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Eat Out: 35 breakfast spots to try in Dubai
October 13, 2019Every Friday, Bistro Des Arts offers a great value family-friendly breakfast/brunch that actually is a brunch offering proper breakfast items like eggs, toast, French cheese and so much more. The breakfast...
Comment: The shape of culinary things to come
October 12, 2019Gates Hospitality chief executive and founder Naim Maadad discusses the rise of food halls...
How You Can Celebrate Christmas in the ‘Dubai Alps’!
October 6, 2019Expect the unexpected at ‘The Xmas Alpine Brunch’ at Publique Dubai, where you will be transported back to Europe in this authentic, winter Christmas experience....
Folly by Nick & Scott launches weekday lunch deal in Dubai
September 30, 2019Folly by Nick & Scott has launched a new lunchtime deal for diners. Located in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, the modern European concept from British duo Nick Alvis and Scott Price, now has a set menu of either two...
35 places to watch all the Rugby World Cup action in Duba
September 17, 2019The much-anticipated Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan on Friday September 20, which rather handily for us Dubai residents is the weekend. The first official match will see Japan take on Russia, followed by...
Grand Plaza Movenpick introduces business lunches
September 16, 2019Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City hotel has launched business lunches at its dining venue, Verve Bar and Brasserie....
Grand Plaza Movenpick introduces business lunches
September 16, 2019Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City hotel has launched business lunches at its dining venue, Verve Bar and Brasserie....
7 restaurant deals in Dubai to book this week
September 15, 2019Wellington Wednesdays at Verve Bar & Brasserie Dig into a beef Wellington to share, along with a bottle of grape, for Dhs350 a couple....
11 ways to whisk your week into peak fleek
September 15, 2019Following the huge success of the Friends, Breaking Bad and Harry Potter themed quiz nights, Publique presents to you a Lord of the Rings quiz night....
Publique Continue to Dominate the Quiz Night Scene with their Latest Themes
September 11, 2019Everyone’s favourite French and funky restaurant have a whole line up of binge-worthy TV and film themes on their bill for September and October, round up your team- you are going to have to book early!...
Dubai F&B operator plans to help struggling restaurants
September 10, 2019UAE-based F&B operator Gates Hospitality is planning to step in and take over the operations of restaurants that have been unable to sustain their business models in the face of high rent and fierce...
Top night brunches in Downtown Dubai
September 8, 2019Celebrate the weekend in style with a night brunch. If you're working in the city, these Downtown Dubai evening brunches are handily located near to your office. If not, hop in a cab they'll be worth the journey....
Discover 8 great things to do in Dubai this week
September 8, 2019Publique’s themed quiz nights are fast becoming a firm-favourite for a mid-week Dubai night out. After sellout successes of Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Friends, the funky Alpine bar are back with a Lord...
Top Friday night brunches to try in Dubai
September 5, 2019A sharing brunch with fondue and more at this cool Alpine-themed bar in Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Dhs275...
Top Thursday night brunches to try in Dubai
September 5, 2019Enjoy traditional pub grub including scotch eggs, sausage rolls and fish and chips and more. Dhs200 (three-hour package)....
Dubai restaurant openings should be regulated to prevent oversaturation, says F&B CEO
September 3, 2019Gates Hospitality CEO Naim Maadad said that regulations will help ensure long-term growth in the F&B market...
Chaps & Co barbers to open in popular Lakes gastropub Reform
September 3, 2019Got called to the pub by your mates but had to turn it down because you’ve got to get that overdue haircut you’ve been meaning to do for weeks?...
Publique’s themed quiz nights continue with Lord of the Rings
September 3, 2019French restaurant Publique, located in Dubai’s Souk Madinat, is continuing its themed quiz nights with legendary Tolkien tale Lord of the Rings....
‘Money Heist’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ quizzes are coming to Dubai
September 3, 2019Publique is bringing yet another exciting batch of pop-culture quizzes to the UAE, with Money Heist and Lord of the Rings-themed nights now in the calendar....
6 brunches in Dubai (that actually occur between breakfast and lunch)
August 29, 2019At Bistro Des Arts, guests are invited to enjoy a traditional French-style sharing brunch every Friday and Saturday....
Global Dining campaign launched at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
August 22, 2019Cheese fans have options at both Publique and Folly by Nick & Scott. Publique has four specials: tatiflette for two at AED220; fondue for two at AED230; pierrade for two at AED290; and a raclette for two at...
20 of the best places for breakfast in Dubai
August 7, 2019Famous for their ever-popular English breakfast, Reform takes their full English so seriously, it’s actually called the ‘Breakfast of Champions’. Priced at Dhs118,...
TEST YOUR MARVEL AND BREAKING BAD KNOWLEDGE THIS MONTH AT PUBLIQUE
August 4, 2019Know your Walter White from your Tony Stark? Then you’ll be wanting to visit Publique, the funky Alpine restaurant in the Madinat Jumeirah, to test your Breaking Bad and Marvel movie knowledge this August....
Publique are launching a Breaking Bad themed quiz night this August
July 30, 2019Breaking Bad super-fans, your time has come. Following sell-out Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and ‘Friends‘ quizzes, cosy Alpine-inspired restaurant Publique are back with The Heisenburg Edition Quiz....
14 wine & cheese nights to try in Dubai
July 24, 2019Every Monday at chic Madinat restaurant, folly by Nick and Scott, couples can enjoy two hours of unlimited wine alongside a cheeseboard for Dhs295 for two....
3 restaurants in Dubai that serve a roast dinner every day
July 23, 2019British gastropub The Lion by Nick & Scott serves up some brilliant daily deals of their hearty British comfort food....
