Retail

Primark’s next UAE stop? Abu Dhabi is now in sight

After 1 million shoppers and 4 million items sold in Dubai, Primark eyes Abu Dhabi launch

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Primark's latest opening sees crowds stretching through Mall of the Emirates

How UAE buys Eid meat from India, Pakistan and beyond

LuLu and VIVA detail how fresh meat is sourced, flown in and checked before Eid

Grocery shopping at Lulu hypermarket

Spinneys tops Dh1b in sales amid war tensions

Online grocery sales surged as conflict disrupted regional freight routes

Spinneys said its sourcing and supply chain systems helped it maintain product availability despite freight complexities during the quarter.

New UAE juice brand ‘Al Ain Taaza’ launched

Launch at MIITE 2026 as firms plan rollout of 15+ flavours across UAE in Q3 2026

The two businesses plan to create one fully UAE-based operation that combines deep production capability with proven market reach.

Why war jitters are reshaping retail loyalty

Geopolitical strain raises the stakes for seamless checkout, refunds and fraud protection

Trust is strengthened when personalisation is responsible and useful, payments are frictionless and secure, and recovery processes such as refunds or dispute handling are transparent and dependable.

AI parking enforcement to roll out at some Dubai malls

Parkin deploys ANPR tech to protect PoD parking and ease congestion at top Emaar malls

Parkin will support Emaar at Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall and Marina Mall by delivering specialised enforcement services focused on ensuring the appropriate use
of People of Determination (PoD) parking.

Retailers cutting digital budgets to pay 3 times over

Consumers are digitally sophisticated, mobile-first, more unwilling to accept friction

Why retailers cutting digital budgets right now will pay three times over

Primark reveals opening date for third Dubai store

UK retailer's regional partner Alshaya confirms opening date for its third Dubai store

The Primark store at Dubai Mall which opened on March 26.

Which UAE supermarket has the lowest prices?

LuLu or Union Coop? See exactly who has the best price on your grocery list today

The UAE’s Essential Goods Price Platform is a free online tool developed by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and launched in April 2026. It tracks and compares real-time prices of 33 essential products across 12 major retail chains.

Where to buy UAE flags in the UAE: A complete guide

From checkout counters to custom shops, UAE flags now available almost everywhere

UAE flag

UAE gets second Primark store after Dubai Mall debut

New outlet follows Dubai Mall flagship as UAE expansion gathers pace

The Primark store at Dubai Mall which opened on March 26.

Dubai World Cup 2026 brings style, spectacle and unity

Clear skies, bold fashion and first-time guests define a vibrant Meydan atmosphere

Dubai World Cup fashion

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