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Opening at Emirates Group Headquarters
New Store Opening
Home just got a little closer. 🤍 See you at Emirates HQ from June 29 for all your favorites!
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 29 Jun
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Opening at Emirates Group Headquarters
New Store Opening
Home just got a little closer. 🤍 See you at Emirates HQ from June 29 for all your favorites!
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 29 Jun
General at Mall of the Emirates
A new energy is taking shape at Mall of the Emirates as we welcome Primark in partnership with Alshaya Group. Their arrival brings one of the world’s most recognised brands to Dubai’s most beloved… | Ahmed Galal Ismail | 49 comments
A new energy is taking shape at Mall of the Emirates as we welcome Primark in partnership with Alshaya Group. Their arrival brings one of the world’s most recognised brands to Dubai’s most beloved destination and reflects the continued strength of the UAE as a global destination for retail, tourism and investment. Majid Al Futtaim | 49 comments on LinkedIn
Dubai · 22 May
Opening at Mall of the Emirates
نحتفل اليوم بافتتاح ثالث محل لبرايمارك في دبي، وهذه المرة في مول الإمارات محطة جديدة ضمن رحلة النمو والتوسع في المنطقة، وتجربة تسوق مميزة نواصل من خلالها أن نكون أقرب إلى زبائننا شكراً لشركائنا وفرقنا ولكل من كان جزءاً من هذا الإنجاز الرائع Today, we celebrate the opening of Primark’s third store in Dubai — this time at Mall of the Emirates A new milestone in our growth journey across the region, as we continue bringing exciting shopping experiences closer to our customers. Thank you to our partners, teams, and everyone who has been part of this achievement.
Dubai · 21 May
General at Dubai International Airport
#emiratesleisureretail #dxb #partnerships #travelretail #fillicafe #dubaiairport #dxb #customerexperience #foodandbeverage | Emirates Leisure Retail
We’re proud to bring another much-loved homegrown brand to travellers at Dubai International Airport - FiLLi Cafe. Our vibrant new café in DXB Terminal 1, Concourse D, introduces the iconic Zafran Chai experience to one of the world’s busiest travel hubs. This collaboration reflects the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to delivering concepts that truly resonate with today’s traveller. FiLLi’s journey from a local favourite to a globally recognised café brand is rooted in culture, connection and consistency, values we’re proud to bring to life together in this new space. As consumer preferences continue to evolve, so do our offerings. From authentic, comforting flavours to modern, fast-casual dining experiences, this opening is another step in shaping a portfolio that blends global appeal with regional relevance. Whether it’s a quick grab-and-go moment or a pause before take-off, FiLLi offers a familiar taste of home with a contemporary twist. This addition further strengthens our growing travel retail portfolio, where every concept is thoughtfully curated to enhance the guest experience and reflect what matters most to our customers today. Here’s to more meaningful partnerships and memorable journeys! Head to the Media Centre on our website for the full press release - https://lnkd.in/dUHHrSfw #EmiratesLeisureRetail #DXB #Partnerships #TravelRetail #FilliCafe #DubaiAirport #DXB #CustomerExperience #FoodAndBeverage Tyrone Reid | Murat Gun | Rafih fiLLi®| Ashraf H. | Vivek Rathour | Hitesh Mehta | Abdul Hannan | Graham Knowles | Andrew White | Norbert Erik Budai | Vipin Singh | Daniel Tomlinson | Matthew Caswell | MIKE GLEN | Deon Peacock | Narelle Fox | Khalid Khyser | Dubai Airports | EUGENE BARRY | Alison Macdonald | John Rogers
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 21 May

