Category Archives: Food & Dining

Why American Pecans are finding a place on UAE tables

DUBAI – June 10, 2025: As UAE consumers become more conscious about nutrition, provenance and premium food experiences, America’s native tree nut is gaining quiet momentum across retail, hospitality and gifting segments.

The UAE’s relationship with nuts runs deep. From pistachios and walnuts to almonds and cashews, nuts have long been part of everyday snacking, festive gifting, and hospitality traditions across the country.

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Discover Dubai’s Culinary Gems with Map Your Dubai Initiative

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Google Launch “Map Your Dubai” Initiative to Support Local Culinary Gems

DUBAI, UAE – June 9, 2026 – The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Google announced today the launch of Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition, an initiative to support the local F&B sector. Local guides, a global community of volunteers who write reviews on Google Maps, will be sharing their favorite lists of restaurants and cafes, followed by public voting to drive more visits and growth to local businesses.

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QuicKart UAE Bridges the Farm-to-Table Gap, Delivering Truly Fresh Produce to UAE Homes Within Hours of Harvest

As the UAE doubles down on food security and self-sufficiency, the homegrown grocery platform is shortening the distance between local farms and the family kitchen

DUBAI, UAE – When a team member from QuicKart UAE visited one of the platform’s local farm partners just outside Dubai last week, tomatoes were still being picked off the vine that morning – deep red, sun-warmed, and carrying the earthy aroma most consumers have long forgotten. By that same afternoon, those tomatoes were already in a customer’s kitchen in Jumeirah. That is the QuicKart promise in action: produce harvested and delivered within hours, not days.

It is a promise that matters more now than ever. The UAE has placed food security at the forefront of its national agenda, with the country’s Food Security Strategy 2051 targeting a significant increase in domestic food production and a reduction of dependence on imports. Against this backdrop, platforms that connect UAE-based farms directly to consumers are not just a convenience – they are a national priority.

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Grab The Ideal Summer Hydration Drink

As temperatures soar, especially in regions like the UAE, staying hydrated becomes more than just a daily habit. It becomes essential for maintaining energy, focus, and overall well-being. While traditional water does the job, new innovations in hydration are redefining what it means to truly replenish your body. One such innovation is Cancro, a next-generation beverage designed to deliver what it calls “advanced hydration.”

Rethinking Hydration for Modern Lifestyles

Summer heat accelerates dehydration, leading to fatigue, brain fog, and slower physical recovery. Cancro addresses this by going beyond conventional hydration. It is a deuterium-depleted drink, meaning it contains lower levels of deuterium, a naturally occurring heavy form of hydrogen found in regular water.

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Festive Eid Treats: Dates and American Pecans Unite

World’s two great snack traditions come together this Eid: Dates and American pecans create a perfect festive pairing

DUBAI – May 25, 2025: As families across the UAE and the Arab world prepare to celebrate Eid with traditional sweets, gatherings, and gifting, a new festive food pairing is bringing together two great culinary traditions from different parts of the world — dates and American pecans.

Deeply woven into the culture of the Middle East, dates have long been at the heart of Eid celebrations, symbolising generosity, hospitality, and togetherness. From family majlis gatherings to elegant festive gift boxes, dates remain one of the most cherished foods during the festive season.

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