Dubai; As summer comes to a close, staycations continue to dominate Dubai’s travel scene, with residents and visitors looking for more than just convenience or discounted packages. Today’s staycationers crave experiences that root them in the city’s culture and heritage, where history, flavour, and community become part of the journey. Answering that call, the Accor Cluster in Dubai’s Deira & Gold Districts invites guests to step into a story that goes far beyond a hotel stay. Surrounded by the historic Spice and Gold Souks, the winding Dubai Creek, and the bustling streets of Deira, the cluster’s six properties, Novotel Dubai Gold District, Mercure…
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) brings the renowned Opera by French composer Georges Bizet to Riyadh, a Saudi first. The year 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the China-Saudi Arabia Cultural Year. One of the feature highlights of the 2025 cultural calendar is the performance of the Opera “Carmen” by the China National Opera House (CNOH), at the invitation from RCRC. Three consecutive performances will take place on September 4, 5 & 6, at the King Fahd Cultural Center, in Riyadh. Riyadh,…
This exclusive one-day-only offer celebrates Emirati women with gourmet delights at half the price, on Thursday 28th August UAE: In celebration of Emirati Women’s Day, Risen Café & Artisanal Bakery is showing appreciation with thoughtfully crafted cuisine and heartfelt hospitality. On Thursday, 28 August, Emirati women visiting any of the seven Risen locations across Dubai will receive 50% off the entire menu for the day. From buttery croissants and wholesome sandwiches to specialty coffees and indulgent desserts, this promotion invites Emirati women to enjoy their favourite Risen dishes at half the price. Whether it’s a quick coffee break, a cozy…
Seasoned specialist to propel LHG’s living concepts as market demand strengthens Hong Kong: Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) welcomed Rico Picenoni as its Global Head of Residential this week. The newly created leadership post is aimed at advancing the company’s design, branding and operation of private homes amid a surge in property developments comprising both hotels and permanent dwellings. “The rise in mixed-use developments where we can offer hotel management and branded residence services in conjunction allows us to serve our clients more holistically,” Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord said. “It also enables consumers to not just experience our…
Strawfire invites you into a world of sensory discovery, where every element is crafted to captivate Abu Dhabi – A sensory journey unlike any other is redefining the capital’s nightlife. Strawfire, located with the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, brings immersive dining and drinking together with Japanese tradition and contemporary flair. At the heart of Strawfire lies the Tsukimi Lounge, a bar space where warm tones, organic textures, and glowing warayaki flames create a distinct golden-hour ambiance. More than a bar, Tsukimi Lounge is a destination where ambiance and artistry meet. Whether you’re looking for an intimate evening, a discovery led…
Launches a Lemon & Blueberry Celebration Cake to mark the milestone Dubai : This August, The Big Chill Café is serving up more than just memorable meals, it’s dishing out a milestone. Celebrating 2 successful years in Dubai and an incredible 25 years since its founding in India, the beloved brand is marking the moment with a limited-edition Lemon & Blueberry Celebration Cake, created exclusively for its Dubai audience. Available at The Big Chill Café’s Dubai Hills Mall location, the cake is a vibrant ode to everything the café stands for, bold flavours, indulgent textures, and a touch of whimsy. Expect a moist lemon sponge…
From a new globally inspired menu to curated grocer essentials, the refreshed concept brings comfort-led dining and locally sourced convenience to Mamsha Abu Dhabi : Society Café & Kitchen at Mamsha Al Saadiyat has unveiled a refreshed dining experience, introducing a new all-day menu alongside its newly opened in-house grocer. The updated offering reflects a shift toward simplicity, comfort, and locally sourced convenience, aligning with how people across the city eat, unwind, and shop today. The new menu expands on Society’s best-loved staples, while keeping things familiar and welcoming. Dishes like avo on toast remain, now joined by additions such as truffle croque…
Jeddah, Riyadh, Abha, Dammam, and Al Madinah Top the List of Local Destinations for Summer 2025 Al Madinah records 37% in bookings, while Riyadh and Jeddah see the highest demand Hotels capture 80% of Saudis’ choices in Europe, with 45% opting for four-star stays Milan leads European destinations with 25% growth in searches during Summer 2025 Recent travel data revealed a significant surge in domestic tourism within Saudi Arabia during Summer 2025, capturing 35.10% of total bookings—an increase of 5.66% compared to last year. This trend highlights Saudis’ growing interest in exploring local destinations, rich in cultural, natural, and entertainment…
The programming team includes TIFF film curator Giovanna Fulvi, former Artistic Director of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Deepti D’Cunha, Fasllah.com Editor-in-Chief Ahmed Al-Ayyad, Good Chaos CEO Mike Goodridge, and African cinema expert Alex Moussa Sawadogo Jeddah : The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) has unveiled the programming team for the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, which takes place from 4–13 December 2025 in the historic district of Al Balad, Jeddah Under the leadership of Antoine Khalife, Director of Arab Programs and Film Classics, the Arab Programming team includes Saudi journalist and critic…
Earn Up to 14% Back in Rewards During Limited-time Offer Hong Kong SAR: The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel as a member of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), invites travellers to maximise their luxury experience with the GHA DISCOVERY Double D$ promotion, running now through 30 September 2025. Members can earn up to 14% back in DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on qualifying stays – double the usual rewards to spend at The Murray and across 850+ member hotels worldwide. Promotion Highlights Members will enjoy double the normal number of DISCOVERY Dollars, receiving both Base D$ and an equal amount of Promotional D$ on…