London’s top chefs are increasingly turning to Dubai and other Gulf destinations to expand their businesses, citing rising UK taxes and more favorable working conditions abroad. A prominent restaurateur highlights how Gulf countries actively assist with business setup, contrasting this with perceptions of a stronger work ethic in East Asia. The trend reflects broader challenges for hospitality businesses in the UK, with one high-profile London restaurant—known for serving large daily crowds—now planning its first overseas location in the region. For those interested in the shifting dynamics of global dining and economic pressures on the industry, the full story offers deeper insight.
Leading restaurateur says Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethicSome of London’s top restaurants are opening branches in Dubai because of a “tax tsunami” in the UK and better work ethic abroad, according to a leading restaurateur.James Robson, a co-owner of Fallow in St James’s Market, regarded as the capital’s hottest restaurant, serving 1,000 people a day, has just signed a deal to open an outpost in the Gulf. Continue reading...
