The British supermarket chain is expanding its Dubai presence with a new store featuring a deli, ready-to-eat meals and everyday groceries at a major development.
Waitrose is set to open a new supermarket in Dubai’s Uptown district after its UAE operator, Spinneys, signed an agreement with DMCC to bring the British grocery chain to the upcoming Uptown Place development.
The new store will span more than 5,000sq ft and feature a food-to-go deli, alongside everyday groceries and ready-to-eat meals, catering to residents, office workers and visitors in the growing business district.
The agreement makes Waitrose the first confirmed retail tenant at Uptown Place, a two-tower commercial development scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2028.
The development will feature more than 560,000sq ft of Grade A office space and 82,000sq ft of retail space across 18 units, with DMCC currently securing tenants ahead of its opening.
The new Waitrose will operate in a smaller format than its traditional supermarkets, with a focus on convenience and quick meals. Its deli will offer breakfast and lunch options, while the rest of the store will stock a selected range of fresh food, groceries and everyday essentials.
