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Dubai Aquarium sees 1.5m-plus paid visitors in first year

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Aquarium's ‘World’s Largest Acrylic Panel’has been viewed by more than 30m visitors.



Friday, 06 November 2009

Abu Dhabi to ban all plastic bags in shops by mid-2010

Retail
Offenders to face a hefty fine of not less than AED10,000 ($2723) - report.

Abu Dhabi to ban all plastic bags in shops by mid-2010

Abu Dhabi's gold retailers face slowing sales

Retail
Gold sales in Abu Dhabi fall by up to 30 percent in October on the year - traders.

Abu Dhabi's gold retailers face slowing sales

Thursday, 05 November 2009

Beckham footprint painting fetches $500,000 in Doha

Retail
'David Beckham – A Celebration' by artist Sacha Jafri, fetches record price.

Beckham footprint painting fetches $500,000 in Doha

Harvey Nicks CEO sees Dubai luxury market saturation

Retail
EXCLUSIVE: Joseph Wan says city has too many competitors in high-end retail.

Harvey Nicks CEO sees Dubai luxury market saturation

Wednesday, 04 November 2009

Abdulla brothers to repay $165m over 18 months

Retail
Damas International reveals details of settlement deal after unauthorised payments.

Abdulla brothers to repay $165m over 18 months

UK firm signs $9m for GCC Premier League sweets

Retail
Agreements will see likes of Man City, Liverpool confectionery sold in Gulf region.

UK firm signs $9m for GCC Premier League sweets

Mirdif City Centre on track for Mar 2010 opening

Retail
Developer says new shopping mall will be more than 90% full on first day of business.

Mirdif City Centre on track for Mar 2010 opening

Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Shopping malls developer eyes $4bn expansion

Retail
Majid Al Futtaim Properties says it will double its retail space over next five years.

Shopping malls developer eyes $4bn expansion

Monday, 02 November 2009

Dubai retailers upbeat on gold sales

Retail
Traders expect gold sector in emirate to recover faster than other Gulf states on rise in tourist numbers.

Dubai retailers upbeat on gold sales

Saturday, 31 October 2009

UAE set to launch campaign against fake goods

Retail
Ministry of Economy initiative aims to protect intellectual property right.

UAE set to launch campaign against fake goods

Retailcorp sees shopper numbers increase in 2009

Retail
Population growth in Discovery Gardens driving Ibn Battuta footfall increase - CEO.

Retailcorp sees shopper numbers increase in 2009

Friday, 30 October 2009

Hypercorp eyes plan to reduce UAE food prices

Retail
Hypermarket newcomer says it aims to 'break monopoly' in food retail sector.

Hypercorp eyes plan to reduce UAE food prices

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

No rent rise pledge as metro boosts shopper numbers

Retail
Senior Mall of the Emirates official reveals impact of rail network on footfall.

No rent rise pledge as metro boosts shopper numbers

SouqExtra! eyes 75 new outlets in expansion plan

Retail
Community retail concept says it is in talks with gov't officials in Dubai, Sharjah.

SouqExtra! eyes 75 new outlets in expansion plan

UAE sheikh's bid for Lacroix delayed

Retail
French tribunal adjourns hearings on plan by Ajman sheikh to takeover fashion house Christian Lacroix.

UAE sheikh's bid for Lacroix delayed

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Abdulla brothers pledge to repay Damas money

Retail
Move comes after Dubai jeweller's CEO admitted 'unauthorised transactions'.

Abdulla brothers pledge to repay Damas money

Friday, 23 October 2009

Bahrain's $26.5m shopping mall to open in Dec

Retail
The Reef Mall in Malkiya has been seven years in the pipeline, set to create 600 jobs.

Bahrain's $26.5m shopping mall to open in Dec

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Shoppers set to pay by mobile phone in new deal

Retail
Etisalat, Emirates NBD join Visa in partnership to revolutionise shop payments.

Shoppers set to pay by mobile phone in new deal

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

UAE retail sales seen growing by 37% by 2013

Retail
New research says expat spending power to lead sales growth to $165bn in 2013.

UAE retail sales seen growing by 37% by 2013

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What do you think about the offer of free legal advice to people caught in Dubai property disputes?

Amid the real estate gloom, this is the best news for months and will improve transparency.
This is a good move and should redress the imbalance between investor and developer.
By offering a free service, it will just encourage people to abuse the complaints system.
It's too little, too late and I doubt many people will actually qualify for the free advice.
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  1. Abu Dhabi to ban all plastic bags in shops by mid-2010 7
    08 Nov ' 09 at 10:31
    I cant believe Chris was the first person to point out that paper bags also have an environmental cost in the form of chopped trees...   More  »
  2. Dubai Aquarium sees 1.5m-plus paid visitors in first year 3
    08 Nov ' 09 at 10:26
    I think it could certainly hold the award for the world largest fish tank?I really do question those numbers...Dubai has 7 Million...   More  »
  3. Are you being served? 1
    08 Nov ' 09 at 00:27
    No wonder the service level is so low when the management steals the tip money from workers. The whole attitude of management towards...   More  »

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