tashas has opened two new cafés in the UAE, launching in Al Ain on 19 May and Sharjah on 20 May as part of its continued expansion across the country
The openings mark the first cafés under tashas’ partnership with Arada, with the Sharjah location situated in Aljada, Arada’s lifestyle destination and community hub.
Founded by Natasha Sideris, Founder and CEO of Tashas Group, tashas is known for its food, hospitality and design-led cafés. While each space has its own identity, both are grounded in the brand’s focus on creating welcoming, community-focused environments.
The Al Ain café takes inspiration from the city’s calm, understated character, using natural materials, soft textures and warm neutral tones. A bespoke ceiling installation serves as a defining design feature.
The Sharjah café draws inspiration from the original tashas café in Atholl, Johannesburg. Located in Aljada, it combines classic finishes and handcrafted details, with a suspended book installation forming the centrepiece of the space.
Both cafés are open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving the tashas Classic Menu, centred on fresh, made-to-order dishes. Key dishes include St Francis scrambled eggs, brioche French toast, Texas salad, salmon teriyaki and chicken prego.
“At tashas, every café begins with the people and the place,” says Natasha Sideris, Founder & CEO of Tashas Group. “Al Ain and Sharjah are very different cities, but both have a strong sense of community and everyday rhythm that naturally aligns with who we are as a brand. These openings also mark the beginning of our partnership with Arada, which we’re incredibly excited about as we continue growing across the UAE.”
The openings bring tashas’ UAE footprint to eight cafés, reinforcing its expansion into community-driven destinations across the country.
