Last week, I visited a developer to scout a location for a new brand. First, I was shocked to see the number of projects that are in the pipeline to open within the next 15 months in the UAE. The bigger shock was when I was given rental prices. At this particular meeting, I only heard AED 500 or AED…

This is the third part of a series addressing the lack of talent in the F&B industry in the UAE. To see the first 2 parts, please click on, #1, and #2 Having seen many employment offers over the past eleven years, I can honestly say that the major disappointment is when employers dangle the carrot in front of a…