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Established in 2018, a diversified global conglomerate operating companies across multiple industries. Charged with developing, operating and managing the company’s extensive range of strategically located retail assets, the Dubai Retail portfolio extends to prime destinations and communities across the emirate of Dubai. With a retail footprint spanning over two million square feet of leasable space, Dubai Retail’s primary focus is supporting the growth and expansion of local and global retail partners through the delivery of holistic, convenient and diverse retail solutions. With 13 mixed-use properties comprising over 1,000 multi-format units across eight major locations in the city, Dubai Retail is the partner of choice for businesses of all sectors, sizes and stages of growth. The company’s differentiated portfolio continues to expand, and include Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a Dubai bucket list tourist destination, premier beachfront attraction Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), and The Boulevard at Emirates Towers District, situated in the heart of the city’s future-forward financial hub, as well as Bay Avenue and Bay Square in the vibrant Business Bay. With a strong community focus, Dubai Retail caters to a wide residential catchment within thriving suburban neighbourhoods such as Mudon, Waha, Remraam and Layan in Dubailand, Shorooq in Mirdif, Al Khail Gate in Al Quoz, and Dubai Wharf and Manazel Al Khor at Jaddaf Waterfront on Dubai Creek. New additions to Dubai Retail’s portfolio include the Hessa Community Mall, and retail hubs serving the Serena and Villanova communities in Dubailand. Dubai Retail’s vision for the future includes the development of its F&B operations, Sarood Hospitality, to become a leader in the restaurant management and concept development sector. A full-service hospitality brand, Sarood’s portfolio includes some of the UAE’s best-known restaurants, including The Noodle House, Pierchic, Flow, The Duck Hook, Al Nafoorah, Hillhouse Brasserie, Khaymat Al Bahar, Pai Thai, Perry & Blackwelder’s, Segreto and Trattoria Toscana.

19 Jan 2020