Influential restaurateurs at the table
Creating a successful F&B concept in the Middle East is no easy feat, and yet these five restaurateurs make it look effortless. We learn more about their brands and expansion plans.
B018, the Beirut-born legacy, makes its way to Dubai
For decades, B018, Beirut’s acclaimed “bunker,” has been calling all music and party lovers to an alluring nightlife scene.
Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
Out of the Darkness
While 2020 was a particularly troublesome year for the nightlife sector, things seem to be picking up. We interviewed six industry veterans to hear how their businesses survived the pandemic and their predictions for 2021.
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