Nakheel to build new beachfront resort in Deira Islands

The company is building a 550-room resort and a water park in partnership with Thailand-based Centara Hotels and Resorts

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Q3 net profit rises 17%

Emaar Malls made a net profit of Dhs 376m in the three months to Sept. 30

Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall plans world’s largest indoor snow-play park

The 125,000 sq ft attraction will include family-oriented activities and experiences such as sledging, zorbing and luge

Nakheel’s Golden Mile Galleria opens on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

New development has 70 shops, restaurants and cafes

MENA’s design industry valued at around $100bn in 2014

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are the largest design markets in the region, a new report shows

Marka signs deal to open fashion brand Carven in the GCC

Following the deal, the Dubai-listed firm plans to open seven new Carven stores in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries by 2018

Dubai’s retail sector stabilising after high growth – Majid Al Futtaim

Michael Cesarz said that the company will continue to expand in Dubai while pursuing opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Marka to launch French jewellery brand dinh van in Dubai

House of dinh van is expected to open its first Dubai outlet in November at City Walk

Home Centre chief not worried by IKEA

The Landmark-owned brand is planning to increase its footprint by 50 stores in the next five years

Middle East’s first 7-Eleven store opens in Dubai, more planned

The new 2,000 square foot store is located near Downtown Dubai and a second is planned for Marina

Go Sport to open its biggest store worldwide in Mall of the Emirates

The store will feature cycling and running areas and a 10-metre volcano-shaped climbing unit

Kuwait’s 360 Mall to feature tennis complex, five-star hotel as part of expansion

The tennis complex will have a combined stadium seating for over 7,600 people across two main arenas

Chalhoub taps into growing men’s bespoke footwear market in Dubai

The company has added a new men’s designer section at its Level Shoe District retail space at Dubai Mall

Alshaya Group inks deal to open 30 stores in Mall of Qatar

Collectively Alshaya’s brands will occupy around 18,000 square metres in Mall of Qatar

Dubai ranks as the top shopping city for Muslim travellers

Muslim travellers spent about $9.3bn on shopping within 40 cities in 2014, new survey finds

Pictures: Mall of the Emirates completes expansion, opens new VOX cinema complex

Majid Al Futtaim’s flagship mall will now feature 24 VOX cinema screens and new retail and F&B outlets

Majid Al Futtaim opens Dhs 1bn Mall of the Emirates expansion

The expansion includes 40 retail outlets, 12 dining outlets and a large cinema complex

Gulf Related secures Dhs 2.3bn financing for Al Maryah Central

Under the deal, a portion of the mixed-use retail development will be funded by ADCB

Popular New York restaurant Serendipity 3 to open in Dubai

Two outlets will be opened at Dubai Festival City and The City Walk in December 2015

Home Centre reveals 50 store expansion, Dhs 1bn investment

The investment will expand upon Home Centre’s 90 store footprint

Buffet-backed fast food chain Dairy Queen in major UAE expansion

Over 20 outlets are planned across the UAE over the next four years

UAE retail chain LuLu expands into Indonesia, plans 15 outlets

The group plans to invest $300m in the first phase of expansion

Dubai Mall store is Bebe’s best selling unit globally

Bebe’s Dubai outlets continue to be successful mainly due to the price points offered to customers, an official said

No threat to $1bn Mall of Qatar project from low oil price – official

The mall, next to the stadium that is due to host the 2022 World Cup, is set to open next August

Saudi Arabia to allow full foreign ownership in retail

The increase in foreign ownership from the present level of up to 75 per cent for retail businesses comes after tumbling oil prices have slashed government revenues

VOX Cinemas wins rights to operate 12-screen cineplex at Grand Hyatt

The cineplex will be VOX Cinemas’ 12th outlet in the region and the third new location in the last four months

Marka to launch Australian plus-sized fashion brand City Chic in UAE

Retailer Marka plans to open three City Chic stores in the UAE before the end of 2015

Differentiation, disruption and data

By 2025, $100bn per year will be spent on ecommerce in the Gulf, what will your company do to get a piece?

Majid Al Futtaim opens new City Centre Me’aisem at IMPZ

The Dhs 275m mall features 53 retail outlets and is anchored by a Carrefour hypermarket

Banks suspect wilful default by Atlas Jewellery owner

Reports emerged yesterday that Dubai Police had arrested the owner of the gold jewellery store chain