Dubai's New Retail Stores, restaurants, Bars..etc

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Dubai is the world's top retail destination for 2011!




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Originally Posted by AltinD

The very nice GUESS shirt I once bought in NYC, tends to dissagree.

Every Dubai oldtimer (except you apparantly) knows that Ajman is, or at least used to be, full of tailoring factories manned by scores of Sri Lankan womes, doing stuff for multinational brands.

correcto mundo!

GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, GUESS, etc etc still use Ajman's factories

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what brands are we missing?


also that whole thing abt GAP, etc being made in ajman...is SO true!


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Not sure... lots of european and asian franchises are yet to enter the market.... or rather, yet to leave their home markets

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US pancake chain IHOP heads to the Middle East
By Joanne Bladd

Tuesday, 21 June 2011 10:57 AM

American pancake chain IHOP is set to open its doors in the Middle East after parent company DineEquity inked a franchise deal with Kuwait’s MH Alshaya Co.

The retail conglomerate plans to open 40 restaurants across the six Gulf states, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt in the next five years, marking IHOP’s first major expansion outside the US.

The pancake chain will open its first branch within 12 months, the companies said in a joint statement. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The franchise reflects DineEquity’s efforts to “grow our business by leveraging [our] brands and expanding beyond our markets we have traditionally served,” said Julia Stewart, DineEquity’s chairman and CEO.

IHOP has 1,500 restaurants and a franchise pipeline of a further 300, the company said.

Alshaya, one of the Gulf’s largest family-owned firms, has an extensive franchise portfolio that includes a string of US household name food and beverage brands.

The company has closed franchises in the last six months for the Chicago-based chain Potbelly Sandwich Shop, and a 22-outlet deal for New-York listed chain The Cheesecake Factory

Alshaya operates 2,000 stores across 15 countries, and counts brands such as Starbucks, Pizza Express, American Eagle, Boots and Pottery Barn in its portfolio.

The company employs around 20,000 people and operates 2,000 stores in 15 markets.
In November, the company said it planned to open 1,250 new stores over the next five years, creating an estimated 4,000 jobs.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/us-pa...st-406176.html

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US pizza firm eyes major Gulf region expansion
By Andy Sambidge

Sunday, 5 June 2011 6:31 PM

Anthony Russo, owner of the award-winning Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen, is eyeing a major expansion in the Gulf region.

The company said on Sunday that it has awarded exclusive UAE territory rights to Dubai-based Prime Hospitality, a division of Ghobash Trading and Investment Company. It has also signed other agreements to enable growth in the region which will see the restaurant chain opening at least 26 outlets in Gulf countries over the next decade.

Prime Hospitality will be operating Russo's Restaurants throughout the UAE, with first openings planned in Dubai and Abu Dhabi later this year.

Numerous expression of interest were received by Russo's after the 2011 Gulfood Exhibition in Dubai, it said in a statement, adding that the company has set up a new office in the UAE city. Russo said: "We chose Prime Hospitality as our partner for the UAE as their philosophy is similar to ours: a commitment to quality and fresh ingredients while offering our customers a most memorable experience for a reasonable price."

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/us-pi...on-403674.html

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also Oasis centre is getting a WH Smith.

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Ihop and WH Smith will be great additions to Dubai!

Here's one more I have never heard of...... From Commerce, GA!

Joe’s Jeans opens store in Dubai

Los Angeles Business from bizjournals
Date: Monday, June 20, 2011, 1:37pm PDT


Apparel maker Joe’s Jeans Inc. has opened a retail store in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the first of at least seven stores it plans to open in the Middle East.

The store at the Mirdif City Centre is part of an agreement with MultiTrend International to open stores in conjunction with exclusive rights to operate retail locations and market the Joe’s brand in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

MultiTrend, a member of the Al-Homaizi Group, is a franchisee or licensee in the Middle East for brands such as Destination Maternity; Spanish clothing brand Custo Barcelona; Go Sport, a French sporting goods retailer; and Cath Kidston, a British home accessories brand.

The Al-Homaizi Group also has franchisee operations in casual and fine dining, including Burger King, Pizza Hut and Applebee’s franchises, food and beverages, including Al Rifai, Scoop a Cone and Boost Juice franchises, and home and office furnishings through IKEA franchises.

