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These institutions have been part of the community for over 20 years
Fifteen businesses in Abu Dhabi – from carpet shops to restaurants – have been accredited by the emirate’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT). They were awarded the honor of “urban treasures”.
“Urban Treasures” is a new initiative honoring businesses that have been part of Abu Dhabi’s cultural landscape for over 20 years. Businesses selected this year include iconic names such as Al Safa Carpet, Al Aqsa Sweets and India Palace Restaurant.
In a video released by DCT, the owners open up about what their institution, life and city mean to them.
“The people of the UAE are very close to my heart,” said the owner of Al Safa Carpet and the owner of an Abu Dhabi agency with a wide range of beautiful traditional rugs.
Kesavan Muraleedharan of the Indian Palace restaurant also has strong ties to the city. “Abu Dhabi is where I started my life,” he said with a smile.
Some of these businesses are older than the UAE itself.
“My early memories of Jashanmal go back to the 1960s,” says Mohan Jashanmal of the powerful group that now employs more than 2,000 people.
The clips below offer a glimpse into these landmark institutions and their inspiring leaders. How many do you know?
According to DCT, the selected businesses have a customer base that spans generations and exists in people’s “collective memory.”
Each winner received a physical and digital branding kit to promote their business to residents and tourists. The programme aims to support tourism in the emirate by providing visitors with the opportunity to experience a true Abu Dhabi experience and experience the local culture.
The full list of winners is Al Aqsa Sweets, Al Ibrahimi Restaurant, Al Raiqa Date and Fruit Trading, Al Safa Carpet, Al Sultan Markets and Bakeries, All Prints, Corniche Automatic Bakeries and Markets, Jashanmal National Company, Bu Tafish Restaurant, Tripoli Sweets , Lebanon Flower Bakery, India Palace Restaurant, Al Dhafra Restaurant, Malik and Shaheed Shops and Zahrat Lebnan Cafeteria and Restaurant.
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