Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim Rules Out IPO, Plans Egypt, Saudi Expansion
The Dubai-based conglomerate will open its first Magic Planet In Saudi Arabia this year. Dubai-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim is not...
CEO Predictions 2015: Vipen Sethi, CEO, Landmark Group
The GCC's retail growth will be supported with the opening of new malls across the region, writes Sethi. Across the world, 2014 has been...
Hotel revenues to drop in Dubai but grow in Abu Dhabi in 2015
Dubai hotels likely to see 2.4% dip in revenue per available room Dubai: Revenue per available room (RevPAR — an industry benchmark for...
Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands
The developer will partner with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build an all-inclusive four-star resort in Dubai. Dubai...
Online Store Merger Prods Luxury Goods Makers Towards Internet
Top brands such as Prada and LVMH's Christian Dior still baulk at the idea of selling clothing online. The merger of the world’s two...
Dubai-Based Souq.com Plans 3-Day Mega Sale, Expects 7m Visitors
The sale, set to run from March 29-31, will have 2,500 product deals on offer. Dubai-based e-commerce website Souq.com has announced...
Burger bars struggle for UAE supremacy as competition heats up
The burger-bar boom in the UAE is continuing unchecked – but some restaurateurs warn the industry has already grown too flabby. Streets...
PizzaExpress acquires UAE franchise amid expansion push
Italian-inspired dining brand PizzaExpress has acquired its UAE franchise operation from operator Jordana Restaurants, it announced on...
ENOC to open 60 Paavo’s Pizza outlets in the region
UAE-based ENOC retail, the master franchisee of Paavo’s Pizza for the Middle East, has opened six stores across Dubai – Al Qusais, Al...
JF Street Food launches ‘Shawurger’ for limited period
UAE-based fast casual restaurant JF Street Food continues to redefine street food with the addition of an all-new dish to their menu, the...
