In 2001, Aline Abtour brought a touch of fairytale charm to Dubai with Shakespeare & Co. - a café where vintage furniture is the new trend, chandeliers glowed warmly, and every classic dish and freshly baked pastries told a story. For over two decades, it became the city’s beloved retreat: a place for first dates, creative sparks, and friendships that lasted lifetimes.  

When the original chapter closed in 2023, it felt like the end of an era.  

But legends don’t fade—they evolve.  

Now, under Platinum Hospitality Management, spearheaded by CEO Ahmad Atwi, Shakespeare Middle East Café & Restaurant is rekindling that magic. The soul remains the same—thoughtful food, clink of cutlery and quiet laughter, and that unmistakable warmth—but with a fresh vision for the future.

This isn’t just a homecoming. It’s a new beginning.