Mediterranean-inspired dishes and vibrant poolside atmosphere make Rio the place to be this winter Dubai : As the cooler months arrive, Rio Restaurant and Lounge at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay is welcoming guests for a Mediterranean-inspired poolside dining experience. Visitors can indulge in fresh grills, seafood, dips, focaccia, shisha, and refreshing beverages in a relaxed yet vibrant setting. To set the tone for the season, Rio is rolling out a series of October activations designed to make every visit memorable: Sunset Happy Hour (Daily, 5pm–10pm): Unwind with an extended five-hour happy hour, featuring signature cocktails and refreshing…
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Expect butter diyas, edible jewels, and a firebox on your plate! As Dubai lights up for Diwali, Viceroy’s Table invites diners to celebrate the festival of lights in true royal style. The restaurant unveils a limited-edition Diwali menu that glows as bright as the season itself, a feast where tradition meets theatre. From butter diyas melting into saffron-scented shorba to sparkler-lit chaats and desserts adorned with edible jewels, every course captures the essence of light, abundance, and celebration. For vegetarian gourmands, the Diwali journey begins with Saffron Pumpkin Shorba with a warm Butter Diya and saffron kulchas, followed by Smoked Shakarkandi Chaat. The main course features Malai Kofta,…
Dubai : Sura opens at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, introducing an urban, contemporary Korean dining experience that redefines tradition for a modern city. Bold, distinctive, and unapologetically dynamic, Sura breaks away from Dubai’s standardised dining scene, creating a new Korean wave where fire, flavour, and movement converge. At the heart of the concept is its guiding ethos: “Making New Tradition, Shaking New Transitions” – a promise to deliver immersive experiences that shift seamlessly from sensory daytime dining to an energetic nighttime lounge. Every detail at Sura is crafted to captivate. Ceilings and lighting hint at Korean symbolism, while a…
Two-year agreement sees RAW Coffee Company become an Official Supplier and the team’s Official Coffee Partner RAW Coffee Company will supply a barista and coffee machine to the squad throughout next two seasons of the DP World ILT20 and is developing a drink to aid players during tournament time Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver: “This is a terrific partnership as we champion the same values, especially when it comes to sustainability. It also means we are working with and supporting a UAE business, in keeping with other aspects of what we are doing – putting down roots in the country and…
Chez Wam Welcomes Chef Álvaro Clavijo of El Chato from Bogotá, Colombia for Coolab Vol.7 Dubai : Dubai’s dining scene is set for an extraordinary moment [dont like the word moment, can be more exciting] this October as Chez Wam proudly announces Coolab Vol. 7, a two-night collaboration with Chef Álvaro Clavijo of Bogotá’s celebrated El Chato, ranked No.54 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Taking place on October 21 and 22 from 6PM onward, this exclusive event unites Chef Clavijo’s modern Colombian flavours with Chef Hadrien Villedieu’s French-Middle Eastern “fun dining” approach. Together, the chefs will present an inventive…
NCM to deliver critical aviation weather reports including enroute forecasts, aerodrome warnings, area forecasts and other vital meteorological data Accurate, real-time meteorological reporting to enhance pilot and air traffic controller decision-making for RSI’s next-generation hub Riyadh : Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, has signed a landmark agreement with the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), KSA, to provide state-of-the-art meteorological services at the Kingdom’s next-generation airport. Under this multi-year agreement, NCM will take responsibility for the operation, corrective, and preventive maintenance of all meteorological equipment at RSI. This includes the preparation and delivery of critical aviation…
Over its three-day run, attendees took part in a series of impactful discussions exploring neighbourhood culture, wellness, workplace evolution and investment trends shaping tomorrow’s hospitality landscape Dubai : The final curtain has just been drawn on The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) 2025, which brought together the world’s foremost restaurateurs, investors, developers and operators for three days of meaningful dialogue, strategic insights and industry-defining conversations. The forum, held in Dubai from 6–8 October, once again reached full capacity, cementing its position as the leading platform for the business of restaurants and F&B investment in the region. Hosted by 7 Management at Antika in…
Dubai : Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its partnership with Gorgeous Smiling Hotels (GSH), signing 25 additional properties across Germany and Austria, including some of Europe’s most strategically important markets. The signings, which represent nearly 2,500 rooms and follow the recent merger of GSH and Aspire Hotel Group, mark a major milestone in Wyndham’s long-standing partnership with GSH – which since its formation in 2016, has become one of Wyndham’s strongest collaborations in the DACH region. With central locations including Stuttgart, Munich, Hannover and Vienna, the added hotels wil offer travellers easy access to world-famous landmarks and cultural experiences such…
Since the collaboration began in 2014, Marriott International has raised over AED 5.2 million in support of the Al Jalila Foundation’s breast cancer programme Building on this longstanding collaboration, More Cravings by Marriott Bonvoy™ is extending the group’s #PINKtober initiatives to even more UAE properties and the wider MEA region, with a series of themed brunches, curated menus, awareness sessions, and more Dubai : October is known globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and More Cravings by Marriott Bonvoy™ is proud to show its support by once again teaming up with Al Jalila Foundation. As Marriott International’s dedicated online dining platform, More Cravings…
A strategic move to increase Middle Eastern visitation to Southern California’s centre of relaxed luxury Dubai : Visit Newport Beach, the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) responsible for promoting the City of Newport Beach as an attractive leisure and conference destination, has appointed AVIAREPS Middle East as its marketing and public relations representative in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the Southern Californian destination’s international growth strategy and reaffirms its strong commitment to the Middle East as a priority source…