Primark UAE entry begins with three Dubai stores in 2026 rollout

The first will open at Dubai Mall in March.

International fashion retailer Primark has confirmed the next phase of its Middle East expansion with Alshaya Group, following the opening of its first regional store at The Avenues in Kuwait in October 2025.

The company will enter the UAE in the first half of 2026 with three stores in Dubai.

The first will open at Dubai Mall on 26 March, followed by outlets at City Centre Mirdif in April and Mall of the Emirates in May.

Primark also plans to open in two new markets later in 2026, with stores scheduled for City Centre Bahrain and Doha Festival City in Qatar.

Primark and Alshaya said they will continue working together on further regional expansion in the coming years.