How An Immigrant Child from Thailand Made Dubai’s Most Popular Seafood Restaurant

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From a humble food stall selling just one dish to a thriving restaurant at Dubai’s Waterfront Market, Yahya’s journey is nothing short of inspiring! Meet Chef Yahya, Nora, and Mohammad—the passionate trio behind Yahya Restaurant, serving authentic Thai seafood and Arabian grills.
In this Ramadan special episode of Stories From UAE, Curly Tales Middle East joins Yahya Restaurant in their heartwarming free Iftar meal drive, where they distribute 1,500-2,000 meals to hardworking vendors and workers at the market. Watch this incredible story of resilience, passion, and giving back!

Anupriya Mishra: Anupriya Mishra is a Senior Content Writer at Curly Tales with 8 years of experience creating stories around food, travel, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and pop culture. She holds a Master’s degree in History from the University of Delhi. When she’s not busy checking out the newest eateries in town, you’ll find her binge-watching K-dramas and reading romance novels.