Middle East

Krave debuts Abu Dhabi location at Al Qana

Krave debuts Abu Dhabi location at Al Qana

To mark the opening, Krave is serving a limited-edition "Blue Sky" smoothie.

BonBird opens first restaurant in Abu Dhabi

This comes after its expansion to Oman in April.

Galadari Brothers brings Jimmy John’s to Dubai in regional debut

Jimmy John’s has opened four restaurants in a day.

Florida’s Blueprint Cookies to debut first int’l store in Dubai

The first 100 visitors on opening day will get a free limited-edition pink tumbler with Blueprint stickers.

Careem Food launches ‘Meals:On’ in Abu Dhabi for solo food orders

It offers a curated selection of complete meal deals, all priced under AED29.

Bahrain hospitality firm Al Abraaj Restaurants Group adds bitcoin to treasury

The company claims to be the first in the Middle East to do so.

Greek-born creperie chain Crepa Crepa enters Abu Dhabi market

The brand offers a variety of crepes, including options like four cheese, Texas BBQ, and chicken Philly.

Americana Restaurants’ net profit up by 16.5% in Q1 2025

This was due to revenue growth and improved gross margin through cost initiatives.

McDonald’s goes menu-free across Saudi Arabia

It aims to prove that customers know the menu well enough to order without it.

Amorino expands catering services in UAE

The service is designed for weddings and other private events.

I’m Hungry partners with fuel marketing company OOMCO

The brand will open restaurants in OOMCO service stations.

BonBird debuts in Oman

A second location is already in the works for Q2 2025.

Starbucks reopens Reserve store at The Avenues in Kuwait

The new design pays tribute to the heritage of Kuwaiti traditions and culture.

Americana Restaurants’ net profit drops by almost 39% YoY in 2024

This was attributed to lower adjusted EBITDA, higher depreciation from new stores, and UAE corporate tax implementation.

Amorino explores further expansion outside Dubai

The ice-cream fast-food chain plans to open stores in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.