Shams was first founded in December 2000 as a small shop selling handmade pots and plants by Maha Dahmash, an avid self-taught gardener and florist. Over the course of twenty years, this family business has grown with the help of her husband, son and daughter into Shams El Balad today, a lifestyle brand built around simplicity and sustainability in food and dining, through food and beverage outlets, original content and recipes on our website's journal, an online design shop and grocery, event venue and design service provider.
Key to our success is our culture of learning, and the people on our team who embody it. We are a workplace defined by our openness and acceptance. Our team represents the diverse array of backgrounds and experiences that have and will always continue to shape our city. We alway challenge each other to think critically, asking why and not only how. Whether it be laying the table, decorating the ceiling or making the tastiest Za’atar, we encourage everyone on our team to contribute, ask questions and improve everyday. Our duty is to provide every member of our team with the knowledge needed to excel and the confidence to do it with pride, in order for each to add their own unique value to the products and experiences we provide our guests.
