Toshi, the Pan-Asian restaurant at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, has its popular Sushi & Beyond promotion on four nights a week. Running every Thursday through Sunday from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM, the unlimited buffet is currently being offered at an exclusive limited-time price of AED 149 per person, making it one of the city’s most accessible evenings of quality Pan-Asian dining

Guests can expect the full Sushi & Beyond experience: the artistry of Sushi Master Chef Kot at the sushi and sashimi counter, alongside Mama Nata’s rotating menu of Pan-Asian appetisers, mains and desserts. The weekly schedule now makes it easier than ever to plan a visit, whether for a Thursday night dinner, a weekend outing, or a reason to end Sunday on a high.

Details at a glance:

• Days: Thursday to Sunday, weekly
• Timings: 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• Price: AED 149 per person — unlimited (Exclusive offer for a limited time)
• Venue: Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai
• Phone: +971 4 423 4100
• WhatsApp: +971 50 494 2390
• Email: fbreservations.gmhd@millenniumhotels.com

LOOP has officially opened its doors in Business Bay, bringing a fresh Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining and lounge concept to the heart of Dubai. Located at Trillionaire Residences by Binghatti overlooking the Dubai Canal, LOOP is designed as a destination that seamlessly evolves with the city’s 24-hour lifestyle.

From early morning breakfasts to late-night gatherings, LOOP offers a contemporary Mediterranean experience centred around quality cuisine, shisha, tea rituals, and meaningful social connections. Inspired by the rhythm of Dubai, the venue transforms throughout the day, creating an inviting atmosphere for every occasion.

Guests can begin their mornings with specialty coffee and traditional Turkish breakfast spreads, enjoy relaxed business lunches and afternoon meetings, gather over dinner with friends, or unwind with premium shisha and handcrafted beverages into the evening. The concept is built around familiarity, comfort, and the idea of becoming a daily destination guests naturally return to.

LOOP places relationships at the heart of the experience, with a hospitality philosophy focused on recognising returning guests and creating personalised moments that foster a true sense of community.

The interiors feature warm natural textures, contemporary finishes, soft ambient lighting, and floor cooling throughout the terrace, creating a sophisticated yet welcoming setting that transitions effortlessly from day to night.

Situated within one of Business Bay’s newest residential landmarks, LOOP offers both residents and visitors a convenient destination for dining, working remotely, socialising, or simply taking in the canal views. Complimentary valet parking further enhances the seamless guest experience.

With its blend of Mediterranean flavours, elevated hospitality, and dynamic all-day atmosphere, LOOP aims to become one of Business Bay’s new social hubs.

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Dodo Pizza UAE opened the Kids Pizza Academy, Dubai’s first and largest purpose-built culinary edutainment facility for children aged 3-12, located in JLT, Cluster T.

The launch positions the brand within the UAE’s 2026 Year of the Family agenda, offering a structured, screen-free alternative to passive family entertainment formats.Ivan Pyadyshev, CEO of Dodo Pizza MENA, cut the ribbon at the opening, attended by families, media, and members of the JLT community.

The masterclasses

The Academy’s hands-on “Masters of Pizza” masterclasses are the heart of the concept. Since its soft opening, Dodo Kids Pizza Academy has already hosted 15 masterclasses, with plans to run 25 sessions per week, spanning daily drop-in classes, school field trips, all-inclusive birthday parties, and community events, all tailored by age group. Each one-hour session is led by trained “friendstructors” who guide children through dough-rolling, topping, and baking from start to finish, before they tuck into their creations fresh from the oven.

At the grand opening, two masterclasses were held across the afternoon and evening, with kids split into two age groups (3-7 and 8-12) so each session matched their skills and needs. Every young chef wore a personalized apron, shaped their own pizza, and left with a diploma and sticker pack to mark the occasion.

The same format is available year-round through the Academy’s birthday packages, which scale across three tiers. The Junior Chef experience (130 AED/kid weekdays, 150 AED/kid weekends; 2 hours) includes the masterclass, greeting games, signature tableware, food and beverages, a personal host, photo booth, and diploma pack with e-invites. Master Chef (150/170 AED/kid; 2 hours) adds a greeting quest, a choice of themed tableware, face painting or temporary tattoos, and a birthday gift. Culinary Maestro (300/330 AED/kid; 3 hours) is the full celebration, with guest prizes, the Dodo bird mascot and disco time, themed balloon decor, a piñata, and a 2kg themed cake.

The science behind the fun

Recent research confirms that structured cooking programmes improve children’s confidence, problem-solving skills, and culinary self-efficacy – benefits that compound alongside the fine motor and sensory development that hands-on kitchen activities naturally support.

For parents, structured activities that hold a child’s attention don’t just make for a better outing, they actively reduce the mental load of parenting in public, giving children something real to do and parents space to actually be present. This is what separates purposeful family programming from entertainment that merely keeps children occupied.

The full experience

Beyond the masterclasses, the grand opening delivered face painting, dance battles, a wheel of fortune, live entertainment, games, and ice cream vouchers between sessions.

The grand opening included an emcee, face painting, dance battles, a wheel of fortune, and ice cream vouchers between sessions. Once the masterclasses wrapped, children gathered at communal tables to share the pizzas they had made.

The opening marks the start of an ongoing programme. With weekly masterclasses planned and formats designed to scale with a child’s age, the Academy is building a recurring curriculum rather than a single experience.

The brand has signalled plans for regional growth, with Qatar identified as a likely next market and early-stage discussions underway for Iraq and Abu Dhabi. For Dodo Pizza UAE, the Academy represents a long-term investment in the local family community, one the brand intends to replicate across the GCC.