Opening at Festival Plaza
New Store Opening
Once again, our AZADEANS never stop raising the bar for others to follow. Congrats PAUL team for opening Le Chariot in 2 new strategic locations; in Dubai Festival Plaza and in the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization in Dubai. Le Chariot concept proved to be a convenient and successful solution for our guests seeking to grab coffee, refreshing drinks, or enjoy a delicious treat during their busy workday. Well done, team! 👏👏👏 Interested to join our growing F&B team? Click here & apply: https://bit.ly/33l4LeI
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 29 Sep 2021
Opening at Mall of the Emirates
We are pleased to announce that we have officially moved our store at Mall of the Emirates, to the Ground Floor, with a fresh new look and style.
Salsa is Back!! We are pleased to announce that we have officially moved our store at Mall of the Emirates, to the Ground Floor, with a fresh new look and style. Drop by for a visit to check our latest denim jeans, shirts, accessories, and many more. We want you to feel good in what you wear; it’s our fit & feel philosophy. Thank you, AZADEANS, for this beautiful store!
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 30 Jul 2021

Opening at Dubai International Airport
New Store Opening
We just opened our newest #Carrefour store in #Dubai International Airport’s iconic Terminal 3. Carrefour has always been a popular destination for not only residents, but visitors too, both tourists and business travelers. As Dubai continues to welcome back more flying passengers, we are glad to now be one of the first to greet and serve them when they arrive. Passengers can enjoy the convenience of over 3,000 different grocery items including delicious ready-to-eat meals, snacks, beverages and essential items as they return home from a trip or start their holiday. To offer a seamless shopping experience, the store also provides our Scan&Go and Self-Checkout features. I am proud of the great work and beautiful execution of my colleagues and extend my gratitude to the trust placed by Dubai Airports to serve their travelers. Majid Al Futtaim #GreatMoments #DXB
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 3 May 2021
Opening at Dubai Mall
Hello UAE! Anthropologie has landed!
It is our pleasure to announce the opening of the first Anthropologie store in the United Arab Emirates, at the Dubai Mall! Anthropologie, the US label which now operates over 200 stores worldwide, will feature a wide collection of womenswear, home décor, furniture, and accessories. Anthropologie has evolved into a leading one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts, and home décor to reflect their style. With 50% of the products being designed in-house, all items are unique and exclusive to Anthropologie UAE customers with weekly new arrivals. Congrats to the UAE team! and well-done AZADEANS.
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 29 Apr 2021
Opening at Dubai Mall
New trampoline park now open at The Dubai Mall
Starting to make plans to keep the kids entertained inside as the temperature in Dubai starts to hit the levels of scorchio that make it difficult for them to burn off energy outside? A brand-new trampoline park has just opened at The Dubai Mall. Jump N Fun, which you'll find at the shopping mall's popular VR Park, is aimed at kiddos seven and over. The enormous, colourful inflatable playground offers all the usual jumping fun that little ones enjoy including a climbing wall where mini Spidermen and women can test their skills safely. In addition there is a cool foam pit for little daredevils to launch themselves into as well as a huge range of various shapes and sizes of trampolines for a sport of freestyle bouncing. The trampoline park comes hot on the heels of the opening of a new soft play area for tiny tots at the virtual reality park. The new colourful play area has plenty to keep children entertained including a variety of fun tunnels to crawl through, a cargo net that they can attempt to climb across as they release their inner Spiderman and a balance beam that runs across the upper level for mini daredevils. You can find out more about that here. Time to burn some energy kiddos!
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 22 Apr 2021

