tashas Group will also expand with a new brand called Cafe Sofi in South Africa.
The South African restaurant tashas can be found around the world, including in Dubai, London, and South Africa. Now, it will be opening in Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah. Plus, it’s gearing up to launch a new brand too, called, Cafe Sofi in South Africa.
The upcoming UAE branches for tashas are scheduled to open late this year. By December, the FACT-favourite restaurant will have opened in Sharjah’s Aljada, followed by Al Ain in January 2026 and Ras Al Khaimah in March 2026. This expansion comes in partnership with Arada, with five more outlets to open within the next two years.
Natasha Sideris, the founder and CEO of Tashas Group, had announced new openings around the world. Sixteen new venues are scheduled to open over the next 18 months across the Middle East and South Africa.
In 2005, tashas started in Johannesburg, South Africa. Today, it can be found in 38 locations, from the United Arab Emirates to the United Kingdom. The portfolio has expanded to include cafés, bars, retail, and restaurants.
Natasha explains: “Our expansion strategy is based on taking the core elements that define our brands – excellence in food, interior design, and service – and building them into spaces that feel rooted, distinctive, and relevant to their surroundings. Our business spans premium, luxury dining, premium casual dining, bars and retail. Our made-in-Dubai brands, Flamingo Room by tashas, Avli by tashas, and Bungalo34, have become three of the most popular destinations in one of the world’s most competitive markets. This gives us confidence in the global potential of these brands”.
“tashas has become a household name in South Africa and the UAE amongst affluent residential and business communities. Our model has worked well, and we are planning to accelerate our expansion program with a further 75 sites planned worldwide over the coming years. Our most recent innovation, NALA offers huge potential and we believe there could be as many as 300 of these in years to come.”
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