Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 March, 2015 10:20 am

From Downtown Beirut to Downtown Dubai - Grand café opens its doors on HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard

- One of Lebanon’s favorite restaurants, Grand Café, recently hosted a striking inaugural event to officially open its doors in Dubai. Held on March 24th at the Grand Café Boulevard, the event was graced by select media, bloggers and socialites.The evening began with the guests entering on...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 March, 2015 9:05 am

Mochi makes for a sweet treat

- Chez Sushi introduces ‘chilled’ health conscious dessert options, as the weather turns warmer- With the summer months fast approaching, it is the right time to cool off with traditional Japanese mochi ice cream. Chez Sushi offers authentic mochi, perfect for ending a meal loaded with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 March, 2015 4:29 pm

Sharjah Food Festival continues its live cooking demonstrations

International dishes carrying the signature of the Celebrity Chef Hussein Al AliKuwaiti Chef Hussein Al Ali, known as "Concept 15", used to provide a variety of international dishes, in which he relies on his long experience he gained through his work in the United States. During his participation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 March, 2015 4:12 pm

Earth Hour Dated on Jannah Hotels Agenda

As part of genuine desire to contribute to a healthy environment Jannah Hotels and Resorts will participate this coming Saturday March 28th in the global Earth Hour event. CEO, Nehme Imad Darwiche, marked the upright occasion, saying “Our properties in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will participate in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 March, 2015 1:58 am

TOURISM IRELAND OFFERS GCC RESIDENTS THE CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO IRISH OPEN 2015

Two lucky Gulf residents will be jetting off to Ireland to witness the world-famous Irish Open thanks to a new competition launched by Tourism Ireland. The Irish Open, hosted by current world number one Rory McIlroy, will take place from 28-31 May 2015 and will be the first time in 76 years that...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 March, 2015 1:41 am

Big weekend ahead for Nakheel’s Ibn Battuta Mall as tourists flock to Dubai

Chuck E Cheese show joins entertainment line up Nakheel is gearing up for thousands of extra visitors to Ibn Battuta Mall this weekend as tourists flock to Dubai ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 March, 2015 1:26 am

Makkah Hilton & Towers Appoints New General Manager

Hilton Worldwide also promotes several other employees in various positions around MakkahMakkah, March 2015: As one of the first five-star hotel chains to open in Makkah, the Hilton Towers has been a landmark in the Holy City for over two decades. Reflecting their dedication towards Makkah, Hilton...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 March, 2015 1:22 am

Possible slow-down in MENA hospitality sector growth rate if oil price continues to drop

 The three major cities; Madina, Riyadh and Jeddah saw their RevPAR in 2014 increase by 7.3%, 11.2% and 6.8% respectively compared to 2013 Riyadh’s average occupancy levels increased by 3.0% in January 2015 when compared to the same period last year Occupancy and ADR dropped in Jeddah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 March, 2015 4:04 pm

Majid Al Futtaim increases convenience in Deira with new Carrefour hypermarket opening at Al Ghurair Centre

- Majid Al Futtaim is increasing convenience for residents in Deria, with the opening of a new 4196 sqm Carrefour hypermarket at Al Ghurair Centre, which is set to become one of the major anchor stores in the newly extended shopping and leisure destination.The new hypermarket will be Majid Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 March, 2015 3:15 pm

Jannah ready for Happiest5k and joins the Color Run

- Talents of all Jannah Hotels & Resorts properties are currently warming up to participate in the Abu Dhabi Color Run which takes place in Yas Marina Circuit this coming Friday March 27th 2015. Presented by ActiveLife, the Abu Dhabi Happiest5k Color Run stretches on a five kilometers group on...

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