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Gyukaku, a yakiniku restaurant chain in Dubai, is expanding its stores. We spoke to the president about the story behind its expansion into the UAE.
Executive Dialogue Vol. 24: Mako Yamaoka, President and CEO of Reins Palace Middle East. Gates Dubai's CEO, Nagasugi, engages in dialogue with leading figures in the UAE and Japan, discussing Dubai and […]
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Osaka's salt ramen goes to JLT—Shiogensui's first overseas expansion
Discovering Dubai's Finest Spot Vol. 27: SHIOGENSUI. A luxury hotel promising the best moments, exciting entertainment facilities, world-leading cuisine, and more—[…]
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"Dynamic Marketing that Cultivates the Maturity of Food" - The Power of Japanese Cuisine: Opening Up the UAE Market
Japanese cuisine is far more diverse and fascinating than we might imagine. It's natural to want to share its value with the world and have many people experience it. However, food is one of the areas of cross-cultural communication with the highest barriers to acceptance. For example...
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21grams, a Balkan bistro born in Dubai, has restructured its menu into two sections.
Discovering Dubai's Finest Spot Vol. 26: 21grams. Luxury hotels promising the perfect experience, exciting entertainment facilities, world-leading cuisine, and other noteworthy spots…
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"A virtuous cycle transcending borders, created by Japanese food" - The power of Japanese cuisine: Opening up the UAE market.
When people hear "globalization of Japanese food," many probably first think of increased exports. Of course, it's wonderful that Japanese agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food are gaining recognition overseas and that exports are increasing. However, the essence of this phenomenon is not limited to that. It also encompasses the growing popularity of Japanese products abroad…
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How is Dubai's food supply chain affected by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? Summit representative interview <Editor's Column>
Approximately three months have passed since the situation in Iran escalated. While the Strait of Hormuz remains largely unchanged, logistics on the ground are already moving into a phase of "partial detours and partial resumption." We spoke with Shiro Okubo, representative of Summit Trading, the largest Japanese food wholesaler in the Middle East, about maritime transport…
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The Middle East situation is impacting Dubai's tourism industry: An interview with Mr. Ueda, a source in the food and beverage industry. <Editor's Column>
The escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which began at the end of February 2026, hit Dubai's tourism and restaurant industries hard. Sales plummeted by 70-80%, cancellations were rampant, and businesses faced the ultimate choice: "no pay or a 50% pay cut." Due to space limitations, this issue of Vol. 26 only covers a portion of the story...
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A new Japanese restaurant called TANSŌ has opened in a quiet villa in Jumeirah.
Discovering Dubai's Finest Spot Vol. 25: TANSŌ. Luxury hotels promising unforgettable moments, exciting entertainment facilities, world-leading cuisine, and other noteworthy spots...
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"Japanese cuisine, combined to reach the world" - The power of Japanese food. Opening up the UAE market.
The topic of promoting "Japanese food" overseas is discussed everywhere. However, when discussing it with several people, you might find that the conversation somehow goes nowhere. "When you think of food, you think of Japanese cuisine," one person might say, while the other might argue, "No, no, curry and ramen are popular. We should promote them more!" […]
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A Michelin-starred restaurant in Dubai that uses the power of plants to create art. "Avatara" Earth Month
Discovering Dubai's Finest Spot Vol. 24 Avatara. This article introduces noteworthy spots including luxury hotels promising the perfect experience, exciting entertainment facilities, and world-leading cuisine. […]










