Jones the Grocer, the popular Australian gourmet grocer and much-awaited Jones the Grocer Express in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) by BDC Holdings Inc opened its doors on Monday August 22. After receiving a spectacular response at Dubai International Airport, the gourmet grab-and-go concept has brought its made from scratch, fresh, and delicious artisan gourmet offerings to the epicenter of the business world in DIFC. The latest franchise of Jones the Grocer Express is located in Gate Building 5, on Level 2 in DIFC.

Recognized for its unique location within DIFC, experience contemporary style and flavour at this landmark location enhanced by exquisite views and appetizing concoctions. Offering an extensive assortment of signature dishes, the artistic food presentation and elaborate dishes take centerstage imbuing vivid flavour profiles and oozing rich and flavourful ingredients.


Jones the Grocer Express offers the perfect spot for busy professionals to indulge in great food and conversation at the city’s most prominent business location. Bringing the experience a full circle, the café homes its casual and chic interiors and can house more than 50 people at any given time and its outdoor terrace offering the perfect hangout spot to enjoy a cup of latte or a glass of smoothie.

BDC Holdings Inc., the company behind Jones the Grocer’s latest franchise store opening, is making its first foray into Dubai and has ambitious plans of expansion. BDC Holdings Inc. already manages several hugely popular F&B concepts in Bali and Goa such as Spice Mantraa and Noaa Social Dining and is broadening its portfolio further by adding F&B concepts which have global and wide-reaching audiences.

With the outlet in full operation for dine-in and grab-and-go, Mr Sudesh Shankar, Director of Hospitality – BDC Holdings said, “For retailers and businesses within the hospitality sector, Dubai offers a plethora of opportunities and is no less than a dream location for these industries. The opening of Jones the Grocer Express is a testament to our undoubted commitment to adding new dimension to the F&B offering in Dubai.”

The menu at Jones the Grocer Express serves everything gourmet, from sumptuous sandwiches to mouth-watering burgers, soups, pies, salads, and more. A digital pre-order service specifically designed for DIFC diners will ensure that wait times are reduced even further when orders are placed beforehand for in-store collection.