Asking price
AED 150,000
Established bubble tea concept cafe operating since 2021 in a prime Dubai shopping mall. 100 sq.ft fully equipped kiosk with diverse beverage menu. Turnkey operation at break-even — ideal for an owner-operator ready to scale.
The cafe operates a diverse beverage and light snack menu from a compact 100 sq.ft kiosk in a high-footfall Dubai shopping mall. Core revenue streams include: • Signature milk teas — the headline category, with a range of flavours and customisations • Cold and hot coffees — espresso-based drinks and iced coffee variants • Specialty cheese teas — a unique offering that differentiates the concept from standard tea shops • Creamy milkshakes — premium shake range • Indulgent waffles — freshly prepared, complementing the beverage menu • Traditional lassis — South Asian yoghurt-based drinks • Green teas — health-oriented options • Revitalising mojitos — non-alcoholic mocktail range The menu combines classic favourites with modern twists, appealing to a broad customer base from mall shoppers to office workers. Pricing is positioned for the Dubai F&B market with average ticket sizes typical of specialty beverage kiosks.
The cafe serves a diverse daily audience of mall visitors, shoppers, office workers, and tourists in one of Dubai's busiest retail destinations. The location provides consistent foot traffic throughout the week, with peak periods during weekends and holiday seasons. The business currently operates at break-even, meaning revenue covers all operating costs (rent, staff, inventory, utilities) without generating significant surplus. This presents an opportunity for a new owner to push the business into profitability through targeted marketing, expanded menu offerings, delivery platform integration, or extended operating hours. Customer concentration risk is low — revenue is spread across hundreds of individual transactions per month rather than depending on a few large accounts. The bubble tea category continues to grow in the UAE, driven by a young, trend-conscious demographic and strong social media influence.
**Staffing:** The kiosk is operated by one skilled barista with a monthly salary of AED 2,400. The compact 100 sq.ft layout is designed for efficient single-person operations. **Rent:** Annual rent is AED 103,000, reflecting the prime mall location. **Operating model:** The business is a turnkey operation — fully equipped and ready for a new owner to step in immediately. The current owner manages the business alongside other ventures, so day-to-day operations are largely handled by the barista. **Founded:** November 2020, with active trading since 2021. **Licences:** Fully licensed and registered with the relevant Dubai authorities. The business holds a valid trade licence and operates in compliance with local F&B regulations. **Owner involvement:** The owner is selling due to lack of time to manage this business alongside other commitments. A new owner could either operate hands-on or continue with the current staff model.
**Quick wins (0–3 months):** • Integrate with delivery platforms (Talabat, Deliveroo, Careem) to reach customers beyond mall footfall — the compact menu is well-suited to delivery • Launch a loyalty programme or stamp card to increase repeat visits from regular mall shoppers and office workers • Ramp up social media marketing (Instagram, TikTok) with visually appealing product content — bubble tea is a highly shareable category **Medium-term plays (3–12 months):** • Expand the menu with seasonal specials, limited-time flavours, and combo deals (drink + waffle) to increase average ticket size • Explore corporate catering for nearby offices — bulk beverage orders for events and meetings • Extend operating hours to capture early morning coffee traffic and late evening shoppers **Bigger plays (12+ months):** • Open additional kiosk locations in other Dubai malls using the same proven format and menu • Build the concept into a recognisable brand with franchising potential • Develop a proprietary product line (bottled teas, merchandise) for additional retail revenue
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