Meet the owners of the most expensive restaurants in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is increasingly becoming a hub for luxury dining, as a growing population of affluent residents, diplomats, expatriates and corporate executives fuels demand for premium hospitality experiences.

Fine dining in the Federal Capital Territory is no longer solely about the meal. Restaurants are increasingly competing on ambience, exclusivity, international culinary concepts and the overall experience, particularly in high-income districts such as Maitama and Wuse II.

The city’s expanding consumer base is also creating room for more specialised hospitality businesses. Abuja’s population is estimated at 2.06 million in 2026, up from about 1.96 million in 2025, according to World Population Review projections.

However, the growth in luxury consumption comes against a challenging inflationary backdrop. The Federal Capital Territory recorded an annual headline inflation rate of 39.91%, while annual food inflation stood at 40.20%, highlighting the rising cost of operating restaurants and dining out.

Against this backdrop, a number of restaurants have positioned themselves at the premium end of Abuja’s dining market, with menus and experiences targeted at customers willing to pay a significant premium.

Behind these establishments are entrepreneurs, chefs, investors and, in some cases, members of prominent Nigerian families who have brought different business backgrounds and culinary influences into the capital’s hospitality scene.

Here are the owners behind some of the most expensive restaurants in Abuja.

Ameena Indimi Dalhatu – Owner, Marks at the Park

Ameena Indimi Dalhatu, daughter of billionaire businessman and Oriental Energy Resources founder Mohammed Indimi, is the owner of Marks at the Park, a premium Japanese and Pan-Asian restaurant in Abuja.

Located at 163 Adetokunbo Ademola…