“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.
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
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
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
Saskia Evraert joins as Hotel Manager of JA Palm Tree Court, Natalia Gecziova as Hotel Manager of JA Lake View Hotel, and Joao Garcia as Executive Chef of JA Beach Hotel and JA Palm Tree Court JA The Resort, Jebel Ali Beach has made three senior appointments across its properties. Saskia Evraert takes on the
Discounted wellness programmes and an Eid brunch available across two resort settings on Qatar’s northern coast Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is offering Eid al-Fitr retreat packages across its two properties, Zulal Discovery and Zulal Serenity, as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close. Zulal Discovery caters to families, while Zulal Serenity is
Revelry Tapas Bar Dubai is showing live cricket throughout the season, giving fans in the city a relaxed venue to watch matches with food and drinks. The bar’s warm lighting and lively atmosphere make it a practical choice for groups looking to follow T20 fixtures and other games together. The venue screens a range of
February gives guests at ME by Meliá Dubai a range of ways to slow down and make the most of the month, from Iftar gatherings to spa time and days by the pool. With Ramadan beginning this February, the hotel has put together a programme of experiences centred on connection, rest, and wellbeing. Each offer
This Ramadan, Nando’s UAE is running a series of community initiatives that give guests a direct way to contribute to causes across the UAE. The programme combines charitable partnerships with practical support, reflecting the spirit of giving that defines the Holy Month. Following its 2024 collaboration, Nando’s UAE is working with Dubai Autism Center again
UAE fragrance brand Canéza has reached AED 10 million in global sales within days of going to market. The figure points to a shift in how fragrance buyers think about value, loyalty, and what luxury means to them. “Achieving AED 10 million in such a short period is more than just a revenue milestone,” said
