No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states

October 24, 2026 · 11:00 am 1 sources

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• No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states
  The Guardian · October 24, 2026 11:00
  Leading restaurateur says Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethic Some of London’s top restaurants are opening branches in Dubai because of a “tax tsunami” in the UK and better work ethic abroad, according to a leading restaurateur. James Robson, a…