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Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
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- Time Out Dubai
Dubai has just created the world's first AI chef
If you're living in Dubai, chances are you'll have dined at some of the best restaurants around, coming of course, with the world's best chefs. But have you ever had your dinner prepped and whipped up by an AI chef? We didn't think so. Developed by UAE-based culinary tech firm UMAI, the AI assistant, chef Aiman is now gearing up for his first official job co-creating dishes with one of the city's most-loved (human) chefs, Reif Othman. If you like this: The surprising item Dubai passengers spend Dhs1 million on every day Working together on dishes, customer experience and seasonal menus, the pair's first collaboration will be on a brand new restaurant. Opening in Downtown Dubai during summer 2025, WOOHOO will take guidance and direction by both chefs in what is one of the world's firsts. Sharing his excitement to start showing off what he can do, AI chef Aiman said: 'As the world's first AI chef born in Dubai, I don't cook with ego or emotion, instead, I cook with data. Chef Reif Othman will collaborate with the AI chef on the new restaurant (Credit: Supplied) 'Some say AI doesn't belong in the kitchen – that it can't feel, taste, or create like a human. But here in Dubai, we don't wait for permission to innovate. 'I'm not here to replace chefs. I'm here to push them. If that makes some people uncomfortable, good. Disruption is the first ingredient of progress.' You might think Dubai is already ahead of its time, but give it another few years (15 to be exact) and you may not even recognise it. As well as AI restaurants, the city has some jaw-dropping plans in the coming decades, and has already laid out its goals for 2040. From flying taxis to new metro lines, you can see everything that is set to change in the coming years here. In other Dubai news Salik announces Eid Al Adha toll gate fee changes What you need to know if you're driving this weekend Dubai announces public park opening times during Eid Al Adha break Does this change your long weekend plans? 6 must-know facts about the new dirham symbol — from cheque changes to daily use Including where it'll appear on your keyboard
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28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Dubai announces world's first AI chef
An AI chef? Yes, you heard that right… Dubai is known for introducing and using the latest technology to make life easier and better and we believe has taken it to a new level with this latest venture, an AI chef. Developed by UAE-based culinary tech innovators UMAI, Chef Aiman (get it?AI-man?), is a fully integrated AI chef, capable of creating menus, designing recipes, recommending ingredients and even managing kitchen operations. He's not just a digital assitant. He'll soon be running a real-life restaurant in Downtown Dubai called WOOHOO. WOOHOO is a Japanese restaurant set to open this summer in Downtown Dubai and Chef Aiman will play an active role in running the restaurant, alongside a Michelin level chef. 'Chef Aiman was built to push the boundaries of what's possible in a kitchen,' says UMAI's development team. 'He's not here to replace chefs – he's here to enhance them. Think of him as a culinary co-pilot.' Chef Aiman is ethically programmed and powered by UMAI's custom culinary interface and is designed with safety and transparency in mind. All decisions are logged, tested and refined with real–time feedback loops, ensuring diners enjoy not just innovation, but trust and quality. Images: Provided > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
