These regional restaurants have gone global, offering international diners a taste of the Middle East.
Going global: Eateries from the Middle East that have taken the world by storm
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Nusr-Et Steakhouse
Turkish steakhouse Nusr-Et will open its doors in St. Regis Mexico City, following its debut in Milan, the brand’s first restaurant in Italy.
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Somewhere Café
With its first UK outlet, the beloved café — which has joint Saudi-Emirati ownership — has brought its signature “home-away-from-home” experience to London’s premier department store: Harrods.
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Half Million
As in its original location in Saudi Arabia, Half Million in London is committed to delivering a “premium coffee experience.”
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Zooba
Egyptian street food restaurant Zooba expanded from Cairo to Nolita, New York, offering delicious menu items like hawashi burgers and falafel.
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Tashas
The upscale café Tasha’s first launched in South Africa in 2005 and now operates six branches across the UAE. Its London debut, at Battersea Power Station, marked a major milestone for founder Natasha Sideris.
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Fundamental Hospitality
Fundamental Hospitality, which originated in Dubai, has expanded three of its brands to central London: GAIA, Shanghai Me, and La Maison Ani. GAIA also has an outpost in Spain and is set to open in Miami.
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