Hospitality
Nando’s UAE Accelerates Growth with Strategic Expansions and Developments
Nando’s continues to strengthen its foothold in the UAE market, through a series of recent renovations and expansions of multiple casas. These strategic initiatives underscore Nando’s steadfast commitment to elevating the dining experience, broadening accessibility and continued success across the region.
The brand has demonstrated double-digit sales growth year on year since 2021, showcasing the success of its expansion strategy and its enduring appeal. Nando’s has completed significant renovations over the past year at prominent locations, including Dubai Festival City Mall, Mirdif City Center, BurJuman, Deira City Center in Dubai, and Shams Boutik in Abu Dhabi. These refurbishments, alongside the upcoming renovation at Marina Walk and a recent opening in Nshama, Town Square, aim to provide customers with a more homely and comfortable dining experience, featuring a contemporary look and feel.
Furthermore, the continuous expansion in Abu Dhabi is driven by Nando’s strategic goal of reaching more communities and providing easier access to its distinctive dining experience. With new openings set for Al Wahda Mall and Waitrose, Khalifa City by the end of 2024, these strategic moves underscore Nando’s commitment to enhancing convenience and ensuring that more customers can enjoy the unique Nando’s experience.
The brand’s continuous innovation and adaptation to market trends is evident in its recent revamped vegetarian menu, which has seen a 20% month-on-month growth, addressing the evolving preferences of its customer base. Additionally, the rollout of breakfast options in 18 locations has garnered steady month-on-month growth, further diversifying the brand’s offerings. Upcoming innovations in the menu within the Espetada and Burger categories promise to delight and engage customers even more.
“As we continue to grow and evolve, our focus remains on delivering exceptional dining experiences and staying attuned to our customers’ needs,” said George Kunnappally, Managing Director of Nando’s UAE. “Our recent renovations and developments reflect our dedication to providing welcoming, contemporary spaces where our customers can enjoy the unique flavors of Nando’s.
As a prominent player in the hospitality sector, Nando’s UAE remains unwavering in its dedication to quality, service excellence, and community involvement. These initiatives are designed to sustain brand growth and enhance customer satisfaction, ensuring Nando’s remains a leader in the competitive UAE dining scene.
Hospitality
Dubai’s Palm West Beach Just Got a Wellness Upgrade with the Relaunch of dEATox Café
Dubai, UAE – dEATox Café, the wellness-focused dining destination at TUMBI Hotel Dubai, The Palm, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has officially relaunched with a vibrant menu and refreshed concept that redefine what it means to eat healthy.
At the heart of dEATox is a simple promise: Healthy, but Tasty! Inspired by Dubai’s active, wellness-focused community, the café blends nutrition and indulgence through a menu that celebrates flavor, balance, and creativity. Guests can expect everything from the Protein Tartine and dEATox Toast, to colorful salads like the Super Food Salad and Thai Mango Salad, signature Chicken Hoisin Poke Bowl layered with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and wholesome smoothies and fresh juices such as Immune Boost and Eco Bloom. Every dish is designed to energize and make healthy eating truly enjoyable.
“dEATox is transforming wellness dining into a vibrant, accessible experience for all,” said Baba Khanyri, General Manager of TUMBI Hotel Dubai, The Palm. “Our mission is to prove that healthy eating can be bold, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Every element, from the food we serve to the atmosphere we create, is designed to energize the body, excite the senses, and inspire a lifestyle of balance and wellbeing.”
With its bright, welcoming interiors and relaxed vibe, dEATox is more than a café, it’s a wellness hub for Dubai’s lifestyle-driven community. Whether you’re grabbing a post-workout smoothie, settling in for a protein-rich breakfast, or meeting friends over a nourishing bowl, dEATox offers the perfect mix of flavor, convenience, and feel-good energy.
The relaunch forms part of TUMBI Hotel’s holistic lifestyle offering, complementing the property’s modern fitness center, spa, rooftop infinity pool, and all-day dining venues, creating a destination that’s as vibrant as its Palm Jumeirah setting.
Hospitality
Tiger Play House: The Ultimate Game Nights for Diners to Play, Eat and Win for Free at Tiger Bar Stock Exchange
Dubai, UAE – Get ready to roll the dice, flip the cards and test your aim because Tiger Play House at Tiger Bar Stock Exchange, Barceló Al Jaddaf, is here to turn every table into a battleground of fun. Known as Dubai’s first and only stock-market-themed sports bar, Tiger Bar Stock Exchange combines the thrill of fluctuating drink prices with an electric party vibe, vibrant music, delicious bites and now, it’s taking the excitement up a notch. It’s not just a night out; it’s a playhouse for grown-ups where you can play, laugh, compete and even win your favourite food and drinks for free.
Here’s the deal: every table gets to play any two games for free. Win, and you walk away with edible trophies. Lose… well, at least you had a blast trying!
Ever seen a tower of Jenga turn into a plate of Crash Nachos? Or Darts land you Chicken Tikka glory? At Tiger Play House, every win comes with a delicious twist. A lucky double six in Ludo gets you 12% off your bill, while a clever checkmate in Chess earns you a free bottled beer victory lap.
The challenges don’t stop there – skip 100 times in a row and you’ll score yourself Mozza Margins, or win a round of UNO against your friends to grab Chilli Cheese Fries. Feeling like showing off your aim? Sink three shots in a quick round of Beer Pong and your next pint is on the house.
Hospitality
ACQUASALE BY CUCINA REOPENS ITS TERRACE FOR THE SEASON
Acquasale by Cucina, the open-air, piazza-style terrace at Palm West Beach, welcomes guests back as its terrace reopens for the season, just in time for Dubai’s cooler weather.
Born as the playful sister to Cucina, Acquasale brings the charm and warmth of an authentic Italian piazza, where friends and families gather to enjoy wood-fired pizza, refreshing spritz, and relaxed conversation under olive trees and twinkling lights. Overlooking Palm West Beach and the Dubai skyline, the terrace provides the perfect setting for golden-hour cocktails, breezy afternoons, and lively evenings.
The menu, led by Cucina’s much-loved Chef Marco Deriu and his talented team, stays true to its Italian roots. Guests can enjoy classic favourites like Margherita, Cacio e Pepe and the signature Acquasale pizza, Fico e Caprino. That’s not all – defying tradition with a pineapple topping, the Ananas Pizza, priced at AED 1,000, adds a playful twist to the dining experience.
At the heart of the terrace, Acquasale’s lively Spritz Bar brings the Italian aperitivo tradition to life. From the timeless Aperol Spritz to playful twists such as Peach and Strawberry Rose, each cocktail is crafted to delight the senses and complement the vibrant, Italian-inspired terrace atmosphere.
Whether it’s catching the sunset, enjoying a casual gathering or lingering over a leisurely evening, Acquasale is where authentic flavours, golden-hour spritzes and the vibrant energy of Italy come together.
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