Who we are
Leading Restaurant & F&B Consultants in Dubai, UAE & the MENA Region
Opening and managing a successful hospitality business requires expertise and strategy that even experienced business operators can find daunting. But with the expertise of professional F&B consultants from Flip International, restaurant owners can fulfil virtually any need within the food and beverage domain.
Flip International is one of the renowned restaurant consulting firms in Dubai established in 2014. A sister company of the equally successful hospitality advisory company, Flip Jordan, we provide practical and profit-oriented consulting service that match the goals and requirements of our clients. Our mission is to help restaurant owners and operators launch a successful F&B business and steer their company in the right direction. Flip International specialises in providing A-TO-Z turnkey solutions, from product and concept development, branding, and supervision of business launches and opening.
End-to-end Consulting Service from Qualified Restaurant Consultants in Dubai
Flip International brings forth years of hands-on industry experience to the table. We have worked with international restaurants from all over the world – from the US and Canada, all the way to Japan, UAE, and the Middle East and helped launch a number of successful businesses and F&B ventures. Our bespoke F&B advisory service combines practical know-how of the global food and beverage industry with distinctly creative and revolutionary concepts that set our clients’ brands apart.
Our client-focus approach towards F&B consultancy enables us to deliver customised and expertly crafted solutions that help clients to minimise risk and challenges, ease the learning curve and implement smarter operations for a stronger success ratio. Whether you are an entrepreneur planning to enter the restaurant business, or an established hospitality brand seeking to craft a unique restaurant design and concept and improve your operations, our innovative solutions can help you create and launch an inimitable F&B brand designed for success.
Seasoned F&B Consultants in Dubai, UAE ready to assist you
Flip International is home to a talented and driven team of business developers and restaurant consultants in Dubai and across UAE who are the backbone of our unrivalled range of restaurant concept development consulting services. We go beyond what most restaurant consulting firms provide by ensuring all the needs of an F&B business throughout its lifecycle are matched with excellent solutions, carefully planned and flawlessly executed.
Our elite clientele benefit from a streamlined and comprehensive F&B consultancy service spanning from concept development, feasibility and market studies, restaurant interior design and fit out, culinary support, staff recruitment and training, supervision and opening. Check out our menu of F&B consulting services. Visit our Contact Us page and call us through our dedicated phone numbers or complete our online contact form to relay your questions and enquiries.
Our Services
Our Projects
Scope: Owned, created and operated by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Duabi UAE
Project Timeline: 2017 Ongoing
Brief:
The Bespoke Trailers is a label that was created by Flip that specialises in custom building and importing food trailers, based on the specific needs and requests of our client. Bespoke Trailers has until today sold a total of 23 trailers, and 3 custom made smokers. Most of our sales took place in UAE, KSA and QA.
Scope: Turn key consultancy project for a luxury hotel
Client: Local chain of hotels
Location: Riyad KSA
Project Timeline: 2015-2016
Brief:
A fresh eclectic Italian Restaurant, serving exquisite authentic cuisine Capri is a sunny beautiful Island in Italy, that has mix of history, nature, worldliness, culture and events; a legend that sees no comparison anywhere in the world.
Scope: Turn key project created and launched by FLIP.
Location: Riyadh KSA
Project Timeline: 2016
Brief:
Crust is a pastry/bakery shop that offers the best international food in small bites and small portions suitable for one person, or a party of 200! These bites range from salads, sandwiches, and desserts, all items are designed and prepared in mini pieces. Created by local talents with international aspirations, Crust was the brain child of a passionate team eager to serve a unique concept of a bakery and pastry shop, in little bites of fulfillment!
Scope: Turn key consultancy project by FLIP
Client: Hotel chain (Accor Hotels)
Location: Dubai UAE
Project Timeline: 2017
Brief:
Inspired by the rich and colorful culture from the streets of Cuba, this vintage bar and lounge concept is an authentic recreation of a beautiful bygone era, as well as the best of the Cuba that is known today.
Flip provided a full turnkey project, to develop the brand, story, F&B, music & entertainment, staffing, OS&E, uniform, and launch strategy.
Scope: Owned, created, and managed by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Dubai UAEerated
Project Timeline: 2017 Ongoing
Brief:
Eat my bunz is a fun, cheeky and humorous brand for the adventurous young professionals in Dubai. From the infamous Bao bun to our delicious Dim Sum our menu is creative and perfect for a quick lunch or laid back dinner after work.
