Author: Abdul.Wasey

Two restaurants designed by DBM Studio show how far art has moved into the dining room. At Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi, the pieces are built around a fictional character. At Khadak in Dubai, they tell the story of a real street in Mumbai. Here is what diners will see in each. What to look for at each restaurant Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi: a bespoke brass flower sculpture in the centre of the dining room, hand-embroidered 3D artworks, silk wall panels, a brass-and-glass canopy over the bar and gold-leaf wallpaper in the bathrooms. Khadak, Dubai: hand-painted murals in the entrance corridor,…

Visit Qatar has successfully concluded “The Garden Souq by Visit Qatar”, which was held at Raffles Hotel Singapore from 7 to 9 October, during race week in Singapore, welcoming more than 1700 visitors. The event was attended by His Excellency Saad bin Ali al-Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, and His Excellency Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Singapore. Delivered as part of Visit Qatar’s role as Principal Partner of Audi Revolut F1® Team, the open-air experience introduced Singapore residents and international race visitors to Qatar’s culture, cuisine and craftsmanship through a contemporary interpretation of…

The exclusive collection of just five stunning villas ushers in a new era of barefoot luxury in the Kingdom, complete with uninterrupted Red Sea views and direct access to the crystal-clear waters. As part of the ultra-exclusive Club Privé by Rixos collection, every stay includes a personalised butler service, VIP in-villa check-in and check-out, exclusive dining experiences, concierge services, and an array of elevated privileges King Abdullah Economic City : Rixos Murjana has unveiled Saudi Arabia’s first adults-only Overwater Villas, introducing a new level of privacy and personalised luxury to the Kingdom’s Red Sea coastline. Inspired by the iconic overwater…

The UAE was one of the strongest markets in Global Hotel Alliance’s third quarter. Room revenue at its UAE hotels rose 75% on Q3 2025, the biggest jump among its five top destinations, helped by staycations and regional travel. Across the alliance, Q3 revenue passed US$1 billion. GHA Q3 2026 in numbers Total revenue: US$1.04 billion, up 27% on Q3 2025 Room revenue: US$843 million (+28%), with room nights up 33% Cross-brand revenue: US$168 million (+53%) Direct-booking revenue: up 44% GHA DISCOVERY members: 38 million, including 1.3 million new members in Q3 (+17%) New hotels in the quarter: 36, including…

Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation, with Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar, receiving the award from His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 12th meeting of the GCC Committee of Ministers of Labour in Manama, Bahrain. The regional recognition reflects Visit Qatar’s strategic commitment to empowering national talent within the tourism sector. Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar continue to invest in attracting, developing and retaining Qatari professionals, creating opportunities…

TWG Tea has opened its largest flagship, TWG Tea Gallery, in Terminal 3 of Singapore Changi Airport. The 2,700 sq ft store is open around the clock and includes the brand’s first tea museum, with antique tea wares and Russian samovars. TWG Tea Gallery at a glance Location: Terminal 3, Singapore Changi Airport Size: 2,700 sq ft under a 23-foot ceiling Hours: open around the clock Inside: tea boutique, a wall of more than 1,200 tea tins, and the first TWG Tea Museum Changi exclusives: Grand Voyage Tea, the Singapore Surprise Gift Set and tea-infused macarons TWG Tea Gallery Opens…

The international hospitality executive brings nearly two decades of experience in hotel development, strategic growth, and portfolio expansion Abu Dhabi-headquartered STORY Hospitality has appointed Jason Wischhoff as Vice President of Development, strengthening its senior leadership team as the hospitality group continues to pursue growth across international markets. Wischhoff brings nearly two decades of international hospitality experience to the role, with an exemplary track record spanning hotel development, strategic growth and executive leadership across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Japan, Canada and Latin America. Throughout his career, he has originated and executed a wide range of hotel transactions, including…

Almarai Company plans to spend more than US$4 billion between 2026 and 2031. It set out where that money will go at its Capital Markets Day in Riyadh: its core categories, a few new ones, foodservice and e-commerce, and its priority markets. Almarai’s 2026–2031 plan at a glance Investment: more than US$4 billion over the strategy period Where: capacity expansion, new capabilities and growth Four priorities: core categories, selected new categories, foodservice and e-commerce channels, priority markets Announced: Capital Markets Day 2026, Riyadh, presented by CEO Fawaz Al Jasser Almarai presented its new strategy during its Capital Markets Day in…

Turkish Airlines hosted the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, bringing together aviation professionals and industry leaders to discuss the future of operational safety. Held from 6 to 8 October 2026, the conference focused on the theme “Performance Through People,” highlighting the essential role of human expertise, technology and international cooperation in maintaining safe and resilient aviation operations. As the airline connecting more countries than any other, Turkish Airlines operates across a diverse international network. Hosting the conference provided an opportunity to bring together members of the global aviation community to…

Jun’s in Downtown Dubai has a new 10-course tasting menu from Chef Kelvin Cheung, priced at AED 560 per person, with a vegetarian version at AED 490. Each course comes from a place or a memory: his first kitchen job in Belgium, Chicago deep-dish pizza, his mother’s mapo tofu. Jun’s tasting menu: the essentials Restaurant: Jun’s, Downtown Dubai Chef: Kelvin Cheung Menu: 10 courses, AED 560 per person Vegetarian menu: AED 490 per person Courses include: Pani Puri with lobster, Sea Bream, Fun Cheung, Pequod’s Deep Dish Pizza, Mapo Tofu and a Palestinian Olive Oil dessert The latest menu at…