In light of the ongoing protests against racial injustice sweeping across the globe it’s important to show solidarity with the local black community in these harrowing times. Read on for some of the black-owned UAE businesses to support.
Black-owned businesses in the UAE
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Waxfeller
Founded by French-Congolese Khaled Alfick, Waxfeller is a sneaker customization company that has collaborated with Nike and Level Shoes, among others.
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Boon Coffee
Based in Dubai, the cafe’s owner, Orit, hails from generations of coffee roasters, farmers and specialists.
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Kiza
Dubai’s Kiza is renowned for its authentic African dishes, which include ground mango stew, red snapper served with jollof rice and yam pottage.
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Afrofit Dubai
Co-founded by Christian Nji, Afrofit Dubai is a high-intensity cardio workout set to the tune of Afrobeats music that burns calories and improves overall health.
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Catfish Dubai
Founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Gbemi Giwa, this Dubai restaurant specializes in delectable African cuisine.
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Afro Beauty Salon
Situated in Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, this hair salon sells high-quality hair extensions and wigs, in addition to providing a variety of hair services such as braiding, color and relaxing.
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Dukkan Show
This multimedia content platform started off as a podcast and is black, Arab, Asian and female-owned and led.
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ModBeautyKeeper
This beauty brand was founded by Dubai-based New York-native Nandi B. This month, it has pledged to donate 100% of its proceeds towards The National Bail Fund Network in New York to help bail out low-income protesters.
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