Indulge in exquisite dishes at the Chef’s table at The Deck

Enjoy a sharing style specially curated menu with fellow food enthusiasts with delicious dishes

Dubai, UAE: With the success of the weekly Owners’ table at The deck, a vibrant environment friendly beachfront dining restaurant at the voco Dubai The Palm on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, is now launching the Chef’s Table every Tuesday evening from the 2nd week of June 2023.

Set for a table for thirty, the Chef’s table will feature dishes inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean to be enjoyed as guests enjoy incredible views and good vibes in the evenings. The meal includes a welcome drink, two starters to share, a main course and a selection of desserts to share.

Food lovers can enjoy a decadent evening enjoying a curated meal in a relaxed ambience every Tuesday from 7pm to 10:30pm with unparalleled picturesque views of the West Beach for only AED 220 with soft drinks. With house beverages AED 249, premium drinks and cocktails AED 299/- and bubbly AED 349/-.

The venue offers a perfect place spending time with friends and family while indulging in dishes specially curated by the resident chef, Ganesh Raja. It is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones to a fantastic afternoon filled with great food and eclectic drinks.


Offer: Curated Chef’s Table  

Price: AED 220 with soft drinks, with house beverages AED 249, premium drinks and cocktails AED 299/- and bubbly AED 349/-.

When:  Every Tuesday
Timing: 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) with Sandbox Swapmeet at “COMICAVE™ a roaring success

Dubai, UAE – Enthusiasts of popular culture and comic fans of top publishers such as Marvel, Valiant, Boom! Studios, Archie Comics, Titan Comics, Kodansha, Viz Media, and more recently convened at COMICAVE™, the world’s largest comics and collectibles superstore at Dubai Outlet Mall for the Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) and Vol. 3 of Sandbox Swapmeet, UAE’s premier community meetup.

The global event in Dubai helped promote pop culture and encouraged reading in line with UAE’s drive towards literature advocacy. Attendees received free comic books, met international comic artists, took part in card games, competitions and cosplay activities and photo ops.

The 200 stakeholders and participants enjoyed the interactions and activations attracting over 8000 visitors to the mall to view their shows, demos and to win prizes and comic books.

COMICAVE™ is the world’s largest store of its kind as a haven for manga enthusiasts, comic book aficionados and film and TV series buffs as the unique store brings to life a gathering of pop culture icons, superheroes, merchandise, comics and manga via high-end collectibles, apparel, novelty items.

Sumo Sushi & Bento reveals “Sweet Summer Fun” Drinks as part of their “Put a Smile, Win the Heart” campaignat Rashid Centre for People of Determination

Dubai, UAE: Sumo Sushi & Bento, the originator of family friendly sushi dining in the region launched new “Sweet Summer Fun” drinks at their interactive CSR event by sharing a day of happiness with students at Rashid Centre for People of Determination during the week of happiness with the ideology of sharing and giving back to the community. 

The Sumo Sushi & Bento CSR activity was initiated to share happiness with students for the “Put a Smile, Win the Heart” campaign. The children at the Rashid Centre for People of Determination had the first taste of the drinks after enjoying various art activities and fun dance sessions with the Sumo Sushi & Bento staff and gave the drinks a nod of approval in terms of taste and quenching the thirst.

The children enjoyed a Meet & Greet session with Kenji and took home gifts. The Sumo Sushi & Bento staff loved the fun activities along with the children while enjoying the refreshing and delicious “Sweet Summer Fun” drinks achieving their goal to make the “Put a Smile, Win the Heart” campaign a success.

The science behind planning for the future needs of travellers today

Insights from the Amadeus Traveller Tribes 2033 Research

Jamel ChandoulSenior Vice President META & EMEA Partner Markets, Travel Sellers

As the increase in travel continues to accelerate, understanding our fast-changing world becomes imperative for those working in travel and tourism. With emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, a growing desire to live more sustainably, and ever-shifting personal priorities, there are a multitude of factors that will ultimately impact how people want to travel and what they expect from travel sellers and providers.

The Traveller Tribes 2033 research is the latest global study commissioned by travel technology leader Amadeus. It endeavours to take a glimpse into the future and see how people will want to travel in ten years’ time.

