Media Release

Ajman, Jul 14: The biggest Indian vegetarian restaurant chain, ‘Saravanaa Bhavan’ opened its latest outlet at the multi-cuisine Thumbay Food Court at Thumbay Medicity, here.

Saravanaa Bhavan was initiated with humble beginnings in 1981, Chennai, Tamil Nadu by P Rajagopal and has become the world’s largest south Indian vegetarian restaurant chain. With the explosion of growth and popularity over the years by maintaining the superior taste and quality, presently, it boasts over 100 branches scattered across regions such as Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.

Saravanaa Bhavan’s policy and strategy as enunciated by the CEO, Shiva Kumar are as follows:
• To conceive, create and maintain dishes of superior taste and genuine quality
• To offer its food and services at a value-for-money price point
• To motivate and support members of its teams at all levels
• To continuously grow profitably with a keen sense of social responsibility

This is the second restaurant to open at the food court, preceded by ‘The Terrace Restaurant’, a HACCP certified (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Indo-Arab restaurant operated by the hospitality division of Thumbay Group. Prof Manda Venkatramana, vice-chancellor – Academics of Gulf Medical University, Ajman was the chief guest for the opening ceremony, in the presence of Farhad C, director of Thumbay Group’s hospitality division.

Farhad C said that the addition of Saravanaa Bhavan has ensured that a variety of choices are available for customers when it comes to selecting their favourite food. Announcing that a popular Arabic restaurant is slated to open its outlet at the Food Court shortly, he said, “Apart from our promise of best quality and taste, ensuring safe dining environments for guests is the utmost priority at Thumbay Food Court. We have taken special measures to ensure the safety of diners and staff, in the light of the pandemic. We welcome everyone to experience the perfect ambience to enjoy a meal with family and friends.”

Thumbay Food Court’s multi-cuisine food court was inaugurated at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman last year. It offers a unique culinary experience as it features vibrant flavours of India and the Arab world, in a splendid ambience complemented by spacious seating and cozy interiors. The food court is designed in line with the ‘Live & Learn’ concept, to benefit the students and faculty of Gulf Medical University as well as visitors and staff from various hospitals within the surroundings, by facilitating greater social, academic, professional and intellectual interactions to enrich the learning environment.

The food court has enhanced the aesthetics with premium lighting, contemporary architecture and seating that accommodates 250 people. It mainly serves the anticipated 20,000+ floating population of Thumbay Medicity. It also has a meeting/conference hall for gatherings and parties. The location of the food court makes it accessible for people from within the hospital as well as outside, with free parking available for vehicles.