RAK Properties, a leading property developers listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, has opened ‘The Lounge’ by Manhattan, a new chic waterfront café, featuring the first ICONS Coffee Couture outlet in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

The inauguration event attempted to break the record for the world’s largest dessert party—serving a large menu offering of sweet delicacies to a record number of attendees, said a statement.

Abdulrahman Al Neaimi, chief executive officer of Manhattan, said: “We are delighted to open our new branch in Mina Al Arab, a place that is enjoyed by a very strong coffee culture; we have differentiated ourselves by franchising ICONS Coffee Couture, which offers healthy products in chic surrounding.”  

Elena Weber, founder of ICONS Coffee Couture, added: “Consumers are becoming more inquisitive about nutritional information and are looking for a balance of both healthy and indulgent product and this is one of our key values. ICONS strives to promote a healthy and joyful lifestyle amongst its clientele with sugar-free and naturally sweetened products for guilt-free joy”

Paul Ashton, deputy CEO, RAK Properties, said: “The opening of The Lounge by Manhattan is a welcome addition to the ever expanding retail and F&B offering at The Lagoon Walk in Mina Al Arab, a thriving resort style development with lifestyle living at its core.

“This opening follows the recent opening of Gold’s Gym, and several new outlets are due to open along the promenade in the near future. The Lagoon Walk is really becoming a place to see and be seen in Ras Al Khaimah.” - TradeArabia News Service