Category Archives: Food & Dining

Why health-focused people shift to nutrition-packed snacking

Dubai, June 22, 2026: Scores of people who are conscious of staying fit and healthy are shifting their snacking options from conventional fried, spicy or sweet snacks to nutrition-packed, natural alternatives. And many people, who are already fit and those who are under medication for lifestyle diseases are now opting for pecans, known for multitude of nutritional values.

This is the result of the significant change in the health and wellness concept of the people over the past decade, especially in this part of the world. The public is actively seeking foods that support their long-term wellbeing, in order to prevent themselves from a range of lifestyle conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other health risks associated with increasingly sedentary routines.

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Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen Launches the Rajasi Jodhpuri Thaal Business Lunch

A royal taste of Rajasthan, now available for lunch in the heart of Dubai

Dubai, UAE – 16 June 2026Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen, Dubai’s newest destination for authentic Rajasthani cuisine, has unveiled its brand-new Rajasi Jodhpuri Thaal Business Lunch, offering guests an immersive journey through the rich culinary heritage of Rajasthan in a convenient midday dining experience.

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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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