Limestone Lab, the UAE-based ‘experience-driven hospitality’ startup, has announced its collaboration with Ciao Pizzeria, the popular restaurant brand.
The partnership will see the popular Italian eatery open eight new locations across Dubai by 2025.
The first two locations are slated for rollout later next year.
Ciao Pizzeria is already operating in Dubai, with its three branches located in Business Bay, Marina and Motor City.
“The collaboration with Limestone Lab was done with a shared aim of elevating the brands into recognised chains within the UAE at a first level, and then regionally,” a Ciao Pizzeria spokesperson said.
“This will help the two to continue building existing synergies,” the company spokesperson added.
Hassan Ballout, co-founder and chief executive officer of Limestone Lab said the startup was continually looking to grow and expand on its primary mission of reimagining the hospitality market.
“We believe that this joint venture will positively enable this. We trust strongly in the brands we represent and are excited by the prospects of teaming with Ciao Pizzeria,” Ballout said.
The collaboration between the two hospitality ventures followed the recent launch of Limestones’s experiential bar and food hall, Social Distrikt, at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah.
Limestone Lab, which claims to be a one-stop destination for replenishing dining experiences, has been hosting a variety of events, including brunches, ladies’ nights, live entertainment and comedy nights.
It has also recently announced its new 80’s Miami-inspired beach club, Peaches & Cream, set to open in July, along the west side of the Palm Jumeirah.