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1004 Gourmet in the News

Coverage and stories about 1004 Gourmet from around the web.

piehaus Unveils Counter Culture Edition 005 with 1004 Gourmet
Hotel & CateringAug 2026

piehaus Unveils Counter Culture Edition 005 with 1004 Gourmet

1004 Gourmet partners with piehaus for Counter Culture Edition 005, bringing Korean-inspired bulgogi flavours to a handcrafted phyllo pie in a limited-time Dubai collaboration.

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K-Town Fest ’26: 1004 Gourmet’s K-Culture Festival Kicks Off at Al Ghurair Centre This July
The HuntrJuly 2026

K-Town Fest ’26: 1004 Gourmet’s K-Culture Festival Kicks Off at Al Ghurair Centre This July

1004 Gourmet brings K-Town Fest ’26 to Al Ghurair Centre this July, celebrating Korean culture with a festival centred around K-food, K-pop and immersive Korean-inspired experiences.

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Tresind Studio Launches 1004 Gourmet-Inspired Menu
Caterer Middle EastJune 2026

Tresind Studio Launches 1004 Gourmet-Inspired Menu

Tresind Studio launches a menu inspired by 1004 Gourmet, bringing together the restaurant’s creative culinary approach with flavours and ingredients associated with Asian cuisine.

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4 Summer Pop-Ups in the UAE You Need to Visit Now
Gulf BuzzJune 2026

4 Summer Pop-Ups in the UAE You Need to Visit Now

Gulf Buzz features KTown Fest by 1004 Gourmet as one of the UAE’s must-visit summer pop-ups, bringing K-Pop dance sessions, K-Trivia, live performances, Korean food and beauty brands to Al Ghurair Centre in Dubai.

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1004 Gourmet’s Changsup Shin and Lamise Beauty’s Kate Park on the Responsibility of Representing South Korea Through Business
Entrepreneur Middle EastFebruary 2026

1004 Gourmet’s Changsup Shin and Lamise Beauty’s Kate Park on the Responsibility of Representing South Korea Through Business

Entrepreneur Middle East profiles 1004 Gourmet’s Changsup Shin and Lamise Beauty’s Kate Park, exploring how the UAE-based entrepreneurs are growing their Korean brands while taking responsibility for representing Korean culture through authentic food, beauty and business.

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Buy Japanese Groceries at a Discount at 1004 Gourmet
Time Out DubaiJan 2026

Buy Japanese Groceries at a Discount at 1004 Gourmet

Stock up on Japanese favourites at 1004 Gourmet and enjoy special discounts on a wide selection of authentic groceries, snacks, drinks and pantry essentials.

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Dubai’s Best Gourmet Grocery Stores and What to Buy at Each
Condé Nast Traveller Middle EastMarch 2026

Dubai’s Best Gourmet Grocery Stores and What to Buy at Each

Condé Nast Traveller Middle East highlights Dubai’s best gourmet grocery stores, featuring 1004 Gourmet among the city’s top destinations for authentic Asian groceries, Korean favourites and Japanese specialities.

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Al Ghurair Centre Welcomes 1004 Gourmet
Retail & Leisure International (RLI)July 2025

Al Ghurair Centre Welcomes 1004 Gourmet

1004 Gourmet has opened at Al Ghurair Centre in Deira, bringing an extensive selection of Korean and Asian groceries, K-beauty products and Korean street food to shoppers in the heart of Dubai.

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UAE’s Asian Supermarket 1004 Gourmet Expands with New Dubai Branch
Arab News JapanJuly 2025

UAE’s Asian Supermarket 1004 Gourmet Expands with New Dubai Branch

1004 Gourmet has expanded its presence in Dubai with a new branch at Al Ghurair Centre, offering authentic Japanese, Korean and other Asian groceries, along with Korean beauty products and a café.

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9 Fantastic Things to Do in Dubai This Weekend: December 6 to 8
What’s On DubaiDecember 2024

9 Fantastic Things to Do in Dubai This Weekend: December 6 to 8

What’s On Dubai highlights Seoul Street Café by 1004 Gourmet as a festive weekend destination, where children can make traditional Korean Hotteok pancakes and meet Santa during a special Christmas workshop.

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Why Are Food Halls So Popular in Dubai Right Now?
Caterer Middle EastNov 2024

Why Are Food Halls So Popular in Dubai Right Now?

Caterer Middle East explores the growing popularity of food halls in Dubai and how these destinations are bringing together diverse culinary concepts, brands and dining experiences under one roof.

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Weekend in Dubai: Our Favourite Things to Do
Time Out DubaiSep 2024

Weekend in Dubai: Our Favourite Things to Do

Time Out Dubai rounds up some of the best things to do and places to visit in Dubai for a memorable weekend.

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Six Places to Go in the UAE to Experience South Korean Culture
The NationalJune 2023

Six Places to Go in the UAE to Experience South Korean Culture

The National highlights 1004 Gourmet as one of the UAE’s destinations for experiencing South Korean culture, featuring its wide range of Korean delicacies including mandu, fish cakes, cooking pastes and other ingredients, alongside fresh produce, seafood, skincare and beauty products.

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Five Places to Buy South Korean Beauty Products in the UAE
The NationalNovember 2023

Five Places to Buy South Korean Beauty Products in the UAE

The National highlights five destinations for South Korean beauty products in the UAE, including 1004 Gourmet and Lamise Beauty, showcasing the growing availability of Korean skincare, cosmetics and Japanese beauty products across the country.

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Dubai Food Festival 2022 Set to Tantalise Taste Buds from 2 May – 15 May
Dubai Government Media OfficeApril 2022

Dubai Food Festival 2022 Set to Tantalise Taste Buds from 2 May – 15 May

Dubai Food Festival 2022 celebrated the city’s diverse culinary scene with exclusive dining experiences, chef-led masterclasses and food adventures. The festival featured a sushi-making class with Chef Tatsu at 1004 Gourmet as part of its Foodie Experiences programme.

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Things to Do at Dubai Food Festival 2022
Time Out DubaiMay 2022

Things to Do at Dubai Food Festival 2022

Time Out Dubai highlights the top experiences at Dubai Food Festival 2022, including special culinary events and dining experiences across the city. 1004 Gourmet was featured as part of the festival’s food-focused experiences.

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Korean Success Story in UAE: From a Grocery, This Couple Now Run Café and K-Beauty Store in Dubai
Gulf NewsSep 2022

Korean Success Story in UAE: From a Grocery, This Couple Now Run Café and K-Beauty Store in Dubai

Gulf News profiles Chang Sup Shin and Kate Park, the couple behind 1004 Gourmet, tracing their journey from a Korean supermarket to a diversified business spanning Asian groceries, a café, K-beauty and food concepts in Dubai.

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12 Amazing Places to Try at Depachika Food Hall
What’s On DubaiOctober 2022

12 Amazing Places to Try at Depachika Food Hall

What’s On Dubai highlights 1004 Gourmet as one of the must-visit spots at Depachika Food Hall, describing it as a one-stop Asian marketplace offering Korean ramen, noodles, frozen delicacies, sauces, spices, mochi and other Asian favourites.

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1004 Gourmet: Abu Dhabi’s New Asian Grocery Destination
Time Out Abu DhabiDecember 2022

1004 Gourmet: Abu Dhabi’s New Asian Grocery Destination

1004 Gourmet brings its wide selection of authentic Asian groceries to Abu Dhabi, offering shoppers a convenient destination for Korean, Japanese and other Asian food favourites.

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CEO Talks: 1004 Gourmet Raising Awareness About Asian Food
Images RetailMEFeb 2020

CEO Talks: 1004 Gourmet Raising Awareness About Asian Food

1004 Gourmet is bringing authentic Asian food and grocery products to a wider audience in the UAE, creating a diverse shopping experience that goes beyond its Korean roots.

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A Guide to Grocery Shopping in the UAE: 41 Places to Buy Your Food in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The NationalSeptember 2019

A Guide to Grocery Shopping in the UAE: 41 Places to Buy Your Food in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The National features 1004 Gourmet among its top specialty grocery stores in the UAE, highlighting its wide selection of Japanese and Korean groceries, Asian treats, premium meats, seafood, fresh produce and Korean beauty products.

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Five Minutes with Chang Sup Shin
Caterer Middle EastOctober 2019

Five Minutes with Chang Sup Shin

Caterer Middle East speaks with Chang Sup Shin of 1004 Gourmet about his journey in the UAE, the growth of Asian food culture and the vision behind bringing authentic Asian products to local consumers.

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