Dubai-born luxury dining group prepares to enter hotels and branded residences as it accelerates international growth in 2026
Dubai-based Fundamental Hospitality has announced plans to invest $200 million in a major global expansion programme in 2026, marking a significant new chapter for the luxury dining and lifestyle group. The investment will fuel international growth while signaling the company’s first move into the luxury hotels and branded residences sector.
Founded and chaired by Evgeny Kuzin, Fundamental Hospitality has built a strong reputation for creating high-end dining destinations that blend culinary excellence with immersive lifestyle experiences. Its portfolio of “Made in Dubai” brands has resonated with global audiences, helping the group establish a distinct identity rooted in design, hospitality, and innovation.
The upcoming expansion reflects growing international demand for the group’s concepts, as well as its ambition to evolve beyond restaurants into fully integrated luxury offerings. By entering the hotels and branded residences space, Fundamental Hospitality aims to translate its signature dining-led experiences into holistic lifestyle destinations that cater to a new generation of global travellers and investors.
“This investment represents a natural evolution of our vision,” the group said, highlighting its intent to scale thoughtfully while maintaining the quality and creativity that define its brands. The expansion will focus on key global cities, leveraging Dubai’s reputation as a launchpad for world-class hospitality concepts.
As Fundamental Hospitality prepares for this next phase of growth, the $200 million commitment underscores Dubai’s rising influence as a global hub for luxury lifestyle brands—and positions the group as a new contender in the international hospitality and real estate landscape.
