Post the deal, Marka plans to open 17 Morelli’s outlets in the MENA region by 2020
Following the approval, officials said that they expect to start work on the $1bn mall this year
Christianna Tsiterou is planning to bring luxury service The Gift Concierge to the whole of the GCC following its UAE launch
The private equity firm acquired Al Faris Restaurant, which operates the Johnny Rockets franchise in the UAE and Oman.
The mall will be a partnership project, the company said
Yasmine Attieh says Lebanese restaurant chain Em Sherif is working on several franchise opportunities in the region.
The electronics retailer is also looking to enter the Saudi market next year, a senior official said.
The company aims to double the number of outlets in the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the next six to 12 months
Up to 66 per cent of UAE residents have dinner out at least once in a week, a survey by KPMG has found
The entrance plaza will feature about 50 dedicated outlets along with various street dining options.
The company is currently building five retail projects in Ajman and two in Dubai, a statement said.
The developer will launch 766,000 sq ft of additional shop and restaurant space for lease at the mall on June 1.
The developer says Dhs800 million mall on track for opening in 2016.
The company purchased a 65 per cent stake in sports merchandise retailer Icons for a value of Dhs15.3 million.
The company is looking to close deals in the UAE’s hospitality and retail sectors, officials said.
The investment will cover expansion in the areas of farming, manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
The tech giant will open its biggest store worldwide in Dubai this summer, say reports.
About 55.7 per cent of retailers in Dubai are international brands while the city attracted 45 new global brands last year.
The funds are aimed at helping VOX attract a further 50 million customers over the next five years.
Construction on the Al Khail Avenue mall will begin this year, with expected opening in 2018.
The acquisition is being funded by a blend of the company’s own funds and bank facilities, Marka said.
The Honor Six Plus is targeted at a younger internet-savvy demographic.
The developer will partner with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build an all-inclusive four-star resort in Dubai.
Alessio Ruffoni explains why he is bringing Milan’s Al Grissino dining concept to Dubai, and potential plans for Abu Dhabi.
The developer is offering 1.3 million sq ft of new shop and showroom space in its mixed use development.
The unit made a net profit of Dhs433 million in the first quarter of 2015.
Gulf Business speaks to Silvio Liedtke, COO, Landmark Leisure.
Top brands such as Prada and LVMH’s Christian Dior still baulk at the idea of selling clothing online.
The restaurants are planned for Kuwait, Qatar, Tunisia and Iraq.
The water park is an addition to the under construction Legoland Dubai theme park, set to open in October 2016.