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ExperientialGulf6 Oct 2025

The Emirati Chef's Table

A multi-phase platform built with Dubai SME and Dubai Tourism that puts five Emirati chefs on Kitopi's kitchens and delivery network, each chosen for a different corner of Emirati food culture. Kitopi framed it as the start of a rolling programme rather than a single activation, following earlier collaborations such as Inner Child at High Joint.

The brief
Emirati chefs who lack the visibility, support and operations to turn their food into a scalable business.
The idea
Working with Dubai Tourism and Dubai SME, Kitopi put five Emirati chefs, each representing a different side of Emirati food, onto its kitchens and delivery network as the first phase of a rolling programme.
What to borrow
A delivery operator can lend its infrastructure to local talent and gain cultural standing in return.
BrandKitopi
AgencyNot named on the source
TalentNot named
Channelson-ground, social
SourceCampaign Middle East

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