Primark is coming to Dubai — Here's where and when you can shop
It's stormed the high streets of Ireland and the UK, and now Primark is coming to Dubai.
The legendary budget store has partnered with the Alshaya Group, a huge retail franchise operator to bring three stores to Dubai.
Set to arrive in the UAE in the first quarter of 2026, you'll soon be able to grab bargains at Primark stores in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif.
The news was confirmed by Alshaya Group CEO John Hadden on Virgin Radio Dubai's Kris Fade Show.
The first store in the region will open at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait before the end of 2025. After that, Dubai will be the next destination in the region to welcome the brand.
And the best bit? Those familiar low prices will stay exactly the same when the store arrives in Dubai.
The starting price for jeans will be Dhs50 and t-shirts will be just Dhs15.
Hadden said that
'We're going to open not one, not two but we're going to go for three stores in Dubai in the first quarter of next year.
'The top three malls – Dubai Mall, City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates.
'Price is the same. We're going to do jeans at a starting price of Dhs50 and a basic t-shirt will be Dhs15.
'I'm so excited I can't sustain it. It's just brilliant.'
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What is Primark?
If you haven't had the chance to browse its aisles before, then let us explain.
Founded in Dublin, Ireland, as Penny's, Primark was first launched 55 years ago and has now expanded into 450 stores.
Now in 15 countries across Europe and boasting 16 stores in the US, the brand sells everything from socks to home furnishings, cosmetics, womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.
Known for being a budget option, shoppers have long-adored finding new styles for a cheaper price.
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