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By Evan, Host of Episode Up
Hello Everyone! I’m Evan, and today I’ll take you on a fascinating journey through Comptoir 102, a unique and innovative lifestyle destination in Dubai. It’s a one-of-a-kind blend of a retail store and café, founded in 2012, and undoubtedly a pioneer in concept-based retail.
The founder of Comptoir 102, Emma, poured her passion for fashion, jewelry and food into creating a versatile shopping experience that caters to every customer's needs. Emma, guided by her extensive retail knowledge and vision, merged retail stores with a café under one roof. Comptoir 102 is more than your average store; it serves as an intimate look into Emma's world and experiences.
Interestingly, Comptoir 102 isn't just for the lovers of fashion or food. It features several retail spaces catering to women's fashion, home décor, beauty, and jewelry shopping. Emma's vision does not stop there; nurtured on her ideas of sustainability and wellness, Comptoir 102 also embraces a healthy and mindful lifestyle through its café. And although there’s currently no men's wear, Emma has big plans for expansion, revealing the possibility of extending their retail selection soon.
Stepping into the café section, we have a strong symbiotic relationship between different corners of Comptoir 102. From the bustling kitchen handling everyday operations to a special aisle for farmers' local harvest, everything speaks of their commitment to sustainable practices. What's most compelling is how Comptoir 102 is not just a simple café, but also a little grocery where you can find a range of superfoods, vitamins, and other health-conscious products. One of their proud productions is homemade almond milk – a healthier and sustainable alternative to market-available ones.
Emma is committed to maintaining the authenticity of the business. The principle extends to their kitchen practice too. She revealed how the restaurant makes its own vegan ice cream and almond milk. The Comptoir 102 kitchen is a bustling hub of innovation, transforming food scraps and leftovers into new, unique delicacies such as flavorful crackers. Every item on the menu alludes to Comptoir's constant effort towards a zero-waste kitchen.
Comptoir 102 with Emma's vision of sustainable fashion and conscious lifestyle has turned it into a destination. Her plans for the future speak volumes of her innovative vision. With her sights set on expansion, Emma hopes to bring the Comptoir 102 experience to other cities and continue the journey with her loyal customers.
But for now, as employees bustle around dealing with their daily tasks, Comptoir 102 continues to thrive as a hub of innovation, a testament to Emma's unique dream, in the energetic heart of Dubai. Experiences await at every corner; you just need to pay a visit.
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Video production by Dubai based Evamotion video creative agency specialising in making video series for businesses. Hosted by Evan Vilius.