Dunecrest

A Dunecrest Brand Eco Hospitality · UAE & GCC

Y A Q I R A
Earth Crafted.
Table Crowned.

"We sell an encouraging moment back into the bosoms of nature."

100% natural wetland grass straws — the zero-chemistry alternative for luxury hospitality. No plastic. No paper. No PFAS. Sourced from naturally occurring sedge grass wetlands, sun-dried, hand-sorted. Holds structural integrity for 2–4 hours. Biodegrades fully in 4–6 weeks.

Premium pricing: AED 0.16–0.25 per straw, volume-tiered. MOQ 100,000 straws/month at AED 0.25, scaling to AED 0.16 at 1,000,000+ straws/month.

0%PFAS — Always

4–6Weeks to Biodegrade

2–4Hours Structural Integrity

0Chemicals Used — Ever

Why Yaqira

A 2023 University of Antwerp study found PFAS — linked to hormonal disruption and thyroid disease — in 90% of paper straw brands. Yaqira contains zero, because no coating is ever needed or applied.

Outreach confirmed: Jumeirah Group Dubai · URB Dubai · The Fern Hotels · Sayaji Hotels

Criteria	Plastic	Paper	Yaqira
PFAS	75% positive	90% positive	Zero
In Liquid	Microplastics	Collapses <30 min	2–4 hrs intact
Biodegrades	200–500 years	PFAS persists	4–6 weeks
Chemistry	Petroleum	PFAS coating	Zero treatment
Marine fate	Microplastics	PFAS in water	Organic matter

A Dunecrest Brand Authentic Indian Spices

P.S Spices
India's Finest,
Exceptionally Curated.

Single-origin, stone-ground, zero-additive Indian spices. Every chilli traced to Kolhapur's volcanic soil. Every turmeric root selected for medicinal potency. FSSAI certified. UAE, GCC & EU import compliant. B2B Bulk: 1kg – 25kg.

"We do not source spices. We source stories."

3%Curcumin
Guaranteed

0Additives
or Fillers

4Regional
Exclusives

Markets: Maharashtra · Mumbai · UAE · Dubai · GCC · Europe 2025–26

Pricing on request — quoted to order volume.

Lavangi Mirchi

Kolhapur, MH · GI Protected

India's most prized geographical chilli. Fierce natural heat, deep crimson. Zero artificial dye. The soul of Kolhapuri cuisine.

Turmeric Powder

South India · 3% Curcumin

Minimum 3% Curcumin declared in writing every batch. Pure medicinal-grade. Zero additives. Pharmaceutical and F&B grade.

Green Cardamom

Kerala, South India

Kerala's finest green cardamom. Intense aroma. Whole pods and powder both available. Single-origin farm sourced.

Black Pepper

South India · Export Grade

The original spice of South India. Whole and coarsely ground. Zero blending. Export grade standard.

Garam Masala

Proprietary House Blend

Balanced heat, deep aroma. Consistent batch to batch. No fillers or extenders. A benchmark proprietary blend.

Cumin & Coriander

Stone-Ground · Zero Heat

Stone-ground to preserve volatile essential oils that heat grinding destroys. Whole and ground both available.

Regional Exclusive Series

Four Coastlines.
Four Centuries of Culinary History.

Masalas available nowhere else commercially — sourced from origin communities, authenticated by elders.

Malvani Masala

Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri · Konkan Coast

"The fire of the Arabian Sea"

Born where the Western Ghats meets the Arabian Sea. Contains stone flower (dagad phool) — a lichen used in no other Indian blend, releasing a woody, smoky umami compound. Combined with dried coconut and Bedgi chillies; burns slowly, not sharply.

Goan Recheado Masala

Goa · Portuguese Colonial Heritage · Est. 1510

"The crimson soul of the Goan table"

500 years old. Made with authentic Goan palm vinegar sourced from traditional tappers. Kashmiri chilli provides brilliant colour without excessive heat. Grind only in vinegar — preserves up to one year.

East Indian Bottle Masala

North Konkan · Vasai, Bandra · Mumbai

"Mumbai's most guarded culinary secret"

India's most complex blend: 25–60 ingredients, sun-dried three days, hand-pounded. Contains mugwort and nagkesar (cobra saffron) — nearly impossible to find commercially. Recipe authenticated by East Indian community elders from Vasai.

Arabic Biryani Masala

Gulf · Yemen · Iraq · Arabian Sea Trade Route

"The fragrance of the Arabian Peninsula"

Contains authentic loomi (sun-dried Gulf lime) and high-grade Persian saffron from Gulf suppliers. Loomi creates a floral, fermented sourness no fresh citrus can replicate. Spice as fragrance, not heat.

A Dunecrest Brand Gen Z Apparel · D2C

Urban Dunes
Your Vibe,
Stitched.

Made-to-order Gen Z apparel featuring animation-culture-inspired DTF (Direct to Film) prints on 100% breathable cotton. Every piece is unique, wash-proof, photorealistic, and soft-touch. No dead stock. No overproduction. Just your vibe — stitched exactly the way you want it.

Starting from AED 34.99. Custom orders welcome — choose your hue, your print, or submit your own artwork.

"Made-to-order eliminates waste. Your design, your fit, your statement."

Targeting the underserved premium Gen Z segment — above fast fashion, below luxury. Animation & digital art aesthetic. UAE/GCC delivery from Indian production. Available via Instagram & WhatsApp social commerce.

