Dubai-based restaurant AMAYA expands to Baghdad

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Dubai-based restaurant and lounge brand MYA, also known as AMAYA, has announced the opening of its new branch in Baghdad, expanding its presence in Iraq following its earlier launch in Erbil. The new restaurant, on Al-Amirat Street in Baghdad’s Al-Mansour area, introduces the brand’s luxury dining and lounge concept to the Iraqi capital. MYA, which debuted in Dubai Mall in 2022, specializes in worldwide fusion cuisine with Mediterranean influences, blending a varied menu with modern decor, quality service, and a luxurious lounge environment. The Baghdad launch is part of the brand’s worldwide development via franchise agreements, which builds on its current operations in Dubai and Erbil. The firm said that its growth strategy is centered on working with local franchise partners that can maintain its dining standards while adjusting to the tastes of each area. The new Baghdad site is another step in MYA’s development in Iraq, reflecting the continuing entry of multinational restaurant and hotel brands into the country’s eating scene.