The Lebanon opening represents Allo Beirut’s entry into its fourth market
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Dubai
Dubai’s top restaurateur Natasha Sideris prioritises flavour, experience over trends
While competitors chase Instagram likes, Natasha Sideris built a three-continent hospitality empire by focusing on something simpler: human connection, beautiful spaces, and food that actually tastes good
Abu Dhabi
UAE homegrown chicken brand BonBird opens in Abu Dhabi
BonBird’s expansion into the UAE capital at Gardens Plaza in Khalifa City marks a major step in the brand’s growth journey
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
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
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Dubai real estate supply; Exclusive Salt Bae interview; Sheikh Hamdan announces well-being resort; UAE deportations; Kuwait announces holiday – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate analysis, new well-being resort announced, Brits flock to the UAE, Kuwait announces holiday and more top news stories this week
Dubai
‘It was my mistake’: Salt Bae regrets touching football World Cup, ‘I’ll never do it again’
The notorious incident took place during Argentina’s celebrations after the FIFA World Cup final in 2022
Dubai
Salt Bae in talks for steakhouse in Neom, Jeddah, Mecca
The news comes after the Turkish butcher closed his Riyadh branch in early 2024
Dubai
EXCLUSIVE: ‘We are not expensive’: Salt Bae defends high prices for steak
Despite viral posts to the contrary, the celebrity chef believes his famous restaurant chain can accommodate any budget
Dubai
Salt Bae: Meet the butcher building a billion-dollar business one golden steak at a time
From meme to meat mogul, inside the rise of Nusret Gökçe aka Salt Bae
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
Americana Restaurants
300 new stores prop up Americana Restaurants revenues to $2.41bn
Stores required a CapEx of $167.9 million, 7% of revenue; Adjusted EBITDA margin at 22.8%
fine dining
It’s reasonable to expect the unreasonable of UAE restaurants – they’ve proven it
A restaurant’s culture is as critical to its success as its cuisine. Just ask Will Guidara, says Ali Akawi
fast food
Roark Capital to buy Subway in deal valued at $9.6bn
Subway CEO John Chidsey says deal reflects band’s long-term growth potential
Altamarea Group
Atelier Hospitality strikes deal with Saudi-based Unified Hospitality for massive expansion in the Kingdom
Atelier’s move to team up with Unified comes close on the heels of it striking a deal with the UAE-based Around the Block (ATB) Investments last week to take over latter’s popular Mediterranean restaurant in Dubai – FAT Uncle
Altamarea Group
Exclusive: Atelier House Hospitality acquires popular FAT Uncle restaurant in Dubai
Atelier will be teaming up with ATB for a complete rebranding of the popular Dubai restaurant FAT Uncle, besides to bring a fresh and exciting dining experience to the city
