James Robson, co-owner of Fallow in St James's Market, has signed a deal to open an outpost in the Gulf as London's top restaurants expand abroad.
Robson cited a "tax tsunami" in the UK and better work ethic abroad as reasons for the move. The Guardian reports that leading restaurateurs say Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia offers a more favourable work environment.
Fallow, which serves 1,000 people a day, is regarded as one of London's hottest restaurants. The expansion reflects a broader pattern among Britain's top chefs seeking new venues outside the UK, according to Robson's comments to the Guardian.
Gulf states and east Asia are emerging as preferred destinations for hospitality expansion by high-profile British restaurateurs, the outlet reports, citing the business climate and regulatory environment as key factors in the decision-making.