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Dubai pilots autonomous food delivery robots

Dubai trials food delivery robots

Three robots will serve the residents of Cedre Villas, a gated community in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Dubai's La Mer South to be redeveloped, renamed J1 Beach

Dubai’s La Mer South to be redeveloped, renamed J1 Beach

The revamped destination is set to welcome guests by end of 2023

Michelin guide abu dhabi

The first-ever Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi will debut this November

Abu Dhabi becomes the 41st destination globally for the Michelin Guide to be present in

Chef's Table at Roobaru

Restaurant Reviews: Chef’s Table at Roobaru

The homegrown Indian restaurant Roobaru, is nestled near the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai

Dining deals for Eid Al Adha

A round-up of Eid dining deals across the UAE

Andrea Zampolini Robertos

Our authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine makes us a ‘Dolce Vita’ venue

Italian fine dining restaurant Roberto’s recently appointed Andrea Zampolini as its managing director, he gives us an overview about UAE’s culinary scene

Eclipse Foods

Prince Khaled’s KBW Ventures invests in US-based Eclipse Foods

The Oakland-based brand raised over $40m in Series B funding

Mastercard Michelin Guide Dubai

Revealed: Dubai’s first Michelin-starred restaurants

The inaugural Michelin Guide Dubai 2022 was revealed with 11 Michelin-starred and 14 Bib Gourmand restaurants

Are dark kitchens the future of the food industry?

The appetite for dark kitchen concepts has grown significantly in the UAE

Deliveroo launches in UAE’s fifth city

Residents of Ajman can now order food from local restaurants and takeaways

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, unveils WTTC

Dubai increases capacity at hotels, restaurants and cinemas, eases timings for events

Restaurants, cafes, clubs and bars are also now permitted to operate at 80 per cent capacity

Clap Dubai review

Restaurant review: Clap, Dubai

A contemporary Japanese restaurant located within DIFC that go all-in with its menu and décor

SAUDI-HEALTH-VIRUS

Saudi extends Covid-19 restrictions; gyms, cinemas to remain closed for another 20 days

The restrictions were initially put in place on February 4 for a period of 10 days

Saudi Arabia suspends events, weddings; shuts down malls, restaurants, gyms

Restrictions are effective February 4, 10pm onwards

Dubai announces new Covid-19 restrictions: Mall capacity reduced, bars closed

The new measures are effective from February 2 until the end of the month

Covid-19: Dubai announces new restrictions for restaurants, gyms and events

Attendance at parties and weddings will be limited to first-degree relatives

Dubai hotels and restaurants to cease entertainment activities until further notice

The suspension comes into effect from Thursday, January 21

Talabat to launch operations in Iraq

The company will initially launch operations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan early next year, before expanding into Federal Iraq

Burj Khalifa[2] dubai

Dubai says all entertainment activities must end by 1am

Hotels will also have to suspend the provision of food and beverage services after 3am

Restaurants, cafés, food outlets in Abu Dhabi to operate at 80% capacity

All employees must undergo laser-based DPI screening for the virus every two weeks

KUWAIT-HEALTH-VIRUS-ECONOMY malls

Kuwait enters second phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions, with malls, cafes and parks reopened

Public and private sectors can resume work with a maximum of 30 per cent capacity

Dubai bars and pubs ordered to stop serving alcohol until further notice

Licensed restaurants in Dubai can continue to serve alcohol

Flat-rate food delivery app launched in UAE to support local restaurants

The app offers venues zero per cent commission for the first six months should they sign up during the first month

Revealed: All the places that have reopened in the UAE so far

As coronavirus restrictions are lifted, these are the venues that have been allowed to reopen in the country

Abu Dhabi restaurants, cafés must cap occupancy at 40%; restrict entry for customers below 12 and above 60

In case a food handler contracts the virus, the establishment must be closed

Ras Al Khaimah establishes guidelines for reopening of restaurants, cafés and gyms

The measures are aligned with precautions undertaken to ensure the health and safety of customers while ensuring business continuity

Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for hotels to reopen

Restaurants and lounges will have to cap visitors numbers at 30 per cent of the total capacity

Dubai restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol

Restaurants will have to follow strict measure when serving customers

Dubai’s F&B outlets say they are losing over Dhs1bn on a monthly basis

The two most significant issues causing negative cashflow problems are rental obligations and employee liability issues, say operators

Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for reopening restaurants, lounges and bars in hotels

Some of the requirements include testing all staff for Covid-19, installing thermal cameras and ensuring social distancing protocols are in place