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Maison Dalí Teams Up with HAIYATEA for a Single-Sitting Afternoon Tea Event

Maison Dalí is hosting a single-sitting afternoon tea in partnership with HAIYATEA. The event pairs artisanal teas with pastries by Chef Tristin Farmer and gives guests an early look at experiences the venue plans to offer in the future. The afternoon tea takes place inside Maison Dalí’s art-led interiors, which take their cues from the

17 Feb 2026

CHI-KA Dubai to Host Artist Talk with Japanese Designer Todo Takanao

CHI-KA Dubai will host an artist talk with Todo Takanao, a Japanese ceramicist and architectural designer, on Saturday, 21 February, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The session gives guests direct access to the thinking behind Takanao’s practice. Takanao works at the point where traditional ceramic techniques meet contemporary design. His pieces span functional objects,

17 Feb 2026

Rove Hotels Enters Egypt Market Through Partnership with El Sayyad Group

The homegrown UAE brand launches in Egypt through a partnership with El Sayyad Group. Rove Sheikh Zayed City will be located on the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road, with access to Downtown Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and Alexandria. The Egypt project follows recent announcements for new hotels in Saudi Arabia and

16 Feb 2026

Yas Plaza Hotels Launches Al Noor Outdoor Iftar Experience on Yas Island

Yas Plaza Hotels has launched Al Noor, an outdoor Iftar dining experience on Yas Island for Ramadan. Set within Central Plaza, Al Noor offers a setting where Ramadan flavours meet live cooking and hospitality under the night sky. The meal begins with traditional Ramadan juices, dates and seasonal fruits, then moves to a spread of

13 Feb 2026

Kibsons Launches Valentine’s Day and Ramadan Collections with Seasonal Offers

Kibsons is marking Valentine’s Day and the upcoming holy month of Ramadan with curated collections, experiences and savings delivered to customers’ doors. For Valentine’s Day, Kibsons has introduced a flower collection featuring fresh bouquets, floral bears and long-lasting arrangements. Customers who purchase any Valentine’s flowers will be entered into a competition to win a hot

13 Feb 2026

MBZUAI Unveils The Academy as New Global Forum for AI and Cultural Exchange

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has announced the launch of The Academy, introducing a new institutional platform designed to connect advanced AI research with broader cultural, artistic and societal conversations. Positioned as a central pillar of the university’s strategy, The Academy aims to foster global dialogue at the intersection of technology and

9 Feb 2026

Nando’s UAE Wins Restaurant Chain of the Year for Second Consecutive Time

Nando’s UAE has won Restaurant Chain of the Year at the BBC Good Food Middle East Awards 2025. This marks the second year in a row the brand has taken the title. The repeat win reflects Nando’s UAE’s performance across its restaurants. The brand focuses on food quality, hospitality and customer experience. Nando’s operates multiple

3 Feb 2026

SaladStop! Partners with UAE Investment Group to Enter Middle East Market

SaladStop! Group has chosen Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Investments (MHAOI) as its Master Franchise Partner for the United Arab Emirates. The Singapore-based healthy food brand will use this partnership to launch in the Middle East, with the UAE as its first market in the region. The company will open its first UAE restaurant in Dubai

2 Feb 2026