Our Vision

To serve happiness to our customers through delicious, quality meals and extraordinary restaurant experience with a specific focus on developing and spreading the Syrian cuisine to the world while working toward the greater good for our employees, stakeholders, community and environment.

Our Mission

To serve happiness to our customers through delicious, quality meals and extraordinary restaurant experience with a specific focus on developing and spreading the Syrian cuisine to the world while working toward the greater good for our employees, stakeholders, community and environment.

Vision

Mission

Our History


The beginning was in 1998…

The methods of hospitality in Syria were not keeping pace with the times, except in some of five-star hotels, and that was peculiar... If others were able to do it, so we can…

We started with Gemini Grill, which was the first to introduce the concept of the "Salad Bar" and "Steak House" in Syria, which were presented in the most professional way. Then, we opened Steed; the modern coffee house that everyone wants to visit because of its uniqueness and specialty it became the constant standard for all cafes in the same area.

Our goal is to keep up with everything new happening in the world and present it in Syria because we have an absolute belief that Syrian human energy is promising and has potential...in 2007, we were skilled and able to produce the required quality, therefore we were ready to work and develop something from our heritage… 

So, we opened Naranj, its beginning was a trip to all the Syrian provinces and cities to collect variety of items that were commercially on the menu for the first time, and it was also a journey with our history and ancestry, thus we have presented an authentic, favorable Syrian product that is capable of being spread worldwide.

Later, comes Nara in 2015, we introduced the Syrian Café, which serves good quality Syrian food that can be prepared quickly, and we achieved success with it. 

In 2018 with Jazeel, we had the merit, excellence and the ability to develop the Syrian Cuisine... 

Therefore, today we are pleased with our achievements; we can provide the Syrian hospitality to the world and vice versa. Our dream and faith will be continued till we become international one day. 

OUR PEOPLE

Houmam Al-Khouli

Founder & CEO

The visionary behind who started it all and a veteran in the Food and Beverage industry.

Mohammad AlMamlouk

General Manager of Gemini Group since 2004
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Tourism in Damascus since 2013 Vice Chairman of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Tourism Council since 2018 Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Jazeera Private University since 2020 Founding Member of Gemini Group Experience in Restaurants Management since 1992

Wael Masaoud

F&B Manager
Founding member of Gemini Group 20 years of experience in Restaurants Management

Tarek AlBadwi

Financial Manager
Master in Financial Markets Management 19 years of experience in Financial Management

Mounaf Al-Khouli

Purchasing and Warehouse Manager
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the Lebanese University.

Eng. Ali Saleh

Director of Security and Maintenance Department
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Abd AlAziz Asfahani

Deputy Catering Director and Executive Manager
Higher Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management from the International University of Hotel Management - Switzerland More than 15 years of experience in Hotels and Tourist Facilities.

Carole Conslieh

Marketing Manager

Bachelor Degree in French Literature.
Experience in Sales, Marketing, Public Relations and Office Management for more than 12 years.

Eng. Wassem Daboura

IT Manager

MCSE Certified

Oracle Database Manager

Our Values

Respect

We value and respect everyone who walks through our doors, be they our guests or our staff. We consider their experience and well-being our highest priority

Excellence in Hospitality

We are committed to bringing the highest level of energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm in our every day job. We strive to reflect the best traditions of Syrian hospitality, treating our clients with grace and courtesy as honored guests in our home.

Authenticity and Cultural Connection

In our worldwide expansion, we seek to offer a genuine and authentic glimpse of Syria, honoring the country’s traditions through food, art, ambiance, and service. We are proud to provide a truly Syrian experience and to serve dishes with authentic ingredients and preparation, which highlight their own rich history. In our role as ambassadors of Syria, we strive to create an exchange of culture, ideas, and people where we operate around the world. By sharing our stories, dishes, and flavors, we foster a mutual appreciation of cultures.

Teamwork and Family

Family and community are an essential part of the Syrian culture. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the depth of experiences and perspectives they bring to us. We uphold the belief that we work best when we work together, and we will support each other in our efforts to learn and grow.

Social and Ecological Responsibility

We are dedicated to maintaining sustainable business practices. We support our partners who believe in our brands, and look for opportunities to positively impact our social and environmental surroundings through direct trade, community giving, advocacy and encouraging the educated youth. 

Economic Sustainability

We aim to generate a sufficient return on investment to sustain operations with a minimum of risk. We pursue profit as a means to reinvest in a healthy, vibrant workplace and to create opportunities for further growth and development.

Our Values

We value and respect everyone who walks through our doors, be they our guests or our staff. We consider their experience and well-being our highest priority

We are committed to bringing the highest level of energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm in our every day job. We strive to reflect the best traditions of Syrian hospitality, treating our clients with grace and courtesy as honored guests in our home.

In our worldwide expansion, we seek to offer a genuine and authentic glimpse of Syria, honoring the country’s traditions through food, art, ambiance, and service. We are proud to provide a truly Syrian experience and to serve dishes with authentic ingredients and preparation, which highlight their own rich history. In our role as ambassadors of Syria, we strive to create an exchange of culture, ideas, and people where we operate around the world. By sharing our stories, dishes, and flavors, we foster a mutual appreciation of cultures.

Family and community are an essential part of the Syrian culture. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the depth of experiences and perspectives they bring to us. We uphold the belief that we work best when we work together, and we will support each other in our efforts to learn and grow.

We are dedicated to maintaining sustainable business practices. We support our partners who believe in our brands, and look for opportunities to positively impact our social and environmental surroundings through direct trade, community giving, advocacy and encouraging the educated youth. 

We aim to generate a sufficient return on investment to sustain operations with a minimum of risk. We pursue profit as a means to reinvest in a healthy, vibrant workplace and to create opportunities for further growth and development.