Million-shekel deals: Major chef brands leave Tel Aviv for the first time
Following their success in Tel Aviv, a renowned chef restaurant and a boutique gelateria are expanding outside the city for the first time, opening branches in a bustling Kiryat Ono complex in deals worth millions of shekels.
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The Beit HaDuvdevan culinary and entertainment complex, owned by Seldan Real Estate in Kiryat Ono, continues to strengthen its market position. In September 2026, the A.K.A restaurant and the Gelaluchi gelateria are set to open, marking their first expansion outside of Tel Aviv.
The A.K.A chef restaurant, owned by businessman David Tur, combines fine dining with a cocktail and wine bar; it will pay an annual rent of approximately 1.5 million shekels. Alongside it, the Gelaluchi gelateria will pay an annual rent of approximately 300,000 shekels.
The Beit HaDuvdevan complex spans about 6 dunams, featuring 13,000 square meters of office space and 3,400 square meters of commercial space, which is currently fully occupied. The total annual rental income of the complex is estimated at approximately 9 million shekels.
Udi Saada, owner of the Seldan Group, commented on the expansion:
"The arrival of the A.K.A restaurant and the Gelaluchi gelateria at the Beit HaDuvdevan complex reflects the great trust that leaders in the country's culinary field place in this project, and its transformation into the leading culinary and entertainment center in the region."
Saada added that the complex brings together the best companies in coffee, dining, leisure, and retail, providing a unique entertainment experience.
