The Circus CA-1 autonomous kitchen in a restaurant overlooking the Abu Dhabi skyline at night
Autonomous Kitchens · United Arab Emirates

The future of food, ready for the UAE.

CRKT brings the world’s most advanced autonomous cooking system to the Emirates: 23/7 operation, consistent quality, no chefs required.

300meals per loading
4–6 minfrom order to meal
6.6 m²full kitchen footprint
23/7autonomous service
Market Opportunity

UAE food service is straining under round-the-clock demand it can’t staff.

Labour costs, round-the-clock demand and consistency requirements are outpacing what traditional kitchens can deliver.

Staff

High F&B labour turnover

Continuous hiring, training and drop-offs in quality.

Day & night

Demand cycles

Malls, airports and hotels never close, but kitchens do.

Cost

Labour-heavy kitchens

Dependency on human labour keeps margins thin.

AI

National AI strategy

The UAE’s national strategy prioritises AI & automation.

Guests passing a Circus CA-1 in a bright hotel-style lobby
The Solution

Meet the CA-1.

The world’s most advanced autonomous cooking unit. No chefs on-site. Consistent, chef-designed meals served around the clock: bowls, pasta, curries, salads, soups, breakfast and dessert, adaptable for halal, high-protein, vegan and seasonal menus.

Specifications
Footprint
6.6 m² · fits most retail bays & buildings (HACCP compliant)
Throughput
Up to 300 meals per loading
Speed
4–6 minutes per meal, consistent quality
Operation
Autonomous uptime with remote monitoring & support
Ingredients
36 live, temperature-monitored ingredient silos
Cooking
4 induction cooking stations, robotic arms, computer vision
Pick-up
8 heated pick-up stations
Hygiene
Integrated dishwasher, sensor-enforced HACCP protocols
Software
CircusOS™: fleet management, inventory, compliance & food safety
How It Works

From order to meal in 4–6 minutes.

Four fully autonomous steps. No chefs on-site, consistent quality, around the clock.

CA-1 touchscreen ordering menu
STEP 01

Order & pay

Touchscreen ordering with a dynamic menu, live availability and contactless payment.

Ingredient silos with fresh ingredients
STEP 02

Precise portioning

36 monitored silos dispense exact ingredients, with minimal waste, consistent every time.

Robotic arms cooking on induction stations
STEP 03

Autonomous cooking

The robotic arm prepares up to four dishes in parallel on induction stations. Restaurant-grade quality, no chef required.

Guest picking up a meal from heated station
STEP 04

Serve & monitor

Meals are handed over via heated pick-up stations. Every unit is remotely monitored via CircusOS.

Now Live in Abu Dhabi

See the first CA-1 in the UAE.

The first CA-1 in the Emirates is now operating at First Clique & Royal Prestige Restaurant & Café at Marina Square, Al Reem Island. Come and see the autonomous kitchen at work, or book a demo lunch with our team to taste its dishes and talk through what the CA-1 could do for your venue.

First Clique & Royal Prestige Restaurant & Café Marina Square · Next to Paragon Bay Mall
Al Reem Island · Abu Dhabi
Royal Prestige

Abu Dhabi launch partner

Royal Prestige is a leading independent contract catering company in the Arabian Gulf, known for HACCP-certified operations across business, industry, education, and specialised environments. From high-volume logistics to VIP hospitality, the team brings culinary standards and operational discipline to every setting, including First Clique at Marina Square, Abu Dhabi.

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The CA-1 at First Clique, Marina Square, on opening night
First Clique storefront at Marina Square on opening night
Opening night · Marina Square, Abu Dhabi
UAE Deployment Scenarios

Built for every high-traffic venue in the Emirates.

From flagship malls to international airports, the CA-1 serves high-volume locations where consistency and 23/7 availability matter.

Malls & Retail

Food courts, flagship malls, department stores.

Airports & Hubs

23/7 service for travellers across all terminals.

Hotels & Resorts

Consistent cuisine from lobby to pool deck.

Hospitals & Care

Nutritious meals for staff, patients and visitors.

Fuel & Convenience

Hot meals at service stations and round-the-clock stores.

Staff Catering

Corporate HQs, industrial sites and workforce accommodation.

Events & Mobile

Pop-ups, stadiums and exhibitions.

Universities & Campuses

Fresh, balanced meals for students and faculty at scale.

The Circus CA-A autonomous fresh bar
Portfolio Extension

Meet the CA-A.

Fresh smoothies, soups and protein shakes: fully autonomous, staff-free, zero compromise. Distributed in the UAE by CRKT.

Footprint
1–2 m² · plug & play: standard socket, no renovation
Throughput
~200 cups per refill, 330 ml
Operation
24/7 unmanned · remote monitoring, OTA updates via IoT
Ingredients
10 silos · frozen ingredients
Menu
Smoothies, soups and shakes · no powders, no concentrates
Speed
~3 min per drink, HACCP-compliant
~20portions a day to break even
0staff required on site
1 dayto go live on a standard socket

Best for: offices, gyms, lobbies, waiting areas.

Commercial Models

Three ways to deploy, tailored to your setup.

A business model that scales profitably and predictably, built for high-traffic UAE venues.

Ownership

Buy the unit
CAPEX purchase with a monthly service plan. Your own CA-1, full access to CircusOS, maintenance & support included.
  • Your own CA-1 robot
  • Full access to CircusOS
  • Maintenance & support
  • Recipe & menu library
  • Software updates
MOST POPULAR

Leasing

We cover everything
OPEX only, no upfront capital. 48-month term. You just serve food.
  • CA-1 robot included
  • Full access to CircusOS
  • Maintenance & support
  • Recipe & menu library
  • Complete operator service

Enterprise

Multi-unit roll-outs
10+ units across a portfolio: malls, hotels, fuel networks. 48- or 60-month terms, volume pricing on request.
  • Fleet deployment
  • Custom AI & recipes
  • API access for integrations
  • Dedicated account team
  • Priority service SLA

Indicative pricing in AED on request. Final pricing subject to VAT, import duties and regional terms.

About CRKT

Your partner for autonomous food operations in the UAE.

Circus Robotic Kitchen Trading LLC (“CRKT”) is an independent company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We bring the CA-1, the autonomous cooking system developed by Circus SE, Germany, to operators, location owners and strategic partners across the Emirates.

CRKT handles the full local value chain: import, deployment, menu localisation (including halal-compliant sourcing), operations and service, so your venue can serve fresh, consistent meals around the clock.

The CA-1 has received UAE regulatory certification. The first CA-1 in the UAE is now operating in Abu Dhabi at Marina Square, Al Reem Island, with launch partner Royal Prestige.

Let’s Build Together

Ready to build the first autonomous food network in the UAE?

We’re looking for UAE operators, location owners and strategic partners ready to pilot the CA-1 and scale a fleet of autonomous kitchens.

Nikolaus Hilgenfeldt

Nikolaus Hilgenfeldt

Operating Partner GCC

nh@crkt.io

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