The adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers are almost here. Launching on Thursday, the limited-edition footwear is expected to be extremely popular and sell out fast.
So, if you are keen to bag a pair, here is what you need to know.
Where can I buy them?
The shoes will go on sale at 10am on Thursday at the following stores:
Level Shoes — The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall flagship adidas store
Adidas Originals — Mirdif City Centre
Adidas Originals — Mall of the Emirates
The shoes will also be released online simultaneously on these websites: levelshoes.com and adidas.ae.
How much do the shoes cost?
In strictly limited numbers, the trainers are priced at Dh549.
What's the design like?
For the tie-up, the classic adidas Original Superstar trainers have been reworked to create the Superstar Ravi, in the white and green colours of the restaurant, itself a nod to the Pakistani flag.
With its distinctive shell toe design, the new shoe has the famous adidas trefoil stripes.
The restaurant's name is embroidered on the heel tab along with the year the restaurant opened, 1978, written in English on one shoe and in Arabic on the other.
Six of Ravi's best-selling dishes are listed, with prices, on the inside of the tongue, again in different languages for each foot.
Each pair of shoes is being sold in a special "takeaway" box that comes with a tag marked with the famous Ravi logo.
What is Ravi Restaurant?
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Ravi is known for its fuss-free interiors, warm service and authentic Pakistani food. Courtesy of Ravi Restaurant -
Founder of Ravi, Chaudary Abdul Hameed, moved to the UAE as a labourer. Courtesy of Ravi Restaurant -
Ravi opened its first branch in Dubai in 1978. Pawan Singh / The National -
Ravi has been visited by numerous celebrities over the years, including One Republic's Ryan Tedder in 2019. Instagram / Ryan Tedder -
Ravi is well-known for its range of curries and kebabs. Courtesy of Ravi Restaurant -
The restaurant is considered a must-visit in Dubai by most major travel guides. Courtesy of Ravi Restaurant
The pocket-friendly spot is a Dubai institution, having first opened its doors in 1978 in Satwa. It has served cheap, authentic Pakistani food to hundreds of thousands of admiring customers, including celebrities, from Snoop Dogg to OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, as well as all manner of Bollywood, Hollywood and sporting stars.
It is a must-visit spot on tourists' itineraries, as well as a favourite with many UAE residents.
While fans of the restaurant will say this is long overdue global-scale recognition, it is part of a new project by adidas called "adilicious", which celebrates famous places to eat around the world.
The brand has chosen 11 restaurants in 11 cities, each selected for the unique contribution made in creating and bonding a local community.
“My family has worked so hard to bring Ravi to where it is now, it has become more than just a restaurant with staff and customers, it has become a home that many grew up with," said Ravi's founder Chaudary Abdul Hameed.
"To say that Ravi had a humble beginning and is now representing Dubai as a key city with adidas is a milestone to celebrate.”
Adidas x Gucci: the best pieces from the new collection that launches in June — in pictures
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The adidas x Gucci summer 2022 collaboration will drop on June 7. All photos: Gucci -
A womenswear look from the collection. -
The famous adidas trefoil logo has been remade into a pattern. -
The collection covers clothing, shoes, hats - and even golf bags. -
Retro-inspired patterns for the adidas x Gucci collection. -
A classic Gucci loafer is given adidas' trademark three stripes. -
As a collector himself, Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele has given special attention to the adidas Gazelle trainer. -
Bodysuits and separates are part of the collection. -
The perfect golfing look, as envisioned in the adidas x Gucci collection. -
The collection has been shot by Carlijn Jacobs, who has sought to recreate a 1970s sportswear catalogue. -
Tank tops and bucket hats with a 1970s feel make an appearance. -
The adidas x Gucci campaign has a retro vibe. -
The collection was revealed during Gucci's autumn/winter 2022 fashion show. -
Chest expanders and headbands in the collection. -
On many of bags in the collection, Gucci is written backwards. -
Clothing can be purchased at select stories, via pop-ups, or online through the Gucci website. -
The adidas x Gucci collection mixes the logos of both brands. -
Vintage-style bags and tracksuits are available. -
A retro-inspired, all-in-one look. -
Many bags are covered with the reworked adidas trefoil logo. -
Vintage-style anoraks get the Gucci treatment for the new collection.
