Downtown Dubai to become a retail city within the city
The world’s largest shopping mall with over 1,200 shops, numerous restaurants and diverse entertainment options is now expanding even further! The famous Dubai Mall...
My City Centre Masdar on track to open in Q2 of...
Majid Al Futtaim’s first shopping mall in the capital will bring a tailored retail and leisure experience closer to home for the fast-growing Masdar City community
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is set to open its...
Tough times for UAE retailers; Consumers spend on out-of-home dining
The retail sector in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw no noticeable growth during first half of 2016, according to Knight Frank.
Demand remained subdued...
“Future Proof Retail” at RECon MENA 2018
Middle East Council of Shopping Centre’s theme is Future proof retail for RECon MENA 2018 from 28th – 30th October at the Ritz Carlton Hotel – DIFC, Dubai, UAE
World’s Biggest Apple Store to Open in Dubai
Yet another "world's biggest" attraction is set to highlight the importance of Dubai in international news. And this time, the "world's biggest" is not...
Smartphone Shoppers Help Make Retailers’ Registers Jingle this Season
68 percent of smartphone owners plan to use their devices for holiday shopping.
48 percent of shoppers plan to use social media as part of...
How COVID-19 Inspire New Ideas in Food Retail
With social distancing rules in place, and restrictions on eating out to stop the spread of COVID-19, food retailers have been forced to reinvent...
Amazon Prime Day Would Generate About $1 Billion Sales
Amazon's annual Prime Day is turning into one of the biggest shopping events of the year. Only AliBaba's 11.11 Singles Day topped last year's...
DED Adds 44 New Business Activities to Dubai’s Retail Industry
The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, added 44 new business activities across a number of...
Black Friday Online Sales Up 9.5 Percent; How People Shop
Black Friday Online Sales Up 9.5 Percent, Mobile Sales Up 28.2 percent
A record online and mobile shopping during Black Friday was reported based on...
New e-commerce platform launched for the Middle East region
Emirati businessman Mohammed Alabbar announced today the launch of a new e-commerce platform for the Middle East. It is dubbed Noon and its web...
Shopper Sentiment: How consumers feel about shopping
How Consumers Feel About Shopping In-Store, Online, and via Mobile
Which do consumers prefer: In-store, online, or mobile shopping? Among U.S. consumers surveyed by Nielsen...
Emaar Unveils ‘Dubai Square’ in Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar finalizes detailed designs for "Dubai Square," a future top retail and entertainment mall in Dubai Creek Harbour.
"Dubai Square" sets a new standard in...
‘Cash on delivery’ – Payment of choice for UAE residents
While online shopping and retail is certainly on the rise in the region, it seems people still prefer to pay cash on delivery rather...
In Dubai Apple Store May Open Ahead of Black Friday 2014
Rumours about the opening of Dubai Apple Store have circulated in the media since 2011. Recently, they have resurfaced, but this time it seems...
Dubai Retail Market Slows, but Retailers Upbeat
Dubai retail market has witnessed a slow third quarter due to the Eid break and summer holidays. However, activity is expected to pick up...
Nakheel to build shopping mall on Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel, the largest Dubai-based property developer, is planning to build a 136,000 square metre mall at the end of the Palm Jumeirah.
Saint Laurent Opens New Boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Saint Laurent has opened a newly redesigned boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the customer experience and adding to...