The new Mumbai café will introduce the vibrant spirit of London to India’s growing base of discerning consumers, combined with fashion-forward design and high-quality speciality coffee offerings
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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
Culinary
Dubai restaurants go global: GAIA, Pickl, WOK BOYZ head to Miami, London, Canada as UAE dining takes on world
2024 is on track to become the year that ‘Made in Dubai’ dining concepts make their mark globally and increase the UAE’s standing in the international culinary scene
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
Abu Dhabi
Dubai-based Operation: Falafel opens first dine-in store in Abu Dhabi
Located in the emirate’s Al Dana area, the new Operation: Falafel outlet offers a diverse menu, catering to various dining preferences, including dine-in, delivery, and takeaway options.
acquisitions
Satellite kitchen major Kitopi laps up popular f&b group AWJ
The size of the acquisition is not disclosed, but Kitopi said the deal is one of the largest transactions in the f&b sector in the GCC region
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
Art of Dum
India-based restaurant and cloud kitchen major Foodlink Global scripts aggressive GCC expansion
The Dubai-regional headquartered company, which operates brands such as China Bistro, India Bistro and Art of Dum, is also looking at acquiring ventures in the food sector in order to support its aggressive growth plans
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
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
D.ream Group
Salt Bae restaurant owner in talks to sell stake to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund: Sources
The deal is worth about $300 million, according to people familiar with the matter
Body & Soul
Manpower: The people behind the food – how the correct talent helps grow the brand
To create a memorable foodie experience for every customer day in day out, we must recruit the right individuals to fit every role
Artisan Bread
UAE-born F&B aggregator says no to third-party fees
With its own fleet of drivers, proprietary tech and restaurant brands, Locale charges its customers a flat AED5 delivery fee
cloud kitchen
What are the secrets to success in Dubai’s F&B industry?
In a city where competition is high, food and experience can make or break restaurants, explained co-founder of Limestone Lab
F&B brands
Saudi capital providing plenty food for thought
Riyadh has welcomed 273 new restaurants, spread across 16 lifestyle retail developments, since the National Transformation Plan was announced in 2016
F&B brands
Bahrain’s Investcorp leads $17m investment in Indian F&B firm
Founded in 2011, Wingreens is focused on creating minimally processed products using high quality ingredients that are sustainably sourced
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