A Taste of Latin America in the Heart of Dubai
Step into Dulce de Leche UAE and you're transported to the vibrant streets of Bogotá and Buenos Aires. Our menu features authentic Colombian café specialities alongside Argentine fast food favourites, creating a unique fusion that can't be found anywhere else in the Emirates.
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Colombian Coffee Excellence
Experience the rich, nuanced flavours of premium Colombian coffee beans, expertly prepared using traditional methods handed down through generations.
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Latin American Sweets
From velvety dulce de leche to crispy churros and delicate alfajores, our confections represent the pinnacle of Latin American sweet traditions.
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Argentine Fast Food
Savour authentic empanadas milanesas, and other Argentine street food classics, prepared with imported ingredients and generations-old recipes.
Our Mission: Empowering Through Employment
"Before Dulce de Leche, I couldn't find work that would accept my situation as a single mother. Here, I've learned to make At Dulce de Leche UAE, we believe that meaningful employment is the foundation of independence and dignity. Our workforce consists entirely of single mothers, predominantly from African nations, who have faced extraordinary challenges in their journey to Dubai.Beyond providing jobs, we offer comprehensive skills training and professional development. Our employee programme enables women to learn culinary techniques, business operations, customer service, and language skills—creating pathways to financial independence and career advancement.For many of our team members, this is their first opportunity to work in an environment free from discrimination, where their unique circumstances as single parents are understood rather than penalised. We accommodate flexible scheduling around childcare needs and create a supportive community where women can thrive professionally while fulfilling their parental responsibilities.
Impact Beyond Borders
Dulce de Leche UAE's influence extends far beyond the confines of our café walls. The ripple effects of our work touch lives across continents, particularly in regions devastated by conflict and poverty.
A significant portion of our proceeds is channelled into humanitarian projects in war-affected zones and underserved communities throughout Africa. These initiatives include educational scholarships for orphaned children, vocational training programmes for displaced women, and emergency relief efforts.
Many of our team members maintain deep connections to their home communities, sending remittances that support extended family networks. Each employment opportunity at Dulce de Leche UAE typically sustains not just one woman, but an average of 4-6 dependent family members across international borders.
18 single mothers currently employed
76 children and dependents supported
12 different nationalities represented
10% of profits dedicated to an education fund for employees' children
Our Vision for Growth
What began as a small café has blossomed into a thriving enterprise with extraordinary potential for expansion. Our vision extends beyond Dubai, with ambitions to create a global network of Dulce de Leche locations—each serving as a haven of opportunity for single mothers and a celebration of Latin American culinary traditions.
Immediate Expansion
Secure additional locations within Dubai to meet growing demand and create more employment opportunities for single mothers in need.
Regional Growth
Establish Dulce de Leche cafés throughout the UAE and neighbouring Gulf countries, adapting our model to diverse communities.
International Presence
Develop a franchise model that maintains our core values while bringing the Dulce de Leche opportunity to single mothers worldwide.
Product Line Development
Create packaged goods for retail distribution, extending our reach beyond café locations and creating additional revenue streams.
With each expansion, we remain committed to our founding principles: creating dignified employment for single mothers, preserving authentic Latin American culinary traditions, and channelling resources to communities in need. Our growth strategy balances commercial viability with social impact, ensuring that success is measured not just in profits, but in transformed lives.