Check out this luxe new staycation deal for just Dhs799 for two
July 15, 2019Then, make your way to dinner at Verve, the upscale new brasserie by local chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price. The set menu starts with oysters, followed by seasonally changing signature dishes such as a...
Reform are serving up their classic roast dinner two-for-one this summer
July 10, 2019Craving a taste of home cooking? Head to popular gastropub, Reform in the Lakes, who are bringing you a two for one deal on their incredible roast dinner, every Sunday....
13 ladies’ nights that are perfect for foodies
July 9, 2019We’re not saying we aren’t grateful for the free drinks. We really are. It’s just that sometimes the ladies of Dubai crave something a little more substantial than a liquid dinner....
فيرف يطلق تجارب برنش مميزة
July 1, 2019دبي، 1 يوليو 2019: طرح "فيرف" المطعم الجديد في دبي برنش (تجرب برنش مميزة) يوم الجمعة ليأخذ عشاق المأكولات الشهية في مغامرة مذاقية مميزة....
You’ve been served: Where to watch Wimbledon 2019
June 30, 2019From Monday July 1 until Sunday July 14, tennis fever will be taking Dubai by storm as the 133rd edition of Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, will be taking to our screens....
Dubai’s restaurants sector needs taxi-style rules, says top exec
June 28, 2019Naim Maadad, the CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality, says new regulations needed to prevent oversupply of food and drink businesses in Dubai...
Fun things to do in the UAE on June 28
June 28, 2019From Neon Nights at Yas Waterworld to watching ‘Footloose’ at Dubai Opera. Verve Bar & Brasserie by Nick Alvis and Scott Price has a 2 for 1 offer available on the house beverage package at the Friday brunch....
Things to look forward to in the UAE this weekend
June 28, 2019French restaurant Publique is launching its first-ever themed quiz night. From Harry Potter to Friends, die-hard fans can go head-to-head every Wednesday from 8-10pm, to be crowned the reigning champion of...
10 things to look forward to in Dubai this July
June 27, 2019The Lion by Nick & Scott is Dubai’s take on a classic British pub, so it’s no surprise they’re going all out to celebrate Wimbledon....
23 of the best indoor brunches in Dubai to try
June 26, 2019Once Upon a Brunch is the brand new brunch at Verve Bar & Brasserie, the Media City restaurant by famed local chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price....
Brand new ladies’ nights to try this week
June 25, 2019If you’re a foodie, the chances that you haven’t already heard of Nick Alvis and Scott Price by now are pretty slim. The popular British chefs are the brains behind excellent spots folly by Nick & Scott and...
Brand-new 2-for-1 brunch at Nick & Scott’s Verve Bar & Brasserie
June 24, 2019Dubai chef duo Nick and Scott have announced another Friday showdown that’s set to attract huge crowds – and no, it’s not a face-off with their former boss Gordon Ramsay....
Friends-themed pub quiz to be held throughout July at Publique
June 24, 2019emember the one where you impressed all your mates with your Friends knowledge, filled your face with burger and pizza and won a prize for your best Phoebe-esque shawl and long skirt combo?...
‘Things just got interesting’: Dubai’s Publique to host a ‘Friends’ quiz night
June 24, 2019Fans of popular sitcom Friends will need to book in a Netflix re-watch and start brushing up on their trivia, because a Friends quiz is being hosted at Publique, Madinat Jumeirah....
ROLL UP! 6 BRAND-NEW DUBAI BRUNCHES TO TRY
June 24, 2019A family-friendly French brunch with crêpes, eggs and plenty of cheeses and sweet pastries at the Dubai Marina Promenade....
Verve Bar and Brasserie launches its once upon a brunch
June 24, 2019Dubai, 24th June 2019: Food lovers rejoice! Dubai’s newest gastronomic hotspot has launched its very own Friday brunch guaranteed to take you on a culinary adventure – Once Upon a Brunch....
Spice up your life with the best curry night deals in Dubai
June 24, 2019Is the phrase ‘unlimited curry’ music to your ears? You can get just that at The Lion. For Dhs125 you’ll get non-stop helpings of either chicken, lamb or paneer curry and three house drinks every Tuesday....
Watch Wimbledon in Dubai with these top deals
June 24, 2019Watch Wimbledon in Dubai with these top dealsThe Lion by Nick & Scott is Dubai’s take on a classic British pub, so it’s no surprise they’re going all out to celebrate Wimbledon....
8 awesome things to do in Dubai this week
June 23, 2019If your Sunday just isn’t complete without a roast, get yourself to The Lion by Nick & Scott, where you can enjoy one for Dhs99 alongside an all-day happy hour....
Nick & Scott take on Gordon Ramsay’s world-famous beef Wellington
June 20, 2019Home-grown Dubai chef stars Nick and Scott are throwing down the gauntlet to their former culinary coach Gordon Ramsay – by taking on his renowned beef Wellington recipe....
Regulation of numbers would help Dubai’s restaurant and café industry thrive in the long term
June 16, 2019Dubai’s restaurant and café industry needs a series of taxi-style regulations this summer – to prevent a potentially damaging oversupply of food and drink businesses in the city. Naim Maadad is the CEO and...
Dubai F&B operator calls for taxi-style regulation
June 16, 2019Gates Hospitality CEO and founder Naim Maadad has called on strict regulations for Dubai’s restaurant and café industry....
11 of the best places to catch live music in Dubai
June 6, 2019Every Friday from 4pm, The Lion by Nick & Scott present an open mic night. If you fancy belting out some tunes, just bring your own instrument and entertain the crowd. It’s free to play....
Stoke House Laid-back golf club eatery
April 18, 2019House at Trump International Golf Club, Stoke House is a decent new addition to the gastropub scene in Dubai – especially if you happen to be a golfer....
