![DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - March 4 2019.
Lisa Knight, a branding expert and Cafe Isan co-owner.
(Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National)
Reporter: DAVID DUNN
Section: BZ](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5XJ4GNDEEPLEIYTRXLT5MJVLCE.jpg?smart=true&auth=5065b186da827e58e96431e41637ec9e55ef56879c4ace43747195a18899efdf&width=400&height=225)
Lisa Knight, a branding expert, used all of her savings to open Cafe Isan in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
Lisa Knight, a branding expert, used all of her savings to open Cafe Isan in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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