Dubai, UAE — Emirates Leisure Retail has brought the much-loved FiLLi and its famous Zafran Chai to Dubai International Airport (DXB), Terminal 1, Concourse D (Upper Level). Now open, the new café introduces FiLLi’s signature warmth, flavour, and sense of familiarity to travellers passing through one of the world’s busiest airports.
The new FiLLi Café at DXB opened on 22 May 2026, and brings a familiar feeling with a space designed to showcase the brand’s personality and story through its aesthetics. The café is decked out in warm interiors, painted murals centred around the famous Zafran flowers, and Instagram-worthy corners — perfect for guests to soak it all in, with a cup of tea in hand.
The airport menu features the classics we’ve all come to love: easy grab-and-go boxes, the signature chai lineup, and mocktails. Whether you’re a last-minute, always-in-a-rush traveller or just someone who craves a last taste of home, FiLLi awaits with a warm to-go, specially prepared for you.
FiLLi is built on the simple idea that the best conversations start with a cup of chai. This philosophy has helped it grow globally — not just as a tea concept, but as a brand that celebrates togetherness in all its forms.
More than just a cult-favourite café in the UAE, FiLLi’s spot at DXB Airport marks another success in Emirates Leisure Retail’s growing travel retail roster. Just like the brand, the opening brings flavour and togetherness together in one store — a reminder that the best journeys begin and end with a great cup of chai.
About Emirates Leisure Retail
ELR is a specialist F&B retail operator that owns and operates a wide-ranging portfolio of restaurants, cafés, and bars across the US, Middle East, Asia, Australasia, and East Africa. We focus on driving operational excellence to create a compelling guest experience across our 300+ outlets (including more than 90 outlets across 21 domestic and international airports). Our model ranges from a unique blend of globally recognised brands and bespoke homegrown concepts.
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