05. Evgeny Kuzin, Managing partner, Bulldozer Group
Novikov Restaurant & Bar Dubai is the second restaurant outside Russia for the Novikov Restaurant Group, headed by restaurant guru Arkady Novikov. Launched in August of this year, the concept boasts an Asian-inspired menu from executive chef Shane Macneill. The 280-seat venue features an open kitchen, a Seafood Market area, and a private dining room, with interior styling from Geometry Design Moscow.
Movida Dubai, located at the Radisson Royal Hotel, features two bar areas and 28 VIP tables. The club was fully refitted earlier this year with a new interior and décor, complete with a state-of-the-art sound system and lighting fixtures. The renovation saw the addition of a new DJ booth, a members-only private room for up to 100 guests, and a raised VIP area.
In addition to the Novikov and Movida brands, Kuzin is also behind Bulldozer Group’s other dining and entertainment concepts, Cipriani, Sass Café, Toko and VIP room. After moving to Dubai in 2008, he noticed a gap in the market for luxury nightlife brands — a gap that Kuzin says Bulldozer has been endeavouring to fill ever since, by bringing internationally-renowned restaurant brands to Dubai.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 11
Number of years working in the Middle East: 7
Number of people you are responsible for: 250+
Nationality: Russian
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