A new shipping container coffee house in Dubai
Ahoy Modz, a shipping container architecture firm, partnered with Costa Coffee, a UK coffee brand to introduce an eco-friendly, innovative coffee experience at Dubai’s Ripe Market, located in the Dubai Police Academy Park (see Cybertruck). This collaboration shows Costa Coffee’s unwavering commitment to sustainability through an avant-garde drive-thru café built from repurposed shipping containers. We already know that Middle Easterners can do coffee well – look to Blank Street in the US. Plus coffee traditions in the Arab world are in a class of their own.
The heart of this new Dubai café lies in its construction using repurposed high-cube and standard shipping containers, optimized for space and sustainability. The units were expertly prefabricated at AHOYmodz’s factory, enabling simultaneous groundwork at the Dubai Police Academy Park, thus minimizing disruption and completing the entire structure within just 60 days.
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“Our innovative approach to modular construction demonstrates how sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand,” said Joe Abraham, co-founder of AHOYmodz. “We are thrilled to partner with Costa Coffee to bring this unique coffee house to life.”
Surrounded by strategically placed pergolas providing additional shade, the café features an integrated cooling system ensuring a comfortable environment even during Dubai’s sweltering summer hours. This thoughtful design exemplifies AHOYmodz’s dedication to creating a pleasant and sustainable customer experience.
Costa Coffee’s goal was to create a drive-thru that delivers their signature brews swiftly and conveniently while minimizing environmental impact. Located in the bustling Ripe Market, this facility embraces repurposed shipping containers for a remarkably eco-friendly construction. “We are proud to collaborate with AHOYmodz on this innovative project,” said Mark Holmans, Head of Property at Emirates Leisure Retail. “This partnership allows us to provide our customers with an exceptional coffee experience that also aligns with our sustainability goals.”
The Ripe Market adds to the Dubai Police Academy Park where families from across the UAE can explore a delightful array of local produce, handcrafted goods, live music, play areas, and invigorating fitness classes.
