Hospitality
ME BY MELIÁ DUBAI UNVEILS FEBRUARY’S MUST-EXPERIENCE MOMENTS: IFTAR EVENINGS, SPA ESCAPES & CABANA DAYS

February is the perfect time to pause, reset, and embrace a well-deserved escape, and ME by Meliá Dubai delivers the ultimate setting to reconnect, reflect, and unwind.
With the Holy Month beginning this February, the hotel has curated a standout lineup of experiences designed for meaningful connection, serene moments, and mindful wellness, to be enjoyed in a way that feels personal and purposeful.
Whether gathering to break fast at Iftar, indulging in Ramadan-inspired spa rituals, unwinding with a romantic Valentine’s spa experience, or soaking up the sunshine with a chic cabana day, there’s something to match every mood and moment this month.
After Dusk Ramadan Edition
Experience the spirit of Ramadan at ME by Meliá Dubai’s pool terrace, where guests are invited to gather for a welcoming Iftar served at sunset. Set within an elegant and refined setting, the experience features a thoughtfully curated selection of traditional and contemporary flavours, creating a calm, reflective atmosphere that makes each evening of the holy month truly special.
Guests can begin with an abundant spread of cold and hot mezze, from Muhammara, Hummus andMoutabel to favourites like Kibbeh, Cheese Rakakat, Spinach Fatayer andFalafel, alongside vibrant classics including Tabbouleh, Fattoush andWarak Enab. The buffet continues with comforting staples such as Lentil Soup, a generous Salad Bar, and a standout selection from the carvery and grill stations, including Roasted Lamb Leg, Slow-Roasted Beef Cheeks, roasted Whole Farm Chicken,Chicken Shish Tawook and Shrimp Skewers, served with an array of flavourful sauces. For the main course, guests can enjoy signature Ramadan dishes such as Ouzi with Braised Lamb and Oriental Rice, Samkeh Harra, Dawood Basha, Freekeh, and Vermicelli Rice, before ending the evening on a sweet note with indulgent desserts like Mahalabiya, Umm Ali, Date Pudding,assorted Arabic sweets, and fruits of the day.
Blending timeless Ramadan traditions with ME by Meliá Dubai’s contemporary flair, this Iftar experience is designed to feel both elevated and inviting. Whether guests are gathering for a special occasion or simply embracing the spirit of the season, it offers the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and memorable evening.
Wellness by ME – Amour Luxe
Wellness by ME brings a refined Valentine’s escape to ME by Meliá Dubai, designed for couples and individuals seeking the ultimate reset. This limited-time spa experience combines targeted tension relief with radiant skin results, featuring a 30-minute Rescue Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage using soothing aromatic oils, followed by a 30-minute Express Glow Facial tailored to each individual’s skin, ensuring hydration, refreshment, and restored luminosity. Priced at AED 500, guests will also have full access to the pool and sauna, plus a refreshing beverage, a standout February ritual for romance, relaxation, and glow.
Wellness by ME – Serene Glow
Designed especially for the Holy Month, Serene Glow offers a calming, restorative retreat at Wellness by ME, created to help guests recharge, rebalance, and embrace mindful self-care. Thoughtfully curated to support the body during Ramadan, the experience targets common effects of fasting such as muscle tension, fatigue, and dryness through a soothing combination of expert massage and a hydrating facial that refreshes both body and mind.
Guests can choose between two Ramadan-exclusive options: AED 450 (60 minutes) featuring a 30-minute Rescue Release Massage paired with a 30-minute Express Glow Facial, or AED 550 (90 minutes) combining a 60-minute Relaxing Massage with the same glow-boosting facial for deeper restoration. Each journey is complemented with full access to the pool and sauna, plus a refreshing herbal beverage, making Serene Glow the perfect way to unwind, restore energy, and feel renewed throughout the season.
Central Restaurant – Business Lunch
This February, Central Restaurant welcomes guests to step away from the hustle and enjoy a well-deserved pause with its Business Lunch, a thoughtfully crafted experience designed to inspire warmth, connection, and culinary delight. Curated by the Executive Chef, the seasonal menu highlights comforting flavours and refined touches, celebrating the very best of the season in every dish.
