Manna Opened Two New Middle East Locations
The burger brand has expanded its regional presence to three sites with recent openings in Dubai and Riyadh.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Middle East
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Manna has officially expanded its footprint in the Middle East with the launch of two new restaurant locations. These additions bring the brand's total presence in the region to three sites.
Why it matters
The rapid expansion marks a significant growth phase for the burger chain as it scales its international operations. It follows the brand's successful launch of its debut international site in Dubai at the end of 2025.
The brand now operates a total of three sites in the Middle East after opening locations in Dubai's DIFC and Al Dabab, Riyadh. These restaurants serve the full menu, including the Double Manna and Classic Smash burgers.
The players
Manna
A burger brand that launched in 2022 at Arcade Tottenham Court Road.
Feroz Gajia
The chef partnering with a food hall operator to expand the burger brand.
The details
The expansion is a result of a partnership between a food hall operator and chef Feroz Gajia. In addition to the new Middle Eastern sites, the brand opened a standalone UK restaurant in Marylebone in September 2026.
Timeline
Manna launched at Arcade Tottenham Court Road in 2022.
The brand debuted its first international site in Dubai at the end of 2025.
A standalone UK site opened in Marylebone in September 2026.
The Dubai DIFC location opened on 23 September 2026.
The Riyadh Al Dabab location opened on 28 September 2026.
Travel Outlook
This growth reflects the broader trend of premium casual dining brands targeting high-traffic business districts in the Middle East. It mirrors the strategic move of many international food operators seeking to capture demand in major regional tourism and finance centers.
Visitors to Dubai and Riyadh can now access the full Manna burger menu at these new locations. Travelers should note that the expansion places the brand in key business districts such as DIFC and Al Dabab.
The takeaway
The brand's growth highlights the continued demand for international food concepts in emerging luxury markets. Consumers looking for familiar dining options now have more accessibility as the chain increases its global footprint.
Further reading
Explore more developments in the Middle East region for additional context on culinary expansion.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Restaurantonline.
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