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UAE retail
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By Rivine Perfume Kiosk in Abu Dhabi Runs on Pure Trust
By Rivine's self-service perfume kiosk on Al Fesateen Street in Abu Dhabi runs with no cashier and no staff. Customers test fragrances, pick a bottle, and pay AED 45 by QR code on an honor-system model unique to the UAE.
7 Jun 2026
SQUATWOLF Opens First Abu Dhabi Store at Yas Mall
SQUATWOLF is opening its first Abu Dhabi store at Yas Mall on Yas Island — the Dubai-born gymwear brand's first UAE capital location, listed at Unit L1-168A on the first floor and marked as coming soon.
19 Apr 2026
Primark Dubai Mall Debut: 10,000 Shoppers, 80,000 Items Sold
Primark's debut at Dubai Mall drew 10,000 shoppers and sold 80,000 items on opening day — including 15,000 pairs of pyjamas and underwear. The 60,000 sq ft flagship, launched in partnership with Alshaya Group, is the first of three Dubai stores planned for 2026.
27 Mar 2026
Primark Dubai Opening Date Confirmed for First UAE Store
Popular budget fashion brand Primark has confirmed 26 March 2026 as the opening date for its first Dubai Mall store — its debut in the UAE and the wider Middle East. Two more Dubai locations at City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates follow in April and May.
16 Mar 2026
Primark Dubai Opening Date: First Store at Dubai Mall
Primark fans in the UAE finally have a date to mark on their calendars. The budget fashion giant confirmed its first Dubai store opens at The Dubai Mall on March 26, 2026, followed by City Centre Mirdif in April and Mall of the Emirates in May.
29 Jan 2026
Primark Dubai: Three Stores Opening Spring 2026
After years of speculation, Primark is officially coming to Dubai with three flagship stores confirmed for spring 2026. Alshaya Group CEO John Hadden announced the locations — Dubai Mall, City Centre Mirdif, and Mall of the Emirates — on Virgin Radio Dubai, with jeans starting
16 Jan 2026
Martha Stewart in Dubai Turned Into a Lifestyle Moment
Martha Stewart's Dubai visit to open her first standalone home stores triggered exactly the kind of internet reaction only she can generate — fans and trend-watchers treated every post like a lifestyle memo they couldn't ignore.
5 Dec 2025
Dubai Mall Breaks Record with 111 Million Visitors in 2024
Dubai Mall broke its own attendance record by welcoming over 111 million visitors in 2024 — its second consecutive year topping 100 million visits and a 6% rise over the 105 million recorded in 2023.
14 Jan 2025
Dubai Duty Free 2024 Sales Hit Record $2.2 Billion
Dubai Duty Free closed 2024 with a record AED 7.901 billion ($2.164 billion) in annual sales — airport retail's highest-ever result. December alone contributed AED 821.9 million, boosted by a 41st-anniversary promotion that drove AED 60 million in purchases in 24 hours.
2 Jan 2025
Dubai 3-Day Super Sale: Up to 90% Off at 2,000 Outlets
Dubai's 3-Day Super Sale (3DSS), organised by DFRE, is drawing crowds from across the UAE and abroad with discounts of up to 90% at more than 2,000 outlets covering fashion, beauty, electronics, and homeware — timed perfectly for Eid Al Adha gift shopping.
2 Jun 2024