IN BRIEF

Aldar and Nobu Hospitality to open a luxury hotel in UAE

Aldar Properties PJSC has partnered with Nobu Hospitality to launch a new luxury hotel, branded residences and a fine-dining experience to anchor Aldar’s extremely desirable destination — Mamsha Al Saadiyat. The agreement will see Aldar develop the five-star hotel, featuring 165 luxurious guest rooms and suites, including the Nobu Villa rooftop. Expected to open in 2026, the luxury hotel will offer guests and visitors access to Mamsha Beach and its lively waterfront promenade, four food and beverage venues, including the first Nobu restaurant in Abu Dhabi, a state-of-theart wellness and fitness center, opulent swimming pools and extensive event and conference facilities. aldar.com

Sunset Hospitality Group launches premier Chinese restaurant Mott 32 Dubai

Mott 32 is the latest concept by Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), the Dubai-based hospitality group renowned for creating contemporary hospitality experiences and international concepts, and Maximal Concepts, a global F&B group behind some of Hong Kong’s top restaurants and bars. Guests can experience traditional Cantonese dishes prepared in a modern way, with nods to other regional cuisinesof China, imagined by group Chinese executive chef Lee Man Sing, a well-known figure on the Chinese culinary scene. Head chef Frankie Yang Tao is leading Mott 32 Dubai, while award-winning interior designer Joyce Wang Studio has fused traditional Chinese décor with a lofty New York industrial style, creating a bold design that sees a marriage between East and West sunsethospitality.com

Addmind set to open its latest venture at Club Vista Mare Dubai

MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi honored MBT Restaurant Management’s Beirut Sur Mer brand with a BIB award in its inaugural edition. We sat with general manager Danny Kattar to discover its formula for success and what he has planned for the future.

In your opinion, what makes an F&B concept successful?

We opened Beirut Sur Mer Abu Dhabi just over two years ago, and it's been just over a year since we launched Grand Beirut Abu Dhabi. We wanted both concepts to have

What inspires you when gearing up to launch a new concept?

It is difficult to claim that a concept is created from nothing; most concepts stem from others, but each has a unique twist. I personally look out for what’s trending and take it to the next level. We are in the business of creating experiences. It is not enough to have a beautiful venue only or simply delicious food; the concept must blend with the food to create an exceptional experience. We try to pivot from what is traditional and present things in a new way. What’s coming up next?

We are planning to open Grand Beirut in Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, in April 2023. mbtdev.ae

Ría, an elegant beachfront restaurant and bar nestled within Club Vista Mare Dubai, is set to open soon, bringing an air of sophistication to the Palm Jumeirah hub.

As Addmind’s latest concept, Ría will offer a relaxed upscale dining experience, as well as a stunning beachside escape with the utmost sophistication. The name of the venue is a nod to the embodiment of the tranquility of a flowing stream.

Offering views of the crystal blue waters of Palm Jumeirah, Ría will not only provide guests with a beachside escape but will also deliver an upscale dining experience inspired fully by the wholesomeness of Levantine cuisine. riarestaurantbar.com

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