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HOW THESE LEADERS TURNED THEIR MISTAKES INTO STEPPING STONES FOR SUCCESS
When Emirati entrepreneur Mouza Alabbar launched a unique chocolate brand, she crunched the numbers, had a plan and created a product she loved. However, it wasn’t received the way she had hoped. With just two months to go to their outlet launch at Al Serkal Avenue, Mouza took a tough decision
“I called my marketing head and told her that we had to change everything,” she recalled. “The colours, the design, everything was wrong.
We pushed the opening back and worked day and night to produce a new brand. Two days before the opening, I looked around and wondered if ...
EMIRATI ENTREPRENEUR MOUZA ALABBAR SHARES HER DAILY BEAUTY ROUTINE
Talk us through your morning routine?
The first thing I do when I wake up is making a cup of coffee, light a Jo Malone candle, and spend time meditating. In terms of beauty, I’m very minimalistic. I cleanse my face with Clarins Gentle Foaming Hydrating Cleanser, then apply the purifying toning lotion, and moisturize with the Silky Cream moisturizer.
Following my skincare routine, I apply very natural makeup just to enhance my features and feel fresh.
How does your evening routine differ?
In the evening, I focus on unwinding from ...
INSIDE DUBAI'S NEW HOMEGROWN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, GANACHE CHOCOLATIER
Chocolate aficionados, get excited…There’s a real-life chocolate factory now open in Dubai’s bustling arts district, Alserkal Avenue.
Ganache Chocolatier’s flagship factory, café, and boutique features over 100 flavours to choose from and a unique gift wrapping station that allows you to customise your own boxes.
Mouza Alabbar, co-founder of ANOTHER, Alabbar Enterprises and visionary behind Ganache Chocolatier, said, “We are deeply proud of our homegrown roots behind this concept. From the handmade crafted chocolates to the in-house factory & the chocolatier chefs, ...
MOUZA AL ABBAR: INTEGRITY PLAYED A HUGE ROLE IN OUR SUCCESS
I would say integrity has played a huge role in our success, as it is a part of everything we do. By being authentic and showing integrity, people are truly able to resonate with Alabbar Enterprises. We are on a mission to empower women in the region not only the brand, but the people behind it.
How does your day look like. What do you do the first 30 minutes of your morning routine?
I truly believe that the key to success is being detail oriented. I start my mornings very early. I have three kids so setting aside time for myself is definitely an important part of my day. The first thing I do is make a cup of coffee, then I sit by the window and recite my prayers. To me, this is ...
ON WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY, DITCH THE ORDINARY AND DIP INTO GOURMET, CONCOCTIONS BY THESE CHOCOLATIERS
Whether you like it dark or milk, as a bar or a drink, pure or with fillings, there is nothing quite like chocolate to sweeten the day. With World Chocolate Day being celebrated annually on July 7, it’s time to pay tribute to the dreamy concoction.
For chocolate that looks more like a work of art, ‘Made by Two’ is your best bet. It is a sister brand to Instagrammable cafe Two at Symphony.
This home-grown artisanal chocolate boutique was launched in November 2020 by Mouza Alabbar, to deliver a “niche chocolate experience” inspired by art and design. This is why ...
SHARJAH ENTREPRENEURSHIP FESTIVAL 2024: A MELTING POT OF INSIGHTS AND INNOVATION
In a vibrant showcase of entrepreneurial spirit, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2024 (SEF) curated a diverse confluence of thought leaders and innovators. The event, a beacon for business enthusiasts, offered fertile ground for knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Experiences and insights flowed freely at the festival, with Mouza Alabbar, the Emirati founder of the successful chocolate brand Ganache, recounting her journey of last-minute branding changes that ultimately bolstered the brand's success. Alabbar's narrative highlighted the significance of agility and adaptation in ...
FOUNDED BY MOUZA ALABBAR, GANACHE CHOCOLATIER IS IN DUBAI'S ALSERKAL AVENUE
Ganache Chocolatier, founded by Mouza Alabbar, is the first artisanal chocolate factory of its kind, located in the heart of Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue. The home-grown chocolatier combines the craftsmanship of hand-crafted chocolates with the finest ingredients sourced from Switzerland, Belgium, and France, offering affordable and everyday chocolate delights for all palates.
The design concept of Ganache Chocolatier stems from the idea of creating unique artistic chocolate pieces, with each piece telling its own story – from the texture and layers to the final artistic touch.
The design of the space was brought to life by ...
WHAT DOES A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CHOCOLATIER LOOK LIKE? WE FOUND OUT
Ganache Chocolatier is a homegrown artisanal chocolate factory in Alserkal Avenue. Founded by Mouza Alabbar, the outlet opened its flagship store that offers handcrafted chocolates and guests, the opportunity observe the chocolates being made. The factory uses ingredients from France, Belgium, and Switzerland to create the 100 odd flavours.
“We are deeply proud of our homegrown roots behind this concept. From the handmade crafted chocolates to the in-house factory and the chocolatier chefs,” said Alabbar.
Behind the cocoa creations lies the chocolatier, Hassan Salam, formally educated in the ...
SHARJAH ENTREPRENEURSHIP FESTIVAL REVEALS WORLD-RENOWNED SPEAKERS IN MEDIA, INVESTMENT, CULTURE
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2024 is set to host a stellar lineup of visionaries, innovators, and leaders who have significantly shaped their respective industries across a myriad of sectors. Through their entrepreneurial journeys, creating world-famous brands, and media megaliths that reach millions of people, these pioneers have shown what it takes to make a lasting impact on the world.
Mouza Alabbar: Crafting experiential lifestyle brands
Mouza Alabbar, Founder of ‘ANOTHER’ and Co-founder of Alabbar Enterprises, leads the creation of unique lifestyle experiences across ...
MOUZA AL ABBAR: INTEGRITY PLAYED A HUGE ROLE IN OUR SUCCESS
I would say integrity has played a huge role in our success, as it is a part of everything we do. By being authentic and showing integrity, people are truly able to resonate with Alabbar Enterprises. We are on a mission to empower women in the region not only the brand, but the people behind it.
How does your day look like. What do you do the first 30 minutes of your morning routine?
I truly believe that the key to success is being detail oriented. I start my mornings very early. I have three kids so setting aside time for myself is definitely an important part of my day. The first thing I do is make a cup of coffee, then I sit by the window and recite my prayers. To me, this is ...
ON WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY, DITCH THE ORDINARY AND DIP INTO GOURMET, CONCOCTIONS BY THESE CHOCOLATIERS
Whether you like it dark or milk, as a bar or a drink, pure or with fillings, there is nothing quite like chocolate to sweeten the day. With World Chocolate Day being celebrated annually on July 7, it’s time to pay tribute to the dreamy concoction.
For chocolate that looks more like a work of art, ‘Made by Two’ is your best bet. It is a sister brand to Instagrammable cafe Two at Symphony.
This home-grown artisanal chocolate boutique was launched in November 2020 by Mouza Alabbar, to deliver a “niche chocolate experience” inspired by art and design. This is why ...
SHARJAH ENTREPRENEURSHIP FESTIVAL 2024: A MELTING POT OF INSIGHTS AND INNOVATION
In a vibrant showcase of entrepreneurial spirit, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2024 (SEF) curated a diverse confluence of thought leaders and innovators. The event, a beacon for business enthusiasts, offered fertile ground for knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Experiences and insights flowed freely at the festival, with Mouza Alabbar, the Emirati founder of the successful chocolate brand Ganache, recounting her journey of last-minute branding changes that ultimately bolstered the brand's success. Alabbar's narrative highlighted the significance of agility and adaptation in ...