Hospitality
Indikaya Opens Doors at Shangri-La Dubai on 1st August: Modern and Culturally Rich!
Situated within Shangri-La Dubai, Indikaya is a new Indian restaurant presenting fusion Indian Tapas, stunning ambiance, and an unforgettable dining experience celebrating India’s rich culinary heritage.
Dubai’s newest dining destination, Indikaya, will surprise diners with the freshest flavors and culinary creativity with its unique tapas menu. Breaking new ground and bringing Indian ingredients to the fore, the restaurant celebrates India’s diverse flavors, textures, and culinary traditions in an exciting new format, promising a feast for the senses.

Helmed by the renowned Chef Ajay Chopra, Indikaya’s ethos revolves around seasonal ingredients treated in imaginative ways while staying true to their roots. Bold yet thoughtful, playful yet meticulous, each dish on the menu is a tribute to a different region, culture, and flavor profile of India.
Chef Chopra, a celebrated figure in the culinary world, is known for his innovative approach to Indian cuisine. With a career spanning over two decades, he has worked with culinary legends like Gordon Ramsay and Angela Hartnett. His expertise has graced prestigious kitchens worldwide, including his role as a judge on Masterchef India for two seasons.
The contemporary bar at Indikaya emphasizes ingredient-forward mixology, offering signature cocktails such as the Malabar Monsoon, featuring curry leaf and black pepper sieved with coconut oil fat-washed rum, and the Dalhousie Scotch, a delightful blend of Scotch, crème de cacao, espresso, almond syrup, and mascarpone cheese. The bar also boasts a curated list of spirits and mocktails, expertly crafted by skilled bartenders and complemented by lively music. Visit for a round of adventurous drinks that will delight and surprise with each sip.
The menu at Indikaya reflects Chef Chopra’s experience, offering an exploration of inventive Indian tapas, expertly grilled dishes, and main courses that reimagine nostalgic flavors while capturing the essence of India’s culinary diversity. Highlights include the Mungbean Tartine, a plant-based delight featuring a mung bean dip flavored with Maharashtrian thecha, and the Indikaya Vada Pao, a sophisticated take on Mumbai’s beloved street food with tempered russet potato and wasabi relish.
Indulge in the Kumbh Indulgence, featuring porcini mushrooms folded with Manchego and smoked mozzarella cheese, served with edamame, fried enoki, and black garlic emulsion. Or savor the Osso Bucco, showcasing Australian lamb osso bucco brined in spiced whey, slow-cooked with nihari sauce, and served over truffled cauliflower puree. The Chilean Seabass, marinated with a spice blend from the North Canara coast, sous-vide, and finished on a plancha, offers another exquisite choice. For dessert, enjoy the modern twist of classics like the Rum Baba Misu with kithul jaggery mousse stuffed in baba au rhum, soaked in a syrup of Kahlua, Old Monk, and Marsala wine, served with glazed cherries and South Indian filter coffee ganache.
“Our main priority is the quality of ingredients, with each dish at the restaurant shining a spotlight on one” says Chef Chopra. “Providing diners with the highest quality meals and exemplary service. Each dish on our menu celebrates a different region, culture, and flavor profile, showcasing lesser-known ingredients from remote towns of India. With every dish, we aim to showcase the authentic diversity of India.”
The meal at Indikaya is a sensory affair, begin with drinks at the lounge followed by mains in the dining room. The expansive space is warm and welcoming, with impressive contemporary design elements, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both modern and culturally rich. The spacious dining area, highlighted by ambient lighting and tasteful furnishings, offers a serene setting for an exceptional dining experience.

