Our Story
About Buno Toast
Grilled fresh, made with heart, right in the middle of Dubai.
Our Story
From Dubai, With Flavor
Born in Dubai, Buno Toast started with a simple idea — turn the toast into a true culinary experience. Every sandwich is made to order: bread grilled fresh on site, premium smoked meats, and our signature sweet chilli sauce.
From the Beef Strips to the BUNO Max, every recipe is crafted for the perfect balance of crunch, smoke, and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. No shortcuts, no pre-made stacks — just bread on the grill and meat sliced fresh for every single order.
A Story of Resilience, Love & New Beginnings
Meet Woroud & Ahmed
If you were to ask us what Buno Toast is, we wouldn't just say it's a food brand. To us, Buno is a love letter to resilience. It is the story of two very different lives finding each other in a bustling city, and the beautiful things that can happen when someone finally says, "I believe in you."
Woroud
Long before the idea of Buno even existed, my life was defined by the delicate space between hope and fear. As an oncology nurse, I held the hands of people during the most sensitive, frightening, and vulnerable moments of their lives. Being there for them taught me what it truly means to give without expecting anything in return.
But behind my care for others, I was carrying my own silent battles. My path hasn't always been easy. There were heavy days, difficult choices, and quiet moments where I almost lost hope. But I made a promise never to give up on myself. When I finally moved to Dubai to start over, I was looking for a new path—but I was still trying to find my own confidence.
Ahmed
For a long time, my life was driven by a different kind of survival: ambition. I left my home in Jeddah, studied in Cairo, and came to Dubai to build a life from the ground up. I poured my soul into the relentless, competitive world of real estate. I learned how to fight for success, how to take calculated risks, and how to stand on my own two feet.
But true success feels entirely different when you finally find someone to share it with.
Finding Home in Each Other
Dubai is a city of millions, but somehow, we found each other. We were two people far from where we started, trying to build a future in a foreign place. During the times when Woroud struggled to see her own light, I made sure to hold it for her. And in return, she brought a sense of heart and deep, grounding purpose to my life. We became more than just life partners; we became each other's safe harbor.
We realized that together, we had everything we needed. We had my experience in navigating the business world, and Woroud's immense heart and understanding of people. We wanted to build a dream that belonged entirely to us. We wanted to step into the unknown.
The Birth of Buno
We had no background in the food industry. People thought it was a massive risk. But we believed in something simple: if you put your absolute heart into a product, and treat every customer with genuine care, people will feel it.
We built Buno Toast from scratch, learning every hard lesson together, side by side.
Every single bite of Buno Toast holds a piece of our journey. It holds the courage it takes to start over, the comfort of finding the right partner, and the joy of creating something out of love. Our greatest dream is that Buno becomes a name you know, a taste you love, and a feeling of warmth you want to come back to.
Because in the end, everything we do is about people. It's about giving. And it's about putting our hearts into your hands.
Thank you for being part of our story.
With love,
Woroud & Ahmed
“Every toast is grilled to order, minute by minute — crispy outside, melting inside.”