Dave’s Hot Chicken Sparks Dubai Festival City Mall with Its Fourth Store in Dubai!

- The LA sensation expands its UAE footprint, marking its 6th store in the UAE.
- This follows two recent successful openings of Dave’s Hot Chicken branches at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi and Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni
18 November 2025: Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult-favourite LA-born brand known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, is turning up the heat once again with the grand opening of its newest branch at Dubai Festival City Mall. This follows two recent successful openings of Dave’s Hot Chicken branches at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi and Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah.
This highly anticipated launch marks the brand’s 4th location in Dubai and 6th across the UAE, underscoring the brand’s rapid growth and unwavering popularity among flavour seekers.
Mohamed Ahmed, Regional Brand Manager, Said: “We’re thrilled to open our fourth store in Dubai at such a vibrant destination as Dubai Festival City. The city’s love for bold flavours and unique dining experiences continues to inspire us. This milestone reflects our commitment to bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken’s crave-worthy menu to even more fans across the UAE.”
Strategically located to serve both residents and visitors, the new branch at Dubai Festival City is set to become a go-to spot for those craving the brand’s signature heat. Whether you’re shopping, meeting friends, or exploring the city, Dave’s Hot Chicken promises an unforgettable experience with its energetic interiors and welcoming atmosphere.

Known for its Hot Chicken Sliders, Tenders and Dave’s Bites, the brand offers a build-your-own-heat experience with seven spice levels, from No Spice to the infamous Reaper™, a fiery challenge that even comes with a signed waiver. Sides like creamy Mac & Cheese, fresh Kale Slaw, Top-Loaded Fries, Slushers, and loaded milkshakes round out the menu, making it a destination for flavor seekers of all kinds!
This opening marks another exciting chapter in Dave’s Hot Chicken’s UAE journey, with more expansions on the horizon as the brand continues to win hearts and taste buds across the region.
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About Dave’s Hot Chicken
In a modern-day American dream story, three childhood friends, Chef Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy Rubenyan, scraped together $900 to launch Dave’s Hot Chicken in a parking lot, portable fryers and folding tables in tow, in 2017. Dave’s Hot Chicken quickly took off, opening an East Hollywood brick-and-mortar restaurant shortly after, with support from Tommy’s brother, Gary. In 2019, the team struck a deal with Wetzel’s Pretzels co-founder and former CEO, Bill Phelps, to begin franchising the Dave’s Hot Chicken concept, with Billboard’s Artist of the Decade, Drake, investing in the brand as well. The company has sold the rights to more than 1,000 franchise locations in the U.S., Middle East, and Canada and will open 80-plus locations this year. Harkening back to an Eater LA blog that helped propel early interest in the brand; the company’s mission is to “blow their minds.”
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Website: https://www.daveshotchicken.com/
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About Lavoya
Established with the purpose of significantly transforming dining experiences, Lavoya introduces new and experiential casual dining concepts to reshape the F&B industry in the region. The company’s name and mission, based on their ‘Food for Thought’ slogan, signifies momentum, optimism and positive experiences. Lavoya was co-founded by Walid Hajj and Fahad Alhokair in 2021. A visionary and award-winning entrepreneur, Walid Hajj has defined his unique imprint in the F&B space creating innovative concepts that have disrupted the industry, establishing his credentials as a pioneer in F&B concepts that integrate advanced technology with exceptional service. Fahad Alhokair is a dynamic and successful Saudi entrepreneur with experience in franchise development, start-ups, operations and investment. He is also the founder of VEDA Holding, a private equity and venture capital firm based in Riyadh that supports more than 15 startups and mature companies in fashion, retail, real estate and F&B and contributes to their development and innovation by providing value and growth capital.
Instagram: @lavoyarestaurants
Facebook: @lavoyarestaurants
LinkedIn: @Lavoyarestaurantsgroup
Website: www.lavoya.com
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