Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 has extended its presence in the UAE by launching its latest outlet at Yas Mall, which is a crucial milestone in the world as the brand reaches its 90th store all over the world and its eighth store in the UAE.
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 is a Gelato international company that was established in Rimini, Italy, in 1947, and has been known to prepare artisanal gelato, using traditional Italian techniques, ancient recipes, and the best of natural ingredients available.
The brand has, over the decades, established a strong set of loyal customers around the world based on its unbending belief in authenticity, craftsmanship, and flavour integrity, and considering expansion in major overseas markets with great care.
The launch of the Yas Mall was spearheaded by Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba, chairman of Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group, alongside Muzna Hareb Al Otaiba, managing director, and in attendance was senior leadership of La Romana UAE, which is the source of the strong collaboration that is promoting the expansion of the brand within the region.
La Romana in the UAE is owned by Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Investments (MHAOI), the strategic investment division of an older Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group business, founded in 1946 and entrenched in the economic development of the UAE.
MHAOI is a diversified company with interests in transportation, technology, retail, services, fabrication, energy, and food and beverage, which means that it seeks to identify, develop, and grow outstanding consumer-oriented F&B and lifestyle brands.
MHAOI has a history of partnerships based on the values of authenticity, quality, and people first, a long-term focus on partnerships, respectful integration of global brands into local markets, and sustainable growth strategies that recognise both heritage and innovation.
This philosophy is expressed in its stewardship of La Romana UAE, where the Italian soul of the brand is maintained, and operational excellence and significant relationships with the local communities are provided.
The unique feature of La Romana UAE is that it is firm in being authentic in the gelato that it is prepared with 100 percent Italian-imported products, giving it an Italian flavour profile and making it very unique in the UAE market.
Every gelateria is combined with rich Italian roots and warm hospitality, and provides the guest with a high-quality and friendly experience.
The opening of the Yas Mall is a positive reinforcement of the long-term vision of La Romana in the UAE region, as several additional stores are planned to open in the area in 2026.
