Established in 2016, Coffee Communications, is a Dubai based strategic brand consultancy and communications agency offering 360 degrees bespoke, innovative and integrated solutions for brands across fashion, beauty, hospitality and lifestyle.
The broad range of services include strategic consultancy, communications strategy, social media and digital strategy, events, guest list management, production and content creation.
Brewing big ideas is what we do best!
The Saudi born, Natasha Al Fadhli was raised in Dubai and spent her early years dreaming big and training to become a professional equestrian! Along her journey, Natasha discovered her passion for communications as she became a pro at the ins and outs of the Middle East region.
Natasha's mission since the inception of her baby Coffee Communications was to build an extension of an in-house team. Above all, having personable, long-lasting relationships and adapting the best local and international strategies is essential in everything she does.
Among her many talents, Natasha maintains a firm foundation and continuous momentum when it comes to making her brands shine.
For Natasha, communication is always evolving and taken personally with attention to detail and creativity at heart.
Natasha Al Fadhli
Founder & CEO
The Team
Stir in a little or a lot of what you need. We are a powerhouse consisting of key team players
packed with local and international experience.
Simaan Shaikh
PR Manager
Born and bred in Dubai, Simaan made the move to London where she studied Fashion Marketing. Later, she went on to work in PR at Temperley London in Mayfair. Now back in Dubai, she is ready to tackle this region's market for a fresh challenge. Simaan has also previously worked in PR for brands like Tiffany & Co. and MATCHESFASHION.
Ely Balmoria
Public Relations Coordinator
Eli (as he likes to be called) is a Marketing Management graduate. He began his journey as a Marketing Assistant for one of the local newspapers in his province. He then worked as a Customer Service Representative for numerous companies over the years. Eli decided to take the plunge to work in PR for the last six years here in Dubai. He loved the new challenges and it didn't take long for him to discover that this was his calling.
Alexandre Descouts
Account Executive
Born in Paris and raised in Cannes in the South of France, Alex has gained experience in PR before taking some time off to travel the world for two years. He recently made his return to the PR industry as it was time for him to go back to his passion and face new challenges.
Daryll Borja
Head Photographer
With an eye for all things creative and contemporary, Daryll was able to transition from the healthcare industry to the craft he's passionate about. With years of experience in photography and his drive for content creation, you'll surely see him shine just like his striking platinum blonde hair (well, he's got tattoos on his head now)
Mark Sanchez
Art Director
Over the past 7 years, Mark has gained an extensive experience in the Creative and Multimedia industry and has worked with regional and international personalities, athletes, celebrities, and brands including Kenzo, Chopard, Montblanc, Samsung, Vogue, and hospitality, corporate, and government entities such as Emaar, Dubai Tourism, Dubai Media Office, Hilton, to name a few. All while listening to Taylor Swift no doubt!
Christian Roque
Senior Creative Designer
Christian holds a Bachelor's degree in Design with Most Outstanding Award & Highest GPA (Design) and completed an Associate Degree in Computer Science with Dean list. Before joining Coffee Comms He worked with Big brands such as Costa, Gatorade, Similac, Close Up, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., PS4, Various 5-star hotels, International Banks, Aviation, and F&B, and much more. With his creative passion and vision Christian's bring this together to provide fresh idea.
Gerol Candelaria
Junior Graphics Designer
Gerol has been an admirer of Dubai and has been visiting, on and off, over the past 3 years. He loves indulging in its diverse local delicacies such as Samosas and Om Ali. He finally moved to Dubai in 2020 to pursue a career in graphic designing as a way to channel his self-expression. He believes in the delicate and harmonic art of minimalism despite its “lazy” reputation among critics. He dreams to be a successful food stylist and aims to further dive into the world of photography and master the craft.
Janet Magno
People & Resources Director
Janet is a dynamic HR Professional offering over a decade of rich experience working in Singapore, Taiwan, and the Philippines before settling in Dubai. She specializes in Recruitment & Selection, Employee Welfare, Performance Management and Labor Laws and Visa Processing. Janet is a powerful force in the office, inspiring others to work hard and succeed with her optimistic attitude and boundless energy. Janet is constantly motivated by her adoring parents. When not tending to her plant babies, Janet likes to read and experiment in the kitchen.
