Retail

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UAE’s retail, office sectors lean in favour of landlords: JLL

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

The current supply-demand imbalance in the UAE’s office and retail markets presents a clear pathway for agile investors and developers to unlock significant new value and drive resilient, long-term growth, reveals JLL's latest Q3 2025 report.

Retail & Wholesale

Blue Ocean Global moves towards e-commerce

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

A double-digit growth in digital transaction to $60.20 billion in 2025 in the UAE, has inspired Dubai-based Blue Ocean Global, one of the largest distribution houses in the UAE, to transform itself into an e-commerce distribution company by reducing offline distribution.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ENOC teams up with Amazon to enhance UAE retail

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

ENOC, an integrated energy player, and Amazon UAE announced a strategic collaboration to explore innovative solutions for customers across the country.

Construction & Real Estate

LuLu, Mulk in JV to set up mixed-use freezone retail hub in Ajman

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Line Investments & Property - the malls division of LuLu International Holdings - has joined hands with UAE group Mulk International to develop a 2.5 million sq ft mixed-use freezone retail hub in Ajman, the first of its kind in the Northern Emirates.

Construction & Real Estate

Seef Downtown development project work on track

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Work is moving at a steady pace on the Seef Downtown project coming up in the kingdom on a 24,000 sqm area. Once completed, it will boast restaurants, cafes, a public promenade, green spaces as well as flexible commercial units and parking facilities.

Construction & Real Estate

Souk Al Jubail unveils retail partners lineup at Abu Dhabi's lifestyle hub

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Jubail Island has announced the first wave of premium retail partners set to open at Souk Al Jubail, a pivotal milestone in establishing the island’s social heart as a premier destination for refined living. These openings mark the next stage in Jubail Island’s development.

Construction & Real Estate

Meraas unveils d3 masterplan, set to introduce waterfront neighbourhood

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Dubai developer Meraas has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), thus transforming the district into one of Dubai’s most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods. Spanning 18 million sq ft, it will offer residents a blend of cultural, retail and hospitality experiences.

Construction & Real Estate

Kanoo Real Estate opens integrated service station in Bahrain

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has officially inaugurated its Sitra service station in Bahrain. A fully integrated service destination, it features eight drive-thru units, 12 retail outlets with the mezzanine levels hosting a curated mix of international and local brands.

Construction & Real Estate

Tiger Properties unveils $10bn lagoon-front 'premium city' in Ajman

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

UAE-based Tiger Properties has launched its new lagoon-front master community in Ajman being set up at an investment of $10 billion within the Al Alia district. Tiger Downtown Ajman will boast a total of 76 buildings, including 20 lagoon-front structures alongside retail components.