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UAE restaurants ordered to provide shade, water to delivery riders

All restaurants have been instructed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to provide shade, water to delivery riders in the summer.

UAE restaurants are going the extra mile to provide respite for delivery riders during the Read more

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Ritu Dalmia

Indian chef Ritu Dalmia adds her eccentric spin to Dubai’s gastronomic renaissance

She is opening her first restaurant in the Middle East next month

Colourful, quirky, unique. That’s what Atrangi, the name of the Dubai restaurant headed by Ritu Dalmia, translates as. The Indian celebrity chef, who is best known for Read more

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DET’s GAON survey reveals remarkable findings highlighting the city’s diverse and authentic gastronomic landscape

Gastronomy Always On survey revealed that people are dining out more frequently, diners are prioritising value based experiences, menu diversity and culinary excellence, all reflective of Dubai’s flourishing gastronomy sector

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The fourth Dubai Gastronomy Forum, Read more

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World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023: Two Dubai restaurants make the cut

Dubai’s Tresind Studio named Best Restaurant in Middle East and Africa while Orfali Bros Bistro makes list for the first time.

The world of gastronomy came together in Valencia, Spain, on Tuesday evening to celebrate the World’s 50 Read more

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Dubai restaurants must provide delivery riders shelter from summer heat

Any venue offering food delivery must provide indoor rest areas for delivery riders from Thursday June 15

All restaurants in Dubai offering delivery must provide shade for riders over the summer.

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) sent Read more

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UAE: Emiratisation target deadline extension announced; what has changed, when will fines apply?

Non-compliant companies will face a Dh42,000 fine for each Emirati not employed starting July 8

The deadline to meet semi-annual Emiratisation targets for private sector companies with 50 employees or more has been extended from June 30 to July Read more

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Abu Dhabi cafes and restaurants to be given new food safety rating

Nearly 7,000 Abu Dhabi cafes and restaurants to be given new food safety rating

The Zadna Rating stickers will be in place by the end of August

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) has launched a new initiative to affix Zadna Rating stickers to the exteriors of nearly 7,000 food Read more

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Got food allergies?

Dubai: Got food allergies? New rules to require restaurants to display more details on menus

Once the regulations come into effect, food outlets will also have to validate their health claims — like ‘organic’ — during inspections

Dubai will soon introduce new guidelines to update its food safety code and ensure that the public Read more

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fast food convention

Khaleej Times & Oddbox co-organise The Fast Food & Cafe Convention 2023

The event brings together over 1,000 key F&B professionals and service providers

The third edition of Fast Food & Cafe Convention looks to shine a spotlight on QSRs, Fast Casual and Cloud Kitchens in the GCC.

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4 restaurants awarded Michelin stars; full list of winners revealed

14 restaurants awarded Michelin stars; full list of winners revealed

Total of 38 out of last year’s 44 dining places retained their prestigious position on the list

Dubai now has a total of 14 Michelin-starred restaurants. In the second edition of Michelin Guide Dubai 2023 — which was announced Read more

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