Opening at Dubai Mall
New Store Opening
Nike Second Branch Opened in Dubai Mall with size 5,575 sq ft #Dubai 😍
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 30 Mar 2021
Renovation / Refurbishment at Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall Marks & Spencer store reopens with huge new food hall and cafe - in pictures
Dubai’s flagship Marks & Spencer store, in The Dubai Mall, has reopened with a brand-new look. The 3,066 square-metre store has had a contemporary makeover, with new interiors designed to optimise the customer experience. Fans of M&S’s food hall will be pleased to hear that the revamped store now has the addition of its full chilled food range, stocking more than 2,000 more grocery goods including meat, cheese and salad in the enhanced space. M&S’s freezer range is also now available at The Dubai Mall store, alongside classic cupboard staples and British favourites. Shoppers looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets will also be able to shop the Plant Kitchen range, which features dishes such as sweet-potato falafel and cashew nut and cannellini dip. As well as a much larger food hall, the store features a new Marks & Spencer Cafe, offering customers both a dine-in and pick-up service. The cafe will serve classic British afternoon tea, plus a selection of cakes and baked goods, and heartier dishes including fish and chips. Food aside, the new store offers Marks & Spencer’s clothing and accessories for men, women and children, as well as homeware. “We are pleased to welcome shoppers to our new boutique concept store, where we have introduced fresh food to the store for the very first time. The store will also offer a wide range of popular clothing collections for the whole family,” says Nick Batey, general manager of Marks & Spencer Mena. “We’ve been working hard to offer customers new, convenient ways to shop with Marks & Spencer, including the M&S Food app, e-catalogue service and partnerships with elGrocer, Deliveroo and, of course, on our website. It’s important that customers are able to shop our products in the way that is most convenient to them.” In line with government guidelines, all necessary health and safety measures are in place, including regular and ongoing deep cleaning, the provision of sanitiser and gloves to all customers, social distancing measures and twice-daily body and temperature checks for staff.
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 21 Jun 2020
Upcoming Opening
First look: ROKA Dubai to open next week
ROKA Dubai is opening its doors next week (Wednesday March 18), in news that will thrill foodies throughout the city. And Time Out Dubai has been for a sneak peek behind the scenes. The famous restaurant is a sibling to Zuma, Time Out Dubai’s Restaurant of the Year and Best Japanese Restaurant 2020, coming from famed chef and restaurateur Rainer Becker. With several branches already in London, including in Mayfair and Aldwych, ROKA Dubai is a first international venture for the popular restaurant. ROKA first opened in 2004 in Charlotte Street, and has been hugely popular since. ROKA is a Japanese robatayaki restaurant that focuses around robata grills. The technique originates from the fishermen cooking fish over charcoal on the boats out to sea off northern Japan. Dishes on the exciting new ROKA Dubai menu include yakitori-negima yaki (robata-grilled chicken skewers with spring onion) and kankoku fu kohitsuji (lamb cutlets with Korean spices and sesame cucumber). ROKA Dubai will also be serving key signature dishes such as kampachi sashimi no salada (yellowtail sashimi with yuzu-truffle dressing) and sake no taru taru (salmon tartare with den miso and yuzu). The reservations lines are now open, as of today (Monday March 9) too, so if you’re looking to book a table you’re in luck. It will be open for dinner every day, on Saturday to Wednesday 6.30pm until midnight and on weekends from 6.30pm until 12.30am. Dubai’s restaurant is in The Opus by Omniyat in Business Bay, designed by the late Zaha Hadid, and is one of the most hotly-anticipated openings this year. “After being so warmly welcomed with Zuma in 2008, we felt it was a good time to bring its sibling ROKA into the region,” said Becker. “We are very much looking forward to showcasing more of the robata experience, which is at the heart of the restaurant, making a relaxed and edgy vibe for dining. “Moving into the Zaha Hadid designed The Opus is very exciting for us all and we hope we can create a cool and multi-dimensional dining experience with a neighbourhood feel for the Dubai community.” It has space for 100 diners inside in the “chic-but-industrial” 7,400 sq ft venue and we’re promised an “edgy warmth” and “chic feel”. There’s also a spacious terrace, which seats 64 diners and boasts super Dubai skyline views, while a resident DJ will provide the beats. We can’t wait for it to open.
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 7 Mar 2020