Hospitality
UBK AT MÖVENPICK JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS RAISES A GLASS FOR DUBAI’S MOST LOYAL COMPANIONS WITH “PAWS & POUR”


Some things in life stay beautifully constant, and for many Dubai residents, that has been their pets. Through everyday routines, slow days, and everything in between, pet parents have built their lives around their four-legged companions in the most natural, heartwarming way. UBK at Mövenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers is celebrating that bond with Paws & Pour, a feel-good gesture for guests who stayed in Dubai with their pets during the recent period of regional uncertainty.
Visit UBK, show a photo of you and your pet from the past two months in Dubai, and enjoy a complimentary non-alcoholic drink on the house every Sunday only from 12pm-12am. Just a simple cheer to a not-so-simple bond. Because UBK has always been proudly pet-friendly, especially with Paws & Play running Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 7pm, where dogs are very much part of the vibe. Plus, guests can enjoy 30% off food and beverages while spending time with their furry plus-ones.
Paws & Pour is UBK doing what it does best, keeping things easy, welcoming, and full of personality. A little toast to loyalty, companionship, and the pets who make every day better just by being in it.
Hospitality
YOUR FAMILY HOLIDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT MORE INTERESTING AT SIYAM WORLD
Part of the Lifestyle Collection of Sun Siyam, Siyam World has never really done “ordinary.” And with two of its most high-energy island experiences now firmly on the weekly roster, families, groups and anyone with a competitive streak have even more reason to book that trip.
Lace Up: The Siyam World 3K Wellness Run:
Every week, guests gather at the start line for the Siyam World 3K Wellness Run, where good vibes meet great views. Clearly marked pathways guide the way to a marathon-style route around the island but the rules are simple: go at your own pace, take in the views, and enjoy the moment. Run it, jog it, or power-walk it with a smoothie in hand. No judgment here. Cross the finish line and you’ll earn an exclusive Siyam World 3K Run badge, the most stylish souvenir you’ll take home, and the ultimate bragging rights for completing a 3K on the most epic island in the Maldives. It’s all about moving, smiling, and enjoying the moment.

Game Faces On: The Amazing Race
For families and groups ready to turn up the heat, The Amazing Race is exactly what it sounds like, chaotic, competitive, and seriously good fun. Teams of up to five kick off at the starting point before racing across the island, completing challenges and hunting down clues at every turn. Five challenges. Multiple locations. Zero time to waste. It’s a test of speed, teamwork and quick thinking with a generous helping of chaos thrown in for good measure. And the rewards? Very worth running for. The winning team takes home a complimentary excursion, second place hits the waves on a banana boat, and third place gets behind the wheel at the Maldives’ first-ever resort based electric go-kart circuit. Not a bad consolation prize.
Whether you’re chasing that runner’s high, racing your kids across the island, or just looking for something a little different from the usual sun-lounger routine, Siyam World delivers. Every experience is designed to bring people together, keep the energy high, and create the kind of memories that don’t fade with the tan.
A World Beyond Your Wildest.
Siyam World’s summer offer makes it easier than ever to say yes. Save up to 45% off, enjoy USD 150 resort credit, and settle in to Premium 24hrs WOW! All-inclusive from the moment you arrive. Stay 4 nights and a seaplane transfer is on the house — stay 7 and that extends to two guests, plus a floating breakfast for two. And for families, children under 12 stay completely free when sharing with adults. The only question is how long you can stay. Book your stay NOW.
Hospitality
MAMMA & ME: A HEARTFELT ITALIAN MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION AT FALCONE

This Mother’s Day, FALCONE – the award-winning Neapolitan pizzeria in Al Barsha – invites mothers and their children to celebrate with Mamma & Me, a warm, interactive afternoon centred on homemade Italian food, creativity and family quality time.
Taking place on Sunday 10 May from 1pm to 4pm, the event is designed to create meaningful moments between mothers and their children through a hands-on, chef-led pizza-making workshop.
During the workshop, children will create their mother’s favourite pizza using a selection of toppings, while mothers will prepare their child’s favourite pizza in return. Each pizza will be served in a heart shape, adding a festive touch to the occasion and forming a memorable, photo-friendly centrepiece for the table.
To continue the celebration throughout the day, Mother’s Day cards will be placed on tables for daughters and sons to write and draw personalised notes.
Mamma & Me is a relaxed family experience where food, shared time at the table and small gestures turn a simple meal into something special. It is the perfect way for families to create unforgettable memories with their mothers this Mother’s Day.
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