Maritime & Mercantile International (MMI), which describes itself as ‘the number one beverage supplier to hotels, restaurants and bars in the UAE and Oman’, closed last year celebrating its centennial year of operation in Dubai.

 

MMI began as a Dubai Creekside shipping agent in 1916 and now boasts an import/wholesale network of 42 countries in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.

 

In 2016, one of MMI’s greatest achievements was the record-breaking US$500,000 sale of a collection of The Macallan whiskeys at MMI’s luxury wine and spirit DF&TR retailer, Le Clos, as well as the signing of MMI’s latest deal, to expand into the Seychelles.

 

Andrew Day, Group Chief Executive Officer, MMI and ELR said: “As a 100% Emirati-owned company, and with the same pioneering spirit born from a history stretching back over 100 years, MMI shares Dubai’s ambition and are proud to have developed along with our exciting city.

 

 

“Through commitment to service, expertise and quality, we ensure residents and visitors to Dubai receive a world-class welcome and an exceptional experience. We are delighted to have helped our hospitality partners in placing Dubai firmly on the map as a truly world-class destination.

 

“From our humble beginnings and with Dubai as our launch-pad we have taken our story across the Gulf, Africa and onto South East Asia with the goal of being the leading independent premium beverage distributor in emerging markets.”