Wellbeings Holistic Healing has launched an offer that gives guests a reason to bring someone with them on their next visit. When one guest pays for a treatment, their companion receives a complimentary 60-minute treatment of equal or lesser value at no charge. The offer is open to anyone visiting with a partner, friend, colleague or family member. It is designed around the idea that wellness is a shared experience as much as a personal one, and that taking time out together can be a meaningful way to reconnect. Wellbeings combines trained therapists, considered spaces and natural therapies across its…
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“We believed in the UAE yesterday, we believe in the UAE today, we will believe in the UAE tomorrow” — Ali Akawi, CEO, ITP Media Group More than 500 chefs, restaurateurs and industry figures came together at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on Thursday 12 March for the 21st annual Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026. The event recognised the city’s dining scene and the work of the food and beverage sector, going ahead in full despite the regional uncertainty that has affected hospitality businesses in recent weeks. ITP Media Group CEO Ali Akawi opened the evening with remarks directed at…
As Eid approaches, VOCCA, a premium chocolate brand founded in the UAE, has released a festive collection of handcrafted chocolates aimed at the gifting market. The range draws on regional flavours and uses Belgian chocolate throughout. All pieces in the collection are made in the UAE. The Eid selection covers chocolate boxes and trays that combine regional flavour references with considered presentation. Each piece uses premium Belgian chocolate as its base, with fillings and coatings that reflect the culinary traditions of the region. The core of the range is built around VOCCA’s signature bonbons. The selection includes Dates and Walnut,…
With Eid Al Fitr approaching, Barceló Hotel Group has put together a range of staycation and dining options across its UAE properties for the long weekend. The Spanish hospitality group is drawing on both its own background and the traditions of the Gulf to offer guests a selection of ways to mark the occasion. The group’s UAE portfolio covers three distinct properties, each with a different character. Barceló Al Jaddaf suits those looking for a city-based stay. Barceló Business Bay offers a contemporary setting in one of Dubai’s main commercial and residential districts. Barceló Residences Dubai Marina provides fully serviced…
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…
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.…