• Ravi Restaurant in Dubai is getting an adidas Original Superstar shoe made in its honour. All photos: adidas
    Ravi Restaurant in Dubai is getting an adidas Original Superstar shoe made in its honour. All photos: adidas
  • It is just one of 11 restaurants around the world to be chosen.
    It is just one of 11 restaurants around the world to be chosen.
  • The adidas Original Superstar trainers have the Ravi name as well as the year the restaurant opened embroidered on the heel tab.
    The adidas Original Superstar trainers have the Ravi name as well as the year the restaurant opened embroidered on the heel tab.
  • Six of Ravi Restaurant's best-selling dishes are listed on the inside of the tongue.
    Six of Ravi Restaurant's best-selling dishes are listed on the inside of the tongue.
  • Each pair of Ravi Superstar shoes will be sold in a special takeaway box, which comes with a tag marked with the famous Ravi logo.
    Each pair of Ravi Superstar shoes will be sold in a special takeaway box, which comes with a tag marked with the famous Ravi logo.
  • The shoe launches on June 23 and will be available to buy online as well as in stores.
    The shoe launches on June 23 and will be available to buy online as well as in stores.

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Where and when to buy the new adidas x Ravi Restaurant trainers in Dubai

The shoes, which will be released on Thursday, are expected to sell out fast

Sarah Maisey

June 20, 2022

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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?

The new adidas Original Superstar Ravi trainers have the year of the restaurant's opening embroidered on the heel tab. Photo: adidas
The new adidas Original Superstar Ravi trainers have the year of the restaurant's opening embroidered on the heel tab. Photo: adidas

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?

  • Ravi is known for its fuss-free interiors, warm service and authentic Pakistani food. Courtesy of Ravi Restaurant
    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
    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 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 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
    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 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

  • The adidas x Gucci summer 2022 collaboration will drop on June 7. All photos: Gucci
    The adidas x Gucci summer 2022 collaboration will drop on June 7. All photos: Gucci
  • A womenswear look from the collection.
    A womenswear look from the collection.
  • The famous adidas trefoil logo has been remade into a pattern.
    The famous adidas trefoil logo has been remade into a pattern.
  • The collection covers clothing, shoes, hats - and even golf bags.
    The collection covers clothing, shoes, hats - and even golf bags.
  • Retro-inspired patterns for the adidas x Gucci collection.
    Retro-inspired patterns for the adidas x Gucci collection.
  • A classic Gucci loafer is given adidas' trademark three stripes.
    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.
    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.
    Bodysuits and separates are part of the collection.
  • The perfect golfing look, as envisioned in the adidas x Gucci 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.
    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.
    Tank tops and bucket hats with a 1970s feel make an appearance.
  • The adidas x Gucci campaign has a retro vibe.
    The adidas x Gucci campaign has a retro vibe.
  • The collection was revealed during Gucci's autumn/winter 2022 fashion show.
    The collection was revealed during Gucci's autumn/winter 2022 fashion show.
  • Chest expanders and headbands in the collection.
    Chest expanders and headbands in the collection.
  • On many of bags in the collection, Gucci is written backwards.
    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.
    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.
    The adidas x Gucci collection mixes the logos of both brands.
  • Vintage-style bags and tracksuits are available.
    Vintage-style bags and tracksuits are available.
  • A retro-inspired, all-in-one look.
    A retro-inspired, all-in-one look.
  • Many bags are covered with the reworked adidas trefoil logo.
    Many bags are covered with the reworked adidas trefoil logo.
  • Vintage-style anoraks get the Gucci treatment for the new collection.
    Vintage-style anoraks get the Gucci treatment for the new collection.
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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