Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 2026: This April, Maki & Ramen is set to shake up Dubai’s experiential dining scene with a month of interactive, high-energy experiences – from a sushi battleship game played at the table to a Level 8 spicy ramen challenge designed to test even the bravest spice lovers.
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Alshaya Group Takes Over Starbucks in Greece and Cyprus
Alshaya Group acquires the Starbucks franchise in Greece and Cyprus and becomes the new exclusive owner and operator
KUWAIT – Wednesday 8 April 2026: Alshaya Group has today announced that it has acquired the Starbucks Greece & Cyprus licensed business, becoming the new exclusive owner and operator of the business, which was formerly operated by Marinopoulos family and led by Managing Director, Giannis Marinopoulos, who will return to the family business.
Opening in 2002, Starbucks Greece & Cyprus operates 30 stores in Greece and 18 in Cyprus and employs around 500 people.
As one of Starbucks’ largest and long-standing licensed partners across the world, since it’s first Starbucks in Kuwait in 1999, Alshaya Group now operates over 2,000 stores in 13 countries, offering the unique Starbucks experience to over one million customers every day.
Saleh Alshaya, President of Starbucks at Alshaya Group, said: “With today’s announcement, we are continuing our vision of growth for our licensed Starbucks business, and we look forward to working with our new colleagues to offer even more choice for our customers to experience their favourite Starbucks coffee across Greece and Cyprus. This is an exciting time for our business, and we look forward to a great future.”
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FANOOS BANGALORE — SINCE 1975
The OG Makes Its International Debut
Rolls from Bangalore, Now to the UAE — One Bite at a Time
Dubai, UAE — 6th April 2026
Fifty years after Ajaz Khan lit the first flame at a small counter in Bangalore’s Richmond Town, his legendary seekh kebab brand Fanoos has crossed the Arabian Sea. Fanoos Bangalore makes its historic international debut in Karama, Dubai — bringing with it the smoke, spice, and soul that turned a humble street-side stall into one of India’s most fiercely loved food institutions. From the lanes of Johnson Market to the streets of the UAE, the OG has arrived.
Tato & Tatos: Premium Global Flavors Delivery in Dubai
Tato & Tatos Strengthens Its Presence in Dubai with a Premium Global Flavors Delivery Concept
Available across leading online platforms, the brand focuses on delivering quality-driven international cuisine to a digital-first audience.
Dubai, UAE – As Dubai’s food delivery sector continues to expand, Tato & Tatos is reinforcing its position as a premium, delivery-focused culinary brand, offering globally inspired flavors tailored to the preferences of modern, convenience-driven consumers.
Operating through a fully optimized online model, Tato & Tatos delivers its menu through leading food platforms including Smiles, Talabat, and Keeta, ensuring accessibility and efficient service across key areas of Dubai.
Continue reading Tato & Tatos: Premium Global Flavors Delivery in Dubaitalabat UAE Launches Initiative to Support Homegrown Restaurants with 100 Rent-Free Cloud Kitchen Spaces
talabat’s initiative removes operational barriers and provides infrastructure, helping homegrown restaurants grow, reach customers, and sustain their businesses
Dubai, UAE – talabat UAE has launched a new initiative to support homegrown restaurants by providing 100 cloud kitchen spaces rent-free until September 2026. The program is designed to help homegrown brands built in the UAE continue reaching customers, serving their communities, and focusing on growth.
Restaurants play a central role in the UAE’s economic and social landscape, supporting employment, local supply chains, and vibrant communities. Through this initiative, talabat aims to provide meaningful, practical support to the businesses that underpin the country’s diverse and evolving food ecosystem.
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