A new F&B venue is set to open at Mama Shelter Dubai following a strategic partnership between Khamas Hospitality and Sunset Hospitality Group
F&B concepts
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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
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition sees business deals worth $504mn in two days
The event hosted more than 30 prominent international speakers in panel discussions, focusing on food security, investments and innovation in food production, and the food and beverages industry
Barakat
Incubated at F&B Innovation Lab, unique Ghaf tree drink set to hit UAE market
Leaves of the national tree are an excellent source of protein, and Salma Alzaabi creates a winning product with its juice; Barakat to produce and market it
Atelier House Hospitality
Atelier group set to launch famous French ‘fun’ dining restaurant RSVP in Dubai this month
The launch is part of the Group’s aggressive expansion plan, which will see few more new international f&b brands being brought to Dubai, Riyadh in the coming months
Downtown Dubai
Why Time Out Market Dubai is a hub for creativity, place to launch expansion
Three restaurants with presence in Time Out Market Dubai – Pickl, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki and BB Social Dining – have announced expansion plans, and more are in the pipeline
Dining experience
Video: Hilton looks beyond pandemic to offer diners new experiences
Hilton senior director F&B development Christian Gradnitzer says the hotel chain is focused on creating new dining experiences, even in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dining experience
Hilton looks beyond pandemic to offer diners new experiences
Senior director of F&B development, openings & operations, MEA Christian Gradnitzer says that a night out will need to become more memorable following a year where diners ate at home more than ever
Bull & Roo Venues
Bull&Roo’s The Guild promises ‘to blow up the food scene’ in Dubai
The 15,000 square foot dining destination is set to open this year inside ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
dubai restaurants
AB Live: Are more regulations required for the UAE’s F&B market?
On this week’s AB Live, Trevor Mackenzie from Mango Tree and Lynne Bellinger from Marriott discuss the UAE’s F&B sector
dining concepts
No culinary conundrum at Enigma, Palazzo Versace Dubai
Enigma means a thing or person that is mysterious, difficult to understand or paradoxical, but no detective skills are required to appreciate this stylish Persian-themed restaurant
dubai restaurants
Top eatery SushiSamba to open on 51st floor of Nakheel’s Palm Tower
SushiSamba, which currently operates in London, Miami, Las Vegas and Amsterdam, which will open in Dubai in 2020
Alabbar Enterprises
Food for thought: Tyrone Reid, Alabbar Enterprises CEO
Tyrone Reid is the CEO of Alabbar Enterprises, and oversees the evolution of retail, food and beverage and lifestyle concepts in the region
Dubai Holding
Strong F&B concepts can manage high rents, says Dubai Retail CEO
Dubai Retail CEO Nabil Ramadhan said that business models are the problem in restaurants with high rales to rent ratios
Bulldozer Group
Izu Ani’s Dubai concept GAIA set to expand globally
The Greek restaurant is heading to Monaco, Moscow, Miami, and London
Addmind Hospitality
Dubai nightclub brand White opening as ‘high-end cafe, lounge’ in Saudi
A cafe version of rooftop brand Iris also set to open in Jeddah, according to Addmind CEO Tony Habre
