Over the past five years, brothers Mohamad, Wassim and Omar Orfali have built Orfali Bros around a clear aim: to move away from convention and develop a version of modern Middle Eastern cuisine that draws on their own background and a wider set of global influences. They were not the first to revisit regional cooking through a contemporary lens, but they have managed to hold together critical recognition, a returning customer base and a menu that keeps developing without losing its footing. The latest version of the restaurant, referred to as Orfali Bros 2.0, has cut a significant portion of…
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LEVA Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road is offering 20 per cent off its best available rates for Eid al-Fitr. The discount applies to direct bookings made through the hotel’s website using the promo code GSTLV. The hotel suits families looking for a straightforward city staycation over the long weekend. Rooms include fully equipped kitchenettes and interconnecting family room options. The rooftop offers views over the city, and the setup is designed to be practical for longer stays. To book, visit stayleva.com and enter promo code GSTLV at checkout.
Belgian Beer Café at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai is running a Stella Artois promotion across the Eid long weekend, from 19 to 22 March. During that period, guests can order a pint of Stella Artois for AED 35, available from 10am to 2am each day. The café has a relaxed, European-style setting and suits a casual drink with friends or a longer evening out. Offer Details Price: AED 35 per pint of Stella Artois Dates: 19th March – 22nd March Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily Venue: Belgian Beer Café, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai Reservations are required.Reservations: +971 4…
The H Dubai has put together a 24-hour staycation package for UAE residents to coincide with Eid al-Fitr. The offer includes savings of up to 20 per cent, daily breakfast, complimentary stays for children under 12, AED 50 in dining credit, and a two-for-one deal on 30-minute Express Reset Massages at Santai Spa. The hotel sits on Sheikh Zayed Road, within easy reach of Dubai Mall and the Museum of the Future. The property has a pool, a spa and several dining options, and works as a base for both exploring the city and staying put. The package runs on…
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai has put together an Eid al-Fitr staycation package aimed at families looking to make use of the long weekend. The offer covers stays between 19 and 27 March and includes access to the resort’s full range of facilities, dining options and wellness experiences. The resort sits on the waterfront at Dubai Islands and has 607 guestrooms, including rooms and suites with city or Gulf views. Bunk beds and interconnecting room options are available for families travelling with children. A central part of the stay is access to the resort’s waterpark, which includes lagoon pools, a…
Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in London will close in January 2027, ending a 16-year run at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. The restaurant opened in 2011 and became one of London’s better-known dining destinations, built around a menu that reinterprets historic British recipes drawn from centuries-old cookbooks and culinary traditions. Its signature dishes include the meat fruit, a chicken liver parfait shaped to resemble a mandarin, alongside other heritage-inspired plates. Reports from the UK suggest the closure is tied to the end of the restaurant’s tenancy at the hotel. Speaking to The Times, Blumenthal addressed the decision directly.…
Yubi Handroll Bar has opened on 25 Jump Street. The format is casual and social, and the kind of meal here tends to take its time. The restaurant comes from chef Reif Othman, a familiar name on Dubai’s dining scene. Yubi is his take on a handroll bar: a home-grown concept built around straightforward, good-quality Japanese food in a setting without much ceremony. The room feels relaxed from the moment you walk in. Walk-ins are welcome, though booking ahead is the safer option if you want to guarantee a seat. Guests can choose between a table by the multicoloured tiled…
Ne’ma, the UAE’s national food loss and waste initiative, is distributing Family Iftar Boxes to more than 10,000 low-income families this Ramadan. The boxes contain surplus fresh produce and non-perishable items sourced from major suppliers. The drive runs under ne’ma’s expanded ‘Valuing Our Roots’ campaign, which covers Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Volunteers, including corporate teams and families, are packing and distributing the boxes at seven central hubs. These include Expo City Dubai and Al Moatasem School in Abu Dhabi. Organisers are targeting a recovery of more than 300,000 tonnes of food across the supply…
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has increased its monitoring of retail outlets across the country in response to rising food prices, carrying out more than 7,100 inspections since the start of the regional crisis. During that period, the Ministry recorded over 560 violations, most of them related to unjustified price increases. It has issued 449 warnings and fines totalling more than AED 207,000. Specialist teams are conducting daily field inspections to check that essential consumer goods remain available and that prices stay within acceptable limits. The inspections cover traders, suppliers and points of sale across the UAE. The…
Fine dining is not easy to find in Dubai. A 15-course degustation menu is rarer still. Trèsind Studio, led by chef Himanshu Saini, offers both. Saini has built a reputation as one of the more inventive chefs working in the city, and the restaurant reflects that. The setup includes an outdoor lounge and an urban garden. On a recent visit, around 20 chefs were working the kitchen, with several stepping outside during service to pick herbs, vegetables and edible flowers used to finish the plates. The dining room inside has just six circular tables, all facing an open kitchen. The…