BonBird, the Dubai-headquartered fried chicken chain, has officially opened its first restaurant in Abu Dhabi, located at Gardens Plaza in Khalifa City. The new store spans 1,000 sq ft, seats up to 60 guests, and will operate daily from 10 AM to 1 AM.
This milestone follows BonBird’s April 2025 expansion into Oman and marks another step in its mission to bring its unique chicken experience to every major UAE neighbourhood and beyond.
A Fast-Growing Chicken Brand in the UAE and Beyond
Founded in 2023 by Yolk Brands, BonBird has rapidly grown across Dubai and expanded into international markets including Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman. The brand is positioning itself as a community-focused QSR chain with a bold identity inspired by the classic chicken shops of East London.
BonBird is best known for:
- Spicy fried chicken in multiple flavour levels — from Lemon Pepper to XXX Hot.
- A versatile menu of bone-in chicken, tenders, burgers, wraps, rice bowls, and sides.
- A focus on quality ingredients, serving only hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and preservative-free chicken.
The brand’s social dining experience — from sharing buckets of chicken with friends to late-night meals — resonates strongly with its growing customer base.
Why Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi continues to be one of the fastest-growing markets for quick-service restaurants, with consumers seeking both global and homegrown chicken brands. BonBird’s expansion into Khalifa City taps into a vibrant community hub and underscores the brand’s ambition to challenge established players in the UAE’s competitive chicken franchise landscape.
BonBird and the Bigger Chicken Franchise Picture
Chicken remains one of the hottest categories in franchising worldwide, with brands like KFC, Popeyes, Wingstop, and Raising Cane’s leading the charge. BonBird represents a new wave of regionally-born chicken concepts looking to scale internationally, blending local market understanding with global QSR trends.
For investors, BonBird’s success illustrates the massive demand for innovative chicken brands — especially those that emphasize bold flavours, quality sourcing, and a community-focused dining experience.
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