# 12 Dubai Brands That Give Back This Ramadan
This Ramadan, giving back can be as simple as where you grab your coffee, book a lunch, or shop for something new. From inclusive cafes and zero-waste restaurants to thrift stores and toy-sharing platforms, these Dubai businesses that give back are making a real difference in the community — and they need nothing more from you than a visit.
> Note: Opening times and activations can change during Ramadan. Check official pages before you go.
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Quick Guide
Best for inclusive coffee: 21 Café, Peet's Coffee Best for sustainability: BOCA, Lowe, Thrift for Good Best for families: Toyshare Dubai Best for art + community: Mawaheb, Pitfire (Box Art)
How to support (without overthinking it): - Choose one place from this list and visit once this week. - Share their mission on your Instagram story (tag them). - Buy one item you actually need — from a brand that gives back. - Bring a friend: impact multiplies.
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12 Dubai Businesses That Give Back
1. [21 Café](
Supports: Inclusion
A warm, friendly cafe created to raise awareness and acceptance of Down Syndrome, while employing people of determination. Grab a coffee, tea, or cake and support a workplace built around inclusion.
- Where: Al Ghurair Centre, Deira - Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–midnight - Website: 21cafes.com - Phone: 052 113 3375
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2. [BOCA](
Supports: The planet
Sustainable dining done seriously: renewable energy, published carbon reports, fewer single-use plastics, and a strong focus on local sourcing. BOCA earned the Michelin Green Star in 2023 — recognition of its genuine environmental commitment.
- Where: DIFC - Hours: Sun–Wed noon–12.30am; Fri–Sat 12.30pm–1.30am - Website: boca.ae - Phone: 04 323 1833
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3. Café Isan
Supports: Thai communities + animal rescue
A long-time favourite for Thai food in Dubai with a bigger mission: supporting schools and orphanages in Thailand, helping community elders, and actively assisting the UAE animal rescue scene for cats.
- Where: Armada Avenue Hotel, JLT - Hours: Sun–Thu noon–midnight; Fri–Sat noon–2am - Website: cafeisan.co - Phone: 058 529 1003
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4. [KAVE](
Supports: Upcycling
A creative Alserkal Avenue hangout built around upcycling: turning unwanted materials into art, homeware, and furniture. Watch for workshops if you want to learn and join in.
- Where: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz - Hours: Tue–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat–Sun 11am–8pm - Website: thestoryofthings.com - Phone: 055 102 4469
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5. [Lowe](
Supports: Zero-waste dining
The Waste-Less lunchtime menu transforms what would have been kitchen scraps into a creative two- or three-course meal. A delicious way to back smarter food systems.
- Where: Wadi Al Safa - When: Wed–Fri 12.30pm–4pm - Price: Dhs130 (two courses), Dhs150 (three courses) - Website: lowe-dubai.com - Phone: 04 320 1890
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6. [Mawaheb](
Supports: People of determination
An art studio offering creative classes all year, plus a cafe and store where you can buy items designed by students. It is community support you can see and carry with you.
- Where: Goshi Warehouses, Al Quoz - Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–5pm - Website: mawaheb-dubai.com - Phone: 04 236 0328
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7. Peet's Coffee
Supports: Deaf inclusion
The City Walk branch is run by hard-of-hearing baristas who communicate in sign language — a simple coffee run that also helps build a more inclusive city (and you might learn a few phrases too).
- Where: City Walk - Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–midnight; Sat–Sun 7am–1am - Website: peets.com - Phone: 056 704 8431
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8. Pitfire
Supports: Local artists
Pitfire's Box Art Program invites local artists to submit designs, with winning artwork printed on delivery boxes across the city — giving artists real visibility, at scale.
- Where: Multiple locations (including JLT, Dubai Hills, Time Out Market Dubai) - Website: pitfirepizzabakers.com
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9. To Gather Café
Supports: Deafness + inclusive communication
An inclusive cafe where ordering is done through sign language. Staff help teach gestures so you can communicate better beyond the cafe too.
- Where: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Sharjah - Hours: Daily 8am–9.30pm - Instagram: @togather.cafe
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10. [The Giving Movement](
Supports: Education + sustainability
A Dubai-born athleisure brand built around sustainability and charitable support, with locally focused sourcing and a giving model tied to purchases. Founded in 2020 by Dominic Nowell-Barnes, the brand says it has donated over US$7 million since launch.
- Where: Stores across Dubai + online - Website: thegivingmovement.com
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11. [Thrift for Good](
Supports: Charity + sustainable shopping
A thrift concept operating with a sustainability-first mindset, donating 100% of profits to Gulf for Good's children's charity projects while giving pre-loved fashion a second life. Expect a strong mix of high-street and designer finds.
- Where: Times Square Center; Palm Jumeirah (Golden Mile Galleria); Al Quoz - Website: thriftforgood.org - Phone: 04 570 5627
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12. [Toyshare Dubai](
Supports: Children in need + smart reuse
A toy-and-book sharing service that rotates pre-loved items (deep-cleaned between rentals), helping families reduce clutter and waste. After multiple uses, toys and books are donated via Toys with Wings to children in need.
- Instagram: @toy.share
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Ramadan Giving Tip
If you want your support to feel real: pick one place from this list and make it your Ramadan habit — a weekly coffee, a lunch booking, a thrift visit, or a toy-share signup. Consistency beats "one-time" support.
