EER Middle East
Starbucks store in Riyadh, heading an article on a Riyadh coffee shop banEER Middle East logo

Starbucks retreats over ban for women at Riyadh coffee shop

February 9, 2016

1 min read

Home | Insights | General | Starbucks retreats over ban for women at Riyadh coffee shop
Starbucks store in Riyadh, heading an article on a Riyadh coffee shop ban

Starbucks has lifted a temporary ban on women entering one of its coffee shops, following a public backlash and widespread media coverage of the incident.

Earlier this, week, the US brand banned women from a store in the Jarir district of the city after the Saudi religious police complained that there was not a wall to divide genders.

A sign written in Arabic and English was  posted on the shop window, saying: “Please no entry to ladies. Send your driver to order. Thank you.”

This article was originally published here

Need guidance on UAE corporate structure?

Our advisors are available to discuss your specific requirements across mainland and free zone jurisdictions.

Contact Us

Your privacy choices

We use cookies to understand how our site is used and to measure our advertising. You can change your choice at any time in Cookie settings.

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Manage cookie preferences

Choose which cookies and similar technologies we can use. Necessary ones are always on because the website needs them to work. Your choice is saved on this device for 6 months, and you can change it at any time.

Some of the providers below may process data outside the UAE and Saudi Arabia. See our Privacy and Cookie Policy for details.

Privacy and Cookie Policy