Retail

New Dubai mall The Grand opens from August 19

New Nad Al Sheba destination will bring shopping, dining and wellness under one roof

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The Grand, a new retail and lifestyle destination at Nad Al Sheba Gardens, will open in phases from August 19, bringing together shopping, dining, wellness and everyday services, including the first Waitrose & Partners store in Nad Al Sheba.

Dubai opens 50 Al Mamzar investment opportunities

More than 31,000 sq m of commercial space opened to investors and operators

The opportunities, announced for the first time since the official opening of Al Mamzar Creek Beach, cover a development of more than 31,000 square metres.

India’s biggest share sale? Jio IPO plans take shape

Landmark listing to showcase India’s tech scale, led by next-gen Ambani leadership

Jio’s DRHP filing kicks off one of India’s most closely watched public offerings

UAE retail T-Sukuk: How to invest from Dh1,000

New Shariah-compliant investment opens access to government Sukuk through UAE banks

The first issuance details of the T-Sukuk, including the return offered and subscription timeline, are expected to be released shortly. File image of a teller at an Al Ansari exchange branch in Karama used for illustrative purposes.

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

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.

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