Rüya, designed by Conran and Partners, represents the next chapter of restaurant concepts for the d.ream Group (Doğuş Restaurant Entertainment and Management), partners in Coya, Nusr-Et, and Zuma.
The team behind a new Anatolian restaurant, lounge and bar that is set to open in Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai Marina, next month, is eyeing global expansion of the concept within the next two years.
In a recent interview with Caterer Middle East, restaurateur Umut Özkanca revealed that “the next stop will be London”.
He added: “This is going to be the first brand born in Dubai of this calibre to be exported.”
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Özkanca revealed he was searching for a suitable locations for Rüya in London and Dubai at the same time when the option came up to open in Grosvenor House.
He described part of the hotel’s appeal as being “beautiful” and established in the market”, so opted to launch the concept in Dubai first.
Named Rüya after the Turkish meaning for dream, the restaurant has executive chef Colin Clague at the helm, who has previously worked with Burj Al Arab; Zuma London and Zuma Dubai; Qbara; and Jean Georges Dubai.
Rüya, designed by Conran and Partners, represents the next chapter of restaurant concepts for the d.ream Group (Doğuş Restaurant Entertainment and Management), partners in Coya, Nusr-Et, and Zuma.
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