Expansion Plan
Dubai's Operation: Falafel to expand to New York, London and Paris
You don’t have to settle for mediocre falafel again as Dubai brand Operation: Falafel is set to expand to New York, London and Paris, with the first brand in the Big Apple expected to open in Q2 of 2020, according AWJ Investments, which runs eight F&B concepts across 24 outlets in the Middle East. Operation: Falafel, which is known for its modern twist on casual Middle Eastern street food, will roll out 400 shops around the world with selected franchise partnerships by 2022. Manhal Naser, CEO and Co-Founder of AWJ Investments, said the homegrown UAE brand plans to take international markets by storm. “We’re incredibly proud of the regional success of Operation: Falafel and we know that the time is right to take the brand into unchartered international markets. Being a UAE homegrown brand and moving into the western market is almost unheard of and we’re excited to be one of the first. “In the region we see many global F&B concepts coming into Dubai but rarely see the opposite, a local brand taking international markets by storm. We’re proud to mark this change,” he said. Naser said the brand’s challenge was to find the right investors and operators to work with to ensure the quality of their products. “We have taken the time to get everything in the right place as we will never compromise on quality and consistency – when someone enjoys one of our falafels in New York, London or Paris it must be just as good as in Dubai,” he said.
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 8 Feb 2020

Opening at Nakheel Mall
New Store Opening
The newest Shack in the world is just open. Visit us in Nakheel mall, dubai the palm.
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 27 Dec 2019
Project / Development
Retailer Landmark unveils $272m mega distribution hub in Dubai
Fully-automated facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone is designed to process 300 million units per year
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 25 Nov 2019

Closure at Burj Al Salam
High prices and large venue behind Novikov Dubai shutdown, says Bulldozer Group
High menu prices and a large venue were two of the reasons behind the closure of Japanese restaurant Novikov Restaurant & Lounge in Dubai, according to the managing partner of Bulldozer Group, the hospitality firm which brought the London concept to the emirate. Speaking to Arabian Business, Evgeny Kuzin said the restaurant’s massive space made it difficult to fill with customers on a regular basis. “There were a few elements that we missed in beginning, when we had our learning curve. The restaurant was too big for the location it was in, and one of the mistakes we did - which we paid for – was that the prices were a little bit too high for the concept, and not enough people came. It was too big,” he said. Novikov Restaurant & Lounge opened in Dubai in 2015 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road only to close four years later in 2018. The 280-seater was spread across two floors and four areas comprising the Bar & Lounge, Sushi Counter, Main Dining Room, and Mezzanine Private Dining Room. The concept belongs to Russian billionaire Arkady Novikov, who has over 50 dining outlets across Moscow. Kuzin said in August last year that the group will expand Novikov to Saudi Arabia “very soon, in a couple of months.” As for the Dubai brand, the plans have currently been put on hold, he added. “We have no plans to reopen Novikov in Dubai yet. Let’s see what happens,” he said. The Bulldozer Group is known for bringing global concepts including Italian restaurant Cipriani to Dubai. The firm also opened its own concept Greek restaurant Gaia in DIFC in 2018. It is headed by Chef Izu Ani, who is famous for launching successes La Petite Maison and La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie. The firm is also expected to open London concept China Tang in DIFC this year. The restaurant in Dorchester Hotel serves Cantonese cuisine in rooms designed in Art Deco, aimed at evoking 1930s Shanghai.
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 12 Jan 2019
Opening
Monica Vinader opens new jewellery stores in Dubai
British fine-jewellery label Monica Vinader is expanding its reach in Dubai. In addition to its Mall of the Emirates boutique, the brand has opened a store at Mirdif City Centre and a counter at Galeries Lafayette in The Dubai Mall. Plans to open a standalone store in The Dubai Mall are also on the cards.Tasteful, elegant and on-trend, Monica Vinader's pieces appeal to consumers who have a soft spot for minimalist designs. But the jewellery is by no means plain or simple. Beautiful diamond, onyx, agate, quartz and ruby stones are set in alluring geometric formations, featuring on rings, pendants, bangles and friendship bracelets. One of our favourites is the Riva Ring collection, pictured below.
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 18 Aug 2017

Opening at BurJuman Center
New Store Opening
We are delighted to announce the opening of our first ever store of The Walking Company at Burjuman, Dubai, UAE. The Walking Company is a Multi brand outlet featuring brands like Abeo, Birkenstock, Skechers and Naturalizer plus many more. We would like to thank everyone for your relentless support in making this possible
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · 8 Oct 2016