2 November 20260211 ShareHealth|Food & Drink|ShoppingEating out in Abu Dhabi? Look for a small SEHHI mark beside healthier dishes on hotel restaurant menus. The National reports that the labels are already appearing at restaurants covering around 20% of the emirate's dining outlets. Participating venues must offer qualifying options, including healthier children's meals. Helpful when you're trying to eat better without abandoning restaurant food.
2 November 20260211 ShareShopping|Food & DrinkM&S is opening its largest Foodhall outside the UK at Dubai Festival City this December. The 15,327 sq ft store will stock more than 3,500 M&S products and 500 locally sourced items, bringing the brand's full food range to the UAE for the first time. Expect a patisserie, sushi counter, rotisserie chicken, pizza oven and even a Fruit Butcher. No exact opening date has been announced yet.
26 October 20262610 ShareEnvironment|Food & Drink|CommunityFood left over from Dubai weddings and other events could soon reach people who need it instead of going to waste. The UAE Food Bank and Dubai's Community Development Authority have agreed to collect and redistribute suitable surplus food under approved safety procedures. It's a practical way to turn the excess from celebrations into something useful.
12 October 20261210 ShareShopping|Food & Drink|LeisureIbn Battuta Mall is expanding its retail, dining and entertainment offer with 38 new and upcoming openings.
6 October 20260610 ShareFood & Drink|HealthThe UAE is introducing phased limits on salt, sugar and fat in selected packaged foods, with final targets due by 31 December 2030.
1 October 20260110 ShareFood & Drink|HealthAbu Dhabi hotels and restaurants must offer at least one approved healthy item in every menu category, while at least half of children’s-menu items must meet healthier-food criteria.