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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Meet Chef Aiman, the world's first AI chef coming soon to Dubai
Chef Aiman powers WOOHOO, Dubai's upcoming AI-designed dining experience / Image Composite: File TLDR: Dubai is opening WOOHOO, the first restaurant run by an AI chef . Chef Aiman , an AI created by UMAI, designs the menu, atmosphere, and service. While humans cook, Chef Aiman invents recipes using smart ingredient combos and cuts waste. Artificial intelligence is becoming part of many areas in the Arab world. It's in education, banking, and even helping people manage money. Now, AI is stepping into a new place: the kitchen. Dubai is set to open a restaurant called WOOHOO, where the kitchen is guided by an AI chef. It's the first in the world to do this. The restaurant will be near the Burj Khalifa, one of the most famous landmarks. Here's the catch: humans still cook the food. But everything else, from what's on the menu to the music and even the way servers act, will be created by Chef Aiman, an AI developed by UMAI. Meet Chef Aiman: Chef Aiman is not your usual kitchen helper. It's an AI designed to work alongside human chefs. Its job is to help come up with recipes, suggest ingredients, and make sure dishes are balanced and precise. The name Aiman comes from 'AI' and 'man,' hinting at a blend of technology and human creativity. The AI has been trained on thousands of recipes from all over the world. It also knows a lot about food science and how ingredients work together on a molecular level. Instead of guessing, Chef Aiman breaks down food into smaller parts like texture, acidity, and umami, the savory flavor we all know. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It then mixes and matches these to find new and interesting flavor combinations. What Sets Chef Aiman Apart? Unlike a real chef, Chef Aiman can't taste or smell the food it makes. It doesn't have senses like humans do. But it has something else: a huge database of food science and recipes. Because of this, it can spot combinations people might miss. For example, it looks for ways to reuse food that usually gets thrown away, like meat scraps or fat, to reduce waste. This makes the kitchen more sustainable. This focus on using all parts of ingredients is rare in restaurants. It's a smart way to cut down on food waste while creating new dishes. How Chef Aiman Actually Works Chef Aiman isn't just a tool that sends over recipes. It's interactive. Human chefs can actually talk to it, ask questions, and get real-time feedback. One chef described it like a conversation. In a video, a chef was seen saying, 'I was talking to AI-man,' as he scribbled notes while the AI guided him through steps and ingredients. This back-and-forth is a big part of how it works. The AI helps chefs build menus, tweak dishes, and plan the entire cooking process. What to Expect at WOOHOO Restaurant WOOHOO calls itself 'dining in the future.' It plans to open its doors in September 2025 in central Dubai, close to the Burj Khalifa. The menu will feature international dishes with a touch of Asian flavors. But the real story is how it blends AI's precise insights with human creativity. Dishes will change with the seasons, cultural influences, and even moods, something Chef Aiman can adjust for by analyzing data. The restaurant's design and service will also reflect AI input, creating a dining experience unlike any other. AI's Growing Role in Food and Beverage Chef Aiman isn't just a silent helper in the kitchen. It's becoming a voice in the food world. It appears on podcasts, talking about how AI can understand taste, the ethics of cooking, and what the future of food might look like. Most AI in restaurants works behind the scenes, handling orders or customer questions. Chef Aiman is different. It's front and center, creating and guiding what people eat. With its ability to learn from global data, Chef Aiman can adjust dishes based on what's fresh, what's culturally relevant, and even how people feel. This is a new way AI and cooking come together. FAQs Q1. Does Chef Aiman actually cook the food? No. Humans still prepare and cook all the meals. Chef Aiman helps design the recipes and guides the kitchen staff. Q2. Can Chef Aiman taste or smell food? No. It doesn't have senses. It works by analyzing data about ingredients and flavors. Q3. When and where does WOOHOO open? It will open in September 2025, in the center of Dubai, near the Burj Khalifa.
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Byte To Eat: Futuristic Dubai Restaurant WOOHOO To Open In September With World's First AI la Carte Chef
Dubai's culinary scene is about to get a futuristic twist. WOOHOO, a new restaurant set to open in September 2025, claims to feature the world's first AI-powered chef, bringing artificial intelligence into the heart of the kitchen. Located in Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel, near the Burj Khalifa, WOOHOO is the latest concept from Gastronaut Hospitality, and promises a dining experience driven by algorithms, data, and culinary science. At the core of this innovation is Chef Aiman — a custom-built large language model trained on vast amounts of food science data, thousands of recipes, and even the molecular composition of ingredients. The name 'Aiman' merges 'AI' and 'man,' highlighting the partnership between machine intelligence and human artistry. While human chefs will support the AI, the recipes, menu design, and dish innovation will be created by the AI model itself. Chef Aiman doesn't just cook — it optimises. The AI system will: Reduce food waste by incorporating typically discarded ingredients Analyse texture, acidity, and umami to build entirely new flavour profiles Create original recipes guided by scientific insight rather than human instinct Speaking to Reuters, co-founder Ahmet Oytun Cakir said: 'Human cooking will not be replaced, but we believe Aiman will elevate ideas and creativity.' As AI continues to disrupt industries from finance to fashion, Dubai is now serving up a bold experiment in tech-led fine dining. WOOHOO may just be the beginning of a new era where the next great chef isn't human — but trained on data.
