News on QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends from the United Arab Emirates

International buyers, producers and innovators converge at Gulfood, reflecting the accelerating transformation of the global food and beverage industry driven by health, technology, sustainability and digitalisation.
December 13, 2025
Gulfood 2026 positions Dubai as global hub for next-generation food and beverage trade
The global food and beverage industry is entering a defining era, driven by health, technology, sustainability, transparent sourcing and AI-powered performance, as the global food and beverages market is projected to reach USD 11.37 trillion by 2030.
Icedream Global Shines at Gulfood 2025 with Premium Frozen Potato Delights
March 06, 2025
Icedream Global Shines at Gulfood 2025 with Premium Frozen Potato Delights
Icedream Global Pvt Ltd, a leading name in the frozen food industry, made a strong impact at Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The Hotel Show
April 06, 2023
Global Hospitality Providers Head To Dubai As Regional Industry Plans Multi-Billion Investments
Major worldwide players will gather in Dubai this May (23-25 May) at The Hotel Show – the undisputed flagship for, and gateway to, the Middle East’s multi-billion-dollar hospitality industry
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Outlook
February 14, 2010
Lamb Weston Meijer Looking for growth in Middle East hospitality sector
United Arab Emirates-based Lamb Weston sales manager Sajju Balan says that the Dutch firm’s close working relationship with its hospitality clients has played a key role in its success in the Middle East.Lamb Weston has been supplying industry kitchens...
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November 01, 2008
Burger King Opens Its 200th Restaurant In The Middle East
Celebrating yet another milestone in its decade-and-a-half existence in the Middle East, Burger King announced the opening of its 200th restaurant in the region.The outlet will be located at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.   Burger King’s prese...
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April 04, 2008
McDonald's records 12% growth in the Middle East
McDonald's recorded 12 per cent growth in the Middle East in 2007 compared with just six per cent globally, a senior manager has revealed. And now the US-based fast-food giant plans to increase the number of outlets in the UAE from 52 to 100 in the ne...
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March 10, 2008
UAE residents lose appetite due to hike in fast food prices
Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Fast food chains in the UAE have significantly hiked their prices with some meals going up as much as 30 per cent. Across the board, there has been an average increase of 14 per cent within the last two months, Gulf News has learnt.KF...
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