A Taco Bell opened in the United Arab Emirates in November 2008 in Dubai at the Dubai Mall.Taco Bell is an American restaurant chain based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., it specializes in Mexican-style food and quick service.Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items and a variety of "Value Menu" items.Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion consumers each year in more than 5,800 restaurants in the U.S., of which more than 80 percent are owned and operated by independent franchisees.