UAE Future Food Forum 2025 returns to Dubai as the F&B sector surges to $13bn, with leaders driving food security, trade, and sustainability
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Allo Beirut
UAE restaurant chain Allo Beirut makes first Lebanon debut on Hamra Street
The Lebanon opening represents Allo Beirut’s entry into its fourth market
CupBop
Korean BBQ chain CupBop opens first UAE restaurant
CupBop will open its first branch on July 9
F&B business
UAE homegrown burger brand Pickl opens first Saudi Arabia locations in Riyadh expansion
Pickl serves hormone-free and antibiotic-free burgers, chicken sandwiches, loaded fries and sauces at the new sites
Americana Restaurants
Americana Restaurants confirms Cravia Inc. as acquisition target
Americana has notified ADX that it was in talks with the target company after an unconfirmed report of negotiations appeared last week
F&B business
In pictures: Dubai’s Shanghai Me announces new London venue at historic Hilton rooftop
Fundamental Hospitality brings its third ‘Made in Dubai’ concept to historic London Hilton rooftop, continuing international growth strategy
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
