Dajiworld Media Network - Dubai (SR)

Dubai, Jul 30: A Jordanian restaurateur, Fadi Ayyad, 39, running Arabic restaurant 'Foul W Hummus', with several branches in Dubai and Sharjah is offering free food for laboureres and unemployed youth.

As reported in Khaleej Times, Fadi told the publication, "The concept of giving free food was borne from the principle that no one should go hungry - especially the labourers and those who are going out everyday looking for jobs. This is no publicity stunt, said Fadi, adding, "We put that notice because we wanted everyone to feel welcome. People pass by our restaurant and many of them are hungry but may not have money, so when they see the sign they can just come in. And the food is absolutely free for the needy."

Outside 'Foul W Hummus' branch in Al Barsha 1, near Mall of the Emirates, there is a phrase written in Arabic and English on the glass wall of the restaurant that says: 'If you can't buy food, it's for FREE. This is Gift from Allah (God)'. A person walking inside the restaurant can choose from the menu of foul with hummus, falafel, motabal, hummus with beef and pine nuts, sandwiches and more. Water, tea and coffee are also free, added Fadi.

Fadi said they serve free meals to around 30-35 people everyday from breakfast to dinner. People can get food anytime during their operating hours from 7 am until 3 am, seven days a week. "People of various nationalities come to our restaurant - Indians, Pakistanis, Africans, Europeans. We even had a regular diner - an Australian lady who came here everyday to eat free for almost a year. We knew she had some problems and we never charged her for the meals," Fadi added.