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REN LAUNCHES A DUBAI UNIT
THE RED SEA’S NEWEST LUXURY RESORT SHEBARA CAULDER MOORE REVEALS GINA’S
Located in the heart of Dubai’s bustling media
HAS NOW OPENED ITS DOORS TO VISITORS NEW RETAIL DESIGN CONCEPT and tech hub in Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media
City, REN brings a fresh and exciting take on
Nikkei cuisine to Dubai with its harmonious
Red Sea Global, the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Caulder Moore, a specialist design agency fusion of Latin American vibrancy and Japanese
The Red Sea and AMAALA, was excited to announce that Saudi Arabia’s known for creating bespoke, experiential refinement. REN’s ideaology is to deliver fabulous
newest luxury resort, Shebara and the fourth to open its doors at The retail and hospitality environments, has food and delicious drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
Red Sea destination, is now welcoming guests. launched Gina’s new retail design concept
Shebara, the first to open of RSG’s owned and operated resorts, in Marassi Galleria Bahrain. GAZEBO OPENS NEW OUTLET
is built to offer luxury, sustainability and innovation, converging to The new concept has opened in Marassi The popular Indian restaurant in Dubai, Gazebo,
redefine how tourism is delivered. The resort provides direct access to Galleria Bahrain. This marks a continuation has announced the opening of a new outlet at
an extraordinary marine environment where guests can enjoy diving in of the long-standing relationship of over Dubai Silicon Oasis, billed as a hub for knowledge
some of the most pristine, biodiverse waters in the world. 15 years between Caulder Moore and and innovation. The new restaurant branch
Its unrivaled hospitality is rooted in the Saudi tradition of Hafawah Gina, with the agency previously designing in Silicon Central Mall offers a royal culinary
- which encapsulates generosity, consideration and kindness – offering their London and international stores. experience to the new Dubai area, a flourishing
guests unique, timeless and extraordinary experiences. Gina’s vision was to have a store location that caters to students among others.
The Red Sea setting will ensure guests are provided with an experience environment that not only embodied
far beyond the ordinary. Shebara’s 73 overwater and beachfront villas its heritage of craftsmanship but also CROCS REACHES BIG MILESTONE
appear as a string of pearls above the turquoise waters of the Red Sea. raised brand awareness and celebrate the
brand’s London cultural creative origins. Apparel Group have announced the opening
of its 100th Crocs store in the Gulf Cooperation
Council region, a major milestone in their overall
brand growth. With this milestone, Crocs new
ALDAR COMPLETES AL HAMRA operates stores in six GCC countries: the United
MALL REDEVELOPMENT Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman
and Bahrain.