The research identifies the future forces of change transforming travel, alongside emerging traveller traits, behaviours, and preferences, in order to understand exactly what travelers might want a decade from now.

Northstar Research Partners, commissioned to lead the study, surveyed 10,345 travelers in 15 key markets – including the UAE, UK, USA, India, and China – asking a total of 248,323 questions to compile nearly six million data points in all.

This information formed the backbone of the research and was combined with input from 22 experts in various fields to create a robust foundation for the findings. The research techniques and proven methodology were devised by the Institute for the Future, expert practitioners in the science of forecasting future trends.

These techniques included asking travelers about what they expect their age, income and family status will be in 2033, together with written exercises to open their mind about what life could be like in a decade from now and priming them with a written description of what will impact travel in 2033.

Asking travelers how they think other people will behave in 2033, rather than how they will behave, was also important. Research from the Centre for Decision Research at the University of Chicago has shown this to be a more accurate way of understanding peoples’ behaviour.

All of this was aimed to get people in a future-facing mindset to think about travel in 10 years’ time. The results show that although travel continues to change, the way we understand the traveller is not keeping pace. It was therefore important to create a new way of segmenting travellers.

The research helps to take a longer-term view of how travelers may behave in the coming decade. While attitudes are transient over time, the behavioural attitudes which impact the way travelers think and take decisions can be longer-lasting, allowing for a more accurate understanding of the future.

Traveler Tribes 2033 identifies four Traveler Tribes that are emerging today and are set to shape traveller demands into the future.  For instance, the ‘Travel Tech-fluencers’ have high expectations that travel should leverage technology for smoother and better-connected experiences, such as the use of biometrics to speed up boarding at airports. Not surprisingly, this traveller tribe includes business travelers.

‘Memory Makers’ on the other hand value travel for the memories they make and the places they visit above all else. They like to curate memorable vacation experiences and are open to using technology to help relive those experiences. The ‘Excited Experientialists’have a “try it and see” approach to life, with mid- to high-income earners, few commitments and are well positioned to explore the world. 

The last group in the Tribe, ‘Pioneering Pathfinders’, like to combine people and technology to plan travel for them. They are on above-average income, which lets them live a progressive, fast-paced life, always looking for their next big adventure. They also demonstrate a desire to travel more sustainably.

Going beyond simple, traditional classifications of age, gender, location and socioeconomic position, Traveler Tribes 2033, was able to identify individuals based on their psychological traits, their willingness to travel, explore and seek adventure and how such things will be impacted by new technologies as they emerge.

Equipped with this information, Amadeus is now well positioned to work with its partners to respond to the changing needs of travelers in the coming decade and create solutions that offer a better travel experience.

Download a copy of the report at: www.amadeus.com/traveler-tribes and take the quiz to see which traveller tribe you will belong to.

Sumo Sushi & Bento Listings May 2023

Sumo Sushi & Bento, the originator of family friendly sushi dining in the UAE and throughout the region has curated special offers featuring the finest Japanese cuisine and fun activities this month

Two In One Roll May

Enjoy the two rolls of sushi at the same time when you can get them for the price of One(4pcs) each.

Roll Combos

Twister and Dynamite Roll

Crunchy Crazy and Crunchy California

Alaska and Super California

Spicy Tuna and Spicy Salmon

Terms & Conditions:

Available for dine-in, delivery and pickup.

Available from May 1-31

Offer is applicable for those customers who present the offer in the mobile app for dine-in.

Summer Drinks

Beat the summer heat with refreshing drinks from your favorite Japanese sushi restaurant! Discover the best summer drinks to pair with your sushi delights and cool off in style.

Available in 3 flavors :Vanila Orange Float, Matcha Cookie Float & Lotus Cookie Float.

Lotus Cookie Float

Vanilla ice cream layered with classic root beer, whipped cream and crushed Bischoff.

Price : 32 AED

Matcha Cookie Float

Matcha ice cream, layered with whipped cream, crushed Oreo and soda.

