Christmas repeat of a 24-hour mall weekend?
If concern over employee compensation was off the table, is another 24-hour mall weekend a good idea?
December 16, 2012 9:39
Surviving the small mall syndrome
How can small malls compete with heavy weight retail spaces like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates? The secret is not to. And Precious de Leon tells you why.
January 11, 2012 2:37
A’mall-ing Research: Online Retail in UAE
A lack of trust and confidence in local merchants strikes Kipp as a far more realistic reason online shopping hasn’t quite taken off in this region, as opposed to the fact that consumers preferring the ‘hedonistic’ pleasures Dubai Malls provide--as some academics prefer to pander...
December 27, 2011 3:51
And the mall wars continue: Mall owners vs retailers
Latest research shows retail rent in Dubai isn't as bad others in the world. So why are retailers still dropping out of their lease? Maybe there's just not enough shoppers.
November 27, 2011 4:35Mall initiates Retailer Incentive Programme
Mall of the Emirates launches Retailer Incentive Programme to increase sales figures.
May 14, 2011 5:01
Shopping maul
Are the Gulf’s over-the-top retail centers doomed? Trends magazine reports.
April 11, 2010 4:20
From ‘bling’ to bargain basement
Dubai retailers are expected to drop their obsession with luxury, and start to offer goods at more competitive prices.
April 5, 2010 3:57Dubai Metro attracts 7.5 million commuters
Rail system sees healthy use in first four months of operation
January 17, 2010 2:52Egyptian man murdered close to Mall of the Emirates
An Egyptian man was stabbed to death in a car on Friday morning close to the Mall of the Emirates…
December 19, 2009 10:33Two Dubai malls to introduce parking charges
Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre will introduce charges for people who leave...
July 22, 2009 6:27
The lure of Dubai’s malls
Malls are some of Dubai's biggest attractions. But do they continue to attract tourists and residents like they used to, in spite of the financial crisis?
July 11, 2009 8:37
Mall than meets the eye, Part II
Dubai boasts tens of glitzy malls, including the largest one in the region. But what are the essentials of a successful shopping center? Part II.
February 15, 2009 8:34
Mall than meets the eye, Part I
Dubai boasts tens of glitzy malls, including the largest one in the region. But what are the essentials of a successful shopping center? Part I.
February 12, 2009 1:04
Is Dubai’s applecart of retail getting overcrowded?
Dubai may still be the mall capital of the region but challenges are growing and so is its reliance on tourist numbers.
October 7, 2008 9:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26