Three UAE Primark stores have been confirmed so far.
Dubai: Shoppers in the UAE unite! Primark's opening date has just been revealed. On March 26, the department store in Dubai Mall will open its doors on March 26.
According to its official Insta handle, Mirdif City Centre will do the same on April 2026, followed by a May opening for the one in Mall of the Emirates.
Primark's opening is one of the most anticipated store opening of the year.
The beloved Irish retailer, known for its wallet-friendly fashion and homeware, had partnered with retail giant Alshaya Group to open multiple stores across the city in early 2026. They are holding good their promise.
Where is Primark opening in Dubai?
Shoppers can look forward to browsing racks of affordable basics, trendy pieces, and home essentials at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and City Centre Mirdif—the first Primark locations in the UAE.
The initial announcement was made in May 2025, stating that the stores would open in early 2026. Shoppers at the three Dubai malls can see signs for Primark stores opening soon.
Will UAE Primark stores be affordable?
The announcement was originally made by Alshaya Group CEO John Hadden on Virgin Radio Dubai’s Kris Fade Show in 2025, where he confirmed that Primark’s famously low prices will be maintained in the UAE. That means jeans starting at just Dh50 and basic t-shirts priced at Dh15.
Primark Kuwait
Before its UAE debut, Primark opened its first store in the Middle East in Kuwait’s The Avenues Mall in October 2025, marking the brand’s regional entry point.
What is Primark?
Founded in Dublin over 50 years ago, Primark has expanded to over 450 stores across Europe and the U.S. Its move into the UAE is a significant step in the brand’s global growth—and a major win for budget-conscious shoppers in the region.
Get ready, Dubai—fast fashion just got a lot more exciting.
More new stores in the UAE
In addition to Primark, Kim Kardashian's SKIMS also launched its first Middle East store at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates at the end of 2025.
There are also a number of new malls opening soon in the UAE.
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