“We are pleased to partner with a company of MultiTrend’s caliber, with its extensive retail experience and knowledge of the Middle East customer,” Joe’s Jeans President and Chief Executive Marc Crossman said in a statement. “We are excited to open our first branded store in Dubai, which, undoubtedly, will support international retail expansion of our Joe’s brand.”

Joe’s Jeans, based in Commerce, makes denim jeans, shirts, sweaters, jackets and other apparel under the Joe’s brand

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United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 8 minutes ago
PRESS RELEASE

Jashanmal have unveiled their new look department store in the Dubai Festival City. The 16,000 sq. ft. store takes the Jashanmal shopping experience to a new level. The fully refreshed store concept has been designed to give customers more choice, more brands and more pleasure.

The store caters to the increasingly sophisticated taste of the Dubai consumer. Jashanmal offers world famous brands for the home, fashion, gifts, appliances, luggage and much more. And for the first time in the Middle East - 'Cook and Coffee', a dedicated area for live demos on cookery where shoppers can interact with visiting Chefs and celebrities.

"This is the first of the new style Jashanmal Department Stores to open in the UAE. It reaffirms our commitment to the Dubai retail environment. Dubai Festival City is a mall that has shown good solid growth in recent years and we believe it is the right place to be," said Peter McElwaine, Group President and CEO of Jashanmal. "The opening of this store is part of an aggressive retail expansion strategy by the Group," he added.

"Today's consumers are migrating to brands that have a higher ethic and purpose. They are constantly connected. We have tailored our new concept store to provide a shopping experience to meet their expectations," according to Rajiv Suri, Group CEO (Retail). "Come and visit the store. You will be pleasantly surprised."

"Jashanmal have been delivering quality service and products to the region over the last 90 years. We have created, after much research, a store concept that will cater to the needs of today's enlightened shopper. This is an evolutionary step to make our stores more friendly, contemporary and easy to shop in. In time we shall roll out this new concept across our network in the region," affirmed Tony Jashanmal, Group Executive Director.

The new Jashanmal store in Dubai Festival City is located at the North Oval on the first floor of Festival Centre.

http://www.ameinfo.com/269489.html

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United Arab Emirates: 53 minutes ago
PRESS RELEASE

Dubai Investments Park (DIP), the largest integrated business and residential community in the Middle East, has collaborated with Carrefour, the dynamic, fast-moving and exciting hypermarket chain, to offer residents a one-stop shopping experience at DIP.

Epitomizing the supermarket concept, the French major will be located in DIP-I and spread over 30,000 sq. ft. to serve as a convenient shopping destination for the 100,000-strong DIP community. Carrefour will be the largest supermarket in DIP and is scheduled to open by the end of 2012. An additional 10,000 sqft is allotted for a food court in the facility.

Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager,Dubai Investments Park, said:"The arrival of Carrefour further affirms our efforts to provide wide-ranging amenities that facilitate living at DIP and offer a convenient option to meet the everyday requirements of its residents. We will continue our efforts to offer dwellers and employees in DIP a better standard of living through convenience and leisure options."

The store will offer approximately 12,000 food and household products. Due to its massive buying power, the chain brings with it a value-for-money proposition for quality commodities. To enhance the shopping experience of its patron, the supermarket will be manned by more than 40 trained professionals.

Stephane Duretz, General Manager- Expansion, Carrefour UAE,said: "Carrefour market currently operates 12 stores in Dubai itself with more outlets due to open this year and plans for expansion are huge. In a bid to grow our footprints in the country, the branch in DIP is very important for our expansion strategy.

"The growing community here in DIP is seeking for enhanced shopping experience and Carrefour with its modern supermarket concept focused on freshness, quality, discount and services will naturally meet residents' requirements and attract them to the DIP new outlet."

Dubai Investments Park is one of the largest business and residential communities in the Middle East. Strategically located within minutes from the Jebel Ali International Airport, it provides a self-contained city. With its state-of-the-art facilities, world-class infrastructure, DIP continues to work towards delivering quality services and amenities.

http://www.ameinfo.com/269492.html

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1 July 2011

DUBAI — Shoppers and residents are in for a treat as shopping malls across Dubai will be open from 10am to 12 midnight throughout this month.

