ever location in Abu Dhabi

Allo Beirut reveals its first-ever location in Abu Dhabi

Allo Beirut, inspired by Beirut’s street food culture, is set to open two locations in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2022, with the first branch slated for September.

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The Nice Guy makes its way to Dubai

The Nice Guy makes its way to Dubai

The h.wood Group and MKIA Hospitality have expanded their original reservations-only restaurant concept.

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Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah opens on Palm West Beach

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah opens on Palm West Beach

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah has opened on the Palm Jumeirah. The hotel features several new dining concepts, including Zing Beach Bar and SocialBee, which features a menu designed around locally sourced honey.

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