Homegrown Dubai hospitality company, Metafoodies Group, has selected AKA Communications as its official PR and communications partner. The agency will support the group across a range of activities, including media relations, organic influencer marketing, strategic partnerships and consultancy.A
Founded by Alexey Smirnov, Anna Smirnova and Vladimir Chistyakov, the group emphasises creativity, passion, and excellence in the culinary arts. The group�s portfolio includes several distinctive dining establishments across the city, including ALBA, ALBA Street, Bisou, and Himitsu.
Antony Rettie, Co-Founder, AKA Communications commented �We are thrilled to be working with such a dynamic, talented and ambitious hospitality business. The Metafoodies Hospitality portfolio of chic downtown restaurants are second to none in the Opera District, whether it's a superb French breakfast at Bisou, exciting Asian at Alba or enjoying some of the finest cocktails in Dubai at Himitsu. Their concepts are already a huge success and this is just the beginning for their growth in the region. We are excited to welcome these brands into our growing portfolio of Dubai-based clients.�A

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15 August 2024 12:31 PM
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