UAE petrol prices increased last month following a reduction the month before and will change again this week
Retail
Dubai
ENOC to construct Jumeirah Lake Towers’ first service station
Equipped with the latest sustainable technology, it will also serve areas like Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Islands and Uptown Dubai
Dubai
Dubai Duty Free records AED59.9m sales in 24 hours
The sale on the shop floor was supported by 800 pallets of merchandise issued from the Dubai Duty Free Distribution Centre, containing 265,799 units of items
Dubai
Kate Spade New York opens new flagship store in Dubai Mall
Located on the ground floor of Dubai Mall, the opening marks Kate Spade’s second standalone store in Dubai
Airports
GCC airport retail sector forecasted to grow 9.5% annually through 2032
The growth is fuelled by increasing passenger traffic, growing tourism, and significant investments in airport infrastructure
dairy industry
Lulu Hypermarkets in Middle East to offer Milma’s dairy whitener from Indian state of Kerala
The product will be marketed in the Middle East by Lulu Group’s export division Fair Exports
Dubai Industrial City
Elite Group to open $27m facility in Dubai Industrial City
Elite Group will invest in automotive and e-commerce sectors with Dubai Industrial City project
E-commerce
MENA online gifting market sees 62% jump in festive season sales: Report
The festive season fuels growth in MENA e-commerce platforms and gifting marketplaces, driven by special promotions, convenience, and rising interest in mobile shopping
Refurbished electronics
Revibe secures $7mn in series A funding to expand sustainable tech marketplace
The latest investment follows the company’s $2.3 million seed funding from last year
Payment
UAE payments sector to hit $27.3bn in 2028
UAE defies global slowdown with massive increase in digital payments
E-commerce
On launches e-commerce platform in UAE with Seddiqi Holding’s Mizzen
The launch of On.ae fulfills a growing demand for premium performance and movement apparel in the region
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment
Dubai Retail Calendar 2025: Shopping festivals, sales, deals, offers and promotions
Dubai has released it retail calendar for 2025 to highlight major shopping festivals, sales and retail promotions
Abu Dhabi
Careem Groceries launches in Abu Dhabi with 20-minute delivery
Careem Plus members will receive exclusive benefits including AED100 in savings, unlimited free delivery, credit back and Careem bike discounts
GCC retail market
Retail trends 2025: TikTok shopping, AI-powered stores, instant deliveries and online groceries coming soon
A look ahead to 2025 reveals major changes ahead for the retail industry. Get the lowdown on 10 industry trends changing the way we shop
E-commerce
South Asian fashion marketplace LAAM raises $5.5mn seed funding from investors led by Dubai-based Disrupt.com
The proceeds are to be used to fund the company’s regional expansion into the Middle East
Dubai
Elite Holding Group launches Jetour’s first flagship Middle East showroom in Dubai
The new showroom in Deira marks a major step in Jetour’s expansion within the UAE
Carrefour
Dubai’s Carrefour launches 24/7 delivery service as night shopping surges
The service is available exclusively through the Carrefour mobile application