While competitors chase Instagram likes, Natasha Sideris built a three-continent hospitality empire by focusing on something simpler: human connection, beautiful spaces, and food that actually tastes good
UAE culinary scene
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Culinary
Surge in premium fusion segment as foodies in Dubai turn to French cuisines with spicy Indian, healthy Mediterranean twists
Increasing disposable incomes, a thriving tourism sector and a growing appetite for innovative culinary concepts are driving the new trend
Dining experience
Revealed: ‘Experiential dining’ the new fad among foodies in Dubai as celebrity chefs promote new concepts to chart own paths
The rising popularity of the trend is attracting leading international brands and celebrity chefs to Dubai
Culinary
How to launch a restaurant in Dubai: Lessons from Plumpy
The restaurant’s co-founders, Alexander Fedotov and Andrey Rogachev share their recipe for success
Culinary
New AI dining tool to streamline search for restaurants in UAE
With over 10,000 restaurants, bars, and cafes listed, Places UAE aims to simplify the task of finding the dining spot in the country’s bustling food scene
Culinary
Dubai is fast becoming the global epicentre for luxury dining
The city is emerging as another culinary capital of the world
AB Majlis
AB Majlis podcast: The everyday economics of fine dining – A chat with Gault&Millau UAE’s David Constable
From the rise of chef’s tables to the increasing use of local ingredients, Editor David Constable offers a comprehensive look at the economics and innovation driving Dubai’s culinary scene
Culinary
Revealed: Dubai’s new app for the rich offers on-demand personal chefs, catering from top restaurants including Beefbar, Reif Kushiyaki
YouCater, the city’s newest app aims to connect customers to top-tier culinary experts to offer premium experiences for Dubai’s wealthy, the founders reveal details
Dining
UAE F&B sector to hit $44bn by 2029; fine-dining boom in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, 5-star hotel growth and major investment opportunities
UAE food and beverage entrepreneurs eye opportunities as foodservice market set for massive growth in next five years
Dubai
UAE fine dining is taking Dubai by storm, but is it worth the cost?
Dubai’s fine dining scene has experienced significant growth, attracting both locals and global travellers, but opinions on its worth and value vary among consumers and experts
Abu Dhabi
Honda and Toyota recalling over 5.6 million vehicles worldwide
Honda to replace fuel pump to prevent possible failure; Toyota to replace sensors of its Occupant Classification System
Culinary
TimeOut Market Dubai debuts 3 new concepts by UAE’s top restaurateurs
Onda by Alici, Little Jun’s and Odeon debut as new dining concepts at the TimeOut Market in Dubai, bringing new dishes and specially curated menus
AB Majlis
AB Majlis: Unravelling the secrets to building a restaurant empire with British chef Jason Atherton
The hospitality industry may be one of the world’s riskiest arenas, with failure rates hovering around 80% within the first five years of operation. However, that hasn’t stopped celebrated British chef Jason Atherton from plating up an empire worth millions