Fundamental Hospitality brings its third ‘Made in Dubai’ concept to historic London Hilton rooftop, continuing international growth strategy
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F&B business
Tashas Group plans major regional expansion with 8 new locations
Founder and CEO Natasha Sideris talks Saudi opening in September and new locations across the UAE
Dubai
From Utah to Dubai: Shark Tank featured Cupbop to make Middle East debut ‘give Korean love’, says CEO
The CEO confirmed that the brand’s UAE partner has exclusive plans to expand Cupbop into Saudi Arabia as well
Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: Cupbop CEO reveals expansion plan, new Dubai menu flavours
Cupbop CEO Junghun Song revealed plans for Saudi expansion, a Dubai-specific menu ahead of its opening soon, and the brand’s wider GCC growth strategy
F&B brands
Dubai’s BonBird opens first Oman restaurant in Muscat expansion
Since launching in 2023, BonBird has established itself as a popular fried chicken option in the region
commercial real estate
Emaar announces rent support for lake-facing F&B outlets in Dubai Mall, Souk Al Bahar
Emaar will waive rent for affected terrace spaces for four months
Culinary
Surge in premium fusion segment as foodies in Dubai turn to French cuisines with spicy Indian, healthy Mediterranean twists
Increasing disposable incomes, a thriving tourism sector and a growing appetite for innovative culinary concepts are driving the new trend
Dining experience
Revealed: ‘Experiential dining’ the new fad among foodies in Dubai as celebrity chefs promote new concepts to chart own paths
The rising popularity of the trend is attracting leading international brands and celebrity chefs to Dubai
Chinese New Year
Dubai restaurants to profit from Chinese New Year as tourists, expats drive demand
With Chinese New Year just around the corner, F&B establishments in Dubai are set to bank from the increased footfall and rising revenue due to growing demand from the city’s vast expat population
Dubai
Dubai’s surging real estate prices hit F&B market, entry, expansion strategies set to shift in response
Walkable zones and dedicated dining corners are set to emerge as new hotspots for F&B players in Dubai
Abu Dhabi chamber
Abu Dhabi Chamber reveals surge in UAE F&B exports as revenues set to hit $38.3bn
The UAE food and beverage industry is thriving and Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting businesses in the sector
Dining
GCC F&B sector tipped to hit $128bn by 2029 as local brands take on international brands: report
The GCC F&B sector will see major growth before the end of the decade as international and home-grown brands face off says Knight Frank research