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Primark to launch in Dubai Mall in a month

All about Primark's Dubai Mall debut revealed along with other store opening dates in UAE

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Primark is opening in Dubai Mall.

Dubai thrift spots where you actually find hidden gems

From spotting a pre-loved Coach bag to Calvin Klein denim skirt, the options are endless

Shoppers say items in ukay-ukay stores are cheaper than outlet stores.

From Dubai theatre to off-Broadway star: UAE kid's tale

Her starting point was the now-closed DUCTAC theatre at Mall Of The Emirates in Dubai

Why UAE malls, supermarkets will be packed this weekend

Deals, bulk buying and strict price checks are driving pre-Ramadan footfall

Food and grocery categories are expected to account for the largest share of sales this weekend.

How UAE's LuLu plans to keep prices in check

Retailer signs new global deals, expands private labels, targets faster e-commerce growth

As global food systems face growing strain, LuLu’s message is clear: tighter control of supply is now essential to keep shelves stocked — and prices stable — for Gulf consumers.

‘Ultra-fast’ retail is new normal in UAE, Middle East

Premium beauty, social commerce and, demand are reshaping Unilever’s Gulf strategy

Anything from food items to vacuum cleaners can be ordered online. The expectation: Delivery in 15 minutes. Fair and Lovely, one of Unilever’s most popular and controversial products on display in a supermarket aisle.

Amazon plans thousands more job cuts next week

Cuts follow earlier layoffs tied to AI, efficiency and a push to reduce bureaucracy

Amazon plans a fresh round of corporate job cuts next week as part of a broader effort to streamline operations, according to a Reuters report.

Ramadan: Shopping, screen time, travel habits to change

New data shows quieter days as analysts describe Ramadan 2026 as a “nocturnal revival”

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Ulta Beauty to launch in Dubai this month

US beauty giant Ulta opened its first Middle East store in Kuwait, and Dubai is next

Ulta Beauty opened its first GCC store in Kuwait.

7 new UAE malls opening in 2026 — dates unveiled

Community-centric, waterfront venues: UAE shopping malls reshaping retail landscape

Dubai Square Mall in Dubai Creek Harbour is shaping up to be a next-generation mall conceived as an “indoor city".

UAE shoppers use more discounts, AI this holiday season

New Mastercard data shows UAE shoppers stretching their dirhams this year-end period

Consumers at a shopping mall in the UAE.

Why luxury watches go for millions at UAE, GCC auctions

From passion to patience, how Gulf collectors turn rare watches into lifetime prizes

Why luxury watches go for millions of dirhams at auctions in UAE, across GCC

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