XS–5XLAll Sizes, One Price

DTFWash-Proof Prints

0Dead Stock — Ever

100%Breathable Cotton

A Dunecrest Brand

Majestic
Crafted by Hand,
Chosen with Purpose.

Bespoke, handmade, zero-adulteration corporate gifting for UAE & GCC. Every candle poured by an artisan. Every hamper curated per recipient. Trusted by Ghatge Patil Industries Pvt. Ltd. and leading IT firms across Kolhapur and Pune — now extending to UAE & GCC.

"Handmade.
Heartfelt.
Unadulterated."

PERSONALIZED · PREMIUM · PERFECT
Kolhapur · Pune · UAE · GCC

Bespoke Luxury Hampers

"We don't assemble from a catalogue. We design each one around who is receiving it and what your brand wants to say."

Wellness & Self-Care — candles, oils, teas, bath salts
Gourmet — Medjool dates, single-origin chocolate, dry fruits
Heritage & Craft — handwoven textiles, brass, ceramics
Modern Executive — leather, stationery, tech accessories
Festive: Ramadan · Eid · Diwali · Christmas · NYE
Packaging: Signature Box · Heritage Trunk · Eco Edit · Custom

Corporate Gifting Suite

"One call — we handle design, production, personalisation, and multi-recipient delivery across the GCC."

MOQ negotiable — single piece to 5,000+ unit volumes
48-hour sample prototype turnaround
Full brand logo + recipient name personalisation
Delivery across UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait
Project · Retainer · Subscription engagement models
Gift sets from AED 95 · Hampers AED 250–2,500+

100%

Handmade

Every product hand-poured or hand-assembled. No factory lines, no mass production.

48h

Sample Turnaround

Prototype delivered in 48 hours from brief. One call handles everything from design to delivery.

Adulteration

Zero paraffin, zero phthalates, zero synthetic fragrance, zero artificial dyes. Always.

MOQ

Negotiable

Single-piece bespoke to 5,000+ unit volumes. Project · Retainer · Subscription models.

GCC

Pan-Region Delivery

Multi-recipient delivery across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, India.

AED

Transparent Pricing

Gift sets from AED 95 · Hampers AED 250–2,500+ · Heritage Trunks available.

Majestic · Sub-Brand

Majestic Candles
Where Fragrance
Becomes Art.

Handcrafted luxury candles where fragrance becomes art. Premium natural waxes and essential oils, blending timeless craftsmanship with contemporary design. Perfect for gifting, celebrating, or simply unwinding.

ASK

Dr. Aishwarya Samuel Koli

Founder & Director — Dunecrest · Career-Transitioned Entrepreneur

Trained as a dentist, Dr. Aishwarya Samuel Koli made a deliberate transition into sustainability and trading entrepreneurship — building Dunecrest from conviction, not convention. The philosophy is simple: premium quality, traceable sourcing, and products that tell a story worth paying for. Every brand under Dunecrest — from a wetland grass straw to a handmade candle to a stone-ground spice to breathable, skin-friendly cotton — carries that same founding belief.

Vision — 36 Months

To establish Dunecrest as a recognised multi-brand trading house in the UAE and GCC — known for bringing India's finest products to the world's most discerning markets. Yaqira on the tables of leading UAE luxury hotels. P.S Spices integrated into GCC hospitality supply chains. Majestic servicing UAE corporate clients. Urban Dunes dressing the region in breathable, skin-friendly cotton.

Y A Q I R A
Earth Crafted.
Table Crowned.

P.S Spices
India's Finest,
Exceptionally Curated.

Four Coastlines.
Four Centuries of Culinary History.

Malvani Masala

Goan Recheado Masala

East Indian Bottle Masala

Arabic Biryani Masala

Urban Dunes
Your Vibe,
Stitched.

Majestic
Crafted by Hand,
Chosen with Purpose.

Bespoke Luxury Hampers

Corporate Gifting Suite

Handmade

Sample Turnaround

Adulteration

Negotiable

Pan-Region Delivery

Transparent Pricing

Majestic Candles
Where Fragrance
Becomes Art.

Dr. Aishwarya Samuel Koli

Let's Build
Something
Meaningful.

Four Brands.
One Philosophy.

Dunecrest

Y A Q I R AEarth Crafted.Table Crowned.

P.S SpicesIndia's Finest,Exceptionally Curated.

Four Coastlines.Four Centuries of Culinary History.

Malvani Masala

Goan Recheado Masala

East Indian Bottle Masala

Arabic Biryani Masala

Urban DunesYour Vibe,Stitched.

MajesticCrafted by Hand,Chosen with Purpose.

Bespoke Luxury Hampers

Corporate Gifting Suite

Handmade

Sample Turnaround

Adulteration

Negotiable

Pan-Region Delivery

Transparent Pricing

Majestic CandlesWhere FragranceBecomes Art.

Dr. Aishwarya Samuel Koli

Let's BuildSomethingMeaningful.

Four Brands.One Philosophy.

Y A Q I R A
Earth Crafted.
Table Crowned.

P.S Spices
India's Finest,
Exceptionally Curated.

Four Coastlines.
Four Centuries of Culinary History.

Urban Dunes
Your Vibe,
Stitched.

Majestic
Crafted by Hand,
Chosen with Purpose.

Majestic Candles
Where Fragrance
Becomes Art.

Let's Build
Something
Meaningful.

Four Brands.
One Philosophy.