Price : 22 AED

Vanilla Orange Float

Vanilla ice cream layered with whipped cream, crushed Bischoff biscuits and orange soda.

Price: 27 AED

Terms & Conditions:

– Available for Dine-in & takeaway Only.

-Available from May1st-31st

Buy any 2 Main Menu Items and Get a Free Appetizer

Enjoy your favourite Appetizer* for FREE. Choose from a variety of items and order your Favourite items now.

Main Menu Items:

Seafood ramen

Tempura ramen

Chicken Miso ramen

Japanese curry katsu

Kimchee fried rice

Classic : Assorted Tempura bento

Classic : BBQ Beef bento

Classic Bento : Garlic Prawn

Supreme chilli prawn bento

Tempura supreme bento

Salmon teriyaki bento

Free Items Options:

 Rock n roll shrimp reg

Prawn tempura reg

Golden Ito Ebi

Edamame reg salted/garlic/spicy

Chicken gyoza 

Veggie Gyoza

Terms & Conditions:

Available only for dine-in and pickup orders through the mobile app.

Not available for Instore Customers.

One offer per transaction/per person.

Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Available from May 1 -31

Redemption of Kenji coins is not allowed.

Loyalty Offers

Sumo Mobile App is the most simple and convenient way to earn your loyalty points. You can collect the Kenji Coins for every order and redeem them for FREE food and drinks (1 AED= 1 Kenji Coin). You can redeem the rewards without any minimum spend. Enjoy!

For Booking: Visit https://sumosushibento.com or call 800-7866(SUMO)

Using data and behavioural science to transform the future of travel

UAE Insights from Amadeus Traveller Tribes Research

Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont, Managing Director, Amadeus Gulf

With a high number of expats living in the Gulf, travel is part of many residents’ lives as people commute regularly between their home countries and where they live and work. As the global macro environment changes, the travel industry must also continuously evolve by adopting new technologies, meeting the growing desire for sustainability, and accommodating the ever-shifting personal priorities of travellers.

Traveller Tribes 2033 is a global research study commissioned by travel technology leader Amadeus to help travel sellers and providers look into the future and see how people in the UAE will travel in the coming years. Northstar Research Partners conducted an online published earlier this year including the views of 756 UAE travelers who are likely to travel internationally in the next 3 years and have travelled internationally at least once in the last year.

The research examines the future forces of change transforming travel, alongside emerging traveller traits, behaviours, and preferences, in order to understand what travellers might expect or even demand in the future. The research revealed four emerging Traveler Tribes including Travel Tech-fluencers, Memory Makers, the Excited Experientialists and Pioneering Pathfinders.

For instance, the ‘Travel Tech-fluencers’ have high expectations that travel should leverage technology for smoother and better-connected experiences. They are early adopters of modern technology that can improve their journey. ‘Memory Makers’ on the other hand value travel for the memories they make, the people they meet and the places they visit. They like to curate memorable vacation experiences, but are less enthusiastic about new technology, preferring to use what they know and trust.

The ‘Excited Experientialists’have a “try it and see” approach to life, with mid- to high-income levels, few commitments and are well positioned to explore the world. They are also anti-planners in the sense they do not want to plan every aspect of a journey because they enjoy the element of discovery and serendipity that travel provides. The last group among the traveller tribes identified, ‘Pioneering Pathfinders’, like to combine people and technology to plan travel for them. They enjoy above-average incomes, which lets them live a progressive, fast-paced life, always looking for their next big adventure. They are interested in sustainable travel options because the only mark they want to leave behind is a footprint.

Extrapolating the results, the UAE survey revealed the population is a mix of 34% Memory makers, 33% Pioneering Pathfinders, 19% Excited Experientialists and 14% Travel Tech-fluencers. When asked to select a preference from a list of options, the top priority for travellers in the UAE was about making memories and choosing interesting places to visit, followed by value for money.

The five things that excite UAE travellers most about trips in 2033 from a list of options given are: traveling to destinations will be quicker (43%), different ways of paying for trips that will make trips more affordable (43%), artificial intelligence assisting with trip planning to speed up the process (37%), technology to reduce problems such as disruption during trips (35%) and having the chance to travel in a more environmentally friendly manner (34%).

