Mezzaluna is gearing up to bring its 40-year legacy of signature Italian dishes to Abu Dhabi. Born in New York, the restaurant will open in Yas Mall in January through Doğuş Hospitality and Retail Group.
Giancarlo Macioce, Director of Operations, said: “Expanding into Abu Dhabi is a big step for Mezzaluna and we’re beyond excited to introduce our modern trattoria concept to the city’s diners. Abu Dhabi is a melting pot of dining concepts and we can’t wait to infuse it with our signature home-style concept and be inspired by local tastes along the way.”
Following its initial success, Mezzaluna expanded to Istanbul, where it allows diners to enjoy an around-the-clock, casual Italian dining experience. Doğuş Hospitality and Retail Group is a key player in the Turkish and UAE dining scene that operates over 90 restaurants worldwide under D.ream International. The opening of Mezzaluna in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi will set a new standard of casual Italian dining in the capital.
Doğuş Hospitality and Retail Group was created under the vision of Ferit Şahenk. Through strategic partnerships with the likes of Azumi Group and Paraguas Group, Doğuş Hospitality and Retail Group has significantly expanded its global presence. The company continues to evolve, operating market-leading concepts across the globe such as Coya, Amazonico, Bar Des Prés, Zuma, Nusr-et and Roka.
