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Time Out Group plc & Emaar Malls PJSC Announce Time Out Market in Dubai – the First in the Middle East   Time Out Group plc (AIM: TMO), the global media and entertainment business, today announced that it has entered into a management agreement with Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), to open a new Time Out Market in one of Dubai’s most visited attractions. This is Time Out Market’s third management agreement, enabling further global expansion of this successful food and cultural market. Time Out Market Dubai will be located in Souk Al Bahar, an Arabic-style retail, entertainment and dining destination right at the heart of Downtown Dubai. With a unique waterfront position on Burj Lake, next to The Dubai Mall and the iconic Burj Khalifa, this is one of the region’s prime destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. At Time Out Market Dubai, visitors will get to explore and enjoy food from 16 of Dubai’s top chefs and celebrated restaurateurs, three lounges and cultural experiences – it will be a carefully curated mix representing the very best the city has to offer. With the opening expected at the end of 2020, Time Out Market Dubai will occupy 30,000 sq ft, accommodating around 670 seats. The Time Out brand has a strong presence in Dubai, having launched in 2001 together with ITP Media Group as one of Time Out Group’s international franchises.   Julio Bruno, CEO of Tim

As Time Out Market New York prepares for its Spring opening in DUMBO, Brooklyn, the latest additions to its impressive culinary lineup have been revealed. Joining the curated mix of some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs and much-loved restaurateurs are Nur, Breads Bakery, Chef Ivy Stark, Pat LaFrieda, Mr. Taka, Ice & Vice Craft Ice Cream and Loco Coco. Juliana’s Pizza, Alta Calidad, Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant and more have previously been announced. Time Out Market is a food and cultural market bringing the best of the city under one roof: its best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences, based on the editorial curation Time Out has always been known for. Spanning 21,000 sq ft across two floors of the historic Empire Stores at 55 Water Street, Time Out Market New York will offer 21 eateries to choose from, three bars, a performance stage and an exhibition space. From its rooftop overlooking the East River, visitors will get to enjoy epic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan’s skyline. “The opening of Time Out Market New York is fast approaching, and it is exciting to see how our curation evolves to truly reflect one of the greatest cities in the world—from its cultural experiences to design, and especially the excellent food scene,” says Time Out Market CEO Didier Souillat. “The culinary landscape in New York City is so diverse, and we are extremely proud to be showcasing many different cuisines, cooking styles and such outstanding personalities. Time Ou

Chicago will soon be home to Time Out Market, the food and cultural market bringing the best of the city under one roof: its best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences, based on editorial curation.Today, Time Out Market Chicago has revealed the first eight top chefs and restaurateurs to join, including some of the city’s most acclaimed names. The inaugural lineup features award winning and celebrated culinary talent, serving an incredibly diverse range of cuisines which Time Out Market Chicago will make affordable and accessible for all.Set to open in the second half of 2019 and located in a unique stand-alone brick building at 916 W. Fulton Market in the heart of the Fulton Market District, Time Out Market Chicago will offer a curated mix of 18 eateries, three bars and a demo kitchen. But this is not just about food and drinks; there will also be cooking classes with top chefs, cultural experiences and more.Following in the footsteps of the wildly popular Time Out Market Lisbon—which opened in 2014 and is now Portugal’s most visited attraction with almost four million visitors per year*—Time Out Market Chicago will be spread across 50,000 sq ft and three floors, offering 600 seats. There will also be an event venue, a retail area, a viewing/entertainment platform with bleacher seating and a rooftop. “Time Out Market is unlike anything else—it is the world’s first food and cultural market based wholly on editorial curation,” said Time Out Market CEO Didier Souillat. “Time O

