Saudi Retailer Alhokair Eyes US, UK Buys; Plans Debut Sukuk

Alhokair completed the purchase of Spanish clothing brand Blanco last month for 11 million euros.

UAE’s Retail Sector To Grow 33% By 2015

Dubai’s retail industry is one of the most lucrative sectors for foreign investment, according to a new report.

Emaar To Open New Reel Cinemas Complex In Dubai Marina

The new cinema complex is located at ‘The Beach’, a retail destination being developed by Meraas Holding in Dubai Marina.

Majid Al Futtaim Launches First Community Mall In Dubai

The mall will be built in phases with the first phase measuring almost 300,000 square feet.

Dubai’s MAF Launches Community Mall In Sharjah

My City Centre, Nasseriya in Sharjah, an investment worth Dhs84 million, will cater to smaller residential communities.

Abu Dhabi’s Al Khalidiyah Mall To Open New Samsung, Victoria’s Secret Stores

Al Khalidiyah Mall has launched a new 3D cinema and a bowling alley in addition to opening new international branded stores.

Shell Sells Italian Retail Business To Kuwait Petroleum

Shell’s Italian retail network will be rebranded Q8 as part of the agreement, the company said.

Nakheel Says Retailers Book 40% Of New Mall On The Palm

The developer confirmed that 120 retailers have booked spaces at Nakheel Mall.

Babyshop To Open 15 New UAE Outlets By 2016

The kids’ retail store, part of the Landmark Group, currently operates 40 stores in the UAE.

Pictures: Mall Of The Emirates New Fashion District Launch

The Fashion District, unveiled on Monday, is the first phase of the mall’s Dhs1billion redevelopment programme.

Mall of The Emirates Unveils Fashion District, Eyes New Hotel

The Dubai-based mall is undergoing a massive Dhs1 billion redevelopment programme.

Dubai’s Coffee Shops Rated ‘Most Consumer Friendly’

Dubai’s retail units were assessed based on their efficiency in complaints resolution, fair pricing policies and customer opinions.

Retail Banking To Outpace Corporate Banking In The GCC

The GCC’s young population, economic well-being and a steadily rising GDP per capita will boost retail banking.

Rising Dubai Rents Boost Sharjah’s Retail Sector

Major mall developers are targeting Sharjah’s retail sector as demand surges.

Abu Dhabi’s Largest LuLu Hypermarket Opens In Capital Mall

The new mall is located in Mohammed bin Zayed City.

Nakheel Awards Dhs375m Pointe Contract To Drake And Scull Unit

The Pointe, a new Dhs800 million mall on Palm Jumeirah, is scheduled for completion in 2016.

Yas Mall To Open On Formula One Weekend

The mall – measuring 2.5 million sq ft – will operate 400 stores and a 20-screen cinema.

McDonald’s UAE To Open 15 New Restaurants In 2014

McDonald’s UAE invested Dhs32 million in 2013, with 11 new stores and five renovations.

Dubai Mall Welcomes 75m Visitors In 2013, Up 15% From 2012

Emaar’s flagship mall also saw sales increase by 26 per cent last year.

Dubai Holding Unit Sells Land To MAF

TECOM Investments sold one million square feet of land at its International Media Production Zone.

MAF To Invest Dhs3bn In Dubai Over 5 Years

The UAE-based conglomerate reported revenue of Dhs23 billion for 2013.

Dubai Retailer Majid Al Futtaim Plans To Invest $2.3bn In Egypt

The company expects to complete construction of its ‘Mall of Egypt’ project near Cairo by the end of 2015.

Samsung, Just Falafel, GEMS Join Forces For Startup Initiative

The ‘Launching People’ initiative aims to help transform ideas into reality in four areas – fashion, education, invention and start-ups.

Exclusive: Just Falafel Eyeing Asian And European Expansion

Fast food chain plots Asian and European expansion on top of openings in UK and North America.

Dubai Duty Free To Launch Online Shopping

Executive vice chairman Colm McLoughlin said the company will focus on the new Al Maktoum International airport.

Swatch Group Reports Sales Rise Of 8.3%

The Swiss group, which owns 20 brands, saw its watches and jewellery segment grow by more than 10 per cent.

Just Falafel Plans 160 New Restaurants In US, Canada

The UAE restaurant chain has signed five area franchise agreements with different partners across North America.

Landmark Signs ME Franchise Rights For Jamba Juice

The company’s Foodmark branch plans to open 80 stores across the region over the next 10 years.

Dubai Duty Free Sales Touch Dhs6.65bn In 2013

Perfumes, liquor and gold were the best selling products in 2013.

Month-Long Dubai Shopping Festival Begins

Themed ‘Shop At Your Best’ the festival this year features 150 events and activities.