Orilla, the chef-led MediterrAsian restaurant from Saradhi Dakara and Stellar Society Group, is entering a new season with a renewed focus on the things at the heart of the restaurant: Mediterranean-inspired food, generous hospitality, music, community and the pleasure of sharing a table.

Set on the 27th floor of Hotel Local, Autograph Collection by Marriott, in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Orilla brings together the flavours of the Mediterranean coast with subtle Asian influences, drawing on Chef Saradhi’s travels, memories and nearly two decades working in Dubai’s culinary scene.

At the centre of the new season is Orilla’s Family Sharing Brunch, taking place every Saturday from 12.30pm to 4pm. Designed around the Mediterranean tradition of gathering around the table, the experience brings guests a selection of dishes served for sharing, including tomato salad, salmon roll, beef carpaccio, garden maki, baba ganoush, focaccina, risotto ai gamberi, rigate alla Norma, tagliata and koji chicken, followed by desserts including doughnuts and chocolate mousse.

The brunch is available with Soft, House and Prosecco packages, with children under seven dining free and a dedicated children’s menu available for younger guests.

Champagne also plays a starring role at VIva Orilla with bottles of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV available at AED600 and Bollinger Special Cuvée NV at AED650, offering guests the opportunity to make the weekend experience a little more celebratory.

“Orilla has always been about more than the food,” says Chef Saradhi Dakara. “It is about the feeling you get when you sit down, the people you are with, the music, the hospitality and the memories you take away with you. The Mediterranean has always been about that sense of community and generosity, and this season is about bringing even more of that spirit to Orilla.”

For Saradhi, Orilla represents a particularly personal chapter. After spending 10 years with The Maine Group and helping shape its growth, he created Stellar Society to develop concepts through his own culinary voice. His experiences across Dubai, London, Ibiza and Bodrum continue to influence the way he approaches food, hospitality and the spaces around it.

“Orilla” means shore in Spanish: a meeting point where cultures, journeys and experiences come together. That idea remains central to the restaurant: a place to eat, drink, listen to music and spend time together, from a long weekend lunch overlooking the Dubai skyline to a late evening around the bar.

Beyond brunch, Orilla’s weekly programme continues to bring different sides of its personality to life. Sunset Rituals run on weekdays from 4pm to 8pm, while After Shift offers three beverages for AED100 on Mondays and Tuesdays, Wednesdays feature Mi Amor, with complimentary wine for ladies at the bar, and Fridays introduce Neighbourhood Nights, built around community and a three-course dinner.

Every second and fourth Sunday, R&B Sundays bring a live DJ, two-course menu and late-afternoon energy to the rooftop. A new Comedy Night will also be announced soon, with all-you-can-eat sushi on the menu.

The programme reflects Chef Saradhi’s belief that a restaurant should be somewhere guests want to return to regularly, not just a place to visit once.

The menu is inspired by the coastal towns and cultures that have shaped Saradhi’s culinary journey. His approach is rooted in seasonality, ingredient-led cooking and storytelling, with each dish intended to connect guests to a place, memory or experience.

The new season also marks the continued development of Stellar Society Group, the UAE-based hospitality company co-founded by Chef Saradhi Dakara and US restaurateur Utkarsh Patel. Orilla is the group’s first concept, representing the beginning of a wider hospitality vision centred on ingredient-led dining, thoughtful execution, authenticity, community and craft.

Viva Orilla Information

• When: Every Saturday, 12.30pm-4pm | How Much: AED275 (soft drinks), AED390 (house package), AED475 (prosecco) | Free (kids under seven), A la carte (kids seven-12), AED150 (kids 12 and above) | Where: Orilla, Hotel Local Dubai, Jumeirah Village Triangle | To Book: +971 04 575 2986

Al Bustan Centre & Residence concluded a successful participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, where it connected with travel industry partners and explored new business opportunities across the GCC, Europe, CIS, Asia and other international markets.

During the exhibition, the established Dubai hotel apartment property held productive discussions with tour operators, destination management companies, travel agencies, corporate travel partners and international buyers. The meetings focused on building long-term partnerships that can generate sustainable, year-round business.

