Indian, Pakistani expats among top restaurant owners in UAE

Indian and Pakistani nationals have topped the list of nationalities who are securing new restaurant and coffee licenses in Dubai.

This comes after the Department of Economic Development published a video report on the total number of operational restaurants and cafes up to November 2018 has



reached 10,914. 

Bur Dubai saw 5,774, while Deira saw 5,097, and Hatta 43.

Compared to last year, the total number increased by nearly 100 licenses. 

Other nationalities who made it to the top 10 are Egypt, Britain, and Saudi Arabia.