Hailing from Mumbai, he moved to UAE in 1977 and built diverse home-grown dining concepts

Last updated: October 22, 2026 | 05:30

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Dubai: For decades, Ajit Mehra was a quiet force behind some of the UAE’s most popular dining concepts. The Indian expat business leader, widely regarded as a veteran of the hospitality sector, died in Dubai on Friday, October 16, according to his family.

He was 75 and is survived by his wife Binoo Mehra, children Nikhil Mehra and Mamta Mehra and their families.

Days on, his family, friends and industry colleagues continue to remember a man who made pioneering contributions to the vibrant hospitality culture Dubai is known for today.

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Humble beginnings

Hailing from Mumbai in Maharashtra, Ajit came to the UAE in 1977 and, from humble beginnings, rose to become one of Dubai's most respected and pioneering entrepreneurs in the food and beverage sector.

He was the founder…