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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
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
The importance of authenticity in Dubai’s international restaurant scene
Authenticity in cuisine is more than just a trend; it serves as a bridge connecting people to a culture’s essence
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
AI in hospitality industry
AI will revolutionise the F&B sector: Here’s how
Personalisation and efficiency gains are on the way for the F&B industry
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Agthia launches protein manufacturing facility in Jeddah
Built with an investment of $24.5 million, the state-of-the-art 9,000sqm meat processing unit has an annual capacity of 9,000 tons
F&B industry
Food People, UAE Restaurants Group partner to boost F&B recruitment
The collaboration will address the critical challenge of talent acquisition, innovation, and F&B industry education
F&B
Zuma, Maido in Saudi Arabia: Global F&B majors cash in on Riyadh, NEOM with slew of new high-end restaurant openings
Dubai’s Atelier Group and London’s Pastor & Co are gearing up to launch several new luxury culinary experiences in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and NEOM
Dubai Chambers
Dubai attracts $577m of foreign investment to boost UAE’s $16.4bn food and beverage retail sector
Dubai International Chamber highlights trends in the emirate’s developing food and beverage sector
Culinary
From Dubai to Bangkok: Celebrating Indian women’s rise in the Michelin-starred culinary world
Indian chef Garima Arora’s restaurant Gaa in Bangkok recently earned a second Michelin star, making her the third Indian female restaurateur to achieve this honor
COP28
UAE announces plan to cut food waste by 50%
UAE minister launches plan to slash food waste, hotels agree to limit thrown away food
Abu Dhabi
Dubai-based Operation:Falafel launches massive new 1-metre shawarma
This is now available exclusively at the brand’s first dine-in store in Abu Dhabi for AED99