Scope: Owned, created, and managed by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Dubai UAEerated
Project Timeline: 2016 Ongoing
Brief:
Inspired by the movie ‘Chef”, El Cubano is a globalised Cuban street food concept offering high quality sandwiches and empanadas, which focus on slow cooking and smoking the meat! A homegrown concept by Dubai based company, Food Truck Co, El Cubano has been designed by a team of food enthusiasts to meet the refined tastes of a cosmopolitan, culturally adventurous audience. The signature item is the famous Cuban sandwich, which stars 8-hour slowed cooked and smoked brisket, smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, pickles and homemade mustard all toasted in a ciabatta bun.
Scope: Owned, created, and managed by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Dubai UAE
Project Timeline: 2016 Ongoing
Brief:
A subsidiary of Flip International, the Food Truck Co was established in 2016 to complement the thriving street food industry and to bring something special to the mix. After 18 months of research and 6 months of concept development, Food Truck Co launched three of their six food trailers in November 2016.
Scope: Owned, created, and managed by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Dubai UAE
Project Timeline: 2017 Ongoing
Brief:
Permanently located on the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk in front of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, the Atlantis Hotel, Go Nuts is a trendy and fun concept that focuses on over-the-top desserts made with love and Nutella!
Location: Amman Jordan
Client: Hotel (Kempinski Hotels)
Project Timeline: 2010-2015
Brief:
FLIP worked as a consultant and brand creator of the outdoor pool lounge of Kempinski hotel Amman, and created the unbeatable outdoor lounge experience. The Coolest outdoor pool club in Amman! Pool side pampering and all day indulging beats in this secluded, seductive sizzling pool environment!
A Pool in the Day, a Club at Night.
Scope: Owned, created, and managed by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Dubai UAE
Project Timeline: 2016 Ongoing
Brief:
John Lemon is inspired by John Lennon; The well known English singer, song writer and musician. John Lemon is refreshing playful iconic brand which conveys cool massages through fresh juices.
Scope: Turn key consultancy project by FLIP
Client: Hotel chain (Katara Hospitality)
Location: Qatar
Project Timeline: 2017 Ongoing
Brief:
Flip was responsible for developing the world’s first La Liga Restaurant & Lounge, which will serve football lovers a great dining experience while they watch their favourite teams play. This project in Doha is an important milestone in the country’s buildup to the World Cup 2022, and will be a prototype for further expansion around GCC and MENA region.
Scope: Turn key consultancy project as a first step, then full implementation and management on the ground as step two.
Client: Local chain
Location: Dubai UAE
Project Timeline: 2016 – 2017 Ongoing
Brief:
A fast growing Yemeni authentic home grown brand that owns 7 locations across the UAE and is the first to franchise to other GCC countries. This concept started in 2012 in Al Safa (Dubai) and is today one of, if not the most successful Mandi concept in the UAE. Maraheb overall caters to over 3000 clients a day, and is now franchising to its first location outside to UAE, Kuwait.
Location: Dubai UAE
Client: My Shawarma
Client type: Local chain
Project Timeline: 2017
Brief:
An affordable shawarma spot in dubai that targets all the working class with strong and affordable approach with the unique offering of spicy chicken shawarma and shawarma rice dishes , 5 units within second year of operations , we call it the people’s shawarma.
Scope: Fully Managed
Client: Independent investment
Location: Amman Jordan
Project Timeline: 2012- 2013
Brief:
Forty-Six Thousand square meter that introduces a series of landscaped terraces and infinity pool. Consists of seven restaurants and four pools and SPA located in the iconic Dead Sea Jordan.
Scope: Turn key consultancy project for a luxury hotel
Client: Local chain of hotels
Location: Riyad KSA
Project Timeline: 2016
Brief:
Olaya Hotel is a 5 star concept that is strategically located on Olaya Street, across from the Regency Hotel in Riyadh.
Flip was the main Capri and Tannourine.
Scope: Turn key project created and launched by FLIP.
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Project Timeline: 2017 to now
Brief:
We aim to create a Gourmet Butchery and Catering Service by creating a top notch retail offering with be spoke look and feel, high end cuts, wide variety of middle eastern and global meats ready to grill with a small to meduim size catering offering.
We aim to be competitive and to provide a great value for money within our prices and services.
