DUBAI, UAE: Off the Wall is a one-of-a-kind urban cocktail bar, paying homage to the bright lights and the bustling streets of the neighborhood Satwa. With an inspired nostalgic setting, Off the Wall is not only a sight to behold, but it is also a powerhouse on the beverage scene, making sure that every ingredient, every visitor, and every experience is given the utmost attention to detail.

Full of character, the entrance of the bar is lit from the ceiling by light installation “Tokyo meet Dubai” designed by locally based artist Maxime Cramatte of Satwa 3000. The installation is a fusion of Tokyo craziness and Satwa’s inspired design, that creates a powerful entrance experience with a futuristic twist. 

Right after guests step into the bar, they will find the artworks of Syrian artist Baseen Rayynes who has painted two of his striking murals directly on the walls which are on either side of the entrance bar.

The rest of the walls have distressed brick effect, upon which is layered the Graffiti artwork by Paul Bruwer of The Domino art collective. 

Wall art and graffiti in Off The Wall reflect Dubai’s recognition of these mainstream forms of art, that are nowadays as important as art exhibited in museums and galleries. 

The creative energy flows not only in the street art on the walls, but also in the bar program and cocktail menu. The barmen are like artists, who push their creative boundaries when it comes to modern bartending and are ready to serve up a crafted imaginative beverage to impress the guests with unusual flavour combinations and multi-sensory experimental presentations. All signature cocktails are inspired by the prominent art pieces from around the world and the whole beverages menu revolves around creativity as well as artistic values with a bit of storytelling.

Curated cocktail craftsmanship is at the forefront, where traditional Arabic ingredients are used in a contemporary way to showcase what a cocktail can be nowadays, like a fig skin ink that is applied as a paint on the cocktail glasses, homemade Arabic amaro digestive and caramel crackers made from pineapple and dates. There are no boundaries of creativity at Off The Wall, whether it is integration of home-made elements or adapting culinary techniques borrowed from the kitchen. 

Off the Wall deliver on flavor, presentation, and variety with precision, making sure that the food is a delectable feast for everyone’s senses. 

The menu is bursting with flavor blending together contemporary and well-loved Asian street food dishes for a landscape of food that is truly diverse and exclusive to our tables. Off the Wall present Pan-Asian bites in a casual surrounding where epicurean palates meet interior perfection and where it is possible to create different backdrops for a range of occasions. 

Find collaborations with Dubai-based independent DJs and record collectors, who spin curated alternative tunes from the rare records to well-known classics. 

Off the Wall is a destination where guests come for the cocktails and bar bites, stay for the offbeat tunes and return for good vibes, whilst soaking up the Downtown skyline from the terrace. Off The Wall is an ultimate urban bar which can only be found in an ultra-urban city like Dubai!

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.hotelindigodubai.com or get social with us @HotelIndigoDubai and @OffTheWallDubai

Shokuji Restaurant is all about fusing traditional Japanese flavors and atmosphere. Shokuji’s menu is elegantly presented and consists of fresh, seasonal and pure ingredients sourced carefully from the best Japanese and local producers. This ensures authentic tastes and nutritional values in every bite.

The philosophy behind Shokuji Sushi Restaurant is more than just the serving of authentic, tasty and healthy dishes; a further ambition is to contribute towards a sustainable environment by using local ingredients, sourcing ingredients from the responsible suppliers and utilising biodegradable materials for take-away meals. Shokuji does not use any single-use or disposable plastics. 

Shokuji’s Sushi Team always guarantee: Fresh ingredients; consistent quality; kind and responsive service; diversity and seasonality; and food safety & hygiene.

Shokuji Restaurant is in Wasl Vita Mall, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Dubai, UAE: Saya – a homegrown brasserie born in Dubai, offering guests sweet dreams, culinary delights and endless visual treats – is kicking off 2021 in style at its new Al Wasl 51 branch. 

A foodie’s paradise and Instagrammer’s utopia, Saya is a venue that must be experienced to be believed – an idyllic space featuring a visual and ambient duality, with photo-ops at every turn, irresistible cuisine on every plate, and two very different experiences under one roof.

The interior design and décor on display at Saya Al Wasl 51 create an intriguing adventure for the eyes. The space is split in two to provide two very different, yet equally captivating visual and ambient experiences. One half of Saya is a dreamy pink paradise, boasting beautiful blossoming flowers on the walls, neon lights, clouds and a stylish lit-up ‘I love Dubai’ sign, majestic fixtures, plenty of floral touches, and plush velvet chairs. 