The developer Aldar Properties have Aldar Investment, commented on the TRAVELEX GROWS IN THE UAE
unveiled the successful completion of the redevelopment, saying: “We are excited
The market leading foreign exchange brands,
redevelopment of the Al Hamra Mall in to unveil the newly enhanced Al Hamra Travelex, has undertaken a major expansion in the
Ras Al Khaimah. Mall, a reflection of Aldar’s dedication to UAE with the launch of 13 new stores across Abu
The project enhances the mall’s status creating vibrant, world-class destinations Dhabi and Dubai airports. Seven of these new sites
as a central hub for retail and dining in that cater to the evolving needs of our have been opened at Zayed International Airport,
the emirate and is part of Aldar’s $272M customers. while the remaining six units have launched at
investment plan in key retail destinations. He continued by commenting: “As Ras Dubai International.
Situated in the heart of Al Hamra Al Khaimah continues to grow as a key
Village, the extensive redevelopment destination for hospitality, tourism and
APPAREL GROUP’S HOMEGROWN BRAND R&B HAS OPENED ITS 29TH STORE IN THE UAE AT BURJUMAN MALL, OFFERING CUSTOMERS A VAST NEW SPACE OF PARTNERSHIP DEAL UNVEILED
13,000SQ FT FILLED WITH FASHION-FORWARD SELECTIONS FEATURING R&B’S LATEST FALL WINTER COLLECTION, HIGHLIGHTING MORE THAN 10,000 UNIQUE involved a complete overhaul of the mall’s residency, this reimagined retail offering
STYLES ACROSS MEN’S, WOMEN’S, CHILDREN’S APPAREL, ACCESSORIES AND FOOTWEAR. WITH A THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED LAYOUT, THE EXPANSIVE STORE external and internal spaces and the reinforces our commitment to elevating Modon Holding and LuLu Retail have announced
PROVIDES AN IMMERSIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE THAT BRINGS R&B’S LATEST TRENDS TO LIFE, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. THE FALL WINTER COLLECTION INCLUDES creation of an innovative Central Atrium. community experiences and delivering a partnership deal to develop and operate retail
COZY KNITWEAR, STATEMENT OUTERWEAR, SEASONAL ACCESSORIES AND A RANGE OF ESSENTIALS PERFECT FOR THE COLDER MONTHS, CATERING TO A VARIETY facilities in the UAE and Egypt. The partnership
OF TASTES AND STYLES. THE NEW BURJUMAN MALL STORE HIGHLIGHTS R&B’S DEDICATION TO QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. Designed for service-to-table restaurants long-term value across the emirate.” will ensure the provision of community retail
and a versatile venue for hosting events Offering a diverse mix of local and in the form of hypermarkets, supermakets and
and activations, the space adds a vibrant international brands, the mall now boasts other retail outlets to be operated by LuLu across
SQUATWOLF HAS OPENED NEW RURAL DEVELOPMENT focal point to the mall. more than 130 retail stores and eateries, Modon’s UAE and Egypt portfolio.
ITS FIRST-EVER FLAGSHIP ANNOUNCED IN DUBAI Saoud Khoory, Chief Retail Officer at 37 of which are new-to-market entries.

SQUATWOLF, the leading home-grown gym-wear fitness brand has Sheikh Hamdan has announced a $106M Dubai rural development LUXURY WATCHMAKER TO
officially opened its first-ever flagship store in the iconic Dubai Mall. investments with outdoor cinema, luxury camping, new cycle routes, OPEN CAFES IN SAUDI ARABIA
For the first time in the UAE, gym goers and fitness enthusiasts who kayaking, hot air balloons, hiking trails and safaris.
have previously been procuring SQUATWOLF products online now Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown
have the opportunity to set foot in a physical store to explore products Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman The brand is integrating food and beverage offerings into many of its boutiques,
of their choice. of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of the Higher Committee for including launching Breitling Kitchens in markets such as Saudi Arabia, South
With over 120 million people anticipated to visit the iconic Dubai Development and Citizen Affairs in Dubai, approved the master plan for Korea, and the UK.
Mall every year, SQUATWOLF’s flagship store is placed at a prime the Saih Al Salam Scenic Route. The brand is making aggressive efforts into expansion and revamping several
location, giving access to visitors to walk-in and purchase in-store. The plan includes the development of five service and recreational strategies on account of the brand’s 140th anniversary. These anniversary plans
Since its inception in 2016, SQUATWOLF has grown to become stations to provide an exceptional tourist experience for residents and include major Saudi expansion plans, diversification into F&B with new cafes and
a leading brand in the fitness and gym wear sector, embodying a visitors. These projects will be implemented in partnership with the restaurants, growth in the female watch segment and more.
commitment to innovating gymwear for the region while building a private sector. Sheikh Hamdan also approved a series of development “We have over 300 boutiques and five in Saudi. We are opening another three
global presence. The Dubai Mall store marks a significant step in the projects and initiatives to develop Dubai’s rural areas and countryside boutiques in Saudi. We have also expanded into F&B, we have launched a café and
brand’s journey from online to store. during the period from 2024 to 2028. a restaurant. It’s a natural expansion,” said Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling.

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