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Anabtawi Food Industries

Where 75 years of family heritage meets the future of Ice Cream manufacturing in the UAE.

OUR STORY

It began in 1950, with a family, a recipe, and a promise. In Palestine, the Anabtawi name became synonymous with ice cream – not just as a product, but as a moment of joy shared across generations. Al Arz Ice Cream was not simply a brand. It was woven into the fabric of daily life, built on uncompromising quality and an authentic taste that endured for decades. For three generations, the Anabtawi family perfected the art of ice cream making, earning a reputation that transcended borders and outlasted trends. Today, that same spirit has found a bold new home in the UAE. Anabtawi Food Industries was established to carry that legacy forward, with the scale, technology and ambition to serve the entire region.

Our world-class facility in Dubai Industrial City is fully operational, combining heritage craftsmanship with European engineering and advanced food safety systems to serve regional and international markets. With a production capacity of 48 million litres annually, AFI is now one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the GCC.

Our world-class facility in Dubai Industrial City is fully operational, combining heritage craftsmanship with European engineering and advanced food safety systems to serve regional and international markets.

Vision

The benchmark of excellence in regional FMCG
To establish AFI as the benchmark of excellence in the regional food and FMCG industry, a company that combines heritage, innovation, and sustainability to create brands that inspire joy, trust, and modern lifestyles across generations.

Mission

Exceptional food experiences, crafted with integrity!
To craft exceptional food experiences through operational excellence, innovation, and integrity, combining heritage with advanced manufacturing to empower a portfolio of brands that deliver quality, joy, and responsible indulgence to consumers across the region.

OUR VALUES

The core beliefs behind every product, process, and partnership.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Meet the leaders continuing Anabtawi Food Industries’ legacy while shaping its future.

Zahi Anabtawi

Chairman & Shareholder

Saed Anabtawi

Managing Partner & Shareholder

Samer Al Isis

Chief Financial Officer & Executive Committee Member

Abdul Gafoor KP

Sales Director

Ramzi Anabtawi

Business Development Director

Basil Anabtawi

Plant Manager