Darat al-Qahwa

”Dar” means “home” in Arabic and the literal meaning of “Darat al-Qahwa” is “The House of Coffee”.

The guiding principal of our brand, of every action we take is to treat our Guests exactly like one would treat a respected guest visiting your House… your personal Home… your “Dar”.

Darat al-Qahwa’s history dates back to the late 1960’s with the sale of imported green beans to the local market.  In 1970, the first Darat al-Qahwa opened in the “Queen’s Building” in al Balad, downtown Jeddah.  It quickly became a local landmark and the most popular café in the city.

Today Darat al-Qahwa operates 70+ locations across 8 cities in KSA, will have up to 100 operational outlets by 2025 and is in the process of opening new outlets both in the Kingdom and regionally.

Today, Darat al-Qahwa accentuates its historical foundations with a key area of focus highlighting the brand’s tradition as roasters and artisans of quality coffee.  We continue to offer the widest variety of quality, affordable coffee: Arabic, Turkish, American & Espresso varieties alongside a wide selection of specialty products (Steam-infused, Cold Brew, Siphon, etc.).  We have also created a popular selection of Manaeesh, Simit, Sandwiches, and Arabia and Western cakes & pastries.  Our selection of fresh roasted nuts and specialty products offer a differentiated popular range of items under one roof.   Finally, we also proudly offer wholesale distribution of coffee, nuts, coffee equipment & accessories to over 400+ modern trade, hotels, restaurants and cafes.

Darat al-Qahwa’s core values consist of:

Guest Satisfaction – Guests must feel as though they are respected guests in our “Dar” i.e. our personal home and we must provide exceptional, attentive service that encourages them to return and to recommend us to family and friends.

Industry Leadership – our goal is to become the leading specialty coffee & nuts brand across the Arab world, offering exceptional products and an ever-improving range of products.

Employer of Choice – without the best team, we cannot maintain our reputation for quality, service and guest satisfaction, nor can we sustain profitable growth and expansion.  We strive to provide a supportive workplace and opportunities for professional growth.

Quality & Striving for Excellence – we will collectively work to consistently improve our overall quality and our standards.  Pushing ourselves to excel will allow us to consistently improve as a brand and to offer an ever-greater guest experience.