About Zoobibi
Zoobibi is a lifestyle brand inspired by Modern Mediterranean Style fusing my Middle Eastern heritage with my love of the Mediterranean way of living.
This lifestyle is rooted in warm hospitality, slow living, and embracing minimalism through natural materials and soft, earthy colour schemes.
We believe in creating products and experiences that are not only beautiful and luxurious but also sustainable and ethical. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that our products are made using environmentally friendly materials and ethical production practices.
As a brand, we are committed to giving back to the community. We donate a portion of our profits to organizations that support the education and empowerment of women.
Our 450 square meter flagship store in Melbourne must be seen to be believed. We wanted to push the boundaries and create a unique experience for our guests - an adventure unseen in Australia. I enlisted extremely talented interior designer Hana Hakim from the award winning 'The Stella Collectives' to take all the mad ideas from my head and make it tangible. The finished product is a true celebration of retail.
Once you step inside the store, you will instantly be transported to an exotic destination - think Mykonos meets modern-day Marrakech. Moorish inspired archways lead into each space, bursting with natural light, a home kitchen is the heart of the showroom that's centred around an indoor courtyard.
Our retail offering includes a curated and affordable range of homewares, furniture, art, fashion accessories, beauty products, and gifts sourced both locally and globally.
Our cafe food is inspired by my family connections to the Eastern Mediterranean and is seasonal, fragrant, fresh, and vibrant. We aim to spoil you with our warm Mediterranean hospitality.
By day, the store is a serene place where our visitors can unwind - eat, drink and shop. And by night, a place where you can celebrate – as the store turns into a dreamy venue for parties and celebrations.
Zoobibi is not just a store. It's a lifestyle. We invite you to come and experience our world of beautiful design, delicious food, and soulful music.
Drop in and say hello. I'd love to hear your story.
Peace, Love & Zoobibi ❤️
Tony Zoobi Xx
PS: I always get asked this one question. What does Zoobibi mean?
I wanted to create a name that fully represented the brand's uniqueness, and the passion I had for this project.
I worked with the amazing Helen Watts from Watts Design on the "name" project. They took my family name 'Zoobi' (they thought it was exotic) and connected it with the Arabic word for 'my love' Habibi (my love for the project, community, culture, family, life). Zoobi + Habibi became Zoobibi.
The brand is all about love and community, so the name Zoobibi was a fitting one.