Dubai: Dubai’s F&B businesses – from fine dining restaurants to food court stalls – have been able to generate some much-needed cash flow and save on expenses during the Ramadan period, with authorities waiving the need for special permits and screens. With these businesses having had to combat the COVID-19 fallout for 14 months now, operating at normal service during Ramadan is vital for survival.
This was the first time that restaurants in Dubai were allowed to remain open during the day without a permit. With less than a week left of the fasting month, F&B operators look back at how the change in rules has affected their business.
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2 of 11 LDC KITCHEN + COFFEE HOSTS HABIBI-Q WITH HATTEM MATTAR: Diners at DIFC’s London Dairy Bistro, are in for a surprise as it throws a picnic amongst the concrete jungle with Dubai’s top pitmaster, Hattem Mattar. Taking place from March 11 to 13, the Habibi-Q will take over the DIFC terrace. Habibi-Q will showcase a traditional alfresco picnic set up, the tastiest smoked meats and other treats. Chef Omar Basiony of LDC and Hattem Mattar will be cooking up a storm at LDC kitchen + Coffee all weekend. The two culinary masters will be serving up a family-style selection of BBQ favourites along with LDC’s spin on the classics. Complete with grass under your feet and gingham picnic blankets on the tables, it will tick the boxes of all of your BBQ dreams. On Friday evening things will kick up a notch with the two chefs treating guests to a special tasting menu. Priced at D