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WOK BOYZ launches second location in Dubai
WOK BOYZ is bringing its Asian street food concept to Dubai Internet City. Opening right in time for summer, the concept will bring its menu of customisable wok-meals inspired from the far corners of Asia, to Dubai Internet City’s Building 3 food court. The new location is set to serve as a delivery hub to
Hotel Cartagena Set to Open in April
A Bohemian style venue is set to open at JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay on 10 April. Guests will be able to experience Latin American flavours, from Cuba to Puerto Rico and Colombia with a flair the Caribbean and hints of Asian flavours. Hotel Cartagena’s food is a mix of South America and the surrounding
Fujairah Beach Club launches new theme nights
Lava Beach Club at the Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort has launched a weekly line-up of events. With Mediterranean and Asian cuisine on offer, the poolside and waterfront venue can hold up to 600 guests while offering views of the Gulf of Oman and Al Hajar mountains. Their new offerings include a host of weekly theme
A taste of Asia at Morimoto
Internationally acclaimed Chef Masaharu Morimoto is set to open Morimoto Dubai, his first restaurant in the country. The new venue will be located in the recently opened Renaissance Downtown Hotel offering an ever-changing selection of seafood which is drawn from markets around the world, including deliveries directly from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji and Fukuoka fish markets.
China Grill Management set to open Asia De Cuba in Dubai
Having made its name in the culinary and nightlife scene of New York, London and Abu Dhabi, Asia De Cuba will open its doors to guests in Dubai this March. Keeping with the venue’s signature style, Asia De Cuba Dubai will also feature bespoke wallpapers, furnishings and artworks showcased throughout the bar and restaurant. The
Asian street food concept opens at Taj Dubai
Taj Dubai has opened unconventional kitchen and bar, Miss Tess, with Asian street food served in a surprising way and eclectic interiors that transport guests to the markets of Asia. The experience is hosted by Miss Tess, a mysterious character who has travelled Asia collecting inspiration and experiences along the way. Miss Tess will lead
Award-winning chef de cuisine joins China Grill Dubai
China Grill at Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi has appointed David Kikillus as chef de cuisine following the departure of Owen Stewart. Starting his career in 1998 as executive sous chef at Weisses Roessl in Austria, Kikillus has held roles at restaurants across the globe, such as Schote, Sol Y Vida and DK Avant-Garde. The chef’s
The Noodle House undergoes brand relaunch
Jumeirah Restaurant Group’s pan-Asian restaurant The Noodle House is undergoing its biggest brand relaunch since debuting in 2002. The rebrand is starting with a refreshed dining experience and menu at its flagship outlet in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, which reopens on 13 August. Emma Banks, general manager of Jumeirah Restaurant Group, said: “Of all the brands
Pan-Asian Cho Gao opens in Abu Dhabi
Pan Asian restaurant, Cho Gao Marina Walk, has opened at InterContinental Abu Dhabi. Meaning ‘rice market’ in Vietnamese, Cho Gao offers signature dishes from Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand. Ivor Prestwood, general manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi, commented: “With this new opening, we want to invite diners to undertake an adventurous culinary experience starting with
Dubai’s Play Restaurant and Lounge to open first international location
Dubai-founded concept, Play Restaurant and Lounge, will open its first international location at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, France, in the summer of 2017. The Cannes restaurant will be a permanent pop-up during the peak summer months, from July to September. Play Dining Group chairman, Rashid Galadari commented: “When we were creating the concept behind