Scope: Owned, created and operated by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Amman Jordan
Project Timeline: Q1 2014/ ongoing
Brief:
Hip, cool, retro, vintage, are some of the many elements that were used to put pieces of junk together flipped to create one fashionable and stylish place. Sekrab takes its name from its elements, upcycled, recycled, and reused items, gathered to make this bar’s interior and ambience look like a piece of art with the true meaning of the junkyard jewel! Flip Jordan is the concept creator, brand owner, and managing company of Sekrab.
Scope: Owned, created, and managed by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Dubai
Project Timeline: 2016 Ongoing
Brief:
Sir Loin & Sons is a gourmet ‘meatery’ offering high quality meats and burgers, and is accompanied by a six-metre long, custom-built Texan smoking rig, which focuses on slow cooking and smoking the meat before being served! A homegrown concept by Dubai based company, Food Truck Co, Sir Loin can be found at Kite Beach every day, and popping up at all the cool events around town!
Scope: Turn key consultancy project for a luxury hotel
Client: Local chain of hotels
Location: Riyad KSA
Project Timeline: 2016
Brief:
An International All-Day-Dining Restaurant with a Lebanese Twist Tannourine is a town in Lebanon, which has taken its name from having multiple tannours (traditional ovens) & is famous for its richness in natural springs, water falls, & exquisite greenery
Scope: Owned, created and operated by FLIP
Location: Amman, Doha, Riyadh
Project Timeline: 2011 ongoing
Brief:
A food menu designed by food lovers, with a vision to serve authentic and flavorful Chinese food at an affordable price, The Rice and The Noodle was born. A casual dinning destination with a wide variety of all favorite Chinese dishes with a modern twist, to match the specific flavors that are known and loved in this region of the world. R&N quickly developed from one restaurant in Jordan to four branches across KSA and Qatar.
Scope: Turn key consultancy scope of work by FLIP
Client: Independent investment
Location: Riyadh KSA
Project Timeline: 2015 -2016
Brief:
Voliere represents an upmarket French brand, providing its customers an exquisite cafe experience in the heart of Riyadh.
FLIP provided a full turnkey project, to develop the brand, story, F&B, music & entertainment, staffing,OS&E, uniform, interior, and launch strategy. Voliere is scheduled to open in 2017
Scope: Turn key consultancy project for a luxury hotel
Client: Local chain of hotels
Location: Riyad KSA
Project Timeline: 2016
Brief:
A signature Restaurant serving innovative Chinese meals Wulong is ‘Blue Tea’ made from a fusion of green & red teas, creating a sensational flavor & aroma, with the health qualities of both: weight loss, beauty enhancement, & fat decomposition.
Client: Hotel (Landmark Hotels)
Scope : created, managed and operated by Flip
Project Timeline: 2011-2015
Brief:
Known for creating exquisite concepts, FLIP was requested to create another outstanding experience in Amman, where Zest came to life. The most popular nightlife experience with the perfect combination of the hottest summer beats, and the greatest atmosphere in town!
Average Number of Coffees Consumed Per Day
Number of Menu Items Tested Each Week
Average Cheque When Dining Out
Number of Pages Written in Operations Manuals
Meet Our Co-Founders
-
Amjad Barakat Director of Business Development / Co-Founder
The Founder of FLIP Jordan in 2009 and a major in Business Administration, Amjad specializes in investment, business development and real estate. He holds valuable experience from his involvement in opening and managing over 25 restaurants,bars and clubs in the Middle East.
-
Jamal wick Director of F&B & Hospitality Co-Founder
Holding a Bachelor of Science from the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Jamal has a strong hotel background, stemming from his role as Head of F&B with Kempinski Hotels,where he has later assigned to create the Shaza Hotel brand (part of the Kempinski Group) in the Middle East.
-
Sanjiv Malhotra Investor / Chairman
Currently the Executive Vice President of Shaza Hotels (part of Kempinski Group), Sanjiv brings with him 34+ years of hospitality levels. Prior to Shaza, he Supervised the Portfolio of eight Kempinski Hotels as the Regional VP in Africa,and the entire Oberoi Hotels and resorts portfolio, as Executive VP from 1996-2008.
People believe in us!
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Hoc enim constituto in philosophia constituta sunt omnia. Quis hoc dicit? Propter nos enim illam
Fouad badawy
Tie Labs IncOur Partners
