London-born burger brand Manna has added two Middle East locations in five days, opening in Dubai's DIFC on 23 September and Riyadh's Al Dabab district on 28 September 2026.
The expansion brings its regional portfolio to three locations, following its international debut at Alserkal Avenue in November 2025.
Founded in 2022 by chef Feroz Gajia and Arcade, Manna has built its reputation around smash burgers, prime cuts of beef and soft artisan buns. Its latest openings follow the launch of its first standalone UK restaurant on James Street in Marylebone, which opened on 4 September.
What's on the menu?
As Manna expands its presence across the Middle East, its signature smash burgers remain at the heart of the offering, with the brand maintaining a largely consistent core menu across its locations.
Highlights include the Classic Smash, featuring American cheese, pickles and onions, and the Hot Smash, which turns up the heat with chilli cheese and pickled jalapeños. Waffle fries and milkshakes complete the casual dining experience.
While the core offering remains familiar, certain locations introduce their own exclusive additions. At Dubai's Alserkal Avenue outpost, diners can try the Kimchi Wagyu (AED 65), which combines a Wagyu patty with kimchi, spiced mayo and toasted seaweed for a Korean-inspired twist.
Waffle fries (AED 25) and milkshakes (AED 35) round out the experience, making it an easy choice for a casual lunch or an indulgent burger fix.
What sets the MENA locations apart?
While Manna's signature smash burgers remain central to its offering across markets, the brand introduces location-specific touches that give individual outposts their own identity.
In Dubai, the Alserkal Avenue location offers an exclusive Kimchi Wagyu burger for a Korean-inspired twist.
This approach isn't limited to the Middle East. In London, Manna's Marylebone restaurant features its own additions, including traditional trifle and cola floats in Classic, Chocolate and Cherry flavours.
As Manna expands into DIFC and Riyadh, it will be interesting to see how the brand's ability to balance a consistent core menu with locally tailored offerings could help distinguish its growing regional presence.
Making Its Mark
Manna's regional growth is built around consistency rather than reinvention. Its signature smash burgers remain central, while exclusive dishes and market-specific menus introduce variety.
For Dubai diners, the Kimchi Wagyu is the standout distinction. In London, the wider selection of chicken, vegan and dessert options offers a different experience.
With three Middle East locations now operating, Manna is establishing a regional presence while retaining the straightforward burger identity that first made it popular in London.
