Bloomingdales is opening two stores in Dubai today. Both are located in the Mall of Dubai. One 146,000-square-foot store features men's and women's clothing and accessories. The other will sell home furnishings in a smaller, a 54,000-square-foot space. Bloomingdale's licensed the stores to Al Tayer Group LLC, which is the premiere luxury retailer and distributor in the area.
WWD reports:
"This was a total collaboration, but there is nothing in the stores, from a creative point of view, that Bloomingdale's did not approve," said Michael Gould, chairman and chief executive officer. "What Bloomingdale's stands for is going to be embraced by Dubai."
Gould and his team will be keeping close tabs on the Dubai stores, located in The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping centers. "We envision a monthly communication -- at least," he said.
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"The stores are inspired by 59th Street, with Arabian influences tenderly cushioned throughout. There is a modern, contemporary feel to these stores," said Shireen El Khatib, ceo of Al Tayer Insignia, the luxury arm of the Al Tayer Group. "We have insured that the Dubai Bloomingdale's stores will encapsulate a world-class retail experience including the best international brands, a contemporary store ambience and excellence in customer service."
Pictured above is the 9,000 square foot shoe salon, which is the biggest shoe salon in the region, according to the
Gulf News.
