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UAE and South Korea to launch K-City, a dedicated Korean Cultural Hub
UAE to get a new K-City, an official hub for Korean culture, K-Food, and K-Pop in the Middle East

Evangeline Elsa
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Beyond the Blueprint: Interview with Jason Burnside
Interview with Jason Burnside, Managing Director of Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) and a veteran with over three decades in global architecture.
Mi-sook Jung
8 min read


Korea–Mongolia & Arab Cultural Friendship Business Day
The Korea–Mongolia & Arab Cultural Friendship Business Day, organized by Gulf Korean Times, took place on October 12, 2025, at the Asiana Grand Hotel Ballroom in Dubai, bringing together leaders from government, business, and culture to strengthen ties among Korea, Arab countries, and Mongolia.

GKT web desk
1 min read


HANU Appointed Hoengseong Hanwoo Ambassador, Redefining Korean Fine Dining in Dubai
HANU Appointed Hoengseong Hanwoo Ambassador, Redefining Korean Fine Dining in Dubai
Mi-sook Jung
2 min read


Aisha Alabbar Gallery presents ‘Whispers of the Past’ in collaboration with Sotheby’s Dubai
Spanning painting, sculpture, textile, and glass installation, Whispers of the Past runs until November 14, 2025
Mi-sook Jung
3 min read


Interview with Song Jung-Hoon, CEO of Korean restaurant chain Cupbop
Dubai, UAE: Cupbop started a few years ago as a food venture running from an old food truck in South Korea. Today, it’s a nationwide...
Mi-sook Jung
7 min read


Interview: South Korean actor So Ji-sub talks new Netflix series, his return to the action genre, and his first visit to the UAE
Interview with South Korean Actor So Ji-sub regarding his recent K-drama 'The Square' or 'Mercy for None'.
Mi-sook Jung
3 min read


Cancer research: Interview with Professor Volodymyr Shevchenko
Professor Volodymyr Shevchenko Dubai, UAE: Professor Volodymyr Shevchenko, a distinguished Ukrainian academic and immunologist, began his...
Mi-sook Jung
9 min read


Cultural Exchange Programs to link Saudi Artists with Scotland, Japan, South Korea, and Spain
Dubai, UAE: The Visual Arts Commission (VAC) is all set to expand the horizons of Saudi and Saudi-based artists with the launch of its...

Evangeline Elsa
2 min read


Get Your First Taste of CupBop in the UAE at its Ibn Battuta Mall Store Launch with Free Korean BBQ in a Cup for the First 100 Guests
With the big, bold JBR store opening later this year, CupBop has now landed in Ibn Battuta Mall, and is kickstarting the flavour...
Mi-sook Jung
3 min read
Interview with CEO Clarice of Meokja Korean F&B
Q1. Introduce yourself A. Hello, I'm Clarice Claudette Jimenez, CEO of MEOKJA, a modern, quirky Korean restaurant here in UAE. My journey...
Mi-sook Jung
7 min read
Interview with Ingela of Atlantic Perfumes
Q1. Atlantic Healthline was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic—what was the motivation behind the founding of this company? A. The...
Mi-sook Jung
4 min read
Meet Lara Tabet: An influential voice in Media, Fashion, and Luxury in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: An entrepreneur, a fashionista, a mum, and so many roles - it’s hard to find just one word to describe Lara Tabet, whose name...

Evangeline Elsa
7 min read
Interview With Katy Lee
I had the privilege of meeting Katy Lee, a distinguished Korean hotelier from Asia with an exceptional career in Dubai. She graciously...
Mi-sook Jung
4 min read


Five Iron Golf Dubai: Revolutionising indoor golf and entertainment - an interview with franchisee David Zabinsky
Dubai: Imagine a place where the thrill of golf simulators meets the vibrant energy of a lively social gathering, a space where you can...
Mi-sook Jung
5 min read
Interview with Artist Therese Fostock
The opening night of “Hear Me from My Eyes” was held on March 8, 2025, at the Picasso Gallery in Dubai. The event commemorated the...
Mi-sook Jung
2 min read


Interview with Executive Chef Wilson of HANU Restaurant
As the global Korean Wave continues to expand, Korean culture and cuisine have been gaining significant recognition worldwide. Reflecting...
Mi-sook Jung
3 min read
HANU: Dubai’s New Dining Destination for the New Wave of Contemporary Korean Cuisine is Now Open
13th March, Dubai, UAE: HANU, Sunset Hospitality’s newest dining destination nestled within St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, is...
Mi-sook Jung
3 min read


Inside Hanu: Chef Moon on bringing authentic and modern Korean flavours to Dubai
Forget what you think you know about Korean food, this restaurant at St Regis Garden, in Palm Jumeirah serves true Korean food.

Evangeline Elsa
3 min read
Interview with the CEO of Bardot, Lee Yoon-mi
Q. What was the inspiration behind Bardot? A: Bardot is founded by Robert Polet, the former CEO of Gucci, who prior to that, worked as...
Mi-sook Jung
3 min read
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