DUBAI / GULF TIME Before dessert became theatrical, technical and meticulously plated, it was simple. It was a birthday cake shared with friends. Chocolate-coated ice cream bars on hot summer afternoons. Soft serve that melted faster than you could eat it. Family gatherings where sweets appeared at the centre of the table and everyone reached for a spoon. This summer, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is set to host the inaugural EMEA Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference (CHRIE) in Dubai. Held in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, the event will take place at the Library from 9 to 12 November …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is celebrating Philippine Independence Day at City Centre Deira with a special flag-raising ceremony and a limited-time-only community pop-up in partnership with PINAS Cargo. This year, City Centre Deira is honouring the rich culture and contributions of …