Dubai restaurants shrink menus as Iran war disrupts imports and spikes air freight costs

Chefs can’t source tomatillos and avocados

As the Iran war disrupts sea routes, Dubai restaurants are feeling the squeeze. Chefs report difficulty sourcing ingredients such as avocados and tomatillos, while air freight costs climb. To cope, many outlets are cutting staff, scaling back dining options, and redesigning menus with more local produce as authorities step in with support.