Running a homegrown business in the UAE is challenging at the best of times. Right now, it’s tougher than usual.
We know what it takes to build something from the ground up here, and we know the homegrown businesses need support right now way more than the big chains do.
Over on our Instagram, we’re asking you to drop the name of your favorite homegrown UAE business in the comments. We’re picking a bunch of them and treating their teams to some free food. Just a little Pick-l me up.
Our Founder and CEO, Stephen Flawith, summed up why we’re doing this:
“Our journey with Pickl has always been shaped by the community around us. The support we’ve received over the years is something we’ve never taken for granted, and it’s why showing up for others matters just as much. When you back a homegrown business, it creates a ripple effect; you’re also supporting their teams, suppliers, and partners behind it. That sense of shared growth is what makes this community so special, and we’ll always do our part to give back to it.”
If you run a local business, or know a team that deserves a break, head over to our page and tag them. Let’s look out for each other.
Here are the local businesses our community highlighted, check them out and show them your support.
Love,
The Pickl Fam.