The technologies which will most interest UAE travellers in 2033 are: being able to pay for trips by cryptocurrency, using virtual reality or via facial recognition followed by harnessing data to create more tailored and relevant trip recommendations. The third was about Biometric data to enable quick access through airports and passport control followed by “Super Apps” which have everything needed to plan travel. Rounding the list off was facial recognition data to optimise the transit experience.

The top five concerns that UAE travellers have most about trips in 2033 include: cybersecurity attacks being more frequent (45%) at par with how safe they feel the data people share will be (45%). There were also concerns about political instability meaning it is not possible to travel to some destinations (37%) followed by a concern that trips will be more expensive if they want to act in an environmentally conscious manner (35%). Less of a concern for the majority, only 32% were worried that travel in 2033 will be unaffordable.

Going beyond simple, traditional classifications of age, gender, location and socioeconomic position, Traveler Tribes 2033, was able to identify individuals based on their psychological traits, their willingness to travel, explore and seek adventure and how these will be impacted by new technologies.

Equipped with this information, Amadeus is now well positioned to work with its partners to respond to the changing needs of travelers in the coming decade and create solutions that can offer a better and rewarding travel experience.

You can download the full report as well as country infographics – including for the UAE – by visiting http://www.amadeus.com/traveler-tribes

Unleashing the Future of Retail: The Retail People Magazine Issue 35 Takes Readers on a Thrilling Journey

Brace yourself for an exhilarating adventure as The Retail People Magazine proudly presents its Q2 Issue 35, unveiling the awe-inspiring theme, “Powering the Future of Retail with Cutting-Edge Technology.” Get ready to be captivated by a world where technology reigns supreme, propelling us into a future filled with limitless possibilities.

This extraordinary edition takes you on a deep dive into the dynamic realm of retail, where innovation is the driving force that shapes the industry. At the heart of it all is the featured cover story, shining the spotlight on the trailblazing Yardi Middle East. Said Haider, Senior Director of Middle East Sales for Yardi, together with his team, Ali Radwan, Yasmin Zaria, Rami Abou Ghanem and Haitham Hassoun, shared how they successfully identified and built requirements within the region into their products to provide clients with innovative technology solutions that will fundamentally change how we live, work and play, including how we utilize space. 

Witness how Yardi’s revolutionary cloud-based technology has transformed the real estate landscape, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements. Gain exclusive insights as we uncover key trends and untapped opportunities in the rapidly expanding Middle Eastern real estate market.

But that’s just the beginning. Prepare to be enthralled by a plethora of captivating articles that offer a comprehensive overview of the retail landscape in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE. From revitalizing retail assets to embracing frictionless shopping experiences, we explore the innovative strategies that are reshaping the very foundations of shopping centres.

And that’s not all! RPM Issue 35 goes beyond traditional retail boundaries to showcase the enduring presence of cinema in the retail experience. Discover the magic that unfolds when two worlds collide, offering shoppers an immersive and unforgettable journey.

As you navigate through the pages, RPM signature sections, News Brief and What’s New, will keep you informed about the latest industry happenings and innovations. Stay ahead of the curve with the most relevant insights and insider knowledge at your fingertips.

The Retail People Magazine extends its sincere gratitude to Yardi Middle East and  esteemed sponsors The Clock Towers Shopping Center, Times Square Center Dubai, Kinan International Real Estate Development Company, Azad Properties and Marie France for their invaluable contributions. It is through their unwavering support that RPM and MECS+R continue to push boundaries and shape the future of retail together. RPM would like to acknowledge all the contributors to this edition who shared their invaluable insights and contributions.

Immerse yourself on this remarkable expedition of the Retail People Magazine Q2 Issue 35. Get inspired, informed, and be part of the retail revolution that is reshaping our world. Read the full magazine here:

 Read The Retail People Magazine – Issue 35 “Powering the Future of Retail with Cutting-Edge Technology”

“COMICAVE™ at Dubai Outlet Mall to Participate in Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) with Sandbox Swapmeet

Dubai, UAE – COMICAVE™, the world’s largest comics and collectibles superstore at Dubai Outlet Mall, is excited to announce its participation in Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) in addition to hosting Vol. 3 of Sandbox Swapmeet, UAE’s premier community meetup. The global event will take place on Saturday, 6th May , 2023, at the COMICAVE™ store in Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai, UAE to promote pop culture and encourage reading in line with UAE’s drive towards literature advocacy.

