Overview

Established in 2020, this authentic Lebanese street-food restaurant in Dubai generates AED 2.5M in annual revenue through dine-in, takeaway, and delivery channels. Operating daily with 8 staff and ~20 dine-in seats, it serves a loyal local customer base in a growing residential community.

Products & services

• Lebanese street food: shawarma, manakeesh, sfeeha, grills, sandwiches, breakfast platters, and traditional desserts • Average ticket size: ~AED 20 per person • Three revenue channels: dine-in (~20 seats), takeaway, and delivery via major platforms (Talabat, Zomato) • Operating hours: 7am–1am, seven days a week • Menu focuses on authentic Lebanese recipes at accessible price points • Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service

Customers & market

• Loyal local customer base in a growing Dubai residential community • 338+ delivery ratings averaging 4.3/5 on Zomato • Active social media presence with 4,500+ Instagram followers and 1,000+ Facebook followers • Three revenue streams reduce concentration risk (dine-in, takeaway, delivery) • Positioned in the affordable/casual dining segment with strong repeat business • Market trend: demand for authentic Middle Eastern street food in Dubai continues to grow with the expanding residential population in the Jebel Ali / Al Furjan corridor

Operations & team

• 8 employees including kitchen and front-of-house staff • Founded in March 2020, operating for 5+ years • Fully licensed and registered, operating since 2020 with commercial license valid through March 2027 • Single location in a residential tower retail unit (~20 seats) • Owner is involved in day-to-day operations • Standard operating procedures in place for food preparation and service • Key suppliers: local food distributors for fresh ingredients, bread, and meat • Daily operations run 7am–1am with established shift patterns

Growth opportunities

• Expand to additional locations across Dubai's growing residential communities • Develop a franchise model leveraging the proven operating system and recipes • Launch a direct-ordering app or website to reduce third-party delivery commissions • Add catering services for corporate events and private functions in the surrounding area • Extend menu with premium items to increase average ticket size • Partner with additional delivery platforms to expand geographic reach • Introduce breakfast/brunch packages to capture the morning commuter market

Profitable Lebanese Street-Food Restaurant in Dubai

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