Guests can savour standout creations such as the Charming Broccoli, featuring smoky charred broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and crispy bacon; the luxuriously smooth Golden Velvet Soup; the refreshing Papaya Mist, with delicate smoked salmon and vibrant edamame; the Coral Catch, a warm, succulent grilled prawn and nutty bulgur salad; the aromatic Sun Souvlaki, with tender chicken, soft pita, and creamy tatziki; and the decadent Ricotta Fold, silky spinach and ricotta ravioli finished with butter and parmesan.
For a comforting finish, an assortment of desserts provides the perfect sweet ending. This midday experience is the ideal retreat from a busy day, offering both flavour and relaxation.
Whether dining solo, taking a well-earned break from the day or gathering colleagues for a networking lunch, this midday experience offers a deliciously memorable way to savour the season.
The Cabana Experience
Soak up the winter sunshine in ultimate style with the Cabana Experience. Perfect for sunbathing, splashing in the pool, or simply lounging in comfort, each cabana is designed to be a private oasis. Standard room guests can enjoy a cabana for AED 250 (for two people), complete with two refreshing beverages of choice, mineral water, cooling towels and a hand fan, plus sun protection by Deeper Beauty to keep everyone perfectly pampered under the sun. Suite guests receive a complimentary cabana with the same indulgent inclusions. Whether it’s sipping a chilled drink poolside, cooling off in the pool, or simply basking in the rays, the Cabana Experience transforms an ordinary day into a sun-soaked escape full of relaxation, fun, and effortless luxury.
Deeper Beauty – Sun Care Elevated
ME by Meliá Dubai proudly continues it’s collaboration with Deeper Beauty, a UAE-born SPF brand that seamlessly blends inclusivity, sustainability, and high-performance skincare. Crafted to protect and celebrate every skin tone, Deeper Beauty’s lightweight, non-white cast formula delivers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection without compromise, making it especially suited for darker complexions. Perfect for sun-soaked days by the pool or outdoor adventures, it ensures skin stays nourished, protected, and radiant.
Available at the pool retail shop, guests can choose from: Blocked and Busy SPF50 Sunscreen – 100ml | AED 120 or Blocked and Busy SPF50 Sunscreen – 50ml | AED 55
Whether applied before a relaxing cabana day or on-the-go, Deeper Beauty makes sun protection effortless, effective, and suitable for every skin tone.
Whether celebrating Valentine’s, embracing the spirit of Ramadan, or simply taking time to reset, ME by Meliá Dubai delivers a curated calendar of standout moments designed to leave guests feeling refreshed, recharged, and inspired.
Hospitality
SUPPERCLUB LAUNCHES COMMUNITY INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING UAE RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS

As the region continues to navigate the current climate, many residents are choosing to remain in the United Arab Emirates, where they feel safe, and to continue supporting local businesses while spending time together with friends and family.
Restaurants across the UAE have long played an important role in bringing people together, serving as spaces where communities reconnect, share stories, and celebrate culture. This is particularly true during moments of uncertainty.
In response to the recent developments, Dubai-founded premium dining and lifestyle platform SupperClub is encouraging residents to rediscover the city’s restaurants and experiences while continuing to support the hospitality venues that define the country’s social fabric. With school holidays brought forward and many international trips postponed, and Ramadan in its final days, the coming weeks present a natural moment for residents to explore the city’s dining scene while spending time together locally.
To further support both residents and restaurants, SupperClub has introduced a community-focused initiative for March, offering complimentary Diamond memberships for twelve months. SupperClub partners with leading restaurants and hospitality venues across the UAE and globally, including homegrown Dubai brands like Reif Kushiyaki and Lila Molino, as well as popular venues such as ROKA, Josette, and other acclaimed dining destinations.
SupperClub is also giving back to residents who support the UAE’s restaurant community by rewarding them for dining out more. Members who dine at three different SupperClub partner restaurants within 60 days will receive AED 300 in dining credit towards their next booking.
Those signing up for the complimentary Diamond membership can enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Available for free when signing up in March 2026, using the promo code UNITY
- Unlimited access to privileges for 12 months
- Dedicated WhatsApp Concierge
- Unlimited Bookings, Unlimited Guests
- Seamless Bookings
Muna Mustafa, Co-Founder of SupperClub said, “Moments like these remind us how important it is to support the restaurants and hospitality teams who provide a place for us to come together to share meals, conversation, and a sense of normality. The UAE’s dining scene has always been built on community, and it’s encouraging to see residents continuing to gather and support the venues that make this country so vibrant.”
