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NEWS INBRIEF

PICKL PLANS 50 NEW GCC SITES
UAE’S FIRST LICENSED DIN TAI FUNG UAE burger chain Pickl is targeting 50 new GCC
locations over the next five years and expanding
OPENS IN DUBAI its footprint to 200 outlets globally. Pickl will open
its first location in Qatar in the fourth quarter of
Dubai’s popular Taiwanese restaurant has 2023, in partnership with Golondrina Hospitality,
opened its first licensed venue. Located with two more outlets in the pipeline set to open
in Bluewaters Island, the new space is the in three years.
brand’s first standalone licensed restaurant
in the UAE. The new Din Tai Fung restaurant CASTORE UNVEILS ONLINE STORE
opened its doors to the public on Saturday, 26 Marking a significant milestone for the brand,
August. Spanning across two floors, the venue premium sportswear label Castore has launched
will feature a cocktail bar and new menu items. its online store, Castore.me, in the UAE alongside
Simon Han, CEO of Din Tai Fung UAE trading partner LIWA Trading Enterprises. The
said: “Our customers’ experiences mean the move comes as part of the company’s expansion
world to us. Bringing quality and authenticity into the Middle East following the success of its
to them has always been and will always stores in the UK and the US.
be our top priority. That’s why we’re so
thankful for the opportunity to introduce
our new restaurant at Bluewaters. We aim NEW CINEMA SCREENS ADDED
to make the customer experience even Lulu Group and Star Cinemas have collaborated
better with a new atmosphere and exciting on 22 new cinema screens in Abu Dhabi and Al
offerings, complemented by the iconic view of Ain across four malls in the region. Al Raha Mall is
Ain Dubai.” expected to have three screens, whereas Al Wahda
SAUDI ARABIA’S NEOM ANNOUNCES Mall will have nine. Meanwhile, Al Foah Mall and Al
Barari Outlet Mall will be equipped with six and
MASSIVE GOLF COURSE ON SINDALAH four screens respectively.

Saudi Arabia‘s NEOM, in partnership with course’s commitment to environmental and ZVEZDA BEAUTY SET TO LAUNCH
IMG Golf Course Services, will introduce an social responsibility is further emphasised as The innovative brand is set to make waves in the
innovative nine-hole beachfront golf course it aims for GEO certification. beauty industry, bringing a blend of luxury, quality
on the luxurious Sindalah island. Appointed In addition to golf, the onsite sports and innovation to the market. The home-grown
to oversee pre-opening, marketing and club will be managed by the IMG Golf Saudi brand is thrilled to announce its grand
management services for the Golf Club Course Services team, offering a range of entrance into the Saudi Arabia and Gulf markets and
at Sindalah, IMG Golf Course Services membership options for visitors. The club its core mission is to enrich, inspire and empower
is set to elevate the golfing experience in will feature a deluxe gym, Olympic-size lives as it aims to establish itself in the industry.
the Middle East. This exclusive year-round swimming pool, spa facilities and various
venue, situated on Sindalah island, promises sports courts. The Sindalah Golf Academy
to redefine golfing with its unique attributes. will complement these offerings with its SHONA JOY CONTINUES GROWTH
Sindalah will be home to the first island cutting-edge performance studios, providing Australian fashion house Shona Joy is continuing
golf course of its kind within the GCC and the latest in golf-learning technology. its international expansion with the first physical
is poised to cater to a diverse range of Sindalah island, positioned as a retail location in the upmarket Bloomingdales
golf enthusiasts. Designed by Robert Trent luxurious gateway to the Red Sea, is set to department store in Dubai. Housed inside Dubai
Jones Jr., the 6,474-yard par 70 golf course revolutionise the concept of upscale island Mall, the store offers items from the brand’s ready-
will boast nine holes and 18 teeing points, travel. As part of NEOM’s expansive vision, to-wear collections as well as its event wear label
accompanied by a 280m driving range and this island will serve as the first glimpse of La Lune.
state-of-the-art golf practice suites featuring NEOM’s ambitious future plans, including
advanced ball tracking technology. The THE LINE, Oxagon and Trojena.

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