New York was today revealed as the world’s number one city in the Time Out Index. Its unbeatable combination of excellent food and drink, culture, fun and entertainment earned the Big Apple the coveted top spot as the world’s best city right now, followed by Melbourne, Chicago, London and Los Angeles. The Time Out Index is based on the experiences and opinions of more than 30,000 people in 48 cities around the world, as well as the views of Time Out’s global network of local editors and city experts. City-dwellers answered survey questions on eating, drinking, culture, nightlife, relationships, community, local neighbourhoods and happiness to rate what it is like living in their city in 2019. Finally, the Time Out team crunched the numbers, combining them with their local expert knowledge to compile the definitive ranking of the world’s best cities right now: timeout.com/bestcities The top five cities in the world New York tops the list as the most diverse city in the world and has the best culture: a huge 91% say there is always something to do or see in the so-called ‘capital of the world’. New Yorkers are proud of their diversity and acceptance which they will celebrate in 2019 with WorldPride. Other world-class arts and culture highlights and events this year include the inaugural season of new interdisciplinary cultural institution The Shed, the World’s Fare Festival of International Cuisine and the unveiling of four new public landmarks honouring trailblazing women.

Time Out Group plc (AIM: TMO), the global media and entertainment business, is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of its stake in Flyt Limited (“Flyt” formerly known as “Flypay”) to Just Eat Plc (“Just Eat”), a leading global marketplace for online takeaway delivery. Time Out has received £9.6m proceeds for its entire stake. This represents a £4.5m profit on disposal or 88% increase over the previously reported investment holding. Time Out made a strategic technology investment in Flyt in July 2015. During Time Out’s investment Flyt has significantly scaled its operations, grown revenues and expanded to over 3,000 quick service and branded restaurants. Just Eat made a minority investment in Flyt in 2016, making this full exit to Just Eat a great outcome for both Time Out and Flyt. Time Out will use the proceeds to invest in one of its top strategic priorities which remains the global rollout of Time Out Market following the success of the first site in Lisbon which attracted 3.6 million visitors in 2017. This year, five new Time Out Markets are set to open in North America, including Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago and Montreal, the Group’s first management agreement. Impressive line-ups of some of the cities’ top chefs have already been announced for the soon-to-open location in Miami – where all kitchens have been signed up – as well as for New York and Boston. Julio Bruno, CEO of Time Out Group plc, stated: "We would like to thank Flyt founders Tom Wea

Later this year, Boston will be home to Time Out Market—a food and cultural market bringing the best of the city together under one roof: its best food, drinks and cultural experiences, based on editorial curation. Located in the historic 401 Park Drive building—formerly The Landmark Center—in the heart of the vibrant Fenway neighborhood, Time Out Market Boston is set to open in the second quarter of 2019. Following in the footsteps of the wildly popular Time Out Market Lisbon—which opened in 2014 and is now Portugal’s most visited attraction with 3.6 million visitors in 2017—Time Out Market Boston will feature a curated mix of 15 eateries, two bars, a demo kitchen, a retail shop and local culture, all in one iconic site. Today, the inaugural line-up of the city’s top culinary talent joining Time Out Market Boston has been revealed. It is a curated mix of award-winning chefs, celebrated restaurateurs and much-loved local gems—promising exciting menus and an incredible range of high-quality food which Time Out Market will make affordable and accessible for all. Chef Tim and Nancy Cushman: James Beard Award-winning Chef Tim Cushman and Advanced Sake Professional Nancy Cushman will join Time Out Market Boston, taking over not just one but two kitchens with a pair of Asian concepts. Having spent four decades living in places like Chicago and Los Angeles and cooking around the world in Asia, Europe and North America, Chef Tim and Nancy opened o ya in Boston in 2007 to nume

Time Out Group plc (AIM: TMO), the global media and entertainment business, is pleased to announce that it has signed a conditional lease agreement for a new Time Out Market in London, with planning already granted. Right at the heart of the city and the popular South Bank neighbourhood, Time Out Market London will be the centrepiece of Waterloo.London, a major retail and leisure development in Waterloo station where almost 100 million passengers flow through every year. Time Out Market London will bring the best of the city together under one roof: its best food, drinks and cultural experiences, based on the editorial curation Time Out has always been known for. Visitors will get to enjoy 17 of the city’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs, three bars and a space for cultural experiences – it will be a handpicked mix showcasing the outstanding talent making up the city, all in one unique space. With the opening expected in 2021, Time Out Market London will occupy 32,500 sq ft over two floors, accommodating around 500 seats. The first Time Out Market opened in 2014 in Lisbon and is now the country’s most popular attraction with 3.6 million visitors in 2017. With seven new sites in the pipeline, the Group is in the process of a global roll out of this successful format: Time Out Markets are set to open in 2019 in Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago and Montreal; followed in 2021 by London – Waterloo and Prague. The sites in Montreal and Prague are the Group’s first managem

