Dubai Properties Group subsidiary begins operations

Dubai: Dubai Properties Group (DPG) yesterday said its retail development and management solutions subsidiary - Dubai Retail - has commenced operations, with an aim to developing the emirate's retail sector through the construction of shopping malls and retail markets.

The new entity, which was launched in March this year as part of the group's move to consolidate its overall operations, offers services and solutions in retail leasing, innovative concepts, management of space, consulting services, franchise management, marketing intelligence services and tenant mix solutions.

Haiyan Mujarkech has been appointed chief executive of Dubai Retail. Mujarkech will be responsible for developing key business ideas and executing solutions and projects in the retail sector.

Mujarkech said: "Dubai Retail is entirely committed to offering service excellence and innovative solutions to our clients. We look forward to hosting and servicing both regional and international retailers as well as major hospitality brands at our facilities around Dubai."