The Radisson Blu, Dubai Deira Creek's Al Mansour Dhow will be offering its traditional Valentine's dinner cruise.
By Emma Chamberlain
F&B experts across the region are confident that this Valentine’s Day will be a roaring success, despite the effects of the economic downturn on consumer spending.
The signs are good: although public spending has slowed, covers seem to be stabilising in restaurants across the region after the dramatic fall last year.
Commeting on Valentine's Day food and beverage business, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek director of F&B Ali Fatehnezhad predicted “similar outcomes to last year in terms of footfall and overall activity in the actual outlets’ operations”.
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Meanwhile Grand Hyatt Muscat assistant director of food and beverage Iryna Ryazanova said she also expected past successes to be repeated
“Valentine’s at Grand Hyatt Muscat is popular amongst the locals; every year it is a big success. I wouldn’t expect this year to be much different from the years before,” she asserted.
Al Diar Siji Hotel and Siji Hotel Apartments assistant food and beverage manager Meque Verbo was similarly optimistic.
“We anticipate that business this Valentine’s Day, will be if not better, then at least the same as last year,” he said.
According to Sebastien Duvocelle, assistant director of food and beverage at The Palace, The Old Town, signs indicate that February 14 will bring in more revenue than last year.
“As of today, we have had a better month than last year; we therefore expect the same for February, especially for Valentines’ Day,” he explained.
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