The new timings will come into effect starting today, in accordance with an agreement forged between the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) and the Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG).

A directive was issued in this regard taking into account the influx of visitors to Dubai during the ongoing Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) and to drive retail sector revenues and footfall in malls.

The same directive gives outlets in malls the option to remain open beyond the new timings in July, thus making it possible for retailers to keep stores open well past midnight. Restaurants in malls will be open between 10am and 1am on weekdays.

The decision to extend timings was taken after discussions with the DSMG board of directors and retail owners, who were receptive to the idea of extra working hours in the evening to attract shoppers on weekdays.

Numerous researches and studies in recent months have placed Dubai as a leading retail destination in the world, only falling behind London.

Laila Suhail, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, said that DEPE was keenly monitoring the retail sector to enhance its growth and performance.

“DEPE is closely monitoring the retail sector in order to respond to its requirements by creating initiatives that will enhance its performance in collaboration with its partners and the Department of Economic Development.”

“The malls’ extended working hours throughout July presents opportunities for retailers to have increased sales and footfall while shoppers have the opportunity to make the best of summer sales at their own convenience,” she added.

Eisa Adam Ibrahim, Board of Directors member of Dubai Shopping Malls Group, said the new directive will certainly benefit all stakeholders though malls have been witnessing a notable increase in footfall since the start of DSS that has also coincided with the summer break in schools across the GCC. “DSMG is actively coordinating with DEPE to organise initiatives that benefit malls and retailers.”

Nasser Rafi, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said: “The decision to extend the opening hours of shopping malls in Dubai during July will further drive the retail sector.

The ‘Summer in Dubai’ campaign has already energised retail sales and contributed to increasing footfall, and the extended work hours will further enhance the convenience of retailers and shoppers.”

“Extended shopping hours present yet even more opportunity for visitors to Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ three malls in Dubai to take advantage of the events that we have created. This DSS, our entertainment schedule and activities truly reflect the international status of Dubai, as well as the popularity of Dubai Summer Surprises,” said Mall of the Emirates VP Fuad Mansoor Sharaf.

Bernice Boshoff, GM Festival Centre, said: “As a strategic partner of DEPE and member of DSMG, Dubai Festival City welcomes any initiative that is aimed at enhancing Dubai’s retail sector. With extended working hours throughout the month of July, shoppers have one more reason to make the most of DSS sales at Dubai
Festival City. We are expecting to attract increased footfall during weekdays as most shoppers tend to shop on weekends.”

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The same thing where is the different

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Wed 06 July 2011 11:50:32 am

Dubai: – Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment, recently welcomed Slouchy’Z Boutique, which opened in the Art Centre earlier this month. The new boutique marks the first retail space for Slouchy’Z, a bespoke abayas and evening wear label by Emirati designer Maryam Selaich.

Established in August 2010, Slouchy'Z was founded by Emirati born designer Maryam Selaich to cater to a certain base of female customers who attach great importance to the design of the abaya and, specifically, their embellishment with high end fabrics and embroidery. Each Slouchy'Z collection offers a selection of bespoke abayas to its customers following closely Slouchy'Z philosophy "modern but modest".

On the occasion, Dina Abbas, Operations Manager of Dubai Ladies Club, said, “Dubai Ladies Club has consistently supported female Emirati entrepreneurs through a number of programs and opportunities to channelize their strengths and contribute effectively to the social and economic progress of the UAE. In line with this ethos, we are delighted to introduce the first fashion outlet within our existing retail portfolio. We are confident that Slouchy’Z will see continued success in the weeks and months ahead and will provide an upscale shopping experience to our members and guests that feels feminine and personal.”

Maryam Selaich's taste for beauty and luxury formed the guiding prinpciples behind her fashion label Slouchy’Z. The desire to empower all women to feel beautiful, classy, and elegant shows in her flair for combining style, unique cuts and whimsy in a unique and everlasting fashion. Known for the attention to detail and high quality work, Slouchy'Z designs are exquisite and embody traditional couture bringing out the true essence of all the women who wear them.

"We cannot deny that, as women, we love fashion and being able to show versatility in styles in the Arab world of today, but combining this with maintaining our tradition, is, in essence, what we try to achieve with our designs," comments Maryam Selaich. "It's all about blending high-fashion with traditional culture".

