Ajman: Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe, the network of UAE-born coffee shops under Thumbay Group’s Hospitality Division has launched its premium brand ‘Dolci’ with its first outlet opened at Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Medicity, Ajman, on 14th January 2020.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group was the chief guest of the opening ceremony held in the presence of Mr. Farhad C, Director of the Hospitality Division and Dr. Faisal Parvez, COO of Thumbay University Hospital. 

The ‘Dolci’ concept combines premium features with the impeccable service standards of the Blends & Brews brand, delivering an exclusive, personalized experience to customers. The new coffee shop features a wide variety of hot and cold beverages and an assortment of short-eats catering to local and international tastes. It also features a range of sugar-free delicacies including drinks, cookies and cakes. 

Blends & Brews Dolci is located at the ground floor of Thumbay University Hospital - the largest private academic hospital in the region - close to the hospital’s main entrance and reception area. It is an important addition to the excellent amenities available at the hospital for the community. The store offers comfortable seating, keeping in mind the requirements of hospital visitors as well as the medical students who spend considerable lengths of time at the academic hospital. Above all, the baristas manning the coffee shop are experienced professionals who are keen on giving customers exceptional services in line with the brand’s values.

“The Dolci brand is the latest in the service innovations of Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe. Through this new brand, we aim to give our customers a true premium coffee shop experience. The new store is a perfect combination of aesthetic design, latest technology and outstanding baristas, complete with well-designed lighting and relaxing, soft music for the ideal ambience,” said Mr. Farhad C, explaining the features of the new store and the idea behind the new brand.

One of the fast-growing chains of coffee shops in the region, Blends & Brews has multiple outlets in the different Emirates of the UAE, in addition to Hyderabad, India. The brand has outlets at major shopping malls, offices, universities, government offices, hospitals, health clubs, etc. and the numbers are growing owing to its huge popularity and demand. It has a drive-thru outlet and also operates ELITE outlets catering to upmarket customers.

Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group said that the launch of the first Dolci store signifies a new milestone in the growth and expansion of Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe. “I am very pleased with the opening of the first outlet under the Dolci brand of Blends & Brews. This new brand will be instrumental in advancing our strategic expansion plans in the region and beyond,” he said.

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