More From Ritu Upadhyay
David Yurman Expands to the Middle East
Two new stores open in Dubai this week.
Dubai Designers Land in Paris
Fashion Forward Dubai brings together a selection of the Middle East's leading design talent.
Whistles Expands Middle East Presence with Al Tayer Group
The opening is part of a new franchise partnership with the Al Tayer Group.
France Court Rules Against Burkini Ban
The decision could set a precedent and topple other beach bans that have caused an international furor.
Muslim Fashion Industry Reacts to France’s Burkini Ban
The Islamic fashion industry is puzzled over the burkini ban in France.
Dubai Malls Expand Space, Services
Dubai retail is home to the second-greatest number of international brands behind London.
Malls Rising in the Saudi Arabian Desert
Saudi Arabia, long an underserved market in retail, will see many new projects come online in the next five…
Qatar Sees Construction Boom Ahead of 2022 World Cup
As Qatar prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, more than $200 million is being spent on infrastructure…
Iran’s Burgeoning Retail Opportunity
As sanctions have eased and brands look to enter Iran, real estate developers hasten to create the right…
Saudi Arabia: Open for Business — But Tread Carefully
In June, Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved measures to open its retail sector to direct investment by…
Cairo’s Mall of Egypt Ushers in New Era of Retail
Come September, the ancient pyramids of Giza will be getting a new neighbor: the country's largest shopping…
The Abu Dhabi Retail Experience
When the first Macy's outside of the U.S. opens in Abu Dhabi next year, it promises to be a distinctly…
Luxury Retailing in the Gulf Faces a ‘New Norm’
In its white paper, the Chalhoub Group asserted that the market is in a mature growth phase.
An International Magazine for Men Launches in the Middle East
The first edition includes interviews with Riccardo Tisci, Alessandro Michele, Donatella Versace and Jason…
A Megastore in the Middle East for Pint-Sized Clients
Chalhoub Group opens dedicated children's department store in Dubai.