Observer
2 days ago
- Observer
FIRST RESTAURANT RUN BY AI CHEF
In Dubai, your dinner might soon come with a side of source code. WOOHOO, a restaurant that bills itself as 'dining in the future', is set to open in September in central Dubai, a stone's throw from the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Food at WOOHOO will be assembled by humans, for now, but everything else - from the menu to ambience to service - will be designed by a culinary large-language-model called "Chef Aiman". Aiman - a portmanteau of "AI" and "man" - is trained on decades of food science research, molecular composition data and over a thousand recipes from cooking traditions around the world, said Ahmet Oytun Cakir, one of WOOHOO's founders. Chef Khimraj Nepali prepares a dish using the recipe from 'Aiman', the AI Chef, at the Trove Restaurant in Dubai. - Reuters While Chef Aiman can't taste, smell or interact with his dishes like a chef normally would, the model works by breaking cuisine down to its component parts like texture, acidity and umami, and reassembling them into unusual flavour and ingredient combinations, according to Aiman's developers. These prototypes are then refined by human cooks who taste the combinations and provide direction, in an effort led by renowned Dubai-based chef Reif Othman. "Their responses to my suggestions help refine my understanding of what works beyond pure data," Aiman explained, in an interview with the interactive AI model. Chef Khimraj Nepali looks at the recipe taken from 'Aiman', the AI Chef. - Reuters The goal, Aiman's creators say, is not to supplant the human element of cooking but to complement it. "Human cooking will not be replaced, but we believe (Aiman) will elevate the ideas and creativity," said Ahmet Oytun Cakir, who is also chief executive of hospitality company Gastronaut. Aiman is designed to develop recipes that re-use ingredients often discarded by restaurants, like meat trimmings or fat, he said. Longer term, WOOHOO's founders believe Aiman could be licensed to restaurants across the globe, reducing kitchen waste and improving sustainability. - Reuters
Time Out Dubai
3 days ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
WOOHOO: A new AI chef-helmed restaurant is opening soon
A robot in the kitchen isn't new. But a robot with opinions, mood-based flavour pairings and a creative partnership with one of Dubai's top chefs? That's a first. Say hello to WOOHOO, a soon-to-open Asian-inspired restaurant that will be located at Kempinski The Boulevard hotel and will be helmed by an AI chef named Aiman The artificial intelligence kitchen assistant is apparently no quiet back-of-house bot. He's designed to collaborate alongside human chefs, offering creative input on flavour profiles, ingredient pairings and culinary techniques. In fact, he'll be working directly with chef Reif Othman on a menu that fuses international flair with Asian influences. Expect umami-rich sushi rolls, punchy ceviche and robata skewers that balance texture and temperature with science-like precision (or AI-like precision, if we're being specific). Credit: WOOHOO Dubai Credit: WOOHOO Dubai Credit: WOOHOO Dubai Unlike the usual behind-the-scenes AI systems running inventory or reservations, Chef Aiman will be front and centre, analysing produce, interpreting seasonality and riffing on recipes in real-time. The drinks list doesn't play it safe either. Expect molecular mixed drinks, algorithm-assisted pairings and rare beverages served with a sci-fi edge. Meanwhile, the space is all cyberpunk meets fine dining. The interiors blend futuristic textures with digital art installations and reactive LED displays. There's also a secret lounge, called Spock, which mimics a spaceship journey, complete with a killer sound system and live DJ sets. Set to open in September 2025 inside Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel in Downtown Dubai, WOOHOO is the latest project from Gastronaut Hospitality (the guys behind Trove and BohoX in Downtown Dubai), and it's bringing the world's first AI chef to the table. Stay tuned. Opening Sep 2025. Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel, Downtown Dubai, @ Want to make a reservation in the meantime? Over 100 of the best business lunch deals in Dubai, by area Upgrade your lunch with an incredible offer Dubai's best restaurants: 86 incredible places to dine in We know where you should book this week The 40 best restaurants and bars on Palm Jumeirah Consider this your definitive, go-to guide to dining on the island
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai to debut restaurant operated by AI chef
In Dubai, your dinner might soon come with a side of source code. WOOHOO, a restaurant that bills itself as "dining in the future", is set to open in September in central Dubai, a stone's throw from the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Food at WOOHOO will be assembled by humans, for now, but everything else – from the menu to ambience to service – will be designed by a culinary large-language-model called "Chef Aiman." Aiman – a portmanteau of "AI" and "man" – is trained on decades of food science research, molecular composition data and over a thousand recipes from cooking traditions around the world, said Ahmet Oytun Cakir, one of WOOHOO's founders. While Chef Aiman can't taste, smell or interact with his dishes like a chef normally would, the model works by breaking cuisine down to its component parts like texture, acidity and umami, and reassembling them into unusual flavour and ingredient combinations, according to Aiman's developers. These prototypes are then refined by human cooks who taste the combinations and provide direction, in an effort led by renowned Dubai-based chef Reif Othman. "Their responses to my suggestions help refine my understanding of what works beyond pure data," Aiman explained, in an interview with the interactive AI model. The goal, Aiman's creators say, is not to supplant the human element of cooking but to complement it. "Human cooking will not be replaced, but we believe (Aiman) will elevate the ideas, creativity," said Oytun Cakir, who is also chief executive of hospitality company Gastronaut. Aiman is designed to develop recipes that re-use ingredients often discarded by restaurants, like meat trimmings or fat, he said. Longer term, WOOHOO's founders believe Aiman could be licensed to restaurants across the globe, reducing kitchen waste and improving sustainability. Reuters
