Homegrown Akiba Dori expands beyond the GCC
Dubai homegrown Japanese concept Akiba Dori has kicked off its fifth anniversary with a franchise development agreement for 30 locations in India. Following the restaurant’s successful expansion streak, with five branches launched in the GCC within the last five years, Akiba Dori’s modern Japanese street food and Tokyo-style pizza have been enjoyed over the last five years in the UAE and, most recently, Saudi Arabia.
5 minutes with Jordanian top chef Ali Ghzawi
In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Ali Ghzawi, Jordanian patron chef of Alee restaurant and former winner of MBC Arabia’s Top Chef (2019), shares his story and ambitions for the future.
Miami vibes in Dubai at Mi Amie Bar restaurant and lounge
Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel’s coolest premium rooftop bar, Mi Amie, has opened its door, bringing a mix of Miami, Afro-house, tribal and Latino vibes to Dubai.
Maristo Hospitality signs master franchise agreement with German Doner Kebab
Maristo Hospitality has taken over the operations of German Doner Kebab (GDK), with plans to expand in the UAE and the Middle East. The official agreement was signed in December 2022 in the presence of Imran Sayeed, group CEO of GDK International, and Maristo Hospitality’s CEO, Gaurav Arora.
Habib Beirut’s bold expansion plans for 2023
After launching a branch in Jordan at the beginning of January, the all-day Lebanese restaurant Habib Beirut has expanded to Erbil.
It’s a wrap! 2022 highlights with Tony Ramy
Through his restaurant group and his work as president of Lebanon’s RNCP Syndicate, Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to championing Lebanon as a tourist destination. We sat down with the restaurateur to reflect on the past year and discuss what’s on the horizon.
Just Japanese: stories with chef Dave Mangiliman
Dave Mangiliman, executive chef of Origami Sushi, is a food storyteller who uses Japanese cuisine to convey his love and passion for this craft. Here, he shares his insights on the latest trends to watch and explains the secrets to success.
A fine-dining street food experience with Khadija Kumcheang
In the kitchen of Hikina restaurant, sous chef Khadija Kumcheang takes us on a culinary journey to the Far East.
