F&B Strategy & Restaurant Consulting Dubai, UAE

Benefit from our recipe for success.

From standalone restaurants to master-planned developments, our food and beverage consultancy drives design, operations and investment across the MENA region.

We help developers, landlords, operators and investors realise F&B strategies that balance creativity and the bottom line. Whether you're shaping a flagship restaurant or curating a dining destination, we align market intelligence with consumer insight to optimise experience and performance.

With a dedicated team in the GCC and support from global specialists, we offer advice grounded in evidence, inspired by trends, and tailored to your audience — ensuring each concept is viable, vibrant and future-ready.

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Konstantinos Papadakis

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Why partner with us on food and beverage real estate

Global palette, local delicacy

From street food to fine dining, our global team of specialists bring cross-market insight and grounded knowledge of local tastes, formats and behaviours.

Tried and tested

We combine decades of sector experience with the latest demographic research, consumer trends and performance data to shape intelligent F&B strategies.

Creative and commercial

We go beyond vision, building concepts with financial models, operational benchmarks and operator alignment to set you up for success.

Our services

We support the full food and beverage lifecycle — from market entry and planning through to delivery, launch and optimisation.

Market and consumer analysis
Space planning and tenant mix strategy
Financial and rental modelling
Concept development and creative direction
Operator search and lease structuring
Master plan reviews and F&B positioning
Menu engineering and offer optimisation
Operational audits and performance benchmarking

We don’t just consult on restaurants. We create commercially intelligent dining experiences.

Sectors we cover

We advise across a wide range of commercial and mixed-used F&B formats, including:

Casual dining and quick service restaurants
Premium and fine dining
Food halls and destination-led schemes
Hotels and integrated resorts
Lifestyle and leisure developments
Education and healthcare facilities
Airports and transport hubs
Ghost kitchens and virtual brands

Chef plating high-end cuisine

How we operate

Strategic groundwork

We start with deep market and competitor analysis, helping shape your vision and positioning.
Our planning support covers space allocation, tenant mix, and commercial modelling.

Concept creation

Our consultants help develop distinctive concepts — including offer development, customer journey, brand identity and layout.
We collaborate with seasoned designers to translate ideas into spatially efficient, experience-driven venues.

Operational performance

We support existing or planned operations with insight-led enhancements to improve margins, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
This includes menu engineering, seat and meal duration strategies, and P&L advisory.

Food and Beverage Consultancy - an overview

Learn more about our Food & Beverage Consulting team, who offer comprehensive consultancy services, from the ideation phase to supporting your ongoing operations, tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.

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What Impact is Tourism Having on the Food and Beverage Industry in the GCC?

The GCC region has become a hotspot for global tourism, attracting millions of visitors and sparking significant changes in the Food and Beverage industry. Visitor numbers surged by 136.6% last year, reaching 39.8 million, while the F&B sector's value hit US$ 185.9 billion in 2023. This influx of tourists has driven a demand for diverse and high-quality dining experiences, directly impacting the growth of the F&B sector. This growth highlights how tourism is reshaping the food and beverage sector in the region.

04 February 2025