F&B Trends to look for in UAE 2026

UAE F&B Trends for 2026: What Restaurants and F&B Operators Should Look & Act For The UAE’s food and beverage sector remains one of the most dynamic and competitive hospitality markets globally. Strong tourism growth, ongoing real estate development, and a sophisticated customer base continue to create opportunity, but also raise expectations. As we move […]

Food & Restaurants Trends KSA 2026

Saudi Arabia F&B 2026: Key Strategic Insights Shaping the Marke Saudi Arabia’s food and beverage sector is entering a new stage of maturity. Growth remains strong, but the market is becoming more competitive, more sophisticated, and more experience-driven. Vision 2030, tourism development, and large-scale mixed-use destinations are reshaping not only where people dine, but what […]

Insight into KSA’s Food trends for 2023

The food industry is thriving in Saudi Arabia, Food Forward Consulting dishes up the hottest food trends making waves in the sizzling Kingdom. Premium casual dining As the Saudi youth population increases and Western influence grows, owners find themselves forced to revamp and reinvent their restaurant style and service to become increasingly lavish and luxurious. […]

F&B Trends to watch in 2023 in the UAE

The United Arab Emirate’s culinary scene is expanding, offering a wide range of cuisine options to satisfy the preferences of locals and foreigners alike. In a fiercely competitive market with many food crossovers, restaurant owners are constantly looking for pairings to keep their menus fresh. To address this, Food Forward Consulting weighs in on the […]

The rise of food halls in the GCC

Encompassing a premium dining experience in a market setting, the food hall concept showcases a range of independent specialty outlets, all under one roof. Food Forward Consulting examines food halls, the fancier version of food courts but with an authentic twist. The reasons why food halls are popular in the GCC The GCC mall culture […]

Exploring KSA’s Dynamic Food Scene

As Saudi Arabia charts its course towards realizing its Vision 2030 goals, the development of the hospitality sector takes center stage. With an unwavering determination, the kingdom is leveraging its abundant resources to position itself as a world-class gastronomic destination. Through a robust series of projects, Saudi Arabia is poised to transform its culinary scene. […]

Unveiling the Top 15 Trends Set to Reshape Dining Experiences

As we step into 2024, culinary landscapes across the world are in flux, cooking up a storm that includes not only health and environmental considerations but also technological advances. Which way will consumer tastes head? We explore the many trend lines that are defining the future of dining. 1. Plant-based menus Consumers are becoming increasingly aware that […]