Fahed Ghanim, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, how the company is navigating omnichannel transformation, and staying ahead of regional trends — from the rise of sustainability and personalisation to the growing appetite for culturally attuned, experience-led retail
Taking place on January 29 and 30, 2026, the two-day event will showcase regional and international style trends, creativity, and innovation
Year-to-date sales now stand at Dhs4.734bn ($1.30bn), marking a 5.86 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024
Seven new malls featuring luxury brands are scheduled to open across the UAE and Saudi Arabia by 2027, and these developments will definitely help boost the GCC luxury sector further, says Banda
What happens when the world’s bestselling toy car brand meets one of the Middle East’s most influential streetwear labels? You get a fusion of nostalgia, identity, and style. The head of Licensing, Publishing, and Location-Based Entertainment at Mattel EMEA tell us more about the collab
Annelouise and Dominic Speakman share how they’re scaling their business, staying competitive, and driving sustainability in one of the fastest-growing fashion segments in the region
Amreen Iqbal, founder of Piece of You, is proving that jewellery is more than just an accessory — it’s a timeless connection to life’s milestones
Amreen Iqbal discusses the growing personalised jewellery segment, the exciting trends to watch in 2025, and the future of luxury jewellery in a tech-driven world
Globally, the fashion industry has pivoted towards a more sustainable approach and that’s translated to the Middle East retail environment, says the founder and president of the luxury retailer
The group CEO of global jewellery brand, Pomellato, says cultivating a shared vision and fostering a culture of empowerment have been paramount to the company’s success
The region’s luxury market, valued at $12.5bn by year-end 2023, grew at double the rate of the global industry, revealed a report from the UAE-based Chaloub Group
Saudi fashion designer Ashi has taken inspiration from the 1950s ‘golden era’ of aviation to create the fashion collection that will be worn by staff, including cabin crew
The mega sale will take place on June 28 from 10am until 10pm, with exclusive discounts of up to 90 per cent across more than 100 brands
Located on the second floor of Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, this addition aims to set a new benchmark for personalised shopping experiences
Lab-created diamonds have become more accepted in the US, where cheaper brands like Pandora and Signet have been increasing their offers
Birkenstock is the fourth major company to launch a US IPO in the last four weeks
The co-founder of Vision Industry and MD of Opitalia Group, tells us about launching the very first Nikon lenswear Shop-in-Shop in the Middle East at MOE and emerging eyewear trends
Shein plans to invest a total of $105m in the incubator programme over the next five years
More than 25 designers, representing over 12 countries, will showcase their collections at the upcoming edition
The Mall of the Emirates store marks the brand’s official debut in the region, with its sights set on continued worldwide expansion
The Dubai royal family is well-versed in the art of vacationing with their extensive travels making them among the most well-travelled individuals in the GCC
The French luxury goods group will use Epic’s 3D creation tools to create immersive products and virtual experiences
From everyday wear to an alternative asset class, we look at the transformation of sneakers
The lifestyle retailer said the expansion will give visitors to Reem Mall a wider selection of top brands to pick from, including 10 franchises debuting in the city for the first time
Aparna Bajpai, founder of BeingShe Organisation mentioned that this edition was powered by Mai Dubai, running under the theme ‘Beauty and Fitness in Perfect Balance’
Balenciaga is seeking at least $25m in damages from the production company behind an ad campaign that has made the luxury fashion house the target of fierce criticism
Estée Lauder is buying the Tom Ford brand and its intellectual property
Other companies have paused advertising on the platform, including General Motors, Volkswagen, Pfizer and General Mills
Lee will join as chief creative officer at the start of October
The third and final drop for the collaboration will be launched in the first half of 2023