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Shopping Tourism, key for destination marketing

Shopping Tourism is a highly relevant component for travelers when choosing and preparing their trip. Latest figures, trends and strategies on shopping tourism indicate how...

Al-Waleed Real Estate completes Meyan Mall in Dubai

Al-Waleed Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of Al-Waleed Investment Group, announced the completion of the new shopping center "Meyan Mall" within "Jumeirah"...

UAE Retail Response on COVID-19: Seek More Government Support to Open...

· The survey reports the level of impact and possible future of over 150 retailer brands who have presence across all the emirates of...

Dubai Shopping Calendar 2017

Get into DSF’s unique shopping spirit by not only popping in and out of Dubai’s endless array of stores and retail spaces. The Dubai...

“Product of The Year” now in UAE

A prestigious consumer award with worldwide recognition has now just been brought to Dubai and  the UAE: meet Product of the Year, an independent award...

Digital Transformation Driving Future of Retail

While the global e-commerce market continues to grow, today’s consumers still like to visit brick-and-mortar stores regularly and retailers must rethink their business model...

Most Searched Apparels in 2014 Set New Holiday Trends

2013's holiday season was dominated by searches for UGG boots, cross-body bags, Dr. Martens footwear and other apparels and accessories, which have enjoyed strong...

Dubai Retail Market Slows, but Retailers Upbeat

Dubai retail market has witnessed a slow third quarter due to the Eid break and summer holidays. However, activity is expected to pick up...

Global Village Tremendous Commercial Success

 Global Village, the largest outdoor family entertainment venue in the region and member of Tecom Investments, brings its 16th and longest season ever to...

Black Friday Global E-Commerce Sales Growth Outpaces Cyber Monday

Black Friday global e-commerce sales growth outpaced Cyber Monday’s in major markets by more than 34% according to proprietary data by eShopWorld, one of...

Mobile Shopping Not That Good; Bring Back The Desktop

How many online stores have you clicked on recently that haven't converted their format to mobile shopping applications? It is becoming a bit frustrating...

Retail Space Developments in UAE Fuel Industry Growth

Vibrant trend in retail property developments reinforces UAE’s reputation as a leading shopping destination Smart Stores Expo introduces new Retail Leasing Pavilion The growth...

Consumer Electronics to Boost UAE’s Retail Sector

A recent report predicts that UAE’s retail sector will register a growth in the following months. According to the United Arab Emirates Retail Report...

Emaar Malls net profit rose 22% in the first quarter of...

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by global property developer Emaar Properties, reported first-quarter (January to March) 2016 net...

Trends Small Business Retailers Must Not Ignore

The retail industry has greatly transformed in a period of just ten years. Moreover, the sector continues to evolve due to innovations in technology...

2013 Tendencies Retailers Must Watch

Sagacious retailers are already looking forward to 2013 consumer trends, although  now their cash registers and online shopping carts are full of  festive sales proceeds....

Emaar Tells Retailers: “Now Is The Time To Be Bold”

Emaar Chairman Mohamed Alabbar tells retailers to “be bold” as the UAE gradually comes out of the COVID-19 crisis. In a special virtual conference call...

COVID-19: NCTH Exempts Retail Tenants From Rent For 3 Months

The National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels, NCTH, announced that tenants of retail shops and restaurants at its hotels will be exempted from rents...