WORKSHOP: BUILDING A FOOD BUSINESS IN THE UAE: LESSONS FROM SCALING TABCHILLI
A practical founder's guide to building and scaling an F&B business in the UAE, drawing on the real journey of growing Tabchilli from a startup into a multi-channel food manufacturing business.
• Understanding the UAE food business landscape and identifying market opportunities
• Building the right business model and selecting the right distribution channels
• Scaling through retail, e-commerce, q-commerce, B2B, and direct-to-consumer
• Budgeting for growth: the hidden costs founders often overlook
• Compliance, food safety, and operational excellence as foundations for long-term success
• Managing supply chain challenges and building resilience
• Cultural awareness and relationship-building when doing business in the UAE
• Winning strategies versus costly mistakes, with practical lessons and actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs
• Understanding the UAE food business landscape and identifying market opportunities
• Building the right business model and selecting the right distribution channels
• Scaling through retail, e-commerce, q-commerce, B2B, and direct-to-consumer
• Budgeting for growth: the hidden costs founders often overlook
• Compliance, food safety, and operational excellence as foundations for long-term success
• Managing supply chain challenges and building resilience
• Cultural awareness and relationship-building when doing business in the UAE
• Winning strategies versus costly mistakes, with practical lessons and actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs
