Dubai Launches Project To Build World’s Biggest Mall

The eight million sq ft mall will be connected to a theme park, theatres, medical tourism facilities and 100 hotels and serviced apartments.

Nakheel Awards Dhs44m Contract For Al Furjan Community Centre

Construction is scheduled to begin in Q4 2014, and the centre is slated to open in March 2016.

Mall Of Egypt On Track To Open In Jan 2016 – MAF Properties CEO

Political unrest in Egypt is not affecting work on the mall, confirms George Kostas, CEO of UAE-based retailer Majid Al Futtaim Properties.

Six Groups Bidding To Buy Stake In Kuwait’s Americana – Bloomberg

A deal could value the company at about $5 billion.

Majority Of Dubai Consumers Prefer Iftars Priced Below Dhs100- Survey

Iftars and suhours during Ramadan will boost revenues in hotels across Dubai, a new survey says.

New A380 Simulator Launched In Dubai’s Mirdif City Centre

The iPILOT simulator, located in Magic Planet, will offer the experience of flying the world’s largest passenger jet.

Nakheel Launches New Deira Islands Mall, Awards Dhs40m Design Contract

The 620,000 square metre retail destination will form part of the Dubai developer’s new 15.3sq km Deira Islands project.

UAE-based Just Falafel Opens Its First Toronto Outlet

The store is part of the company’s expansion drive in the American continent.

Exclusive: Tonino Lamborghini Plots GCC Hotel And Retail Expansion

The luxury Italian brand’s plans include flagship stores and more than one regional hotel.

Dhs14,750 Antares Smartphone Launches in UAE

The luxury device from Tonini Lamborghini will be available across 10 Dubai stores from tomorrow.

UAE’s Camel Chocolate Brand Al Nassma Partners With Global Duty Free Retailer

The company’s camel milk chocolates will be sold across all major duty free outlets through its listing with Gebr. Heinemann.

Restaurant Chain Just Falafel Signs Deal For 10 More US Outlets

The fast food chain will open restaurants in the Texan cities of Houston and Austin, as part of its expansion.

Saudi’s Almarai, Pepsico To Invest $345m In Egypt

The investment will be conducted through Egypt’s International Company for Agro-Industrial Projects.

UAE Firm Appointed Retail Consultant For $1bn Reem Mall Project

Construction on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall is expected to begin in 2015, with the project slated to complete in 2018.

Five Minutes With.. Dr. Ahmed El Tigani, GM, Al Rawabi

UAE dairy company Al Rawabi is looking to address key health concerns in the UAE, says general manager Dr. Ahmed El Tigani.

UAE Ranks Fourth Among World’s Most Attractive Global Retail Markets

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan were the other attractive retail markets in the Middle East, according to a new report.

Middle East Luxury Good Market Steady Despite Regional Worries

The GCC luxury goods market has continued to grow fast, at a rate of five to eight per cent.

Emaar Introduces Giant Crocodile To Dubai Mall Aquarium

The 750kg reptile, brought in from Australia, becomes latest attraction in Dubai Mall, as Emaar seeks to boost visitor footfall.

World’s First Real Madrid Café Launches In Dubai

The café, themed around Spanish club Real Madrid, is located in The Beach Mall in JBR.

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Attracts Strong Demand For Debut Sukuk

The 10-year sukuk received orders worth more than $5.4 billion.

Emaar Malls Sukuk Launched At Tight End Of Guidance

The $750 million Islamic bond received orders worth more than $5.5 billion from investors.

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Seen Selling 10-Year Sukuk This Week

The potential benchmark sukuk comes ahead of plans by Emaar Properties to sell a quarter of its unit to the public.

Saudi Retailer Alhokair Signs $267m Islamic Loan

The amount will be used to help repay loans and fund expansion.

UAE-based Just Falafel Opens First US Restaurant

The restaurant, located in San Francisco, is the first of 160 outlets planned across North America.

Middle East E-Commerce Sales To Reach $15bn By 2015

E-commerce is booming but limited number of players in the industry and logistical challenges are hindering the sector’s growth.

Dubai Festival City Mall In Major Refurbishment Programme

The first phase of the redevelopment has been completed, and includes new stores and an upcoming leisured component.

Landmark To Open 50 New UAE Stores By End-2015, To Hire 2,500

A bulk of the new openings will be in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall, with stores also planned for Sharjah.

Dubai’s Al Futtaim Group Signs Deal To Build $1.6bn Saudi Mall

The super regional mall will be anchored by an IKEA store and will have a gross leasable area of 250,000 square metres.

Saudi Mall Owner Othaim Plans Debut Local Currency Sukuk

The transaction is likely to be worth between SAR500 million and SAR1 billion, sources said.

Dubai’s Damac Plans Mega Shopping Strip In AKOYA Development

The 1.3km AKOYA Drive, resembling Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and Champs Elysees in Paris, will include F&B options and retail outlets.