Time Out, the leading global media and entertainment brand, is teaming up with William Grant & Sons UK and its premium spirits brands for the return of Hotboozapalooza, its hot cocktail festival. Curated by Time Out London’s drinks editor, this anti-mulled wine event is back for a second year on Wednesday 12th December and sees wildly original and delicious cocktail creations served steaming and accompanied by immersive entertainment. Hotboozapalooza will take place at Night Tales, Hackney’s late-night party destination, to get Londoners into the festive spirit. To showcase the best drinks in London, Time Out has partnered with four William Grant & Sons UK premium spirit brands: Hendrick's, Monkey Shoulder, Glenfiddich and Reyka. Each brand has teamed up with bartenders from some of the capital’s best bars to create each delicious hot cocktail. Each brand will be brought to life using exciting experiential elements: An immersive installation from premium Icelandic vodka Reyka, where party-goers can snap an aurora selfie at a reimagining of the Northern Lights; Added indulgence will come from Glenfiddich whisky, which will be serving up a miniature whisky sour or salted caramel doughnut created by chef Adam Handling alongside each cocktail; Monkey Shoulder blended malt whisky will encourage revellers to monkey around on a retro arcade gaming machine; Finally, Hendrick’s gin will bring a table top curling game, celebrating that Hendrick’s is distilled near to where

Time Out Group plc (AIM: TMO), the global media and entertainment business, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a management agreement with CRESTYL Group to open a new Time Out Market in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. This is Time Out Market’s second management agreement, enabling further global roll-out of the successful food and cultural market. CRESTYL Group – one of the leading developers in the Czech Republic – will invest in the development and operation of the entire Time Out Market Prague site and will obtain all necessary planning and licencing consents. As part of this long-term management agreement, Time Out Group will receive a guaranteed management fee and have primary responsibility for branding, curation and day-to-day operation of the site. The first Time Out Market opened in Lisbon in 2014, bringing the best of the city together under one roof: its best restaurants, bars and cultural experiences, based on editorial curation. Today, it is Portugal’s most popular attraction with a record 3.6 million visitors in 2017. The Group is now bringing this success story to other cities around the world with five Time Out Markets coming to North America next year: Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago and Montréal, the Group’s first management agreement. With its opening expected at the end of 2021, Time Out Market Prague will be located at the heart of the historic city centre in the Savarin – a project by CRESTYL Group to redevelop the prime

Time Out Market Miami, the food and cultural market based on editorial curation, today revealed the latest additions to its line-up of chefs and restaurateurs ahead of its opening this year. The city’s most celebrated culinary talent such as James Beard Award winning Chef Norman Van Aken, Antonio Bachour, Giorgio Rapicavoli and Suzy Batlle of Azucar will join previously announced top chefs such as Jeremy Ford, Michael Beltran and Alberto Cabrera. Located at 1601 Drexel Avenue, just off Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road, Time Out Market will bring the best of the city together under one roof: its best restaurants, bars and cultural experiences. Here are the latest additions to the curated mix of 17 kitchens at Time Out Market Miami, offering an incredible range of local high-quality food, affordable and accessible for all. The impressive line-up includes award-winning chefs, much-loved local talent and popular restaurateurs who will bring Miami’s exciting food scene to Time Out Market. NORMAN VAN AKEN: Chef Norman Van Aken is best known for introducing ‘fusion’ into the lexicon of modern cookery and is considered to be the founding father of New World Cuisine. At Time Out Market Miami – his first foray into a food and cultural market – his concept "K'West" will present a menu that delivers the remarkable taste of South Florida and the Keys. The menu will feature his Ceviche of Gulf Shrimp with Charred Peppers & Chillies in ‘Salsa of Life’; Rhum & Pepper Painted Fish with Mango M