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Time Out Dubai
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
5 bubbly breakfasts to try in Dubai this weekend
Celebrating this weekend? Whether it's a birthday, anniversary or just a long-overdue catch-up, there are plenty of places in Dubai to upgrade your brekkie with a side of bubbly. From unlimited buffets to set breakfast menus by the sea, here are all of the best bubbly breakfasts to try in Dubai. 5 bubbly breakfasts in Dubai to try Bistro des Arts (Credit: Bistro Des Arts) The French restaurant in Dubai Marina offers a weekly brunch deal every Sunday, where for Dhs119, you can enjoy a huge spread of continental dishes, one main course, one crêpe and unlimited hot drinks. You can upgrade to add three sparkling glasses, sparkling with orange or house grape for Dhs85. Dhs119 (brunch), Dhs85 (sparkling upgrade). Sun 9am-2pm. Marina Mall, Dubai Marina, (04 551 1576). Gastronomy Atlantis The Royal The luxe Atlantis The Royal hotel offers a daily breakfast package where you can have access to its incredible buffet. If you're looking for a celebratory brekkie that has almost everything you could ever crave, this is the one. From eggs stations to a coffee bar, golden waffles and all the rest, you can upgrade to the bubbly package, which offers free-flowing glasses between 7am and noon. Dhs315 (soft drinks), Dhs450 (bubbly). Daily from 7am-noon. Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2626). La Coco Credit: La Coco Rise and shine with a bubbly breakfast that includes a set menu and the option to upgrade to free-flowing sparkling or orange sparkling for 90 minutes for Dhs120. Dig into to bread baskets, fresh fruit and your choice of a main dish as well as free-flowing coffee and fresh juice. Dhs89, Dhs120 (sparkling). Sat-Sun from 9am. Palm Jumeirah, (04 581 1281). Mezzanine Head down to Souk Madinat where Mezzanine Bar and Kitchen are rustling up a bubbly breakfast menu every weekend. From apple crumble porridge to fried chicken and waffles, you can choose one main dish alongside free-flowing orange sparkling for two hours. Dhs125. Sat-Sun 10am-noon. Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, (058 599 4659). Ula Credit: Ula Sit out under the gorgeous terrace at Ula and dig into a two-hour bottomless breakfast, including sparkling, peach sparkling and orange sparkling in the sunshine. You'll also be able to choose from one main breakfast dish, including everything from grilled halloumi, eggs benedict and a strawberry peach parfait. Dhs275. Sat-Sun 10am-noon. Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Palm Jumeirah, (04 566 3041). Hungry for more? 106 best breakfasts to try in Dubai 2025 Here's where to kick off a morning in style 11 amazing unlimited breakfast deals to try in Dubai All-you-can-eat breakfast deals to put a smile on your face 10 elite afternoon tea spots in Dubai that are totally worth the splurge The best way to spend an afternoon in the city
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Government proposes controversial fishing ban in popular bay: 'A major threat to the fisheries'
In a proactive move to safeguard marine biodiversity, Hawaiʻi's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has introduced new regulations targeting fishing practices in Maunalua Bay. These measures aim to protect critical marine life, create a Fisheries Management Area, and establish long-term sustainable fishing within Maunalua Bay. The new Fisheries Management Area, which covers the area starting from the Diamond Head buoy to the tip of Kawaihoa Point, includes restrictions on the taking and/or possession of five specific marine species: Ula pāpapa (slipper lobster), Triton's trumpet, Ula (spiny lobster), Horned helmet, and ʻalakuma (7-11 crab). It also restricts nighttime dive spearfishing, which takes effect 30 minutes after sunset and ends 30 minutes before sunrise, according to the news release from the DLNR. How concerned are you about the plastic waste in our oceans? Extremely I'm pretty concerned A little Not much Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. "They [the Maunalua Bay users] really identified night spearfishing as a major threat to the fisheries in the bay and thought that was kind of a simple solution that wouldn't impact too many fishers, but could make a big difference in the bay," Brian Neilsen of the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources told Hawaiʻi News Now. This community-led effort stemmed from concerns raised by the Maunalua Bay community regarding the declining number of species. The community's observations prompted the DLNR to take action to ensure the sustainability of the bay's marine ecosystem. However, while these regulations aim to protect marine life and promote sustainable fishing, they have elicited mixed reactions. Some individuals and organizations expressed concerns, such as a need for more restrictive rules on forms of fishing like netting and trapping. They also surmised that the nighttime spearfishing ban may result in the relocation of this practice to the Waimanalo area. Moreover, the opposition cited that nighttime spearfishing is a cultural practice for some locals. The proposed rules were adapted to reflect these sentiments. One such compromise provided more flexibility in terms of schedule as it pertained to the proposed ban on night dive spearfishing. Similar conservation efforts have been observed elsewhere. For instance, in 2024 the DLNR requested the extension of the temporary fishing ban on the pākuʻikuʻi (Achilles tang) to promote population sustainability. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Wamda
12-03-2025
- Business
- Wamda
MENA startups raised $494 million in February 2025, 371% MoM growth
The Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) startup ecosystem experienced a remarkable surge in activity during February 2025. The region witnessed a significant influx of investment, with startups raising a total of $494 million across 58 deals. This impressive figure represents a nearly fivefold increase compared to the investment amount secured in the same month of the previous year. In January, debt financing constituted 90% of the total investment. In contrast, February saw a significant drop in debt financing, which made up only 15% of the total investment that month. Excluding debt from both months reveals that February recorded a 371% month-on-month (MoM) increase in investment activity. LEAP sends Saudi Arabia to the top Startups in Saudi Arabia raised $250.3 million across 25 deals last month, leading the region in fundraising. This rise was driven in part by the LEAP 2025 conference, where many startups announced their closed deals. The UAE followed in second place, with 15 of its startups raising $203.5 million. Egypt came in a distant third, with just $27.5 million raised by eight startups. Oman returned to the top four with two startups raising $6 million. Fintech dominates again Last month, the fintech sector secured $274 million through 15 deals, leading all sectors in fundraising. Insurtech followed with $55 million raised across two deals, while the logistics sector ranked third, securing $28.5 million in four deals. Investors pay attention to later stages February also witnessed an improvement in the number of later-stage deals, with Tabby raising $160 million in Series E funding. Both Ula and Merit Incentives secured $28 million in Series B funding. Additionally, Taager and Khazna successfully closed their pre-Series B rounds, raising $6.7 million and $16 million, respectively. However, in terms of deal count, the majority of investments went to the pre-seed stage, where 15 startups bagged $22 million, while startups at the Series A stage saw a cash influx of $158 million distributed over seven rounds, and 10 seed-stage startups received $27.8 million. Startups operating in the business-to-business (B2B) model took the lead as the most funded in February, garnering $191.6 million through 33 transactions, and the business-to-consumer (B2C) model raised $138.5 million in 18 deals, while six startups operating in both domains secured $164 million. Startups that operate in the business-to-business (B2B) domain were the most funded in February, raising $191.6 million across 33 deals. Business-to-consumer (B2C) startups raised $138.5 million across 18 deals, while 6 startups that operate in both domains raised $164 million. As ever, startups led by male founders garnered the largest amount of investment, bringing in $429 million, accounting for 87% of the total investment for the month. Meanwhile, startups with female founders only received $200,000, and the remaining amount was invested in startups co-founded by both genders.
