Veggie Mania Group, a renowned name in the plant-based culinary movement, has recently opened GALA, Abu Dhabi’s first vegetarian gourmet dining restaurant in the heart of Al Zahiyah. The restaurant aims to offer a unique dining experience that blends tradition, innovation, and luxury, revolutionizing the vegetarian dining scene in the UAE. Founded on the principles of sustainability, innovation, and excellence, Veggie Mania has grown into a multi-brand integrated concept, dedicated to delivering vegetarian cuisine with unique offerings and experiences.
Praveen Kumar, the founder of Veggie Mania, believes that the plant-based sector is set to grow significantly in the next decade, with a market projected to increase from $29 billion to $162 billion. Veggie Mania is strategically positioned at the forefront of this growth, driven by the changing lifestyle choices of consumers. With a focus on continuous innovation and a culture of excellence, Veggie Mania aims to redefine dining experiences by pushing the boundaries of vegetarian cuisine, offering a diverse range of options for plant-based food enthusiasts.
The launch of GALA marks an important milestone for Veggie Mania as they aim to elevate the standards of vegetarian dining and usher in a new era of gourmet experiences tailored for vegans and vegetarians. Inspired by the desire to fill a significant market gap, GALA offers classical vegetarian dishes with a modern twist in presentation and flavor, appealing to a global palate. The restaurant aims to democratize fine dining, making it accessible to the aspirational market while retaining the exclusivity and sophistication that defines a fine dining experience.
Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, GALA features an 82-cover capacity spread across two levels, catering to various dining needs, including corporate events and an exclusive private dining area known as the “White Room.” The space is designed to provide a comfortable and sophisticated atmosphere for guests to enjoy their dining experience. The restaurant incorporates contemporary cooking techniques and globally inspired plating designs to offer a fresh and innovative culinary journey, capturing the essence of ‘Experience vegetarian like never before.’
Discussing their growth plans, Praveen highlighted that GALA is just the beginning of Veggie Mania’s ambitious expansion plans to build an eco-system of vegetarian dining experiences. The group aims to open several new hubs in key locations across the region and develop an e-commerce platform for seamless integration of their offerings. Additionally, Veggie Mania is working on a unique ‘Loyalty Program’ to build a community of ambassadors and plans to establish seven culinary hubs across five key cities in the UK and USA by 2026. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and excellence, Veggie Mania is committed to shaping the future of vegetarian dining in the UAE and beyond.
