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Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, The Açaí Spot is a pioneering café chain and distributor of premium açaí-based products in the Middle East. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Mr. Marcio Saboya, the brand has rapidly expanded its footprint, becoming a market leader in healthy eating and superfood innovation across the UAE and beyond.

Core Business

The Açaí Spot blends Brazilian açaí tradition with local tastes, offering a diverse menu of açaí bowls, smoothies, juices, and healthy snacks through a growing network of retail cafés and distribution partnerships. Beyond foodservice, the company also supplies frozen açaí puree to cafes, hotels, gyms, and grocery retailers, bridging retail and wholesale markets in the health food segment.

Product Offerings

1. Açaí Bowls

• Variants:
  • Original
  • Nuts About
  • Yummy Berry
  • Doce de Leite Paradise
  • Tropical Bliss
• Features: Made with organic açaí, non-dairy bases, and natural sweeteners; customizable toppings such as granola, fruits, nut butters

2. Smoothies & Juices

• Offerings: Cold-pressed juices, protein smoothies, detox blends
• Target Market: Fitness and wellness clientele

3. Sandwiches & Salads

• Selection: Vegan, vegetarian, and protein-packed wraps and greens
• Usage: Grab-and-go options for urban professionals and gym-goers

4. Frozen Açaí Purée

• Packaging Sizes:
  • 220g individual sachets
  • 420g resealable packs
  • 3.2kg foodservice containers
• Distribution Channels: HORECA, grocery chains, gyms
• Attributes: Organic, vegan, gluten-free, with no artificial preservatives

Specialization and USP

The Açaí Spot was the first dedicated açaí concept in the GCC region, successfully introducing Brazilian superfoods to a broad customer base. The company stands out due to:

• Authenticity in sourcing high-grade açaí from the Amazon
• Retail and foodservice integration
• Nutritionally balanced formulations compliant with ISO and HACCP standards

Financials

While exact financial figures are undisclosed, the brand has experienced double-digit growth annually since inception. Its presence in high-traffic retail centers such as Dubai Marina Mall, Deira City Centre, and Me’aisem City Centre, and expansion into frozen açaí retailing, reflect strong revenue diversification and scalability.

Shipment Records

The company’s frozen açaí puree product line is distributed across:

• UAE: Hotels, restaurants, fitness chains, and hypermarkets
• GCC: Export-ready with logistics and certifications to support expansion
• Volume growth is driven by rising demand in the health food and sports nutrition segments.

Target Market

• Retail Consumers: Millennials, health-conscious professionals, families
• B2B Clients: Cafés, hotels, gyms, supermarkets
• Distribution Partners: Organic food distributors and e-commerce platforms

Capabilities

• Central Production Facility: Equipped for bulk puree packaging and food-grade handling
• Retail Operations: Multi-outlet chain with branded store interiors and delivery integration
• Private Labeling: OEM services for hospitality and retail brands
• Quality Control: In-house lab testing and third-party audits

Certifications and Compliance

• HACCP Certified
• ISO 22000
• FSSC 22000
• Vegan Certification
• Dubai Municipality Approved

All açaí products adhere to UAE’s food safety and import standards.

Customer Testimonials

Customer reviews highlight:

• “Authentic açaí taste and smooth texture”
• “Best healthy bowl spot in Dubai”
• “Excellent customer service and consistency across branches”

Over 50,000 social media followers across Facebook and Instagram reinforce strong community engagement and brand loyalty.

Major Achievements

• First dedicated açaí café in UAE
• Expanded to multiple branches across Dubai and Sharjah
• Launch of frozen açaí product line for retail and foodservice
• Secured international food safety certifications
• Recognized by food blogs and lifestyle media as a top healthy café brand in UAE