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No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states

Source: The Guardian World - Published: 24 Oct 2026 14:00

Leading restaurateur says Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethicSome of London’s top restaurants are opening branches in Dubai because of a “tax tsunami” in the UK and better work ethic abroad, according to a leading restaurateur.James Robson, a co-owner of Fallow in St James’s Market, regarded as the capital’s hottest restaurant, serving 1,000 people a day, has just signed a deal to open an outpost in the Gulf. Continue reading...