New F&B concept launched at Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai
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Equalize, a new F&B concept is officially opening its doors at Skydive Dubai and Deep Dive Dubai. The brand, developed by the creatives behind RAW Coffee Company, in partnership with Shamal Holding, has been designed for these two locations.
The Equalize Café, located on the first floor of Skydive Dubai, is a facility that caters to adventure seekers, where they can enjoy a cup of fresh coffee and a light meal. The menu focuses on international dishes such as, granola and acai bowls, quiches, pumpernickel and bagels, fresh salads, poke bowls, beef tartar, homemade focaccia sandwiches, cakes, cookies, and a selection of pastries.
These bites can be paired with coffee, teas, smoothies and matcha’s. The venue has indoor seating for 80 guests and an additional 80 seats on the outdoor deck.
Equalize Restaurant offers guests visiting Deep Dive Dubai a seated underground dining experience. The restaurant aims to maintain an equilibrium between the modern space, natural light, and the visual impact of the underwater diving environment.
Led by RAW’s new head chef, Bojan Cirjanic, the Equalize team promises to deliver a culinary experience, focused on quality ingredients, providing fresh flavoursome food. The restaurant is set to open on December 20 and will be operational six days a week.
Owner and Managing Director Kim Thompson said: “To be able to create a new brand and concept for UAE’s key destination venues is certainly another milestone for us at RAW. We are excited and are looking forward to executing operations at both venues.
"While both café and restaurant have their own personality and clientele, the DNA remains the same; incorporating values of precision and a balance of flavours.”
Shamal Holding Chief Portfolio Management Officer Abdulla Bin Habtoor said: “As an investor across a portfolio of selected businesses, we curate businesses, ideas and assets that are planned, managed, and designed to enriching people’s lives. We’re delighted to welcome Equalize to Skydive Dubai and Deep Dive Dubai, both firmly established on Dubai’s bucket list, providing our guests with the very best food and beverage options to further enhance their experience.
“We are Dubai-born and have been supporting and consulting many successful café restaurant brands around the city throughout our 15 years of local experience. Thus, when this opportunity came our way, we were honoured and humbled to take this on and partner with Shamal Holding at these locations,” added Matt Toogood, owner and CEO at RAW Coffee Company.-TradeArabia News Service
