Dubai : As global consumers increasingly focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing with a back-to-basics approach of consuming minimally processed food, this Veganuary – Emirates confirms new concepts are in development to celebrate real, whole, and farm-to-fork plant foods. The current development project sees a team of chefs create dishes that feel authentic, vibrant and rooted in culinary tradition, without replacing typical proteins with engineered plant-based meats and substitutes. The new dishes are set to be onboard for customers in 2027. Emirates Vice President of Food & Beverage Design, Doxis Bekris, confirms the philosophy; ‘Our focus now is on legumes, grains,…
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Saudi Airlines, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, unveils its aircraft adorned with the slogan “Welcome to Arabia” Riyadh : Saudi Airlines, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, unveiled its aircraft adorned with the slogan “Welcome to Arabia.” The aircraft has been transformed into a promotional platform for Saudi tourist destinations, serving as a creative medium to welcome visitors and reflect authentic Saudi hospitality. The Saudi Airlines Boeing 787-9 will travel to various international destinations, contributing, through its welcoming messages and accompanying promotional campaign, to highlighting the unprecedented tourism boom across the Kingdom. All tourism events are designed…
Fifth edition brings together more than 2,100 exhibiting companies and brands from 78 countries, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global specialty coffee trade hub United Arab Emirates : The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a major milestone for the Middle East’s specialty coffee industry. Organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the event opened with more than 2,100 exhibiting companies and brands from 78 countries, delivering its largest and…
Officially celebrating its grand launch on January 22nd, the new location marks the brand’s signature UAE store, bringing the same fire to The Walk, JBR, with its signature cups, bold flavours, unmistakable energy, and the succulent new K-Sando chicken special Dubai : Fresh off its debut at UNTOLD Dubai, CupBop is ready to make some noise once again with the grand opening of its flagship store in JBR. Already a hit on the local foodie scene, the new location on the sunny shores of The Walk builds on the buzz of its openings at Ibn Battuta Mall and Deira City…
This achievement underscores Ras Al Khaimah’s accelerating momentum as a future-ready destination where tourism plays a central role in driving economic resilience and value for community and investors Ras Al Khaimah : Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces another year of record-breaking results for the Emirate, welcoming 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025 – a 6% year-on-year increase – alongside a 12% growth in tourism revenues. Phillipa Harrison, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, commented: “2025 has been a landmark year for Ras Al Khaimah. The emirate has grown not just in numbers, but in the depth…
AI-led digital transformation to power scalable growth, elevate guest experiences, and support TIME Hotels’ expanding international portfolio through 2026 Technology-driven operations and human-centred innovation underpin TIME Hotels’ global expansion across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Dubai : TIME Hotels has announced a strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced digital transformation as a key pillar of its growth strategy for 2026, supporting operational scalability, enhancing guest experiences, and advancing its ambitious international expansion pipeline. With the company continuing to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, which includes an existing property portfolio of 17 hotels, and a…
Set to open in 2027, the property marks the first Ennismore property in the Egyptian capital. Cairo : World Trade Center Cairo Company, together with Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, proudly announces the signing of Rixos and Rixos Living World Trade Center Cairo, reinforcing World Trade Center Cairo’s position as one of the most iconic and strategic mixed-use developments in Egypt. The project marks a significant milestone in Ennismore’s continued expansion of its Rixos portfolio, with 60 properties across the open and pipeline network. In the presence of Dr Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, a signing ceremony was…
Dubai – For travellers in Dubai looking to experience authentic Lebanese cuisine, Al Hallab, the beloved Lebanese restaurant, is a must-visit. More than a restaurant, Al Hallab offers visitors to Dubai an authentic journey into Lebanese culture, where heritage recipes, warm hospitality, and unmistakable flavors come together to create an experience that feels both comforting and unforgettable. Founded in Tripoli, Lebanon, and rooted in generations of culinary craftsmanship, Al Hallab brings with it decades of expertise in Lebanese cuisine. From the moment guests step inside, they are welcomed into a space that feels rich with history yet perfectly at home…
New additions strengthen Hilton’s midscale portfolio in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh : Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya and Hampton by Hilton Riyadh Olaya in partnership with Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Partners Co. Ltd. The two focused-service hotels will cater to the increasing demand for high-quality, value-driven accommodation in the Saudi capital among both business and leisure travellers. Strategically located along Olaya Street, one of Riyadh’s most prominent commercial districts, the properties will offer convenient access to key corporate, retail and entertainment destinations. Carlos Khneisser, Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa, Hilton said,…
Dubai : As part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from 2 April. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Emirates’ flight EK330 will depart Dubai at 12:45hrs, arriving in Manila at 1:25hrs the next day. Emirates’ return flight EK331 will depart from Manila at 3:25hrs, arriving in Dubai at 8:25hrs. All times are local. Flights EK330/331 will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 8 private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy…