Many restaurants and F&B outlets are adopting digital services such as QR code menus, data analytics that enable merchants to easily tailor their menus for their consumers, online table reservation systems, and much more
F&B operators
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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi f&b major Agthia reports 14% jump in net profit to AED247mn in 2022
The Group’s net revenue in the year also increased 33 percent y-o-y to AED 4.07 billion
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
cloud kitchen
Dubai unicorn Kitopi sacks 93 head office staff as tech industry slumps
The job cuts come as the global tech industry faces economic uncertainty after years of strong growth
Brand View
The world’s greatest food show comes to Dubai
Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 will be the definitive destination leading the future of food production – from new ingredients and advanced technologies to integrated supply chain solutions and breakthrough developments driving the industry forward
F&B
Can you still make money from F&B in the UAE?
After the challenges of the last 12 months, we ask two hospitality experts whether the F&B sector in Dubai still represents a sound investment
business data
It’s time for the hospitality industry to wake up to data
The UAE is fortunate to have hospitality innovators providing well timed solutions such as digital menus and order-at-table experiences
F&B business
UAE F&B operators looking forward to revenue boost from longer weekend
Rayyan Rizvi managing partner at Yoko Sizzlers, said Tuesday’s announcement was a “win-win” for everyone
acquisitions
UAE-based Innovision Holding buys popular F&B outfit Brunch & Cake
Reverse acquisition sees private holding company buy out Barcelona-born Brunch & Cake and its global brand rights
F&B industry
Dubai’s Sunset Hospitality expands hotel portfolio with Marbella property
New five-star METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella sits on the Costa del Sol shoreline and features 254-keys
F&B industry
Dubai-based Sunset Hospitality could look at future IPO to fund growth
CEO Antonio Gonzalez told Arabian Business the company is looking to open 20 hotels within the next three years
coronavirus restrictions
How Dubai’s nightlife scene is almost back to ‘normal’
August’s eased coronavirus restrictions have been warmly welcomed by the emirate’s F&B operators, who have witnessed notable increases in business
F&B business
PODCAST: Can you still make money from F&B in the UAE?
After the challenges of the last 12 months, we ask two hospitality experts whether the F&B sector in Dubai still represents a sound investment.
F&B industry
Combatting UAE’s $3.5bn annual food-waste challenge
Up to 50 percent of food wasted can be avoided, saving a business 3 percent of its food cost
Dubai hospitality market
Sunset Hospitality to open six venues this year in iconic Dubai locations
Expansion includes bringing the renowned Mott 32 Chinese restaurant to the 73rd floor of the Address JBR hotel
Brunch & Cake
Brunch & Cake reveals ‘record year’ despite coronavirus crisis
Renowned cafe to open fourth UAE branch this year, with expansion plans for the wider GCC and North Africa
cloud kitchen
Dubai cloud kitchen start-up plots Saudi Arabia growth
Kitopi is set to raise more money from investors as it plans to expand in Saudi Arabia and launch in Southeast Asia