Director of operations, ZUMA Middle East, Ajaz Sheikh. Director of operations, ZUMA Middle East, Ajaz Sheikh.

ZUMA Dubai, the restaurant and bar concept now in its third year of operation, announced its plans for Middle Eastern expansion, beginning with ZUMA Beirut.

Set to open in early 2012, the Beirut property will occupy a site within Le Gray Hotel, overlooking the Mediterranean and Mount Lebanon.

Director of operations, ZUMA Middle East, Ajaz Sheikh said: “Since our opening in Dubai in 2008, we have always been looking at opportunities for
further expansion in the Middle East”.

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“The past three years have allowed ZUMA to integrate itself in the Middle East culture and learn how to do business in this region. Beirut is a vibrant city with a unique energy and it seems fitting to open our second property in the heart of its Downtown district. Needless to say, the team and I are very excited about embarking on our new project.”