As part of this international event, COMICAVE™ will be giving away free special release comics from top publishers such as Marvel, Valiant, Boom! Studios, Archie Comics, Titan Comics, Kodansha, Viz Media, and more, exclusively on this day.

In addition to the free comics, COMICAVE™ will also host three international comic artists, Marco Santucci, Maria Laura Sanapo, and Des Taylor, who have worked for publishers such as Marvel, DC, Dynamite, and Titan Comics. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the artists, get their comics signed, and even commission original artwork. They will be joined by local artists such as Sachi Ediriweera, Leroy Fernandes and the team of Wayl, among other local talents whom the fans can interact with personally.

The event has grown organically from a small group of enthusiasts to a multi-national celebration of popular culture, not limited to just superheroes and anime/manga.

This year’s edition will feature several activations, including a Magic The Gathering Card Game Tournament, a Pokemon Pack Unboxing Raffle, a Tamiya Race Car Tournament, a Hot Wheels Gravity Race Competition, and hourly prize raffles from the Swapmeet and Community teams. Fans can also participate in cosplay activities and photo ops.

“We are thrilled to participate in Free Comic Book Day and bring together fans of comics and popular culture from around the world. This event is a celebration of creativity and imagination, and we look forward to sharing it with our community.” said Yasmin Al Najjar , General Manager of COMICAVE™.

The FCBD event and Sandbox Swapmeet is free and open to the public, with no purchase required. Fans are encouraged to come early and stay late for a full day of activities, prizes, and fun.

COMICAVE™ is the world’s largest store of its kind as a haven for manga enthusiasts, comic book aficionados and film and TV series buffs as the unique store brings to life a gathering of pop culture icons, superheroes, merchandise, comics and manga via high-end collectibles, apparel, novelty items.

Asset Integrity and Process SafetyConference& Exhibitionlaunched in Jubail Industrial City

Saudi Arabia: Hosted by the Royal Commission in Jubail Industrial City, The Asset Integrity and Process Safety Conference & Exhibition – KSA Edition, concludes at the King Abdullah Cultural Center in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The conference dealt with the main issues related to extending the life of assets and improving maintenance strategies, which will improve the integrity and reliability of assets while maintaining production capacity and reducing operational cost.

Eng. Abdullah bin Mahmoud Kashgari inaugurated the conference on behalf of the CEO of the Royal Commission in Jubail, Dr. Ahmed bin Zaid Al-Hussein. More than 500 participants from experts and specialists in the energy and resources sector participated in the conference, including asset managers, engineers, HSE professionals, and maintenance experts.

The conference brought together over 500 professionals from the energy and resources industry, including asset managers, engineers, HSE professionals, and maintenance experts. The event provided a platform for participants to share their experiences, insights, and solutions on critical issues in asset life extension and optimization of maintenance strategies via keynote speeches, technical sessions, panel discussions, and an exhibition showcasing the latest technologies and solutions in asset integrity and process safety.

The event provided insights from industry experts such as Eng. Khalid Sheltami, Chief Engineer at SABIC Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Eng. Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Executive Vice President (Manufacturing) at NAMA Chemicals, Eng. Muhammad Javed Zahooruddin, Lead Engineer Corrosion, Integrity & Inspection at SASREF, Mr. Thomas Heckmann, Global Senior Business Architect at IFS, Mohammed Abufour, Advanced NDT Supervisor at Saudi Aramco and Mr. Martin Robinson, CEO – IRISS.

Khalid Sheltami, Chief Engineer at SABIC Manufacturing Center of Excellence said, “I am delighted to be a part of the Asset Integrity and Process Safety Conference & Exhibition. This event provided us a platform for professionals in the energy and resources industry to share our experiences and best practices in asset management and maintenance. The conference was a great opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and solutions that can optimize production while maintaining the integrity and safety of assets. I look forward to attending future editions of this event.”

Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Executive Vice President (Manufacturing) at NAMA Chemicals added, “Attending the Asset Integrity and Process Safety Conference & Exhibition was a great learning opportunity. The event provided valuable insights on how to improve asset reliability, maintain safety, and optimize production. It addressed chronic issues related to asset integrity and process safety and presented advanced strategies and technologies to optimize production. I appreciate the organizers for bringing together industry experts to knowledge and explore innovative solutions to complex challenges.”

“It is crucial to meet industry peers and have knowledge sharing sessions to achieve Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS) goals and improve profitability. By setting and maintaining IOWs, organizations can effectively manage risks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimize production while minimizing maintenance and replacement costs. The Asset Integrity and Process Safety Conference & Exhibition provided valuable insights into the latest advancements in IOW management, and I am confident that these strategies will continue to drive improvements in asset integrity and profitability for years to come,” said Muhammad Javed Zahooruddin, Lead Engineer Corrosion, Integrity & Inspection at SASREF.

The event explored ways to improve asset reliability, prevent unplanned shutdowns, and optimize production while maintaining the integrity and safety of assets. The event also highlighted the importance of asset management and maintenance in ensuring the long-term reliability, safety, and efficiency of assets.

Turkish Airlines recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue

Turkish Airlines finished the first quarter of the year with 233 million USD Net Profit with strong recovery on international demand despite adverse impact of devastating earthquakes.

Turkish Airlines demonstrated its ability to navigate through a challenging operating environment during the first quarter of 2023, which was marked by devastating earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş – one of the worst disasters in Türkiye’s history. Through its 90 years of experience and successful crisis management, Turkish Airlines recorded net profit for the seventh consecutive quarter despite the negative circumstances surrounding our industry since 2020 with the beginning of the pandemic.

In the first quarter, the airline achieved its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, reaching 4.4 billion USD with an increase of 43% year-over-year. Accounting 84% of the total revenue, passenger revenues rose by 83% and recorded over 3.6 billion USD.

With one of the youngest and most modern fleet of 411 aircraft, Turkish Airlines increased its fleet size and workforce by 10% compared to the same period of last year. In the first quarter of 2023, the airline carried over 17 million passengers in total, with a domestic load factor of 80.1% and an international load factor of 81.4%. Despite the negative effects of global inflationary pressures on costs, EBITDAR (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization, and Rent), which demonstrates the cash generation ability of the company, was approximately 770 million USD on the back of strong revenue growth.

While global international airline capacity in the first quarter of 2023 was 19% below that of 2019 according to data published by airline data provider OAG, Turkish Airlines was among one of the few airlines in the industry by exceeding its 2019 international capacity by 26%. As Europe’s leading network carrier in terms of daily number of flights operated for the last three years according to the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL), Turkish Airlines also achieved a notable growth on a global scale by becoming the network carrier offering more international frequency than any other. As a result of investments in our country’s aviation infrastructure, Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in the first quarter.

Turkish Airlines has been a major contributor to Türkiye’s economy and employment by growing significantly above the industry averages in terms of capacity, number of passengers and profitability over the last two decades. To maintain this trajectory, the national flag carrier has announced its 2033 strategy for its centenary aiming to double the fleet and passenger numbers by setting targets for enhancing the passenger experience, digitalization, and sustainability efforts.

As Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines responded swiftly to the devastating earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş. In February and May, the airline evacuated 430 thousand citizens, transported 433 thousand people along with search&rescue teams, and sent over 29 thousand tons of aid materials to the disaster areas. To contribute to the recovery efforts, the airline also donated 2 billion TL in cash aid to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (AFAD). Additionally, Turkish Airlines pledged to provide support for building 1,000 houses and employ 1,000 personnel from 1,000 families impacted by the earthquakes.

Employing over 75 thousand staff with its subsidiaries, Turkish Airlines continues to proudly fly our flag among the giants of the aviation as a brand that steers the industry with its unique flight network, modern fleet, superior service quality, and successful financial performance.