For families across Malaysia and Asia, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished time for reunion, togetherness and traditions, marked by gatherings under the full moon and the sharing of mooncakes with loved ones. As travellers journey home to celebrate with family and friends, Emirates is bringing the spirit of the festival onboard, offering customers a taste of the occasion while travelling between Dubai and Malaysia. On 25 and 26 September 2026, customers travelling on select Emirates flights will receive a complimentary mooncake as part of their meal service across all cabin classes. The seasonal treat, featuring traditional red bean paste filling, will be served alongside lunch or dinner. In First Class and Business Class, customers will receive a specially packaged mooncake gift box following the first meal service. In Premium Economy and Economy Class, mooncakes will be presented as part of the meal tray service. Alongside the festive culinary offering, customers can also enj...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s contemporary French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu introduces the latest chapter in its celebrated ‘Rendez-vous’ dining series with an exceptional culinary collaboration on Sept. 25-26. Chef Charles Degrendele of Le Beaulieu, the 125-year-old French fine dining institution, joins forces with Christian Chu, owner and Chef Patron of the Prague-based MICHELIN-starred restaurant LEVITATE and the Czech Republic’s first MICHELIN-starred chef of Vietnamese origin. Born in Hoa Binh, Vietnam, and later establishing his career in Europe, Chef Christian brings a distinctive approach that blends Nordic techniques, seasonal ingredients sourced locally and internationally, and refined Asian influences drawn from his Vietnamese heritage. Together the two chefs will present an exquisite five-course dinner menu uniting modern French finesse with their complementary perspectives. The menu highlights premium ingredients including caviar, truffles, foie gras and blue l...