The other half of Saya is a black and white, monochromatic, 2D-designed room, with fascinating hand-sketched drawings, paper plants in pots, a faux fireplace, and amazing artistic tributes to Dubai, such as murals and portraits of HH Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan. And, for those who love to dine in the open air, Saya also has its own spacious outdoor terrace.  

Saya’s extensive menu is filled with mouth-watering dishes to suit everyone, from healthy-eaters to comfort food-lovers, and anyone in between. Whether guests want to tuck into an all-day breakfast with family, a healthy and hearty lunch with friends, a delicious dinner with someone special, or an out-of-this-world dessert all for themselves, Saya’s culinary creations are works of art, ready to be snapped for the ‘gram and then savoured until the very last bite.  

At Saya, it’s never too late for breakfast, and, with an all-day breakfast menu full of all kinds of everything, guests can make sure their first meal of the day is the tastiest, no matter what time they decide to indulge. Featuring the best of Western and Middle Eastern cuisine, including American classics, sweet treats, and healthy favourites – Saya’s breakfast menu has it all, with highlights such as Scrambled Shakshuka, The Ultimate Benedict, the Signature Smashed Avo, Granola, and much more. 

Guests can also enjoy a wonderful assortment of á-la-carte options such as soups, hot and cold starters, pasta and risotto dishes, and a variety of mains. Popular choices include Volcano Fries, the Falafel Special Set, Saya’s Salad with Chicken, Tom Yam Soup, Spicy Risotto in Pink Sauce with Avocado (chicken or shrimp), Burger Me, Lamb Shank with Mashed Potatoes, and Miso Salmon in Butter Lemon Sauce.    

For those in search of the sweetest satisfaction for their appetites, Saya’s cakes and desserts are in a world of their own. From the Rose Croissant, Lotus Pancakes, and Rose Explosion, to Flora’s Tower (carrot cake, chocolate cake and vanilla cake surprise), The Ultimate Brownie, and Saya’s Pink Balloon (vanilla cheesecake, rose lotus crunch, milk sauce, and cotton candy) – Saya desserts are masterpieces capable of amazing any sweet tooth.  

While Saya offers very generous and wholesome portions, as well as the finest comfort food, the homegrown brasserie also has plenty of healthy options, like Acai Bowls, soups and salads, and avocado-based dishes, along with vegetarian choices, and gluten-free and sugar-free cakes. 

In addition to offering a wide selection of Bubble Teas, which are unique to the area and only available in Al Wasl 51, Saya is also the ideal spot to sample a coffee, and the Saya Signature Spanish Latte, which can be enjoyed hot or cold, is a real favourite already. Guests can choose their coffee, milk, flavour (salted caramel, lotus, saffron, pistachio, or rose) and/or syrup, and sip from a variety of mini jars, which allow them to mix and match their desired amount of ingredients. 

Saya’s Daily Opening Hours:

Al Wasl 51 – 9am to 1am

City Walk – 9am to 1am

Nakheel Mall – 9am to midnight

For inquiries and reservations, please call +971 50 541 8373 

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways resumed flights to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a daily service. QR1164 from Hamad International Airport to King Khalid International Airport took off in Doha and landed safely at its destination. The flight was operated by Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350-1000.  

Qatar Airways has also resumed flights to Jeddah and to Dammam.

Passengers from KSA can once again enjoy the award-winning Qsuite, featuring sliding privacy doors and the option to use a ‘Do Not Disturb (DND)’ indicator. The Qsuite seat layout is a 1-2-1 configuration, providing passengers with one of the most spacious, fully private, comfortable, and socially distanced products in the sky.

The national carrier of the State of Qatar continues to rebuild its network, which currently stands at over 110 destinations with plans to increase to over 125 by the end of March 2021. A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by Skytrax. It is the only airline to have been awarded the coveted ‘Skytrax Airline of the Year’ title, which is recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry, five times.

Hamad International Airport (HIA), the airline’s home and hub, was recently ranked ‘Third Best Airport in the World’, among 550 airports worldwide, by the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2020. Rising from fourth position in 2019 to third in 2020, HIA has been steadily rising in the ‘World’s Best Airports’ rankings since the start of its operations in 2014. In addition, HIA was voted the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the sixth year in a row and ‘Best Staff Service in the Middle East’ for the fifth year in a row.