Author: Eat ‘N Stays

Ras Al Khaimah :Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Indri Halina as its new Director of Marketing. With more than a decade of experience shaping luxury brand narratives across hospitality and private aviation, Indri brings a blend of strategic insight and creative vision to the role. She has led marketing for globally respected names including Raffles, Sofitel, The St. Regis, Address Hotels and Armani Dubai, and most recently oversaw brand experiences within the private aviation sector. Throughout her career, Indri has launched flagship properties, developed award-winning campaigns, and built high-impact partnerships with some…

Dubai United Arab Emirates : Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 continues to bring the season’s biggest-ever savings for the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS), including another packed-week of the incredible GDSS Daily Surprises running until 7 August. A brand-new, one-day only deal will continue to drop every single day at a different location, offering shoppers jaw-dropping discounts of up 90 per cent off across top brands in fashion, beauty, electronics, jewellery, and more. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), there’s no better time to shop smart and score big! Each surprise is revealed just 24 hours in advance…

Toki Unveils a Refined New Menu Celebrating Heritage and Culinary Innovation Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Toki, Jeddah’s esteemed modern-Chinese dining destination, announces the launch of its new menu – a thoughtful evolution that honours the rich culinary heritage of Cantonese and Szechuan traditions, delicately layered with subtle western influences. Rooted in simplicity, tradition and modern redefinement, the new offerings reflect Toki’s continued commitment to culinary artistry and connection. Toki remains a cherished gathering place for families and friends – a space where generations come together to share stories and meals imbued with meaning. With this new menu, the team at Toki…

Dubai : Dubai’s F&B scene gets a bold new flavour as Rodeo Drive Ibn Battuta Gate, the city’s highly anticipated all-American dining and entertainment destination, welcomes Chef Walter Melo as its Head Chef. With over two decades of international culinary experience and a flair for transforming comfort food into culinary artistry, Chef Walter is set to lead the venue’s dynamic kitchen with bold innovation and Latin soul. Slated to open this August 2025 at the Oaks Hotel, Rodeo Drive Ibn Battuta Gate will bring together live-fire grills, Tex-Mex flavors, retro arcade energy, and vibrant entertainment across 14,000 sq. ft. of…

Dubai four-star property now one of just three hotels in the UAE to receive platinum certification from global sustainability organisation   Dubai : After successful consecutive annual Green Globe certifications over the past decade, the Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites and Apartments has managed to enhance its sustainable credentials by achieving platinum certification from the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC). The hotel is now one of only three hotels throughout the UAE that has achieved platinum certification and is in the top 5% globally, within the Green Globe programme, which is specifically designed for the travel and tourism…

Riyadh: Saad Saleh Al-Sabti and Partners Co. Chartered Accountants and Auditors, ECOVIS Saudi Arabia (ECOVIS Al Sabti), in collaboration with TransVare® Corporation, successfully hosted a high-impact event focused on “Digital Transformation in Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management Functions.” The event brought together over a hundred industry leaders, decision-makers, and professionals from diverse sectors, all keen to explore how digital innovation is transforming risk and audit landscape. The event commenced with a warm welcome address by Mr. Khaled Saad Al Sabti, Managing Partner at ECOVIS Al Sabti. He underscored the growing importance of digitalization in enhancing the effectiveness, agility, and…

Czech Tourism : This summer, Czechia is being presented as the ideal destination for travellers seeking a balance of outdoor adventure and cultural charm. Across its diverse landscapes and heritage cities, Czechia promises experiences that bring together movement, discovery and relaxation – creating a holiday that is as meaningful as it is memorable. Travellers can explore Czechia’s natural beauty through scenic paths and soulful moments. Cycling beside riverbanks lined with vineyards, hiking to the panoramic peaks of the Krkonoše Mountains, rafting down the Morava River, or cruising the quiet Baťa Canal are just some of the outdoor adventures awaiting visitors.…

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, has resumed its flights to Aleppo, which were suspended as of April 2012. Following the launch of flights to Damascus in January 2025, with the addition of Aleppo flights, the number of destinations that Turkish Airlines serves in Syria has increased to two. Turkish Airlines will operate round-trip flights between Istanbul Airport and Aleppo International Airport three days a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays as of August 1, 2025. Starting on August 19, Aleppo flights will be operated 5 times per week, and beginning September 1, they…

The Emirate recorded 6% growth in visitor arrivals coupled with 9% growth in tourism revenues and 36% in MICE and weddings revenues in the first half of 2025 Ras Al Khaimah : Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces a strong performance for the first half of the year, marking a new record for the destination with over 654K visitor arrivals representing 6% year-on-year growth and 9% increase in tourism revenues. “These half-year achievements are a clear testament to the strength of Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism offering and the impact of its focused strategy,” said Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al…

New Investment Model Offers 10% Guaranteed ROI in Dubai’s First Branded F&B Freehold Ownership Opportunity.   Dubai : Engel & Völkers Commercial has been appointed as the exclusive brokerage partner for the sale of Dubai’s first-ever freehold, licensed food and beverage retail spaces, located at the upcoming Marriott Residences in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). Investors can choose between two models: a guaranteed ROI model, offering 10% annual returns for 5 years with a branded operator managing the unit, or a shell-and-core ownership model, where F&B operators can introduce their own brand concept into a licensed, freehold space. Several signature concepts…