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Time Out Abu Dhabi
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
A new fried chicken joint has opened in Abu Dhabi and it looks so tasty
BonBird has touched down in Abu Dhabi – and it's bringing buckets of hype (and actual buckets of chicken). If you've ever stood in a queue in Dubai for fried chicken served with oodles of flavour, chances are you've heard of BonBird. Now, the UAE-born brand is officially one of Abu Dhabi's new restaurants, setting up shop in Gardens Plaza, Khalifa City – and Abu Dhabi's fried chicken scene just got a serious upgrade. The new 60-seater spot is open daily from 10am to 1am, and it's got everything from burgers and wraps to big, saucy bowls and old-school buckets of the crispy stuff. Expect seasoning that doesn't hold back (hello, BonBird Chicken Salt and the XXX Hot) and a no-nonsense menu that reads like it was designed by someone who's actually eaten fried chicken in the early hours of the morning. BonBird might be dressed up like a trendy East London chicken shop, but there's more to it than neon signs and industrial lighting. It was launched by Yolk Brands in 2023 and has already gone international, with outposts in Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman. Next stop: the UK – with 50 locations in the works. As for the Abu Dhabi branch, it's pretty chill. Easy parking off Ahmed Bin Abulaziz Al Mubarak Street, open till late, and delivery is available via Deliveroo and Talabat if you'd rather eat your chicken horizontally on the sofa (no judgements here). Now open. Daily 10am-1am. Gardens Plaza, Khalifa City, @ More going on in Abu Dhabi You can now get a robotaxi from Zayed International Airport Trips to the airport just got an upgrade Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 20 incredibly fun ways to explore Abu Dhabi after dark The city is at its most fascinating once the sun goes down
Arabian Business
03-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE homegrown chicken brand BonBird opens in Abu Dhabi
UAE homegrown brand BonBird has opened its first-ever Abu Dhabi branch. The 1,000 sq ft site seats up to 60 guests and features a feel-good space to indulge in from 10 AM to 1 AM daily. BonBird's expansion into Abu Dhabi is part of the parent company Yolk Brands ' broader mission to take its quick-service restaurant (QSR) concepts to every major UAE neighbourhood and beyond. BonBird marks Abu Dhabi debut Having already regionally expanded in the past year, the premium fried chicken concept's Abu Dhabi debut strengthens its ambitions to dominate the fried chicken scene regionally and globally. Launched in 2023 by UAE-based Yolk Brands, BonBird has made a quick and fast-growing footprint across the region. In April, Yolk Brands announced a partnership with City Restaurants Group to bring 50 BonBird locations to the UK, the largest QSR franchise deal ever signed by a UAE brand. 'Bringing BonBird to Abu Dhabi is a major milestone in our broader vision for the brand and one we've been excited about for a long time. As the capital of the UAE, it's a key city in our roadmap and plays an important role in accelerating our national growth. Since launching BonBird, we've always believed in its potential to scale across borders, and this new opening is just another step in what's shaping up to be a very big year for us,' Steve Flawith, Founder and CEO of parent company Yolk Brands said in a statement. The new Abu Dhabi branch comes with easy parking access via Ahmed Bin Abulaziz Al Mubarak Street, convenient pit stops for dining and delivery.
What's On
02-06-2025
- Business
- What's On
Capital crunch: BonBird is landing in Abu Dhabi with first-ever location
BonBird with a capital B, in Abu Dhabi, baby… Find us dropping bars only for you, BonBird. The homegrown fried chicken favourite is landing in the capital, and for all the Abu Dhabi residents looking for crazy good, crunchy chicken, your time is here. If you were driving up and down for just one glimpse, one bite, one whiff of the chicken salt fries; if you dreamt of the weekend so you could make the trip for that ooey, gooey, chicken melt; if you prayed every day for a BonBird in your city – congratulations. Fans of fried chicken can now sample this beloved bird in Gardens Plaza, Khalifa City, the brand's first-ever venue in the capital. UAE-born and bred, BonBird has been around the world before coming to Abu Dhabi, opening outlets in Qatar, Oman, Pakistan and most recently having signed a massive franchise deal for a whopping 50 stores in the UK. BonBird's confident stride into the UK cuisine scene will see the brand partnering with City Restaurants Group (of Afrikana and Mowchi fame). The plan is to open 50 outlets over the next five years, with the first five hitting the streets in the first year. The 1,000 square feet site seats up to 60 guests and features the quintessential, easygoing, feel-good vibe of BonBird outlets everywhere, serving fresh fried chicken from 10am to 1am, daily. It's also available to order on Talabat and Deliveroo right off the bat, so all your at-home takeout plans are safe. Born in 2023 and inspired by the raw charm of East London's iconic chicken shops, BonBird is all about fuss-free, just really good fried chicken. It's one of the most popular homegrown-gone-global success stories of the many UAE-born brands and serves up a limited, but flavour-packed menu of buckets, wraps, burgers and bowls, with a scale of heat to choose from, ranging from chicken salt to extra-times-three heat. The chicken used is free from antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. BonBird, Gradens Plaza, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, daily, 10am to 1am, Tel: (0) 2 449 239, @ Images: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Metro
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
French fast food joint with ‘best' burgers in Paris is coming to UK