Hospitality
ME BY MELIÁ DUBAI PARTNERS WITH UAE FOOD BANK TO DONATE 100 IFTAR MEALS DURING RAMADAN

In the spirit of generosity and community that defines the Holy Month of Ramadan, ME By Meliá Dubai is proud to announce its participation in this year’s Ramadan Food Donation initiative in collaboration with the UAE Food Bank under Dubai Municipality.
As part of its commitment to responsible hospitality and meaningful community engagement, the hotel will prepare and donate 100 thoughtfully assembled food bags to support individuals and families in need. Each bag will include a freshly prepared cooked Iftar meal featuring Majboos and Raita, along with bottled water, a laban drink, whole fruit, and dates to help provide a nourishing and complete meal at sunset.
Through the UAE Food Bank, these donations will be distributed to communities, families in need, and mosques across Dubai during Iftar time, ensuring that the spirit of Ramadan reaches those who need it most.
This initiative forms part of ME By Meliá Dubai’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, reflecting the brand’s dedication to social impact, sustainability, and inclusive community support. By aligning with the UAE Food Bank’s mission to reduce food waste and redistribute surplus food responsibly, the hotel continues to champion initiatives that create lasting positive change.
In addition, the hotel’s leadership team and Heads of Department will be invited to take part in packing the food bags, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and hands-on engagement. By involving team members directly in the preparation process, ME By Meliá Dubai aims to strengthen internal unity while reinforcing the true essence of Ramadan: compassion, generosity, and shared purpose.
Through this initiative, ME By Meliá Dubai reaffirms its commitment to serving not only its guests, but also the wider community, contributing to a more connected and caring society during the Holy Month and beyond.
Hospitality
JD MALAT GALLERY X AFRICAN QUEEN KOJO MARFO INSTALLATION LAUNCHES DURING RAMADAN AT J1 BEACH

African Queen Dubai unveils a special collaboration with JD Malat Gallery which operates in Downtown, Dubai and Mayfair, London, presenting an installation of works by Ghanaian-British artist Kojo Marfo at its J1 Beach location. Launching during the holy month of Ramadan through to summer, Marfo’s vibrant paintings enter into dialogue with the spirit of African Queen – the iconic Mediterranean restaurant founded on the French Riviera in 1969.
Installed throughout the venue, the works transform African Queen into an immersive cultural setting where gastronomy, art and atmosphere converge. From sunlit interiors to open terraces overlooking the shoreline, guests encounter contemporary African art within a space defined by Riviera elegance and cosmopolitan energy.
Born in 1980, Kojo Marfo is recognised for his distinctive AfroGenesis style – an Afrocentric “new beginning” that fuses Cubist visual language with Akan artistic traditions. His layered figurative works explore identity and spirituality, reframing African heritage through a contemporary lens. Rooted in Ghanaian artistic traditions while engaging with European modernism, Marfo’s work is expressive, symbolic and internationally resonant.
This dialogue between heritage and reinterpretation mirrors African Queen’s own story. Founded in 1969 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, African Queen embodies Mediterranean art de vivre, where cuisine, culture and celebration unfold in an atmosphere of warmth and timeless glamour. Inspired by the 1951 film The African Queen, the venue’s layered textures and design create an environment that feels transportive yet refined.
At J1 Beach, the concept transitions seamlessly from relaxed daytime dining to vibrant evening gatherings.
Throughout Ramadan, African Queen welcomes guests for sea-view Iftar gatherings, offering a curated set menu designed for sharing. The experience begins with dates and lentil soup, followed by Arabic mezze with warm bread, lamb samosa and stuffed vine leaves. A choice of lamb, beef kebab, chicken tagine or vegetarian tagine follows, concluding with seasonal fruit. Soft drinks, coffee and tea are included per person.
The JD Malat Gallery and African Queen Kojo Marfo installation runs from February 2026 through summer 2026.
À la carte dining is available daily. Iftar is served from sunset throughout Ramadan, Iftar is served from sunset until 9:00 PM, with set menus starting from 296 AED per person, including welcome dates and apricot, sharing starters, a choice of main course, and dessert. The Suhoor menu is available throughout Ramadan from 10:30 PM until 1:30 AM, with last orders taken at 12:45 AM.
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