Dubai to Open AI-Run Restaurant in September 2025

Dubai is gearing up to debut WOOHOO, a restaurant powered by an artificial intelligence chef named Aiman.

Blending data-driven design with human execution, this concept aims to redefine modern dining—prioritizing creativity, sustainability, and culinary innovation.

WOOHOO Launches Near Burj Khalifa

Set to open this September in downtown Dubai, WOOHOO will offer “dining in the future” just steps from the world’s tallest building.

Enter Chef Aiman: The AI in Charge

Chef Aiman, short for “AI + man,” is a language model trained on food science, molecular data, and global recipes to engineer entirely new dishes.

The AI’s Role: Brain Behind the Menu

From food to ambience and service flow, nearly every aspect of the restaurant is shaped by Aiman’s algorithms and design choices.

Human Chefs Still in the Kitchen

While the AI designs the meals, human chefs—including Dubai’s Reif Othman—taste and refine the final dishes, ensuring culinary balance.

Designed for the Senses, by the Numbers

Aiman breaks down food into data points like acidity and umami, recombining them to create unexpected yet harmonious flavor profiles.

AI Meets Tradition

Though driven by tech, the menu draws from more than a thousand recipes worldwide—reinterpreted through Aiman’s analytical lens.

Reducing Waste, Boosting Sustainability

Aiman’s recipes aim to minimize waste by reusing ingredients often discarded, like meat trimmings and fats, promoting smarter sourcing.

Feedback Loops Improve the AI

Human input is key—chefs provide responses to each dish, helping Aiman learn what works in practice, not just in theory.

A Global Vision for AI Dining

WOOHOO’s creators plan to license Chef Aiman to restaurants worldwide, aiming to transform kitchens with data-backed innovation.