Comptoir Group Plc announced the opening of a new Shawa restaurant at Zayad International Airport in Abu Dhabi on 31 March 2024. Shawa is Comptoir's fast casual dining concept, providing a convenient food-to-go option, making it an excellent choice for passengers seeking a quick bite before their flight. The restaurant is located in the airside departures area of Zayed International Airport.

The second airport in the UAE, Zayed International receives an immensely high footfall of international visitors, serving over 80,000 customers daily and expects 27 million passengers this year. The 1,325sqft restaurant has capacity for 50 covers and is Comptoir's first restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Working in partnership with HMSHost, this is Comptoir's first franchised Shawa restaurant and third franchised restaurant in the region, with Comptoir Libanais restaurants in Dubai and Doha airports.

Fresh, healthy and with something for everyone, Shawa is the perfect pre-flight meal. The restaurant will sell authentic Lebanon lamb and chicken shawarma wraps and platters as well as offering vegan and vegetarian plates with falafel and halloumi. The menu will also encompass a breakfast range of pastries, sandwiches and shakshuka dishes.