Porsche

Porsche IPO moves ahead as parent VW looks to defy downturn

The move will direct funds to Europe’s biggest carmaker to foot the staggering cost of electrification and software development

Spinneys Aster JV

Spinneys, Aster Pharmacy JV to launch supermarket wellness concept

The first Spinneys store to introduce the concept will be announced soon with a rollout to follow across the UAE

'Global Village Big Balloon' ride set to take guests to new heights

Dubai’s Global Village announces ‘big balloon ride’ as new attraction

The helium balloon, which is as high as a six-storey building, will give guests the chance to experience spectacular 360-degree views

Honda battery plant

Honda, LG will build $4.4bn EV battery plant

The duo will set up a joint venture for the plant with construction starting early 2023

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai - Dawn

An ultra-luxury stay and dining at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm

Guests are taken on a sensorial culinary journey across the resort’s seven dining and bar options

ICOM - 2022 Prague

Dubai receives flag from Prague to host 27th ICOM in 2025

Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia region to host the ICOM conference

Paul and Elia GXR records

GXR Records, Dubai latest indie music label, to showcase regional artists globally

Launched by Dubai-based Galaxy Racer, the new music label will focus on developing talents in West Asia and North Africa

DayAway offers a daytime experience Waldorf Astoria in Dubai

DayAway, a portal offering daytime luxury experiences, launches in the UAE

With seven luxury launch partners currently on board, DayAway’s offerings in the UAE include experiences at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Telal Resort Al Ain and InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah

Dubai Motorbike racing

Dubai: Motorbike racing event, DSBK – The Adrenaline Cup, to be held in October

The event will be held on October 9 at Dubai Autodrome

THE FOOTBALL PARK AT DIFC

DIFC’s new Football Park to offer a ‘one-of-its-kind’ viewing experience of FIFA World Cup matches

Guests can avail a dedicated concierge, a la carte dining package, chauffeur service and the option to watch the games with a celebrity or former football player

Zoha Zoya is head of experience design at global innovation agency, R/GA

How the Middle East is shaping the future of luxury fashion retail

Fashion brands in the region are combining convenience with cultural and sustainability-driven purpose to appeal to a future-forward generation of shoppers

Anghami announces prelim H1 2002 report

Anghami announces prelim results for H1 2022, reports 41% YoY growth in monthly subscribers

The company total revenue grew 29 per cent year-over-year to $21.1m

This is the memo Twitter sent telling staff offices were closed

Twitter, beIN Sports partner to share content ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022

The sports channel will share content for regional audiences across Twitter, highlighting the biggest moments throughout the football tournament

Restaurant Review: Turkish Breakfast at Mado

Restaurant Reviews: Turkish Breakfast at Mado

With the goal of only serving the real taste of Turkish home-style cuisine, the restaurant rose to fame by imprinting its brand on the mind of food lovers

jass lounge

Restaurant Reviews: Art of Mixology in Jass Lounge

The Jass Lounge provides an intimate experience through the smooth sounds of live jazz, featuring soul, funk, cuban jazz and blues

Dubai Commercity, Dubai Culture sign MoU to boost creative sector

The partnership will provide creative businesses with special incentives, including creative activities, logistics, and banking solutions and services

Neeraj Gupta, CEO Policybazaar UAE

How the surge in travel has impacted the insurance sector

Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Policybazaar in the UAE tells Gulf Business about how travel insurance has gained prominence post the pandemic

How to improve customer retention in your café?

We don’t believe it’s a Spanish latte, we think it is consistency

Hotel Cartagena review

Restaurant Reviews: Latin flair at Hotel Cartagena

The scrumptious food, creatively-mixed drinks, decor and ambience transports guests all the way to Latin America

Restaurant Reviews: Soul St at Five Jumeirah Village

If you’re looking for a casual party brunch with pool access, then the Nomad Brunch at Soul St. is just the one for you

Kabir Mulchandani

The Five-by-Five rule: Interview with Kabir Mulchandani

Kabir Mulchandani, founder and chairman of Five Group speaks to Gulf Business on his hospitality chain’s trend setting journey to international expansion

Restaurant Review- Basko’s Summer Brunch in Dubai

Restaurant Reviews: Basko’s Summer Brunch in Dubai

The venue boasts a colorful chic interior, retro tunes, distinctly curated beverages and a delicious menu

Sleep 'n Fly T3-B new lounge at DXB

Airport Dimensions opens flagship sleep ’n fly concept at DXB

Sleep options include a range of cabins and sleep ’n fly’s signature FlexiSuite Pods and a dedicated ‘Power Nap’ area

Bentley to launch NFT

Luxury automaker Bentley announces launch of exclusive, sustainable NFT

The NFT, which is being minted on Polygon, is scheduled for a September launch and limited to just 208 pieces

La Voile Rouge

Restaurant Reviews: French Mediterranean cuisine at La Voile Rouge

La Voile Rouge presents a lavish fine dining experience that transports you to the tropical sceneries and seashore flavours of France

Emirates statement on operations at London Heathrow

UK-UAE travel: Emirates to start third flight to London Gatwick to meet demand

The third daily flight will help serve high demand from customers travelling to and from London this summer

Mastercard partners with Michelin Guide Dubai

Mastercard partners with Michelin Guide Dubai as an official sponsor

List of restaurants in the first-ever Michelin Guide Dubai 2022 was released on June 21, 2022

Moonswatch

It’s now harder to get a MoonSwatch than a Breguet or Blancpain

The MoonSwatch borrows key design elements from the Omega Speedmaster

Saudi Arabia airspace

Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all carriers

The move by Saudi Arabia marks a win for Joe Biden as he uses his visit to the region this week to advance US strategic interests

Airbnb readies $2bn buyback on surge in travel demand

Dubai ranks as 10th best Airbnb destination globally in 2022

According to the latest data from Inkifi, Dubai has 15,948 Airbnb active rentals