In this issue, we open 2026 by examining the ideas, people, and shifts shaping the region’s culinary and hospitality landscape. From The New Rules of Dining, exploring how sustainability, wellness, and moderation are redefining how we eat and drink, to a closer look at the forces reshaping how we stay, live, and experience hotels, this month’s stories reflect an industry moving with greater intention and clarity.
We explore the rise of Daylife with Guillaume Ferraz, examine how hyper-local thinking is powering the next generation of dining experiences, and step inside the beverage philosophy of FZN by Björn Frantzén. Elsewhere, we unpack the scale of Gulfood 2026, spotlight initiatives building the next generation of Emirati culinary talent, and examine the craft behind experience-led celebrations.
Here’s to a year defined by purpose, restraint, and meaningful progress, and to beginning 2026 with confidence, focus, and momentum.
