If there was one growing UAE trend that the pandemic pushed into overdrive it was the rise of food delivery.
Thanks to hugely popular local apps, customers can get their favourite burger, curry or salad delivered right to their doorstep from a vast range of restaurants.
Yes, food delivery is now an integral part of the urban lifestyle with a troop of delivery agents in their brightly coloured T-shirts and distinctive logos being seen everywhere navigating traffic on scooters.
This new, highly convenient way of dining is therefore big business – and shows no sign of slowing.
According to the Online Food Delivery Services Global Market Report 2020-30, the global online food delivery services market is expected to grow from US$111.32 billion in 2020 at a growth rate of 3.61 per cent - reaching a whopping US$154.34 billion in 2023 at CAGR of 11.51 per cent.
And the good news for entrepreneurs with a great food business concept who have been held back by high start-up costs is the rise of the ‘cloud kitchen’.
This intriguing concept consists of a commercial kitchen space that provides new businesses with the facilities and services needed to prepare menu items for delivery and takeout. Unlike traditional brick and mortar locations, cloud kitchens allow companies to create and deliver food products with minimal overhead.
As ever the UAE has been quick to adopt a cutting-edge new way of working – as seen by the launch of SOL Studios Kitchen in buzzing Business Bay.
SOL Studios Kitchen offers cloud kitchens on lease, meaning it has become much easier for people to realise their culinary delivery dreams. The kitchen space is fully equipped with the latest technology and provides all the necessary support for clients. This includes back-end services like stewarding, along with reception, cleaning, dry and cold storage to ensure hassle free operations.
For business owners keen to get up and running, the best part of using this cloud kitchen is they don’t have to worry about red tape – SOL Studio Kitchen has experts on board to monitor and make sure that all standards are maintained with full precautions and safety. Business owners just need to ensure they have a valid restaurant activity license. The service is highly flexible too with professional advice on hand.
“We have a team of experts to guide interested beginners with all the numbers in place,” said a SOL Studio Kitchen spokesperson. “For example, we are currently offering a studio kitchen at Dh15,000 per month with all the basic requirements along with cold and dry storage.
There are many perks to going the cloud kitchen route for start-ups, including significant money savings, fast reach to new customers, and the ability to house multiple concepts under one roof.
A tasty proposition whichever way you look at it!
To learn more, visit www.solproperties.ae
