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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-24T11:00:31+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/24/uk-tsunami-taxes-top-london-restaurants-expand-abroad
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/no-unions-low-taxes-why-some-of-britain-s-top-chefs-are-opening-outpos-681a08/

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 co-owner of Fallow in St James’s Market, regarded as the capital’s hottest restaurant, serving 1,000 pe

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