Why coffee shops are causing a stir

Why coffee shops are causing a stir

While coffee culture might have been slower to take root in the Middle East than across some other regions, it has certainly caught up in recent years, with bustling cafés today in malls and on street corners offering countless interpretations of our favorite drink. Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, tells us what’s brewing on the regional coffee scene.

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Majid Al Futtaim expands homegrown F&B concepts with Kitchen 35

Majid Al Futtaim expands homegrown F&B concepts with Kitchen 35

Kitchen 35 is a specialty coffee and artisanal food café which boasts a locally-inspired menu and prides itself on sourcing quality ingredients.

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5 questions with Amin Younes, managing partner at Café Younes

5 questions with Amin Younes, managing partner at Café Younes

The specialty coffee segment has become a key driver of growth in the UAE’s F&B. In Dubai, we have been seeing a demand for high grade, premium coffee.

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11,000 F&B outlets operate in Dubai

11,000 F&B outlets operate in Dubai

1,000 new restaurant and cafe were licensed in 2018 compared to 900 in 2017.

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ICONS Coffee Couture is bringing 50 shops to the GCC

ICONS Coffee Couture is bringing 50 shops to the GCC

The chain is now available in six countries and counting, including UAE, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Austria.

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Dunkin’ Donuts reveals new brand identity

Dunkin’ Donuts reveals new brand identity

The change will officially take place in January 2019, starting in the US, and then moving globally.

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