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Food & Dining

Dubai Welcomes Japan’s Leading Udon Brand as Marugame Udon Opens First UAE Outlet at City Centre Deira

Dubai, UAE – August 2025: Reinforcing the UAE’s growing reputation as a global destination for world-class dining experiences, Japan’s number one udon brand Marugame Udon has made its regional debut in Dubai with the opening of its first outlet at City Centre Deira.

The grand opening on July 3 exceeded expectations, drawing queues of over 500+ guests well into the evening, and reflecting both strong market demand and the UAE’s unique ability to attract top international brands.

Hiroshi Yamaguchi, President of Marugame commented on the opening saying: “We are thrilled to bring our handmade, freshly prepared Sanuki udon and spirit of hospitality to Dubai, marking our first entry into the Middle East. As MARUGAME UDON celebrates its 25th anniversary and surpasses 1,300 global locations, we are committed to becoming a beloved presence in Dubai and beyond.”

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Events, Food & Dining

Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie is Set to Dazzle at Madinat Jumeirah This September

Dubai’s Most Indulgent Event Returns: Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie is Set to Dazzle at Madinat Jumeirah This September

Dubai, UAE

Dubai’s dessert scene is having a moment and it’s about to get even sweeter. As the city continues to evolve as a regional hotspot for gourmet chocolate, artisanal pastry, specialty coffee and all things indulgent, Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai is returning for its fourth and most spectacular edition yet.

Running from September 30 to October 2, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah’s Madinat Arena, the internationally celebrated event is set to bring together professional chocolatiers, pastry chefs, gelato artisans, baristas, home bakers, mixologists and coffee connoisseurs from across the globe. Indeed, the event is set to gather over 7,000 visitors and 120 exhibitors, including premium chocolatiers, boutique gelato makers, date and honey artisans, specialty coffee roasters and ingredient suppliers.

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Food & Dining

Wok and Roll: Sizzling Wok Sharjah Offers AED 1 Dim Sum Deal Too Good to Pass Up!

If you’re all about bold flavours, great value, and a side of fun, Sizzling Wok Sharjah is dishing up two irresistible reasons to visit this summer.

From now until August 31, satisfy your dim sum cravings without the hefty bill thanks to Dimsum Steals — a limited-time offer where bites start at just AED 1! Available daily during lunch (12 PM–3:30 PM) and dinner (6:30 PM–11:30 PM), diners can choose from vegetarian dim sum for AED 1 or dig into chicken or seafood varieties for just AED 2. It’s the perfect way to sample a delicious spread of Asian dumplings without burning a hole in your wallet.

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Zafran Indian Kitchen Unveils Limited-Edition Summer Menu – From the Homes Of India Where Every Dish Has a Home. Every Home Has a Story.

Across India’s bustling kitchens, from the fiery pans of Andhra to the gentle simmer of a Delhi pressure cooker, food is more than sustenance. It’s emotion, memory, and storytelling.

This summer, Zafran Indian Kitchen invites you to taste that story with a limited-edition menu that captures the essence of home-style Indian cooking at its most soulful and nostalgic.

Crafted with love and inspired by the regional culinary legacies of India, this menu is a vibrant celebration of flavours that evoke the feeling of a summer spent at home, even if you didn’t make the trip this year.

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Veranda Launches a Summer-Perfect Greek Breakfast Menu – Now Served Daily in JLT

As the Dubai heat climbs and summer mornings call for something fresh and flavourful, Veranda in JLT has launched a brand-new Greek breakfast menu and it’s the perfect way to start your day.

Whether you’re powering through the workweek or easing into a relaxed weekend with family and friends, Veranda’s new breakfast offering brings the breezy charm of the Aegean to the heart of Dubai. Served daily from 9am to 12pm, the menu is light, wholesome, and designed for sunny mornings.

Expect flavour-packed dishes like Kayanas, rustic scrambled eggs with tomato and Greek herbs on toasted homemade bread and the indulgent Veranda Omelette, filled with pastourma, olives, peppers, and rich kefalotyri cheese. For a lighter bite, try the Greek yoghurt bowl topped with honey, granola, orange, and nuts.

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