Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim Fashion has signed an agreement with Lululemon Athletica to open stores under the brand in five countries in the Middle East, with the first due to open in Dubai in the fall, according to a statement on Sunday.

The agreement covers a five-year term, with an exclusive licence for stores and showrooms in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. The other regional stores will open starting next year.

Lululemon, which is a yoga-inspired technical athletic apparel brand for women and men, has 289 stores and 50 showrooms globally.