His passion for extraordinary cars was essentially passed down to him by his father, who is an avid collector of classic cars and has more than 100 of them in his own collection in Abu Dhabi, just an hour’s drive away. “If you’re passionate about something, you should pursue it.” Behind him, a large display case contains a cream-colored Porsche 356 from 1956, one of three alternating Porsche icons always on display in the boxes. He’s standing in the gallery of his coffeehouse with its black industrial interior.
“I wanted to create a space where I can combine my passion for fascinating cars and sensational coffee,” explains Al Fahim smiling. They come because the location is like no other. In a matter of weeks, DRVN by Porsche developed into a popular destination for tourists and expats alike, attracting up to 800 guests on good days. Now the cafe name features the “by Porsche” add-on.Īnd you can see exactly why on the inside, where classic Porsche models are exhibited in glass boxes, surrounded by lounge areas and espresso machines. Located just a stone’s throw from the Dubai Eye, the world’s largest Ferris wheel, the unique attraction soon caught the attention of the sports car manufacturer based in Zuffenhausen, which entered into a partnership with Al Fahim.
In fall 2021, the 31-year-old businessman from Abu Dhabi opened the coffeehouse on Bluewaters Island off the coast of Dubai Marina. “No other name would do,” says Rashed Al Fahim, the founder of DRVN, which is a unique mix of a coffee shop, an automotive gallery, and a concept store in Dubai.
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