Gates Hospitality opens 10th F&B venue in Dubai
April 15, 2019Gates Hospitality has opened its 10th F&B venue in Dubai. The Verve bar & brasserie F&B restaurant concept has opened at the Grand Plaza Mövenpick hotel in Dubai’s Media City....
FIRST LOOK: Verve Bar & Brasserie
April 11, 2019Foodies, it’s time to make a date in Dubai Media City, as a brand-new restaurant from popular chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price is ready to throw open its doors....
Bistro Des Arts appoints new executive chef
April 3, 2019Bistro Des Arts, the famed Parisian restaurant in Dubai Marina, has welcomed Chef Anastasios Karagiannidis as the restaurant’s new executive chef....
Naim Maadad: Dubai is a tough market for hoteliers
April 1, 2019In an exclusive interview with Hotelier, Naim Maadad the founding CEO of Gates Hospitality in Dubai, said that it is currently a tough market [for hoteliers in Dubai] with a greater pressure on room rates than...
Dubai’s French restaurant Bistro Des Arts names executive chef
March 31, 2019French restaurant Bistro Des Arts has unveiled Anastasios Karagiannidis as its executive chef at its Dubai Marina location....
11 wine & cheese nights to try in Dubai
March 26, 2019Every Monday at chic Madinat restaurant, folly by Nick and Scott, couples can enjoy two hours of unlimited wine alongside a cheeseboard for Dhs295 for two....
Adopt don’t shop: Dubai’s Reform Social and Grill to host dog adoption day
March 26, 2019Pups and pubs look set to make a winning combination in Dubai next month. The city's Reform Social and Grill has teamed up with Howl and Growl Pet Boutique for a special adoption day on Friday, April 19....
Adopt a dog at Dubai’s Reform Social & Grill
March 25, 2019Reform Social & Grill has teamed up with Howl & Growl Pet Boutique to host a dog adoption day, for all those looking to bring home a furry little buddy....
BRUNCH REVIEW: ALPINE AT PUBLIQUE
March 21, 2019The one and only ski-themed bar in buzzing Souk Madinat Jumeirah has launched an evening brunch. So how does it compare to the real French Alps?...
Ultra Brasserie launches brand-new zero-waste menu
March 19, 2019Consider yourself a foodie that wipes your plate clean? This new menu from Ultra Brasserie is right up your alley....
13 fun things to do this weekend
March 14, 2019Live on the Lawns is a homegrown and Family friendly event created by Stoke House for families and adults of all ages to bring the community together over live music, food, shopping and fun under the sun on...
The Lion by Nick & Scott launches ‘His & Hers’ ladies and gents night
March 11, 2019Guys always feel a little left out when heading to one of Dubai’s many ladies' nights, but The Lion by Nick & Scott’s new deal will change that....
Things to do in Dubai
March 5, 2019Attend Live on the Lawns at Stoke House and enjoy a day-to-night music festival with food, drinks and shopping....
15 great business lunch deals in Dubai
March 4, 2019Bistro Des Arts have a Plats du Jour menu with a different delicious option each day to ensure you’re never stuck for choice. The menu offers one of the following each day of the week: braised lamb shank,...
10 Thursday evening brunches in Dubai to kick off your weekend
February 28, 2019Publique, the Alpine-themed restaurant in the Madinat Jumeirah, have an evening brunch package that runs from Saturday to Thursday from 8pm to 11pm....
13 of the best family-friendly brunches to try in the UAE
February 28, 2019Adorned with artwork from France on the walls, the interiors of Bistro Des Arts at the Dubai Marina promenade instantly transports you to a little bistro on the streets of Paris....
Hotel & Catering News ME – February 2019
February 23, 2019Enrich, belong, engage, innovate. These are the four pillars that Gates Hospitality firmly believes in and practices as its brand ethos, the pillars that have led the group to continuously run its business...
Stoke House to host licensed festival in Dubai
February 20, 2019Gates Hospitality is set to launch a new two-day festival with live music, food, and shopping at its Stoke House venue in Dubai....
New licensed music festival Live on the Lawns coming to Dubai
February 20, 2019Live on the Lawns will showcase homegrown UAE talent for two days on Friday March 15 and Saturday March 16, and it's going to be huge....
Dubai’s best date night bars 2019
February 17, 2019This Souk Madinat Jumeirah bar is an ever-popular venue on the Dubai nightlife scene, and an award winner having bagged the Best Bar with a View gong at the Time Out Dubai Music & Nightlife Awards 2018. folly...
Nominees for Time Out Dubai’s 2019 Restaurant Awards revealed
February 15, 2019Our friends at sister title Time Out Dubai have been busy sampling restaurants throughout the city for their 14th annual Restaurant Awards....
6 new Friday brunches in Dubai to mix up your Friday feasts
February 12, 2019The alfresco terrace at folly is one of Madinat Jumeirah’s prettiest spots, and it’s now the home of a new Friday brunch. From 1.30pm to 4.30pm, guests can tuck into a sharing style European-themed feast of...
Top chefs Nick & Scott opening Dubai Media City restaurant
February 12, 2019There’s exciting news for fans of top Dubai-based chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price, as the duo are behind a brand-new restaurant....
10 of Dubai’s best chefs (who actually live and work here)
February 11, 2019They were crowned Chef[s] of the Year at the 2017 What’s On awards, and for good reason. Nick Alvis and Scott Price have been integral to propelling the UAE’s status as a foodie destination as the brains...
Interview: Naim Maadad on the Middle East hospitality landscape
February 11, 2019Born into a hospitality family, Naim Maadad initially rejected what was to become his career, and eventually his passion. His family owned and ran 11 restaurants in Adelaide, Australia, but he decided that he...
