I am pleased to share one of our latest Starbucks stores in partnership with Alshaya Group, set within the newly renovated precinct of Grove Village, in The Dubai Mall. In the largest mall in the world by total land area, competition in this retail environment is fierce. The stores glossy caramel entrance portal captures customer attention and leads them through the store, where sweeping organic curves evoke memories of our skilled baristas latte art and reference the contoured landscapes where our coffee trees grow. Sustainability principles have been explored using felt made from recycled plastic water bottles as a core element. Lining the curves in the ceiling, it creates an acoustic baffle for this large, cavernous space. For the flooring we have repurposed marble offcuts from other Starbucks stores built in the local area, reducing our construction waste. We hope to create a calm and oasis like third place environment for our customers in an otherwise loud and busy part of the mall. Thank you to the whole team for superbly executing an intricate design under such challenging site conditions. Photography courtesy of Alshaya Group.

United Arab Emirates · 29 Mar 2021

Linked: Dubai Mall