Inside Carrefour's first Bio store in the UAE - in pictures


  • Carrefour has opened its first Bio store in the UAE in City Centre Me’aisem, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Carrefour has opened its first Bio store in the UAE in City Centre Me’aisem, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • This is the brand's first organic concept store in the region.
    This is the brand's first organic concept store in the region.
  • Carrefour Bio has 3,000 products, from food and beverages to beauty and home care.
    Carrefour Bio has 3,000 products, from food and beverages to beauty and home care.
  • Carrefour Bio specialises in organic, vegan and "free-from" products.
    Carrefour Bio specialises in organic, vegan and "free-from" products.
  • Carrefour Bio in City Centre Me’aisem houses a hydroponic farm.
    Carrefour Bio in City Centre Me’aisem houses a hydroponic farm.
  • The hydroponic farm grows leaky greens such as kale and dill.
    The hydroponic farm grows leaky greens such as kale and dill.
  • Pick-by-weight sections seek to reduce waste by allowing customers to bring home their desired quantities of nuts, spices, and dried fruits in recyclable paper bags.
    Pick-by-weight sections seek to reduce waste by allowing customers to bring home their desired quantities of nuts, spices, and dried fruits in recyclable paper bags.
  • Checkout can be done with recycled paper bags; there are no plastic bags at Carrefour Bio.
    Checkout can be done with recycled paper bags; there are no plastic bags at Carrefour Bio.
  • A refillable counter for laundry detergent at Carrefour Bio.
    A refillable counter for laundry detergent at Carrefour Bio.
  • Carrefour Bio also has the brand's first cafe in the UAE. The cafe serves all-day breakfast and has loads of plant-based options.
    Carrefour Bio also has the brand's first cafe in the UAE. The cafe serves all-day breakfast and has loads of plant-based options.
  • The store has a section specifically to support small and medium local businesses.
    The store has a section specifically to support small and medium local businesses.