Test your brain power at a quiz night brunch
February 6, 2019If you’re looking to give your brain a workout with a side of barbecue, Thursday nights at Reform Social & Grill is right up your alley....
The Lion by Nick & Scott launches live music nights in Dubai
February 6, 2019The Lion by Nick & Scott is upping its entertainment offering by introducing two British brunches and consecutive nights of live music....
New Dubai ladies’ night launched at folly by Nick & Scott
January 10, 2019folly by Nick and Scott has launched a brand-new ladies’ night – and it's taking place every Tuesday from 6pm until midnight....
folly by Nick and Scott launches ladies’ night
January 8, 2019folly is one of our favourite spot in the Madinat thanks to its now famous folly pops...
Why Dubai should be your first holiday of 2019
December 28, 2018With a vista starring Burj Al Arab and the meandering waterways of Madinat Jumeirah, The Rooftop at Folly (9)(folly.ae) is a Dubai sanctuary....
Dubai brunch 2018 ultimate list
September 30, 2018Reform Social grill & Bistro Des Arts has been covered in “Dubai brunch 2018 ultimate list” on Timeout Dubai. Click here for full article....
75 ladies’ nights in Dubai: Our picks for every night of the week
September 18, 2018Publique has been covered in “75 ladies’ nights in Dubai: Our picks for every night of the week” on What’s On Click here for full article....
Breakfast Spot: Bistro Des Arts, Dubai Marina
September 17, 2018Bistro Des Arts has been covered in “Breakfast Spot: Bistro Des Arts, Dubai Marina” on The FOMO list Click here for full article....
Dubai brunches you won’t want to miss
September 13, 2018The Lion by Nick & Scott has been covered in “Dubai brunches you won’t want to miss” on Dubai Week. Click here for full article....
Top things to do in the UAE this week
September 12, 2018The Lion by Nick & Scott has been covered in “Top things to do in the UAE this week” on Ahlan!. Click here for full article....
6 Breakfast Spots for Mums in Dubai
September 9, 2018Bistro Des Arts has been covered in “6 Breakfast Spots for Mums in Dubai” on Mother Baby & Child. Click here for full article....
Wondering where this weekend will take you?
September 6, 2018Reform Social grill has been covered in “Wondering where this weekend will take you?” on Dubai Week....
Friday brunch at The Lion by Nick & Scott
September 4, 2018The Lion by Nick & Scott has been covered in “Friday brunch at The Lion by Nick & Scott” on Time Out Dubai. Click here for full article....
Search Via Veneto Launches La Famiglia Brunch (Catering News ME)
September 3, 2018Via Veneto has launched a special brunch dedicated to bringing families closer whilst enjoying the relaxed Italian atmosphere, views of the Burj Khalifa and rustic Italian food and vibes....
Win: AED 500 bar tab for The Lion’s new quiz night
August 30, 2018The Lion by Nick & Scott has been covered in “Win: AED 500 bar tab for The Lion’s new quiz night ” on Dubai Week. Click here for full article....
Via Veneto lights up your weekend with the launch of la famiglia brunch (via UAE News 24/7)
August 30, 2018The busy weekdays in Dubai barely leave us any time to spend with our families and loved ones. Via Veneto has launched a special brunch dedicated to bring families closer whilst enjoying the relaxed Italian...
Reform pulls out all stops for their 5th anniversary celeberations in the UAE (via hotelandrest.com)
August 27, 2018Family-favourite British gastropub has big plans in store to celebrate their 5th birthday in the region including a new roast, half of bills, breakfast offers and their very own pup!...
11 new Dubai and Abu Dhabi summer brunches to check out
August 23, 2018The Lion by Nick & Scott has been covered in “11 new Dubai and Abu Dhabi summer brunches to check out” on The National. Click here for full article....
Reform Social & Grill at The Lakes, Dubai celebrates fifth birthday
August 16, 2018Reform Social grill has been covered in “Reform Social & Grill at The Lakes, Dubai celebrates fifth birthday” on Caterer Middle East. Click here for full article....
Folly launches cheese and wine deal for Dhs295 for two (via What’s On)
August 15, 2018We’re big fans of Nick Alvis and Scott Price, the culinary masterminds behind Madinat Jumeirah’s Folly by Nick and Scott. So much so, that we crowned them our Chef(s) of the Year, at the What’s On Awards 2017....
The final straw: here are the alternatives to plastic (via The National)
July 2, 2018Joining the movement and pledging to #StopSucking is Gates Hospitality in Dubai, which operates Bistro Des Arts, Folly by Nick & Scott, Publique, Reform Social & Grill, The Black Lion, Ultra Brasserie and Via...
Raven Rudolph, head barman, Folly by Nick & Scott tells Catering news Middles East how he keeps upgrading the beverage menu.
May 19, 2018Raven Rudolph, head barman, Folly by Nick & Scott tells Catering news Middles East how he keeps upgrading the beverage menu....
Bistro Des Arts Dubai: Incredible French food in Dubai Marina (via The Huntr)
May 17, 2018When we visited Bistro Des Arts Dubai we knew it would be good. But we didn’t know it would be this good. Read on to discover all of the tasty details…...
The Lion by Nick and Scott (featured on BBC Good Food)
May 16, 2018The newly rebranded British pub, The Lion by Nick & Scott has introduced two weekly brunches. First up on Thursday nights, groups can indulge in a Dhs3000 package that includes a platter of starters to share...
Middle East Chef Excellence Awards Winners- 2018
May 15, 2018Hozpitality Excellence:- Entrepreneur Chef of the Year. Gold - Nick Alvis & Scott Price, Chef Patron, folly by Nick & Scott Dubai...