Slouchy'Z is not just a house of fashion; it is a unique House of Art. What Slouchy'Z provides is not only bespoke abayas and evening wear, but a unique trait of wear line. Every piece of the collection illustrates the passion for exclusivity: the mixture of colors, the flow of the textile, the adequacy and delicacy of the cuts, all of which gathered, provoke passion and understanding of what the Arab contemporary women needs.

http://www.dubib.com/news/9844_slouc...ai-ladies-club

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07 July 2011

Marks and Spencer Al-Futtaim announced that its new store in Mall of the Emirates, Dubai is now open. The new Mall of the Emirates store represents a highly convenient shopping destination for all Marks & Spencer customers located in the 'New Dubai' area of the Emirate, which includes Emirates Hills, The Greens, TECOM and Dubai Media City.

The new Marks & Spencer store is located strategically in the Galleria, on the second floor of the mall, next to the new Fashion Dome.

The 21,000 square foot store offers a wide range of products, including ladies wear, menswear, children's clothing, beauty products and food.

Sapna Kumbhani, General Manager for Al-Futtaim - Retail Marketing, said, "Since opening, Mall of the Emirates has become one of Dubai's most significant retail landmarks with 31.3 million visits made to the mall last year alone. By matching the M&S quality and choice that our customers so greatly appreciate with ease of access to anyone living in 'New Dubai' we are positive that our new Mall of the Emirates store will be welcomed with great enthusiasm."

http://www.ameinfo.com/270105.html

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Kim Kardashian pouring her Millions and Millions signature shake.

July 17, 2011

Milkshake bar, ‘Millions of Milkshakes’ will introduce US reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner to the UAE to celebrate the grand opening of the first franchise outside of United States in The Dubai Mall this October.

Kim and Kris are making a three-day visit to the UAE and they will create their signature shakes at the launch on the evening of Friday 14 October.

“I am so excited to be working with Millions of Milkshakes and Emirates Hospitality to launch my very own signature shake in the Middle East and I can’t wait to introduce it to my fans in the UAE!” said Kim Kardashian.

Customers of the outlet design their own milkshake with more than 50 toppings to choose from.

Any of these toppings can be blended with a choice of ice cream or non-dairy ice cream to make their own custom shake or sundae.

Kim joins a long list of Hollywood actors, musicians, and athletes who have tried or created shakes at Millions of Milkshakes including Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, Shaquille O’Neal, La Toya Jackson, Lindsay Lohan, David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio, Reese Witherspoon, Mallika Sherawat, Adam Sandler, and the Jonas Brothers.

The Millions of Milkshakes outlets have become a hot-spot for celebrities with a love for milkshakes, as they can create their own signature shakes which are then featured on the menu.

Millions of Milkshakes founder and media mogul behind Hollywood.TV, Sheeraz Hasan, has reportedly dreamed of opening an outlet in the UAE.

He has realised this by partnering with Emirati businessman, Aldaba Saif Al Darmaki, chairman and founder of Emirates Hospitality.

“It is an honor to be working with Emirates Hospitality for the launch of Millions of Milkshakes in the UAE,” said Hasan.

“After being approached by numerous parties across the UAE eager to get hold of the master license of Millions of Milkshakes, it was not until I met with the young Emirati Aldaba Saif Al Darmaki, a visionary businessman from Abu Dhabi, that I found the perfect partner. We both share a passion for unique brands, media, youth, culture and a strong understanding of the power of celebrity branding.”

He added he was delighted to be joined by Kardashian and Jenner to celebrate the opening.

“We will be inviting Kim’s and Kris’ thousands of fans across the UAE to come and see them as they make their own signature shakes in The Dubai Mall in October, so watch this space!” Hasan added.

Emirates Hospitality focuses on youth-orientated businesses and therefore, a partnership with Millions of Milkshakes was a natural fit said Darmaki.

“I’m always on the lookout for unique business concepts and it is my mission to bring successful brands to the UAE that will really appeal to the people living and visiting the region,” he asserted.