Tina Mateen
Senior PR Manager
With nearly 6 years of PR & Communications experience in the UAE and wider GCC, Tina has a demonstrated history of building the voice and reputation of several renowned and homegrown brands in the lifestyle, hospitality, fashion, arts & culture, sports, and corporate sectors. Her expertise lies in Creative PR Strategy, Event Management, Influencer, and Celebrity Management, Internal and External Communications, Team Management, Crisis Communications, and Media Relations in the UAE and GCC market. She has also worked on major events including Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, Arabian Travel Market, Hotel Show Middle East, Beautyworld Middle East, Gulfood, local and international press launches in the UAE, Europe and wider GCC region.
Victoria Saldungaray
Senior Account Executive
After completing her degree in Strategic Communication in Florida, Victoria moved back home to Dubai to begin her career in PR. Since then, she has worked with clients across several industries from lifestyle, fashion, and hospitality to education and tech. Victoria loves traveling the world on her time off and going to new restaurants.
Basma
PR Manager
Roda Luzara
Accountant
Roda's career began 12 years ago with a mix of corporate and public accounting work. She has worked extensively with SME's and corporations on a variety of compliance issues. Since the introduction of VAT in the UAE, she provides five (5) years of expert assistance in VAT Accounting. Budget and forecasts, cash flow projections, and ideas on developing and growing businesses are other services that she's in line with. She can meet in two words: Knowledge and fashion.
Ryan Villaflor
Office Coordinator
Passionate and knowledgeable Office Coordinator with vast experience providing administrative in office setting. Accustomed to addressing the changing needs of an office and supporting colleagues and superiors with excellent assistance skills
Elma Bartholomew
Chief Communications Officer
Kashish Kewlani
Junior PR Executive
Kasha has just kickstarted her career in PR. After graduating from Switzerland with a degree in Luxury Brand Management, Kasha moved to Dubai for new opportunities. Ambitious and passionate about public relations, she joined Coffee Communications where she hopes to continue to grow and build her career.
Fairouz Shalaby
Senior Account Executive
Having grown up in Alexandria and Abu Dhabi, Fairouz graduated with a degree in International Relations from the University of Sharjah and now works in public relations in Dubai. Since beginning her career in PR, she has worked on high-scale events and accounts including Special Olympics World Games, Hyundai Motor Company, and Sky News Arabia, to name a few, and is looking forward to what the future may hold for her!
Aisha Altaf
Account Executive
Born and raised in the UAE, with a background in Mass Communication, Aisha is a passionate and dedicated Account Executive at Coffee Communications. Previously handling luxury hotels and tourism accounts all around the world, she has a depth of expertise and insight into the PR sector and an understanding of the GCC expectations. When Aisha is not doing PR, she enjoys overindulging in coffee, horse riding, de-stressing at a gun range and getting her hands dirty with creative makeup.
Gervie Ebron
Social Media Executive
Gervie has always been into many things: from experimenting with design to organizing creative meetups to film photography to rollerskating. But for the most part, she has always been into Digital Marketing! Handling a diverse portfolio of brands ranging from corporate to boutique during her 2 years of experience, she believes that no idea is too crazy and loves thinking out-of-the-box when it comes to Social Media. She enjoys exploring virtual and augmented reality, and aims to incorporate innovative ideas in her work.
Varsha Nagarajan
Social Media Executive
Varsha has always carried a passion for any form of content creation. Her true love for social media began when she became a content creator for various short video platforms. From music and art to dance and writing, Varsha has never failed to express herself through art forms. A recent graduate, Varsha has been playing the social media game for almost a year now and hopes to learn as much as she can at Coffee Communications.
Rhom Altavano
Multimedia Designer
Rhom started his career as a photographer and communications coordinator. His dedication and discipline towards the field made him succeed with flying colors. He aims to elevate and explore his artistry in photography, graphic designing, set styling and in fashion.