Guide: Places open during Ramadan 2018 for daytime dining in the UAE (for non-starters)
May 14, 2018French fare and subtly fancy feels are what you come to this bistro for. The décor evokes authentic Parisienne vibes, so much so that when asked if ready to order, you can’t help but say “Oui!”...
Winners at the Caterer Middle East Awards 2018 crowned (via Hotelier Middle East)
May 13, 2018Raven Rudolph from folly by Nick & Scott won Bar Manager of the Year, while Waiter of the Year was revealed as Dipen Mody from Raffles Dubai....
Folly by Nick and Scott: Dubai’s best rooftop bar? (via The Huntr)
May 12, 2018Source: http://www.thehuntr.com/folly-by-nick-and-scott-rooftop-bar/...
Raven Rudolph flies to finish line as Bar Manager of the Year 2018 (via Caterer Middle East)
May 10, 2018Raven Rudolph from folly by Nick & Scott was named the Bar Manager of the Year at the Caterer Middle East Awards 2018. The award was presented to him by 1765 Gemini head of bar division Shelly Speirs on May 9...
Our top picks: 6 things to do in the UAE this weekend (via Emirates Woman)
May 10, 2018English pub The Lion in The H Hotel is now under the stewardship of top chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price of Folly fame, and they’ve launched a rolling brunch to say hello....
21 splendid ways to spend this weekend in Dubai (via Time Out Dubai)
May 10, 2018There’s a new night brunch featuring British pub grub at the newly launched The Lion by Nick & Scott at The H Dubai. You’re definitely in for a treat, so book now....
Nick Alvis and Scott Price take over The Black Lion in Dubai (via Caterer Middle East)
May 9, 2018Chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price have taken over The Black Lion at H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road. The pair have stripped back the food menu, offering English pub classics with signatures including sausage rolls...
Six-hour happy hour launched at folly by Nick & Scott (via Time Out Dubai)
May 8, 2018The only thing better than a happy hour is one that lasts far longer than 60 minutes. With that in mind, Dubai’s folly by Nick & Scott has launched a bumper six-hour deal that will last all summer....
The Lion by Nick & Scott Offers Daily Value for Money Deals (via hozpitality.com)
May 8, 2018Nick Alvis & Scott Price have always wanted to be landlords at some point in their career so when the opportunity arose to take over The Black Lion at H Dubai they jumped at it. Offering traditional British...
Dubai pub launches unlimited curry and drinks for Dhs125 (via Time Out Dubai)
May 8, 2018We recently brought you news on the revamp of Dubai’s The Black Lion pub, which has been taken over by chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price to become The Lion by Nick & Scott....
The importance of staff meals: ‘A well-fed team is a happy team’ (via The National)
May 6, 2018What are the people who cook and serve your food having for lunch? We find out more about the rations and reasoning behind ‘family meal’ menus...
Dubai Eye Radio interview with Naim Maadad
May 1, 2018Naim Maadad, Chief Executive of Gates Hospitality explains why small and medium businesses in the food and beverage sector are struggling. Do we need limits on the number of restaurants in Dubai? Source:...
British brunch is launched at Dubai’s The Lion by Nick & Scott (via Time Out Dubai)
April 30, 2018Looking for a new brunch to try out? You’re in luck, because The Lion by Nick & Scott is introducing not one but two British brunches....
The Best of British at the Lion by Nick & Scott (via hospitality.com)
April 29, 2018The newly rebranded British pub, The Lion by Nick & Scott introduces two weekly brunches – the best offering to hit H Dubai yet. Launching this Thursday evening, groups can indulge in a 300 AED package that...
Bistro Des Arts & Publique (featured on Dubai Forum)
April 28, 2018Bistro Des Arts is a quintessentially 1970 inspired Parisian bistro overlooking the water of Dubai Marina, serving a repertoire of classic “Terroir” French home-style food with a rustic French décor and a...
Elderflower and Apple Cheesecake Will Satisfy a Sweet Tooth Without the Sugar Hangover (via Popsugar)
April 25, 2018folly by Nick & Scott comes from Gordon Ramsay restaurant alumni, Nick Alvis and Scott Price. Their Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai restaurant is known for their New York-inspired cocktails but also fab food....
12 ways to get your week looking sleek (via Dubai Week)
April 24, 2018Each day between Sunday and Thursday, Bistro Des Arts has a different weekly lunch time special on offer. Tuesdays happen to be the firm almost universal (excluding you veggies, of course) favourite of steak...
Bistro Des Arts offers two-course steak meal for just Dhs75 (via Time Out Dubai)
April 23, 2018The Bistro Lunch is now available at Bistro Des Arts, putting a Parisian spin on lunchtime that will make you toss your soggy sandwiches to the wind....
How UAE restaurants are helping the oceans (via Friday Magazine)
April 20, 2018IT is not often a restaurant owner admits – in public at least – that his business “sucks”. But that is just what Ian Ohan, founder and CEO of Freedom Pizza, did in a recent blog post....
16 things to do in Dubai this weekend (via What’s On)
April 20, 2018For those who feel like carrying on the weekend, folly by Nick & Scott have just added an extra two hours to their daily happy hour as part of their Summer Sundowner offer....
How to spend 12 hours in Dubai 65 (via What’s On)
April 19, 2018This one is so good we almost want to keep it to ourselves, but that wouldn’t be very hospitable now, would it? Folly by Nick & Scott is a restaurant in the Madinat Jumeirah that has one of our favourite happy...
Azraq Launches Into The United Arab Emirates (via Middle East Today)
April 4, 2018A local marine conservation initiative entitled Azraq (Arabic for "Blue") has today launched exclusively into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) focussing on raising awareness of marine conservation issues within...
