UAE. Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) has strengthened its food & beverage offer at Dubai International Airport with the opening of FiLLi and Café Bateel in Terminal 1, Concourse D (Upper Level).
The launches add two distinct UAE-grown concepts to ELR’s fast-expanding travel retail and hospitality portfolio at the airport.
The company said it is targeting both grab-and-go and premium dine-in demand from international travellers through these latest additions.
The ELR/FiLLi partnership has introduced the signature Zafran Chai concept to the airport environment, bringing the fast-growing tea brand’s saffron-infused beverage offer and street food-inspired menu.
The outlet features FiLLi’s well-known warm-toned interiors and floral design elements, alongside an airport-focused menu built around its Signature Zafran Chai, wraps, paratha rolls, mocktails and grab-and-go selections.
The opening underlines the continued momentum of homegrown F&B brands within the airport concessions sector, with ELR positioning the concept as a familiar and accessible option for travellers seeking regional flavours in a modern café setting.
Nearby, ELR has also opened Café Bateel, which offers a Mediterranean gourmet concept with an all-day menu, complemented by handcrafted coffee, pastries and signature desserts.
Menu highlights include Grilled Scottish Salmon & Quinoa, handmade pasta dishes and the Mediterranean Superfood Salad, alongside Café Bateel’s established date-based dessert range, including Sticky Date Pudding and Pistachio Basque Cheesecake. 
