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AED 120,000AED
Well-established UAE-based importer and retailer of premium Azerbaijani and Turkish food products, specializing in nuts, dried fruits, Turkish delight, olives, honey, and specialty grocery items. Operating since 2021 with retail, wholesale, and delivery channels across Abu Dhabi and Ajman.
The business imports and retails a curated range of premium Azerbaijani and Turkish food products across the UAE. Core product lines include: • **Nuts & Dried Fruits** — Fresh hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, and mixed dried fruit sourced from Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. This is the top-selling category. • **Turkish Delight & Sweets** — Handmade lokum (Turkish delight), roll kaymak, and specialty confectionery items. • **Olives & Olive Oil** — Premium olives and cold-pressed olive oil imported from Turkey and the Mediterranean. • **Honey & Preserves** — Natural honey varieties and traditional fruit preserves. • **Specialty Grocery** — A selection of hard-to-find regional staples including spices, grains, and packaged foods. Revenue is generated through three channels: direct retail at the Abu Dhabi storefront, wholesale/B2B distribution to restaurants and caterers, and online delivery via Talabat and WhatsApp orders.
The business serves a diverse customer base across the UAE: • **Retail Customers** — Expatriate communities from Azerbaijan, Turkey, and CIS countries seeking authentic home-country products, as well as UAE locals who appreciate premium imported nuts and specialty foods. • **Wholesale / B2B Clients** — Restaurants, cafés, and catering companies purchasing nuts, olives, and specialty ingredients in bulk. • **Online Delivery Customers** — Orders placed through Talabat (4.6 rating, 31+ reviews) and direct WhatsApp orders for convenience. The UAE specialty food market is growing steadily, driven by a multicultural population and increasing demand for authentic, high-quality imported products. The business benefits from limited direct competition in the Azerbaijani and Turkish niche. Repeat customers form a significant portion of revenue, particularly for nuts and dried fruits.
The business operates with a lean team of 2 employees handling day-to-day operations: • **Team Structure** — Small team managing sourcing, inventory, retail sales, and order fulfillment. The founding owner oversees procurement and strategic supplier relationships. • **Locations** — Three operational addresses: a registered branch office and retail storefront in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (Abu Dhabi), a mailing address in Abu Dhabi, and a headquarters in Ajman (Raudah 1). • **Sourcing** — Direct imports from Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, with established supplier relationships ensuring consistent quality and competitive pricing. • **Sales Channels** — In-store retail, WhatsApp direct orders, and Talabat online delivery platform. • **Operating Hours** — Typical UAE retail hours, with delivery operations running daily. • **Licences & Compliance** — Fully licensed and registered as a branch of a UAE-registered foodstuff trading LLC, legally verified.
Several growth avenues are available for a new owner: • **E-Commerce Expansion** — Launch a branded online store to complement Talabat and WhatsApp channels, capturing direct-to-consumer orders across the UAE. • **Wholesale Growth** — Scale B2B sales to hotels, restaurants, and catering companies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, leveraging existing supplier margins. • **New Product Lines** — Expand into Georgian, Uzbek, and broader Central Asian food products to widen the niche appeal. • **Multi-Location Retail** — Open additional retail kiosks or stores in high-footfall areas such as Dubai Marina, Sharjah, and Al Ain. • **Private Label** — Develop a private-label range of packaged nuts, dried fruits, and sweets for higher margins and brand recognition. • **Social Media & Influencer Marketing** — The business already has an active Instagram presence; investing in targeted content and influencer partnerships could significantly boost online orders.
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AED 120,000AED
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