What to do with your parents when they visit Dubai (via Emirates Woman)
April 2, 2018We all know the flashy lifestyle delights of living in Dubai, and now it’s time to introduce your parents to them. Our recommendation? Go for a beach day at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel (temperatures permitting,...
10 ways to make this week count (via DubaiWeek.ae)
April 1, 2018Bistro des Artes have launched, Une Raclette a la Marina. For those of you that love cheese, but have absolutely no idea what ‘raclette’ is, listen carefully – we’re about to blow your mind. Raclette is a...
8 wine & cheese nights to try in Dubai (via What’s On)
March 29, 2018This little slice of France in Dubai Marina recently launched a Wednesday cheese fest, Une Raclette a la Marina, where you can tuck into two hours of unlimited Raclette cheese (a big drum of cheese used for...
Out Of This World: British Cuisine (via Catering News)
March 29, 2018British cuisine is extremely popular in the Middle East due to the large expat community, as well as British tourists travelling to the UAE. Not only does the United Kingdom boast a host of high profile chefs...
Reform Social & Grill’s Brighton Beach Brunch Returns This April (via My Dubai News)
March 28, 2018Back by popular demand, Your Local, Reform Social & Grill is taking its brunch back to the beach for the final time this season at its Brighton Beach Brunch on the 6th April from 4-8pm – a brunch which lets...
SpringFest British Festival returns to Dubai’s Reform Social & Grill (via Time Out Dubai)
March 28, 2018The fourth edition of Reform Social & Grill’s British Festival is back from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 April with live music, a lazy lakeside location and a selection of more than 40 hops and mixed drinks from...
There’s a free kids’ festival on Easter weekend (via Time Out Dubai)
March 26, 2018We love Easter and free stuff. Put the two together and you’ve got our dream family weekend. Reform Social & Grill is celebrating with a KidsFest all weekend long from Friday March 30 to Saturday March 31....
KidsFest with Magic Phil at Reform Social & Grill (via Sassy Mama)
March 26, 2018British gastropub Reform Social & Grill is inviting families to celebrate KidsFest this Easter and promising a weekend full of fabulous activities!...
From veganism to going organic: How UAE restaurants are responding to the latest food trends (via The National)
March 25, 2018Naim Maadad is the chief executive of Gates Hospitality, which includes venues such as Dubai’s Reform Social and Grill, the French-themed Bistro Des Arts and The Black Lion, which specialises in street eats...
Hellmann’s Arabia To Launch A Special Burger In Collaboration With Folly By Nick & Scott (via lavinaisrani.com)
March 22, 2018The limited-edition Hellmann’s X folly Burger, accompanied with a side of fries, will be available at folly by Nick & Scott in Souk Madinat Jumeirah from 23rd March 2018 to 25th March 2018 for Dhs 99...
Folly by Nick & Scott is Offering Hellmann’s Burgers for 3 Days Only! (via insydodubai.com)
March 22, 2018Calling all burger buffs: who’s ready to beef up their weekend with a juicy limited edition burger? The world’s number one mayonnaise brand, Hellmann’s, has recently launched an activation to find the best...
City restaurants go strawless to support Stop Sucking campaign (via News Xpress)
March 21, 2018UAE’s Gates Hospitality, which has restaurants like Bistro Des Arts, Reform Social & Grill, and Ultra Brasserie in its portfolio, is the latest group to join the worldwide campaign to ditch straws....
Dubai’s best waterside bars (via Time Out Dubai)
March 20, 2018An alpine-themed bar has ski lifts and gondolas knocking about to make for fancy seating, and a whole bunch of skis and boards lining the walls. Adding to the mountainside feel you’ll see skiing videos playing...
Brunch your way through the week: 12 evening brunches to try in Dubai (via What’s On)
March 20, 2018Publique, the Alpine-themed restaurant in the Madinat Jumeirah, has just launched a new evening brunch that will take place every night of the week. The new brunch goes from 8pm to 11pm, and costs Dhs295 for a...
A new outdoor cinema opens in Dubai tonight (via What’s On)
March 20, 2018The free cinema is set to show a range of classics every Tuesday… With the warm weather here to stay for a few more blissful months, we reckon it’s time to trade Netflix indoors for movies al fresco....
Relax in an outdoor cinema orchard at Reform Social & Grill (via Time Out Dubai)
March 19, 2018Is there anything better than stretching out under the stars to watch a film al fresco? How about catching a classic movie in a picturesque orchard with a glass of something refreshing in hand? Reform Social &...
Five tips on how to live a plastic-free life in the UAE (via The National)
March 18, 2018Restaurants who have recently pledged to cease using plastic straws include Folly by Nick & Scott, Publique, Reform, Noodle House, Al Nafoorah, Pai Thai, Perry & Blackwelder’s and Trattoria Toscana among others....
Gates Hospitality Joins Movement To Clean Up The Ocean By Ditching Straws (via Blog Literati)
March 17, 2018In a collaborative movement across the Gates Hospitality group, Bistro Des Arts, folly by Nick & Scott, Publique, Reform Social & Grill, The Black Lion, Ultra Brasserie and Via Veneto will join forces and stop...
Living Without Straws (via Food Sheikh)
March 17, 2018Straws are so convenient for us humans! We don't have to tilt our head too far back when drinking....
Celebrate French food in the UAE as Taste of France returns on March 21 (via Hotel and Rest)
March 17, 2018The global event sees restaurants from around the world showcasing the best of French cuisine on the same day...
Jumeirah restaurants to go plastic free from Sunday (via Arabian Business)
March 15, 2018The Gates Hospitality group said Bistro Des Arts, folly by Nick & Scott, Publique, Reform Social & Grill, The Black Lion, Ultra Brasserie and Via Veneto will join forces and stop supplying straws to guests in...