The property also highlighted the growing demand for accommodation that combines hotel services with the comfort, space and flexibility of a home. This trend is creating new opportunities across corporate accommodation, relocation, extended stays, family travel and group business.

Moussa El Hayek, Chief Operating Officer of Al Bustan Centre & Residence, said the positive response received during ATM reflected the travel industry’s continued confidence in Dubai as a global destination for tourism, business and long-term living.

“Our participation at Arabian Travel Market was highly productive and gave us an important opportunity to reconnect with existing partners while meeting new buyers and travel professionals from several international markets,” El Hayek said.

“Dubai continues to demonstrate that tourism growth is not only about increasing visitor numbers; it is about building a complete destination where people can visit, work, live and return. For hotel apartments such as Al Bustan Centre & Residence, that creates a strong opportunity to serve the evolving needs of today’s traveller.”

Dubai’s combination of tourism, business, lifestyle and residential opportunities has created a broad hospitality ecosystem. Travellers may initially visit for a holiday, meeting or event before returning for work, investment, relocation or a longer stay.

Al Bustan Centre & Residence differentiates itself by providing spacious accommodation, flexible short- and long-stay options, convenient connectivity and facilities that support guests’ everyday needs. The property continues to modernise and adapt its services in response to changing expectations.

Technology and sustainability were also central to the property’s discussions at ATM. Al Bustan believes digital solutions should simplify the guest experience and improve operational efficiency while preserving the personal service at the heart of hospitality.

The property recently received the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp 2025 – Hotel Apartment Standard, awarded by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The recognition reflects its ongoing commitment to responsible hospitality, supported by its long-standing collaboration with Emirates Environmental Group and participation in environmental initiatives.

“Sustainability must become part of everyday hotel operations rather than simply being treated as a marketing initiative,” El Hayek added.

Following ATM 2026, Al Bustan Centre & Residence will continue discussions with potential partners while strengthening its presence across traditional and emerging source markets.

“We look forward to building on the conversations held at ATM and developing practical, long-term collaborations that create value for our partners and support Dubai’s continued tourism growth,” El Hayek concluded.

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has signed a management agreement with Trading Construction Works Organization to operate Avani+ Hanoi, a 310-key hotel in Hanoi’s Bach Mai Ward.

Scheduled to open in 2028, the hotel forms part of a mixed-use precinct anchored by Hinode City, a new lifestyle mall, alongside 1,099 residential and serviced apartments. Located at the intersection of Minh Khai and Kim Nguu Street, the development benefits from a vibrant neighbourhood and convenient transportation links with the city’s Old Quarter a 10-minute drive away.

Avani+ Hanoi marks a continuation of Minor Hotels’ growth in Vietnam, where the group operates four properties under its Anantara and Avani brands – Anantara Hoi An Resort, Anantara Mui Ne Resort, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas and Avani Quy Nhon Resort – along with luxury train carriages, The Vietage by Anantarav. The signing extends the group’s footprint into one of Vietnam’s key metropolitan areas and establishes its first property in the nation’s capital of Hanoi.

The premium lifestyle hotel will bring the Avani brand’s distinctive design and energy to the city, with facilities including an indoor swimming pool and deck, a fitness centre, all-day dining and specialty restaurants along with meeting and function spaces. Avani+ Hanoi’s central location caters to corporate travellers, long-stay and leisure guests.

Avani+ Hanoi and the broader Hinode City mixed-use development are among the latest projects of the Trading Construction Works Organization, a diversified corporation with a presence across real estate, industrial manufacturing and energy sectors.

“This is our first branded hotel in a major Vietnamese city, and the central Bach Mai Ward is the right place to start. Avani+ Hanoi’s prime location gives us a genuine hub in the capital, with strong appeal to both business and leisure travellers seeking a wellconnected urban base.”

Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels

“This agreement marks the beginning of a long-term partnership with Minor Hotels and reflects our shared vision of bringing international hospitality standards to Hinode City. We are confident that Avani+ Hanoi Hotel will set a new benchmark for premium hospitality in Hanoi while creating lasting value for guests, investors and the wider community.”

Vo Toan Cong, Chairman of Gerbera-II Hospitality One Member Company Limited, a subsidiary of Trading Construction Works Organization.