Tim Hortons celebrates the country’s extraordinary achievements over the 50 years

Tim Hortons celebrates the country’s extraordinary achievements over the 50 years

Hesham Almekkawi: The business environment in the Emirates aided in the expansion of Tim Hortons

Dubai: Since the opening of its first branch in Dubai in 2011, Tim Hortons shared the UAE’s past as well as its future, and was part of the Emirati society which it considered as home in all the sense of the word, with its 77 outlets spanning over Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Ain.

More than 50 years ago, the F&B concept opened its doors in Hamilton, Canada on May 17, and the only thing available on the menu back then was coffee and donuts.

Fast forward to 2011, the iconic retail group “Apparel” has introduced the iconic Canadian Tim Hortons brand to the Middle East, opening its first location in Dubai. The brand was received with unprecedented excitement from both locals and expats due to its renowned history, quality of food, and its popularity as the largest coffee chain with more than 4000 locations in Canada.

The chain quickly became known in UAE for its freshly brewed coffee and freshly baked food, as its tagline “Always Fresh, Always Delicious” continually delivered this promise. In the years to follow, Tim Hortons expanded across