Dubai residents eat out 2.5 times a week — recession or not.
Globex Horizon structures private business partnerships that give qualified partners direct participation in the UAE restaurant and food service sector — regulated by Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on Food Safety and enforced daily by Dubai Municipality.
A market that keeps compounding, not just holding steady.
Independent research converges on the same trajectory: UAE foodservice keeps growing, driven by tourism, a young expatriate population, and dining habits that show up on the calendar every week.
The momentum behind the forecast.
Growth in this sector isn't sentiment-driven. It's driven by an expanding global services market, a shift toward franchise-style scaling, and new demand segments entering the category.
New restaurant licenses, one city, one year
Dubai issued more than 1,200 new restaurant licenses in 2024 alone, alongside rapid brand expansion and the emirate's first MICHELIN two-star ratings.
Quick-service, the fastest-growing format
Quick Service Restaurants are projected to expand at a 19.55% CAGR through 2031 — the fastest-growing segment of the entire UAE dining market.
Delivery, the most dynamic service channel
Delivery is forecast to grow at an 18.65% CAGR — faster than dine-in or takeaway — as platforms like Deliveroo and Talabat deepen restaurant partnerships.
Every restaurant on this list answers to at least three authorities before it serves a single plate.
Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on Food Safety sets the national framework for every food business in the UAE, enforced locally through Dubai Municipality's Food Safety Department. No restaurant can legally operate without both a commercial trade license and a separate food safety permit.
Dubai Municipality conducts unannounced inspections year-round, and both licenses must be renewed annually with current staff health cards, pest control contracts, and full compliance records.
Why Globex Horizon partners in the restaurant & F&B business.
We do not chase speculative ventures. Our restaurant sector partnerships are anchored in a category that is regulated at every stage and visited on a weekly rhythm, not a seasonal one.
Regulated at Every Stage, By Design
Dual licensing, HACCP-based food safety permits, and unannounced Dubai Municipality inspections mean every restaurant in this category operates inside a strict, continuously enforced framework.
Structural, Not Seasonal, Demand
UAE residents dine out 2.5 times a week on average, and Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international visitors in 2025 — demand that repeats weekly, not just during peak tourist season.
Fully Managed — You Don't Run Anything
Globex Horizon's operating team runs the restaurant business day to day. As a partner, you contribute capital — not kitchen staff, food safety compliance, or service oversight. There is nothing for you to operate.
Part of a Diversified Group
Globex Horizon's restaurant business partnerships sit inside a wider group operating across 17 active businesses in 14 industries. Restaurants and F&B are one sector among many, not a standalone bet.
Two structured ways in.
Both are direct commercial participation agreements under UAE Federal Commercial Law, individually negotiated and formally documented — not off-the-shelf products. Your capital participates in Globex Horizon's operations, including the restaurant and F&B sector, alongside 16 other active businesses across 14 industries.
Monthly Profit Participation
"Capital that works — and pays you every month." Your participation ratio is fixed at signing, and your share of Distributable Net Profits is paid on the schedule you choose — monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually.
- Participation ratio fixed at signing — never renegotiated mid-term
- Distributions paid on your chosen schedule, same date every time
- No operational involvement required — Globex Horizon's team runs the business
- Capital contribution returned separately at maturity, subject to your signed agreement
Deferred Profit Participation
"You think in years, not months. So does your capital." Place your capital once. Nothing is distributed during the term — at maturity, your original capital plus accumulated participation arrives in a single settlement.
- One placement, one settlement — nothing to track in between
- Term and settlement date fixed in writing before capital moves
- No operational involvement required — fully managed by the operating team
- Capital contribution and accumulated participation settled together at maturity, subject to your signed agreement
Request the Restaurant & F&B Business Overview.
Receive the full overview covering the operating structure, partnership terms, and legal documentation. Our team responds within one business day.
Common questions, answered directly.
Straight answers to what people ask before contacting us about a restaurant & F&B business partnership.
Is a Globex Horizon business partnership a regulated investment product?
No. Globex Horizon Investment LLC is a licensed business consultancy and commercial partnership platform — not a licensed fund, securities broker, or regulated financial advisor. What's described on this page is direct participation in commercial operating businesses under UAE Federal Commercial Law, not a regulated financial product. Capital is at risk and no return is guaranteed.
Do I need restaurant experience, or do I need to run anything myself?
No. Globex Horizon's operating team handles every aspect of the restaurant business — from food safety compliance to daily operations. As a partner, you contribute capital; you are not required to have hospitality experience, manage kitchen staff, or oversee service yourself.
Is my capital guaranteed or protected in this partnership?
No. No fixed return, guaranteed income, or capital protection is offered under this structure. Distributions and profitability depend on the actual operational performance of the underlying group of businesses and are subject to commercial and market conditions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Can international investors who don't live in the UAE participate?
Yes. UAE residency is not required to become a commercial partner. Distributions can be paid to a bank account anywhere in the world, and onboarding — including document review and contract signing — can be completed remotely or during a visit to our Dubai office.
What is the minimum participation amount for a restaurant & F&B business partnership?
Minimum participation amounts are agreed individually based on the structure and term you choose and aren't published on this page. Message us on WhatsApp or request the business overview for a proposal specific to your circumstances.
How do I get started with a Globex Horizon restaurant & F&B business partnership?
Message us on WhatsApp or request the full overview through this page. A Globex Horizon specialist responds within one business day with the operating structure, partnership terms, and legal documentation for you to review before you commit to anything.
Data Sources
- Mordor Intelligence, UAE Foodservice Market Report - Market size $23.21B (2025) to $27.28B (2026), forecast to reach $61.21B by 2031, 17.55% CAGR; QSR fastest-growing format at 19.55% CAGR; delivery fastest-growing channel at 18.65% CAGR.
mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/uae-foodservice-market - Mordor Intelligence, UAE Full Service Restaurants Market Report - Dubai issued over 1,200 new restaurant licenses in 2024; average UAE resident dines out 2.5 times weekly and orders takeaway 1.2 times (Dubai Statistics Center, 2024).
mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/united-arab-emirates-full-service-restaurants-market - Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on Food Safety / Dubai Municipality Food Safety Department - National food safety framework; dual licensing requirement; fines up to AED 500,000 for serious violations.
u.ae - Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism - 19.59 million international visitor arrivals to Dubai in 2025, up 5% year-on-year.
Dubai Tourism Performance 2025
Regulatory Disclaimer
Globex Horizon Investment LLC and its affiliated entities do not provide portfolio management services, investment fund services, securities brokerage services, regulated financial advisory services, or any other regulated financial activities. All opportunities described on this page relate exclusively to direct participation in commercial operating businesses and are subject to applicable laws, contractual arrangements, operational performance, and commercial and market conditions. Business performance, distributions, and profitability depend on the actual operational performance of the underlying group of businesses. No fixed return, guaranteed income, guaranteed profitability, capital protection, or financial guarantee is offered. Capital is at risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Participants become direct legal partners in the relevant business in accordance with applicable corporate documentation and licensing requirements. Third-party market figures cited above are forecasts and estimates produced by the named research organisations, are subject to revision, and are provided for general information only. Globex Horizon is not affiliated with, and this page is not endorsed by, any of the organisations listed. Trade Licence No. 523059 · TRN 100291112900003 · UAE Federal Commercial Law · Dubai Court jurisdiction.
