The world’s largest movable dinosaur show will open its doors to the world for the first time on the first day of the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Operated by of the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment’s in Dubai’,  and will be held at Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City until UAE’s National Day.

Dino Live consists of life sized moving dinosaur, and taking place in the world’s largest inflatable tents.

There are many other activities to see and interact with, including kids activities and a 3D cinema. There are even Dinosaur guides on hand to take you through the show, teaching families about prehistoric times, and some of the most amazing species to ever walk the face of the Earth. Information will be redly available at the show, with leaflets, booklets and trained staff available to bring dinosaur edutainment to Dubai.

Tickets are priced at 50dhs per person. Entrance tickets also include free entry into the Dino Live raffle draw to win a Dino Live car. The draw will take place on UAE National Day.

Dinosaurs can be represented in a child’s imagination in a multitude of ways, as they have a greater leeway in imagining their behaviour than that of a living species. After visiting the Dino Live show, children and families will have more information to feed their imaginations with.

Accor Middle East has just announced the opening of its first Pullman hotel in the region, the Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates.

This new high-end hotel will join a network of nearly 50 Pullman properties across the world.

Pullman Dubai will compliment Accor's existing collection of hotels in the Middle East and is designed to cater to leisure and business travellers as well as the Meetings, Conferences and Exhibitions sectors.

With its in-built conference facilities which include 800 square metres of meeting space, nine rooms with individual pre-function areas, board rooms, and several venues for cocktail receptions and creative breaks.

This upscale hotel segment of patrons represents 40 per cent of hotel industry volume, which is one of the industry's fastest-growing segments, with demand rising by over 7 per cent a year.

Features will include:

The 24-storey development is located beside the Mall of the Emirates and features 481 rooms which include 94 suites. Beginning at 56 square metres, the suites feature floor to ceiling windows, free-standing bathtubs and separate rain showers.

The hotel's recreational facilities include a Fit lounge with cardio and weight training, dry sauna and steam rooms, two indoor swimming pools and jacuzzi. The hotel will also feature a Sanctuary Pool and Spa Lounge, Vantage bar, Sanabel restaurant and Soda Box restaurant.

The market in Dubai has evolved dramatically in the last two years. Around 6,700 rooms have opened in Dubai from January and there are another 3000 planned before the end of the year increasing the supply by 20 per cent.  Pullman however is not a luxury hotel but an upscale hotel serving a niche market of business travellers, these factors along with the great location is bound to make this new addition a sure fire winner..

Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes unveils Rhodes Twenty10 at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort + Spa Dubai

Following on from the success of Rhodes Mezzanine at Grosvenor House Dubai, (See our review in our restaurant section) Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes OBE has unveiled his second venture in the UAE, Rhodes Twenty10, at sister hotel Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort + Spa.

Rhodes Twenty10 is a new generation of culinary grill with a twist, where the emphasis is on sharing, bringing family and friends together in sleek and contemporary surroundings.

Commenting on the opening of Rhodes Twenty10, Gary Rhodes OBE said: “The concept is a culinary grill with a difference. The idea is to give guests the chance to tailor-make their meal depending on their tastes and create a sociable dining experience, by introducing sharing platters and offering a variety of flavours all on one plate.”

This makes perfect sense especially in the Middle East where dinning is more family and group orientated that in Europe or the USA.  Other Western Chefs and Chains have already had to adjust some of their restaurant designs and concepts to better fit into the culture here, such as more conformable seating as patrons tend to stay longer that in western restaurants.

Now Rhodes is offering the same concept but taken to the next level with not only the restaurants plush contemporary design but of course using Gary’s spectacular restaurant cuisine. 

Pam Wilby, complex general manager at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort + Spa and Grosvenor House Dubai added: “Since 2007, Rhodes Mezzanine has gone from strength to strength, proving hugely popular amongst our international guests and local residents alike. We are positive Rhodes Twenty10 will replicate its success, whilst at the same time providing a unique dining experience.”

Rhodes Twenty10 offers both classic and more exotic ‘Open European’ dishes with a variety of grills, from lobster to steak. All dressings, sauces and butters are complimentary, as Gary believes they should naturally go together.

Signature dishes include the delicious Rhodes Twenty10 burger made with fillet steak and topped with fois gras, which melts in the mouth, followed by Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and toffee ice cream.

The restaurant’s interior is equally well-considered. It is sleek and chic with a monochrome colour scheme and hints of lilac. The inviting dining area has plush seating, where guests can sit back comfortably and enjoy good food. Add to this sparkling chandeliers, and twinkling candles reflecting in the chrome and mirrors, and you find yourself in a very intimate, relaxing atmosphere.

Look out for our Tried & Tested review of Rhodes Twenty10 coming soon.