From Bleecker and Black Bear, to Supernova, Hawksmoor and Five Guys, London isn't exactly short of places to grab a burger from, but there's about to be a brand new kid on the block. And this new fast food spot comes with a pretty impressive reputation, as it's been hailed as having the 'best' burgers in all of Paris. Dumbo is a smash burger business, founded by Charles Ganem and Samuel Nataf in 2019, that prides itself on being a 'quality burger joint for all'. Currently, it has four locations across Paris in Pigalle, Marais, Petites-Ecuries and Oberkampf, but as of next month it's going to be hitting the UK, opening its very first site on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch. The menu is incredibly simple and there are just two smash burgers to choose from, a cheeseburger (10€, which works out at about £8.40) and the earth burger (13€, or £10.90). The cheeseburger is made with dry aged beef, American cheese, onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard, while the earth burger is a veggie burger with a vegetarian patty, American cheese, onion, pickles and lettuce, served with special sauce. There are also fries for 4€ (£3.35) which come in twice cooked or salted options, as well as chicken nuggets and drinks like water, soda and beer. On social media the burgers have proved popular with foodies, with posts on Instagram proclaiming them the 'best burger ever', the 'best in town', 'amazing' and 'delicious'. In reviews, foodies say they're 'elite', 'top notch' and 'sensational'. Speaking ahead of the London launch, Charles Ganem said: 'Our philosophy has always been simple: great ingredients, no fuss, and food that brings people together. We're excited to join the London food scene, especially at a time when smashburgers are experiencing such incredible momentum in the city.' This comes after another Parisian smash burger concept recently launched in London, called Junk. Located on Old Compton St in Soho, Junk sells six different smash burgers including the XXL, the Truffle Burger and a veggie burger, plus fries and Puffy cookies. And it's not the only fast food business heading to the UK from abroad, as several others recently announced they'd be setting up shop here, including Dubai's BonBird. More Trending Founded in 2023, BonBird's goal is to 'make chicken great again', and the brand's website describes it as a 'community chicken shop where everyone can grab a bite and share a bucket with family and friends'. The chain currently has six sites across the UAE, Qatar and Pakistan, but is exploring expansion and franchisee opportunities across Europe and Asia as well. Fat Phill's, a burger chain from the Netherlands is also planning to expand across the UK. It already has a site in London, but is planning to open 100 new ones within the next 10 years. For those who prefer something sweeter, don't panic as a beloved Asian dessert chain is also coming. Mammy Pancake is a street food chain based in Hong Kong that specialises in 'egg puffs' which have more commonly become known as bubble waffles. View More » The business was founded by Brendan Ho and Donald Lai in 2009 and now has more than 20 sites across Asia. And in an exciting turn of events, its very first international location is set to open in London's Portobello Road later this month. The new UK restaurant will be serving up some of the chain's most popular products including the original and earl grey egg puffs, as well as exciting new flavours like pistachio, strawberries and cream, sticky toffee pudding and crème brûlée. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Fast food worker 'shoots dead customer over missing mayonnaise packets' MORE: Staff at luxury London auction house speak out after ramraid burglary MORE: Fox left screaming for hours after becoming submerged and stuck in thick oil
Arabian Business
28-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai's BonBird opens first Oman restaurant in Muscat expansion
Dubai-based fried chicken brand BonBird has opened its first Oman location at Souq Madinat Al Qaboos in Muscat, marking the company's entry into its fourth international market. The brand, known for using fresh chicken without antibiotics, preservatives or hormones, has partnered with Oman-based MENA Foods to establish its presence in the Sultanate. A second location is planned for Q2 2025. 'We are on a mission to expand Oman's QSR food scene and saw immense potential in BonBird, not just because of the food, but because of the incredible team and the values it lives by. We love the fact that the brand focuses on high-quality, fresh chicken with no added hormones or preservatives,' Tahir Al Balushi, Co-founder and CEO of MENA Foods said in a statement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BONBIRD 🍗 (@ BonBird expands to Oman with first location in Muscat The partnership between MENA Foods and BonBird's parent company, Yolk Brands, extends beyond this initial opening. Plans include bringing Yolk's burger concept Pickl to Oman with a first location scheduled to open in Q1 2026. Since launching in 2023, the restaurant has established itself as a popular fried chicken option in the region. The menu features buckets of fried chicken, chicken burgers, wraps, and rice bowls that customers can customise with seasonings including the brand's signature Chicken Salt and XXX Hot. Inspired by East London chicken shops, the restaurant offers a contemporary take on comfort food with an emphasis on quality ingredients at competitive prices. The brand already operates across the UAE and expanded to Qatar and Pakistan earlier this year. Yolk Brands recently secured a deal with City Restaurants Group to open 50 BonBird locations in the UK. 'Bringing BonBird to Oman is a significant milestone in our greater vision for the brand and we're thrilled to have partnered with MENA Foods to make it happen. Since its launch, we have firmly believed in BonBird's vast global potential and opening doors in our 4 th country in less than 2 years fuels our ambitions even more. Rest assured, we're just getting started,' Steve Flawith, Founder and CEO of Yolk Brands. The new restaurant location in Muscat will operate from 12 PM to 12 AM Saturday through Wednesday, with extended hours until 2 AM on Thursdays and Fridays.
