Naresh Kumar Bhawnani

Naresh Kumar Bhawnani, the founder and chairman of West Zone Group, launched his first supermarket in 2005 in Mirdif, Dubai.

Over the past two decades, the West Zone Group has expanded into various sectors including logistics, shopping malls, real estate, construction, technology, hospitality, and food and beverage across the UAE.

Supermarkets and hypermarket remain the cornerstone of the group’s operations, with over 100 outlets spread across more than 500,000 square feet of retail space.

Bhawnani oversees a workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

The group’s acquisition of the Safestway supermarket chain, along with three Giant branches and one G-Mart from Giant Group, further solidified its market presence.

The company, apart from operating hypermarkets, malls, hotels, food and beverage outlets, has divisions in building contracting, real estate, and fashion.

With locations nationwide, West Zone Fresh is a household name, providing over 500 products, including its own brands alongside local and global names in groceries, confectionery, and more.

Bhawnani has ambitious plans for global expansion. In the coming years, the group aims to extend its presence further across the GCC and beyond.