Vida Hotels rolls out Eid dining programmes across Dubai properties Vida Hotels and Resorts is promoting a set of Eid dining options at several Dubai venues, combining shareable Middle Eastern grills, casual street-food riffs and shisha-friendly evening packages. The initiative, available at Origins outlets and pool bars across the group’s Dubai properties, positions the brand … Read more
New in Dubai: a coordinated programme to make family stays more memorable Hotels in Dubai Gold District and the Dubai Deira cluster have unveiled an internal initiative aimed at making family travel easier and more emotionally resonant for guests. Managed under Valor Hospitality Partners, the project — branded as the Department of Family Golden Moments … Read more
US sandwich chain opens at Ibn Battuta Mall amid a busy F&B push Jimmy John’s, the Illinois-founded sandwich chain known for a streamlined, fast-casual model, has opened a new outlet at Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall. The store began trading on 15 May 2026 and will run a series of launch promotions through 21 May, as … Read more
Purani Dilli to run three-night Eid Al Adha dinner buffet at Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai Purani Dilli, the Indian restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, will stage a limited-run Eid Al Adha dinner buffet over three nights from 27 to 29 May. The offering is priced at AED 95 per person … Read more
Bahrain promotes events and packages to attract GCC weekend travellers The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has launched a new marketing campaign aimed at drawing visitors from across the Gulf Cooperation Council. The initiative highlights an expanded events calendar – from live concerts and theatrical productions to festivals, sports fixtures and family attractions – … Read more
FALCONE offers private pizza masterclasses in Dubai this summer Dubai pizzeria FALCONE has introduced private pizza-making masterclasses at its Galleria Mall venue in Al Barsha, targeting families, friends and corporate groups seeking hands-on culinary experiences. The sessions, which focus on neo-Neapolitan techniques and wood-fired baking, are positioned as an indoor activity suitable for Dubai’s summer … Read more
Citywide Eid campaign offers AED200,000 in cash prizes to shoppers Dubai has launched a citywide Eid Al Adha shopping promotion that will distribute AED200,000 in cash prizes to shoppers who participate in the “Shop, Scan & Win” campaign. Running from 18 to 31 May 2026, the initiative covers 14 malls and community destinations and is … Read more
Manchester City brings immersive VR fan experience to Yas Mall Manchester City has rolled out a new virtual reality attraction, City Space, at Xtadium inside Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. The activation, developed with immersive technology partner YBVR and delivered on Meta Quest headsets, lets visitors sample 180 degree VR highlights from both the men … Read more
Dubai convenes education and industry to build a gaming talent pipeline Dubai will host the first Education & Gaming Summit on 4 June as part of the wider Dubai Esports & Games Festival. The one-day event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre’s Game Expo Hall, is aimed at students aged 16 and above and … Read more
Vilebrequin brings limited Mistral line to Hamac Beach Boutique in Dubai Hamac Beach Boutique has added Vilebrequin’s Mistral collection to its Dubai assortment, presenting a small-run, craft-focused range of men’s swimwear intended for resort and city-adjacent summer dressing. The pieces are available in-store and online across Dubai, with prices starting at AED 2,000. What the … Read more