Hospitality & F&B Strategy

Concepts Built to Last

Strategic concept development for restaurants, hotels, wellness venues, and destination-led experiences across Europe and the Middle East.

Sectors

Restaurants, hotels, wellness, retail, and destination-led mixed-use developments.

Markets

Europe, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar — and any market where precision matters.

Services

Concept strategy, brand direction, experience design, and operational frameworks.

Approach

Independent, structured, and honest. No fluff, no dependency — just clarity.

Selected Work

Featured Projects

A selection of concepts developed across formats, markets, and scales.

Shawarma Al Balad

Shawarma Al Balad

Palestine · Compact

Brand Structuring & Investor Readiness for UAE Expansion - Shawarma Al Balad is a fast-growing Levantine str...

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Developed by The Concept Artisan

KIMYONA
Case Study

KIMYONA

Saudi Arabia · Mid-scale

Modern Asian cuisine restaurant where culinary artistry meets analog photography, creating an immersive dining...

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Developed by The Concept Artisan

Stadium F&B Strategy

Stadium F&B Strategy

Abu Dhabi · Destination

A comprehensive F&B strategy and concept validation project for a major international football stadium/ lifest...

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Developed by The Concept Artisan

Featured Case Study

KIMYONA

The restaurant is conceived as a living darkroom, where dishes are treated as photographic subjects and the dining journey unfolds through controlled light, shadow, and sequencing. The experience mirrors the anticipation and revelation inherent in analog photography, inviting guests to slow down and observe.

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Type

Concept Development

Location

Saudi Arabia

Role

Concept Developer

Full Portfolio

All Projects

Every project is different. Browse the full portfolio to see the range of formats, roles, and markets we have worked across.

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Reuring - Concept Scan
F&B
Case Study

Reuring - Concept Scan

Hoorn, Nederland · Mid-scale

Conducted a high-level concept and experience review for a waterfront hospitality venue in Hoorn, assessing positioning,...

Strategic AdvisorStrategy

Developed by The Concept Artisan

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Wellness Concept
Wellness

Wellness Concept

Middle East · Mid-scale

Development of a boutique wellness concept inspired by ritual, recovery, and contemporary wellbeing.

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed by The Concept Artisan

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High End Omakase Bar
F&B

High End Omakase Bar

Dubai · Destination

A single restaurant concept designed as a dual-expression space, operating with distinct identities across day and night...

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed by The Concept Artisan

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Padel and Lifestyle Club
Hospitality

Padel and Lifestyle Club

Dubai · Mid-scale

A lifestyle-driven padel club concept integrating sport, social interaction, food and beverage, and brand experience.

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed by The Concept Artisan

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ALUSIA
F&B
Flagship
ALUSIA logo

ALUSIA

Dubai, Bahrain · Compact

A unique fusion of Levantine and Andalusian flavors in a cozy, tapas-style setting at Dubai's Jumeirah Islands Pavilion....

Full Concept Development — Framework, Design, Branding, Uniforms, OS&E & Pre-Opening AssistanceConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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LOR Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
F&B

LOR Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Sierra Leone · Mid-scale

LOR is a multi-cuisine restaurant blending vintage luxury with a tropical twist, offering signature dishes from Lebanese...

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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ME Burger
F&B

ME Burger

Morocco · Compact

ME Burger symbolizes a personalized fast-food experience for the Middle East, all about YOUR tastes and preferences. Our...

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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Natural Yeast Bakery
F&B

Natural Yeast Bakery

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Compact

A celebration of craftsmanship and tradition, Natural Yeast Bakery specializes in artisanal bread made with naturally fe...

Full Concept Development, Chef Sourcing & Hiring, BrandingConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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MADE Cafe and Eatery
F&B
Flagship

MADE Cafe and Eatery

Dubai · Compact

A neighborhood cafe and eatery dedicated to high-quality, freshly made food from morning to night, with wood-fired flatb...

Concept Development, Naming & BrandingConcept Blueprint

Developed by The Concept Artisan

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Sanad Private Members Club
Hospitality
Flagship

Sanad Private Members Club

Doha, Qatar · Destination

An exclusive private members club blending luxury with cultural sophistication, designed as a sanctuary where tradition...

Concept Ideation, Kitchen Planning & GM Sourcing — General ConsultancyAdvisory

Developed during previous consultancy role

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Kazdora / Shware3 Beirut
F&B
Kazdora / Shware3 Beirut logo

Kazdora / Shware3 Beirut

Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia · Compact

Kazdora was a lively, fast-casual eatery in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, bringing a modern twist to Levant street food in a vi...

Full Concept Development, Art Direction for Branding & PackagingConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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VARI Brasserie & Grill
F&B

VARI Brasserie & Grill

International · Mid-scale

VARI Brasserie & Grill brings the rich, meat-loving tradition of the Mediterranean to life with a butcher-to-table exper...

Full Concept Development, Naming, Branding, Kitchen Planning & RecruitmentConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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SAUCE Dubai
F&B

SAUCE Dubai

Dubai · Compact

Retro American diner concept bringing 1950s charm and bold flavors together in a lively, nostalgic setting. Rogier led t...

Concept Development & Brand Identity Art DirectionConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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SHAZIZ
F&B

SHAZIZ

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Compact

Rooted in tradition, SHAZIZ brings authentic shawarma to the modern palate. This fast-casual eatery prioritizes fresh in...

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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BOHO Social
F&B
Flagship
BOHO Social logo

BOHO Social

Qatar · Mid-scale

A vibrant, eclectic social space blending bohemian aesthetics with a contemporary dining experience, offering culturally...

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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The Coin
F&B

The Coin

Dubai DIFC · Mid-scale

An English pub concept in the heart of Dubai's Financial District, embodying connection and exchange with classic Britis...

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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RAW Hotels and Resorts
Hospitality

RAW Hotels and Resorts

TBC · Destination

A sanctuary of unpolished elegance where guests embrace mindfulness and personal growth through a transformative, sustai...

Concept DeveloperConcept Blueprint

Developed during previous consultancy role

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