Gates Hospitality ditches straws, joins movement to clean up the ocean (via HotelierMiddleEast.com)
March 15, 2018In a collaborative movement across the Gates Hospitality group, Bistro Des Arts, folly by Nick & Scott, Publique, Reform Social & Grill, The Black Lion, Ultra Brasserie and Via Veneto will come together to...
Bistro Des Arts knows the importance of a great friendship… (via UAE News 24/7)
March 13, 2018The French owners of Bistro Des Arts, Johnathan & Julien have long since enjoyed a love affair with good food and great wine, so they have created a 6-course wine dinner that offers generous portions of...
Bistro des Arts hosts magnificent six-course grape pairing gourmet dinner (via Great Food Club)
March 12, 2018Bistro Des Arts knows the importance of a great friendship…like delicious food and fine French grapes...
Enjoy the Burj Khalifa laser show with a meal for Dhs99 (via Time Out Dubai)
March 6, 2018Until March 31, Via Veneto is offering a traditional three-course menu with a welcome drink for just Dhs99, for hearty Italian grub with unobstructed views of the world’s tallest building....
Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman – hotel review (via Evening Standard)
March 2, 2018The perfect place to escape the chills and spills of 2018's winter lies just a hop and a skip away...
New F&B director at Six Senses Zighy Bay (via Trade Arabia)
March 1, 2018Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman has appointed Andre Miethig as executive assistant manager for food and beverage (F&B) operations....
15 things to do in Dubai this weekend (via What’s On)
March 1, 2018Known for their sunset views, folly pops and award-winning cuisine, folly by Nick & Scott are opening up their happy hour offer for nine hours to mark their first year at the Souk Madinat location....
Watch: Folly by Nick and Scott | 50 best restaurants (via Esquire)
February 28, 2018The Gordon Ramsay trained duo previously ran his restaurant Verre in Dubai Creek, before creating their own concept restaurants Table 9 and Taste Kitchen – both of which won plenty of critical acclaim for...
5 brunches in Dubai (that actually occur between breakfast and lunch) via What’s On
February 28, 2018At Bistro Des Arts, guests are invited to enjoy a traditional French-style sharing brunch every Friday and Saturday....
Dubai Restaurant Week review: Folly by Nick & Scott (via Gulf News)
February 25, 2018The food at Folly is definitely creative and unique. When I had the chance to pick out of a list of 15 restaurants, participating in Dubai Restaurant Week (DRW) I went for Folly by Nick and Scott, because I...
Meeting? Let’s grub and go (via Khaleej Times)
February 22, 2018Ultra Brasserie also sees its fair share of business meetings. Naim Maadad, COO at Gates Hospitality, noted that the whole purpose of Ultra Brasserie as a brand is to meet and discuss about work and personal...
Dipping into Nutella – why do we love this chocolate spread so much? (via The National)
February 20, 2018The food at Publique in Souq Madinat Jumeirah is all about alpine-inspired decadence: fondue, raclette, charcuterie boards groaning with cured meat and cheese. This mood doesn’t end with dessert....
Publique launches new brunch – 7 nights a week (via Time Out Dubai)
February 20, 2018Love brunch? Wish you could go more than once a week? Well Publique has a brand-new offering that runs every night, including at weekends....
Time for something sweet? Here are the UAE’s most ‘Instagrammable’ desserts (via Al Arabiya)
February 17, 2018Whether you’re taking a loved one out, or treating yourself, it goes without saying that Instagram-worthy creations are now a thing....
Interview: Naim Maadad on the Middle East hospitality landscape (via hoteliermiddleast.com)
February 11, 2018Born into a hospitality family, Naim Maadad initially rejected what was to become his career, and eventually his passion. His family owned and ran 11 restaurants in Adelaide, Australia, but he decided that he...
Event Preview: Caterer Food & Business Conference (via hoteliermiddleeast.com)
February 11, 2018Ahead of the Caterer Middle East Food & Business Conference on March 6, the expert panel met to discuss the issues and concerns facing the industry right now....
9 of Dubai’s best chefs (via What’s On)
February 11, 2018There’s no shortage of celebrity chefs with restaurants in Dubai. In fact, the city has firmly established itself as a melting pot for culinary A-listers to bring their signature menus to the region, and it’s...
Comment: Value, Values and VAT (via arabianindustry.com)
February 11, 2018Well, 2018 has arrived and so has VAT. Time will tell exactly how value added tax will affect the industry but what we do know is that the forecasts for this year weren’t positive irrespective of the newly...
Dirty pancake challenge comes to Dubai (via Timeout Dubai)
February 8, 2018Monster pancake stack arrives at The Black Lion for Pancake Day...
Dubai’s F&B sector could do with a rental cool-off (via Gulf News)
February 7, 2018Dubai: Landlords in Dubai may be more willing to listen to their F&B tenants and even accommodate them on rents. This would have been quite unthinkable even a year ago....
Sailing in the desert: exploring Oman’s fjords by dhow (via Financial Times)
February 7, 2018Forget the Caribbean: Alec Russell finds an alternative winter sun spot off the Musandam peninsula...
Folly | Best Restaurants in the Gulf (via Esquire Middle East)
January 31, 2018If the third time’s the charm, then prepare to be won over by the third iteration from the ultra-talented local cheffing duo Nick Alvis and Scott Price....
Top F&B Disruptors to Convene at Global Restaurant Investment Forum (via Arabian Gazette)
January 23, 2018Global Restaurant Investment Forum will discuss and dissect modern-day disruptors in the world of F&B...
