Saudi’s Shrimp Nation plans UAE expansion with Dhs10m investment

Saudi’s seafood restaurant chain Shrimp Nation has announced plans to open its first branches in the UAE with an investment value of Dhs10m.

The restaurant chain plans to further strengthen its portfolio in Saudi and expand all over the Middle East, and is in the process of opening new branches in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt.

Shrimp Nation, which has 18 existing branches on home ground, will also be adding two more branches in Saudi, namely in Abha and Al Taif.

Mohammed Belal Abualizz, CEO at Shrimp Nation, said: “We are delighted to expand and open branches in the UAE as well as other countries in the Middle East, as part of our short-term expansion plan. We believe that the UAE offers one of the best and most dynamic economic environments where we will be able to prosper and open more branches over the few coming years.”

Abualizz added: “As a rapidly-growing seafood chain in the region, the main force behind our success is our experienced and passionate employees who continuously strive to provide our customers with fresh and tasty seafood delights while ensuring exceptional customer experiences.”

The seafood chain’s motto is ‘Deep from the Sea’, and its menu features seafood dishes inspired by French, Spanish, West African and American cuisine.

The up-and-coming seafood restaurant chain adopts an open-kitchen concept and serves fresh and quality seafood dishes.