“After witnessing the huge success of Millions of Milkshakes in the US, I was very keen to bring the concept to my home country. I’m thrilled to be partnering with Millions of Milkshakes in its first ever overseas project and I am positive we will have great success in our growing region.”

http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/11...tlet-in-dubai/

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Monday, 25 July 2011

Oz celebs' fave gourmet cafe comes to town

When Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are back home in Sydney and fancy popping out for a quick bite of lunch, they don’t have far to go: the original Jones the Grocer café and gourmet store is just down the road in the trendy suburb of Woollahra.

It's a fave hangout for the local style set, who love the relaxed vibe of its café and the fantastic range of gourmet goodies to take home. And, since opening its first branch in the UAE last year, it has become a big success here too.

With three stores in Abu Dhabi already, Jones has just opened in Dubai - in a sleek, purpose-built location on Sheikh Zayed Road. The cafe menu combines modern Australian cuisine with international influences - think fresh, natural and delicious - while the grocery section offers hand-picked products sourced from all over the world. Jones is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so it’s sure to become a new Dubai hotspot.

INFO: Jones the Grocer Dubai is on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Manara (opposite Times Square Centre), 04 346 6886, almanara@jonesthegrocer.com. Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 9pm. Abu Dhabi locations are in Al Mamoura, 02 443 8762, Khalidiya, 02 639 5883, and Al Raha Gardens, 02 557 4882, www.jonesthegrocer.com.

http://www.ahlanlive.com/jones-groce...ai-129570.html

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Looks like Dragon Mart is set to become even bigger!!!


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DragonMart shopping emporium to more than double in size

Aug 23, 2011

The developer of DragonMart plans to more than double the size of the Dubai shopping emporium.

Nakheel will add 158,000 sq metres of retail space and 5,000 car parking spaces to the 150,000 sq metre centre, which is already the biggest trading hub of Chinese products outside mainland China.

There are more than 3,000 shops in the complex, many of them selling goods at a discount.

The consulategeneral of China in Dubai estimates that there are about 3,500 Chinese-owned companies operating in the UAE, mainly in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

The 1.2km-long dragon-shaped mall, which was built in 2002, offers shoppers a bewildering choice, including stores selling fish tanks and grass.

The expansion will include cinemas, a food court, department stores and a large supermarket.

Work is expected to begin during the first half of next year. The engineering and architecture consultancy Dar Al-Handasah will oversee the design and construction of the extension.

Nakheel, which is restructuring US$13 billion (Dh47.7bn) of debt following the last financial downturn, is also planning to build two shopping centres at Jumeirah Park and Discovery Gardens.

The Jumeriah Park centre will provide 50,000 sq ft of retail space, while the Discovery Gardens community centre will create a 140,000 sq ft area for convenience stores and a recreation centre. Work on both is scheduled to begin during the first half of next year.

The scale of the DragonMart project is a sign of the developer's confidence in the centre, said Craig Plumb, the head of research at Jones Lang LaSalle.

"Dubai is probably saturated in terms of traditional retail malls but we have said for a while that there is scope for further development of community centres or community retailing, which would fit into this particular mould.

"To some extent a reflection of a shift in the market to more value for money retailing, which is something we have been seeing for a while now.

Mr Plumb says the retail market in Dubai has hit the bottom of the cycle.

"Given the fact that there's no new supply between now and 2013, this could be the next major addition to retail space in Dubai."

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there was a mall in Ghusais on Beirut St that I saw recently...called Madina Mall...it was open yet...but it was close to being DONE!

They have their own facebook page...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madina-Mall/227406326736

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For all the crazy Kim fans!

Her milkshake brings Dubai to the mall


Kim Kardashian and her mother are all packed for their first trip to the Middle East next month. Here's what they're thinking

By Kelly Crane, Senior Reporter
Published: 00:00 September 15, 2011


Star in a Bollywood movie, integrate their fashion brand, open a nightclub, interior design an entire building, get to grips with the food and see the sights — the Kardashians will have their work cut out for them when they land in Dubai next month.

Eldest sibling Kim and her mum-cum-manager, Kris Jenner, are packed and ready for their first trip to the Middle East and had an important message for fans.

"We really appreciate our fans in the Middle East," said Jenner in an interview conducted in Los Angeles and given to tabloid! by Hollywood.tv. "We're excited to come and have an adventure with them. We want to thank all the people who have tuned in, invested in us. At the end of the day, it's all about family."