For an unforgettable experience on the path less travelled, try Dubai (via Mashable Asia)
January 22, 2018Steeped in history and rich in culture, Dubai is the United Arab Emirates’ largest populated city and boasts an opulent vibe that encapsulates this modern Middle Eastern hub. Year-round sunshine, luxurious...
Hot air balloons and staycays: Here’s how to do Valentine’s Day in Dubai right (via Emirates Woman)
January 21, 2018If you ask us, a custom menu put together by two of Dubai’s best chefs is the starting point for a very special evening. Folly’s Nick Alvis and Scott Price are offering curated dining experiences, where...
Folly By Nick & Scott to make Dubai Food Festival debut (via Hotelier Middle East)
January 18, 2018In collaboration with Dubai Food Festival, home-grown concept Folly by Nick & Scott will sit alongside 14 of the city’s restaurants, presenting a three-course set menu as part of Dubai Restaurant Week....
We Need Part-Timers and Students to Cut Costs: Restaurant Owners in Dubai (via Albawaba Business)
January 15, 2018Restaurant and café owners in Dubai are calling for lower rents and the ability to hire students and part-timers to curb their operating costs....
Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman introduces own eco-vehicles fleet (via Hotelier Middle East)
January 2, 2018Six Senses Zighy Bay has purchased its own fleet of seven of Nissan’s Pathfinder SV 4WD Hybrid vehicles, which will transport guests to the resort and take them for out-of-the-ordinary experiences in the...
Oman tourism: Stay at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Musandam (via Times of Oman)
December 27, 2017Located in Oman’s northern Governorate of Musandam, Six Senses Zighy Bay is an exclusive luxury resort nestled among Dibba’s wilderness, flanked by craggy mountain peaks on one side and the sparkling, clear...
Dubai’s independent F&B industry looks to a ‘challenging’ 2018 (via HotelierMiddleEast.com)
December 13, 2017The introduction of VAT in the UAE is likely to negatively affect the restaurant and café sector – which has seen rapid growth in the last decade....
Six Senses Zighy Bay redoubles nationalisation initiatives (via Hotelier Middle East)
November 26, 2017With the Oman Ministry of Tourism’s goal of creating 500,000 jobs in the hospitality sector by 2040, Six Senses Zighy Bay is redoubling efforts to create job opportunities for Omani nationals, as well as...
Four Christmas markets in Dubai to visit (via What’s On)
November 16, 2017The festive season is almost upon us, and to celebrate, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to Christmas in Dubai. From office parties, to takeaway turkey and the big day itself, we’re bringing you all the best...
Harvestfest at Reform Social & Grill returns (via TimeOut Dubai)
October 4, 2017Don your dungarees and celebrate the end of a hot summer at Harvestfest, which makes its return to Reform Social & Grill on Thursday October 26. Enjoy three days of live music, proper British barbecues and a...
The Black Lion launches massive hot dog challenge (via Timeout Dubai)
September 20, 2017Dubai’s British-themed pub, The Black Lion, at The H Dubai, has laid down the gauntlet to the city’s hungriest diners, with the launch of a huge metre-long hot dog....
Gates Hospitality CEO Naim Maadad Wins Prestigious Business Worldwide Magazine Award (via PR Newswire)
September 5, 2017Naim Maadad, head of UAE based global hospitality brand Gates Hospitality, has achieved worldwide recognition for his leadership skills. Known for his innovative and visionary approach, Maadad has been awarded...
Red Farm Is Opening in Covent Garden (via Eater London)
August 17, 2017Yet another NYC import to London — this time dim sum and pac-man dumplings...
Covent Garden for its London restaurant (via Hot Dinners)
August 17, 2017The people behind Pac Man dumplings are coming to London. Expect a modern take on Chinese dim sum with a few NYC influences too....
Reform launches new breakfast menu (via TimeOut Dubai)
August 1, 2017Popular British gastropub Reform Social & Grill has launched a brand-new breakfast menu, featuring a “very British” assortment of dishes....
New Italian restaurant opens in Downtown Dubai (via Timeout Dubai)
July 20, 2017A new Italian restaurant has opened in Downtown Dubai, sure to please lovers of pizza and pasta. Via Veneto Osteria e Cucina will be serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner at its Manzil Downtown location....
Here are three places to celebrate Bastille day in Dubai (via What’s On)
July 12, 2017For a slice of Bastille Day festivities, check out one of these three restaurants this Friday…...
UAE’s Gates Hospitality credits ‘value for money’ for its success (via hoteliermiddleeast.com)
June 4, 2017Gates Hospitality CEO Naim Maadad believes that F&B success both now and in the future must be grounded in “value for money” with Dubai shifting swiftly away from big name international brands and chefs....
Gates Hospitality Launches Italian Concept In Downtown Dubai
April 7, 2017Gates Hospitality has unveiled plans to open new Italian concept, Via Veneto, on Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai....
Review: Folly by Nick & Scott (via What’s On)
April 6, 2017Will this much-anticipated opening satisfy patrons of the space’s former tenant, the Rivington Grill?...
Alpine hideway-themed restaurant Publique opens in Dubai (via The National)
March 13, 2017Fancy a gastronomic Alpine hideaway evening? You can find one in Dubai at Souk Madinat Jumeirah in the form of the newly-opened Publique restaurant....
Have lunch in under 45 minutes at Bistro Des Arts (via AB Lifestyle)
February 16, 2017French restaurant Bistro Des Arts has introduced an ‘express menu’ that promises guests a quick (and light on the wallet) lunch under 45 minutes....
Meet the founders of Dubai’s new French cafe Bistro Des Arts (via The National)
September 14, 2015If you love baguettes, crêpes and all things French, you are in for a treat when Bistro Des Arts opens its doors in Dubai this month....