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Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets.

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Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

Executive chef Torsten Vildgaard, left center, and his staff chop nuts at FZN Restaurant on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/ Fatima Shbair)


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets.

They cater to all tastes and budgets. Some spots ladle out while others offer dishes dusted with edible gold.

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