In her first interview since agreeing to fly to Dubai, the reality star spilled all.

Dubai:

"When someone says ‘Dubai', I think of this glamorous place. I think about the fashion, about food. I think about just the culture over there — [it] is something that I'm so not used to. I just wanna go and embrace it.

"When I was first invited to Dubai, I was just so excited because it's a place I've just always wanted to go to. I've never been to the Middle East. This will be my first trip and I'm going with friends. I want to really just see the town."

Her reality show:

"My E! show will be following us to Dubai and the whole experience of coming [to] this country and seeing Dubai for the first time."

Dubai business plans:

"When I come I hope I can meet many amazing people. I want to make some new friends and that they can just take me around and just show me Dubai.

"I am so open to different business ventures. I'm a businesswoman, at the end of the day. I just wanna get out and see what it's all about. I'm so excited to bring my TV show so the US can really see what Dubai is really like and to kind of document my experience."

Bollywood:

"I would love to be in a Bollywood movie. Every time I see a Bollywood film it seems so glamorous. My brother actually went to India once and came back with all this amazing jewellery and so many stories. I would love to go there."

The Arab world:

"I love Arabic food and I love Arabic music. I mean, I'm half Armenian so I love Middle Eastern food. I'm curious to see what the food will be like. I'm really hoping to be able to learn about the fashion. I'd love to take some of their influence back with me, I mean I have my own Kardashian collection clothing line so I would love fashion from another place to inspire me."

Dash :

"My sisters and I get asked all the time to open up a Dash store in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. I think it's just really important for me to see what it's like first. I don't wanna dive in too soon. I'd like to spend more time in Dubai and [will] hopefully open up a store there soon."

Millions of Milkshakes:

"I'm really excited to be launching my own shake, because I launched a shake in Los Angeles when Millions of Milkshakes first opened.

"I still can't decide on my milkshakes. I have two favourites. Maybe I'll talk my mum into picking one of them and I'll have the other one and that way I can have the best of both worlds."


Kris Jenner on:

Dubai:

"Salam United Arab Emirates! I am so excited. When we first got invited to Dubai, the first thing we could think of was how much we've heard about the city, the country, the culture. It's really fun for us to go somewhere new, because we can have quite an adventure and learn more.

"It's a part of the world which is really magical for us. We would love to one day create a business over there which we can really be passionate about. Things that spring to mind when someone says ‘Dubai' is skiing and the malls and the tallest building in the world."

Dubai wish:

"Obviously, the fashion industry is what we're really about right now but the real estate business is so intriguing to me. It's the one category we haven't really [explored] yet. It would be really fun to have a nightclub. Or have a building and design the rooms and things, because that sort of taps into the creativity and the fashion we love so much."

Life:

"A friend once told me, about 30 years ago, find out what you really want to do in this world and then figure out a way to get paid for it. Find your passion. Do what you love to do."

Final word:

"My best advice to the kids was always this — if someone says no, then you're talking to the wrong person. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't achieve something."

Don't miss it: The Kardashians will open the Millions of Milkshakes store in The Dubai Mall on October 14.

To watch the video in full, visit gulfnews.com

http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainme...-mall-1.866585

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Good news

Tim Hortons outlet in Dubai mobbed by Canadian expats

It is not yet 8am but this corner on an otherwise quiet block on Sheikh Zayed is packed to the rafters. At a Starbucks coffee shop next door, a lone customer stares vacantly out of the window while staff disconsolately wipe down tables. Less than 20 metres away, there is something of a breakfast party going on in Tim Hortons.

The entrance is marked by a cheery red sign in English and Arabic reading "Tim Hortons cafe bake shop", Matthew Clarke opens the door with a flourish right on queue, dressed in a hockey shirt and shorts, and announces: "Come on in, the coffee's fresh."
The 50-year-old Emirates pilot from Canada is not even on the payroll; as a customer on his first visit, he is simply over-excited about having a little taste of home in the land where he now lives.

Tim Hortons is to Canadians what the falcon is to the UAE; an intrinsic part of the culture and an inescapable symbol of Canadian life.

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/...anadian-expats