Society is welcoming the new season with a brand-new menu, packed with fresh flavours and made for sharing. It launches at Society DXB on 29 September and at Society AUH on 2 October.

The new menu is designed for the moments that make up a good week: a relaxed catch-up after the school drop-off, a corporate eat-out with the team, or a long table with family and loved ones as the season turns.

Something for every hour of the day

From a warm morning Spread of pancakes, french Toast and turkish eggs, to shareable starters like miso eggplant dip and cumin lamb dumplings, the new menu has something for every craving. Crust lovers can dig into the carbonara or mediterranean lamb, while bowls, stacked & smeared bring comfort favourites like the teriyaki salmon bowl and double smash burger. Finish sweet with nutella Haze, sticky date or the pastry display and little ones get their own kids Menu, from chicken nuggets & fries to sliders.

A table for everyone

Whether it’s a slow morning with friends, a business lunch or a family gathering, the new Society menu is an invitation to sit down, slow down and enjoy the season.

Offer Details: Launch Date: 29th September for Society DXB and 2nd October for Society AUH, Locations: Society Dubai, Jumeirah 1 and Society Abu Dhabi, Al Mamsha, Al Saadiyat Operational timings: Society DXB runs daily from 8AM -9PM, whilst Society Abu Dhabi is open from 8AM-10PM Sundays-Thursdays and 8AM-11PM, Friday and Saturday.

The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah is pleased to announce the appointment of Karim El Ghandour as Director of Human Resources.

Bringing more than 25 years of hospitality and HR leadership experience across the Middle East and Africa, El Ghandour joins the five-star resort to lead its human resources strategy, with a focus on strengthening colleague engagement, talent development, and workplace culture while supporting the continued growth of the property.

In his new role, El Ghandour will oversee the resort’s human resources function, drawing on extensive experience in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, leadership development, and workforce optimisation. His appointment further supports The Cove Rotana Resort’s commitment to building a strong, people-focused culture and recognises the important role colleagues play in delivering the warm and genuine hospitality for which Rotana is known.

Commenting on his appointment, El Ghandour said: “I am pleased to join The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah and become part of the Rotana family. Throughout my career, I have seen first-hand the important role that people and culture play in the success of a hotel. I look forward to working closely with our colleagues and leadership team to build a strong and supportive workplace, develop our talent, and ensure our people strategy continues to contribute to the growth and performance of the resort.”

El Ghandour joins The Cove Rotana Resort following more than 15 years with IHG Hotels & Resorts, most recently serving as Cluster Director of Human Resources in Kuwait. In this role, he led the full HR function across a cluster of properties with a combined workforce of 800 colleagues and served as a member of the Executive Committee. He also led the HR pre-opening of InterContinental Kuwait, IHG’s first luxury property in the country.

His career in hospitality began in hotel operations, with early roles spanning front office and operational management before he moved into training and development and, subsequently, senior human resources leadership. He has also worked in convention and catering sales and co-founded and managed a travel business, giving him a broad understanding of the operational and commercial realities of hotel performance.

This combination of operational and HR experience has shaped his approach to leadership, centred on people, performance, and a first-hand understanding of hotel operations. At The Cove Rotana Resort, El Ghandour will bring this perspective to the continued development of its colleague culture, supporting high-performing teams and aligning the resort’s people strategy with its wider business objectives.

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A Little India, A Little Middle East: How Food Is Bringing Cultures Together in the UAE

The UAE’s food culture is a reflection of the many communities that call the country home. Indian, Middle Eastern and international flavours have become part of the everyday food landscape, with familiar dishes often picking up new influences along the way. For Za’atar Day on 23 September, iD Fresh Food is bringing two of these food cultures together with its Za’atar Parota.

The idea is simple, a familiar Indian staple meets one of the region’s much-loved flavours. The result is a crispy, flaky, layered parota with aromatic za’atar, bringing a distinctly Middle Eastern touch to an everyday favourite. It is a combination that fits naturally into the UAE, where different food traditions regularly come together.

iD Fresh Food’s Za’atar Parota

The Za’atar Parota brings the bold, aromatic flavour of za’atar inside a hot, flaky and layered parota. At iD Fresh Food, clean label is an uncompromising standard – no preservatives, no artificial colours, no artificial flavours, no emulsifiers, no stabilisers, no raising agents, no anti-caking agents and no unnecessary chemicals. The same standard applies to every ingredient that goes into making the product.

The Za’atar Parota can be enjoyed straight off the pan with hummus, labneh or your favourite dip. It also reflects iD Fresh Food’s approach to building its presence in the UAE. The company entered the market in 2013 and has since expanded its portfolio to suit the tastes and eating habits of a diverse consumer base, while continuing to follow its clean-label approach.

The product is one example of how familiar food formats can be adapted for the local market without losing what makes them familiar in the first place, bringing together the comfort of a parota with a flavour that is already well known across the region. Availability: The Za’atar Parota is available across selected hypermarkets in the UAE and on noon.