# Organic Community Stores Dubai's Biorganic Health Food Shop Doubles as a Social Hub By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biorganic References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2014/06/03/biorganic-organic-food-store-by-retail-access-duabi-uae/) & [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2014/06/03/biorganic-organic-food-store-by-retail-access-duabi-uae/www.opend-group.com) As well as being a 9,000 square foot store that's a destination for a range of organic products, Biorganic's shop in Tecom, Dubai also serves as a social space to bring members of the health community together. The space is set up with a bakery, butchery and a cafe for health-conscious people to gather, share ideas and swap recipes in the [family-friendly shopping environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-lane-store). Considering that the store stocks products that will appeal to those who follow vegan, [gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuba-bakery) or other specialty diets, this space is a great destination for these huge communities to meet. Now that the organic movement is beginning to take off in the UAE, one of Biorganic's main objectives is to educate people on the importance and benefits that come with eating and using organic products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Movement:** The growing popularity of organic products presents opportunities for businesses to educate and cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Community Gathering Spaces:** Creating social environments in stores allows for networking, idea sharing, and building communities around specific lifestyles or interests. - **Specialty Diets:** The rise of specialty diets such as vegan and gluten-free creates a market for specialized products and services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Food Retail:** Health food stores can create spaces that not only sell products but also serve as community hubs for health-conscious consumers. - **Hospitality:** Cafes and restaurants catering to specialty diets can provide a gathering space for community members to connect and share their experiences. - **Education:** Educational initiatives aimed at informing consumers about the benefits of organic products can help drive the organic movement forward. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Online Organic Groceries Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-organic-groceries-store.md) - [Hybrid Community Supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-after-market.md) - [Allergy-Friendly Hybrid Grocers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rundle-general-store.md) - [Wellness Lifestyle Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-health-cafe.md) - [Pioneering Plant-Based Supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-supermarket.md) - [Functional Nutrition Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storrd.md) - [Community-Driven Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-munich-store.md) - [Apothecary-Style Supplement Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnc-flagship.md) - [Boutique-Style Nut Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dried-fruits-and-nuts.md)