Dubai's Restaurant Boom: The Cost of Staying in the Game
Behind the glittering exteriors and celebrity chefs, Dubai's restaurant scene is a high-stakes game. Here's why survival isn't guaranteed.
Chef Reif Othman's Keys to Long Term Success
In an interview, successful celebrity Dubai chef Reif Othman shared his tips for restaurant maintenance.
- Consistency over Hype
- Unique Brand Identity
- Strong Financial Planning
- Adaptability to Trends
- Mentorship & Team Loyalty
- Evolving Menus & Feedback Loops
What's Thriving
vs
What's Struggling
Premium Casual Dining Chef-led, unique, experience-focused spots are booming.
Big NameImportsGlobal chains face stiff competition in a saturated market.
Homegrown Brands Local flavors & concepts are winning over diners.
Ultra-Luxury SpotsFine dining revenues dropped 5% in early 2024.
“Whatever is great in the rest of the world becomes superlative in Dubai because of the competition.”- Micheal A. Blank
Sources:https://www.arabianbusiness.com/lifestyle/gourmet/revealed-experiential-dining-the-new-fad-among-foodies-in-dubai-as-celebrity-chefs-promote-new-concepts-to-chart-own-paths-2https://www.cntraveler.com/story/dubai-chefs-bring-new-fine-dining-scenehttps://www.agbi.com/analysis/food-drink/2024/04/dubai-restaurant-scene-risk-saturation-food-beverage/ https://www.paperchase.ac/market/middle-east-fine-dining-climate-looking/Interview with Chef Reif Othman
Interview with Micheal A. Blank
Sources
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Dubai's Restaurant Boom: The Cost of Staying in the Game
Behind the glittering exteriors and celebrity chefs, Dubai's restaurant scene is a high-stakes game. Here's why survival isn't guaranteed.
Chef Reif Othman's Keys to Long Term Success
In an interview, successful celebrity Dubai chef Reif Othman shared his tips for restaurant maintenance.
What's Thriving
vs
What's Struggling
Premium Casual Dining Chef-led, unique, experience-focused spots are booming.
Big NameImportsGlobal chains face stiff competition in a saturated market.
Homegrown Brands Local flavors & concepts are winning over diners.
Ultra-Luxury SpotsFine dining revenues dropped 5% in early 2024.
“Whatever is great in the rest of the world becomes superlative in Dubai because of the competition.”- Micheal A. Blank
Sources:https://www.arabianbusiness.com/lifestyle/gourmet/revealed-experiential-dining-the-new-fad-among-foodies-in-dubai-as-celebrity-chefs-promote-new-concepts-to-chart-own-paths-2https://www.cntraveler.com/story/dubai-chefs-bring-new-fine-dining-scenehttps://www.agbi.com/analysis/food-drink/2024/04/dubai-restaurant-scene-risk-saturation-food-beverage/ https://www.paperchase.ac/market/middle-east-fine-dining-climate-looking/Interview with Chef Reif Othman
Interview with Micheal A. Blank
Sources