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Primark Confirmed 5 Middle East Stores for 2026 and Dubai Is First in Line

Primark is finally making its long awaited debut in the Middle East, with its first UAE store opening at The Dubai Mall on 26 March 2026, in partnership with Alshaya Group.

Published: Mar 17, 2026 6:30 PM Updated: Jun 8, 2026 1:29 AM

By Jeanel Alvarado

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Primark Confirmed 5 Middle East Stores for 2026 and Dubai Is First in Line

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Primark is finally making its long awaited debut in the Middle East, with its first UAE store opening at The Dubai Mall on 26 March 2026, in partnership with Alshaya Group. The move brings the beloved high street retailer’s value driven fashion to one of the world’s busiest shopping destinations, marking a major moment for Dubai’s mass market fashion landscape.

Three Primark flagships for Dubai in 2026 According to recent announcements, Primark will open three stores in Dubai in the first half of 2026, all operated under its franchise partnership with Alshaya Group.

The first location at The Dubai Mall is set to open on 26 March 2026, followed by City Centre Mirdif in April and Mall of the Emirates in May, creating a fast rollout across some of the city’s highest traffic malls.

Eoin Tonge, Primark Interim CEO, said, “It’s been amazing to see the reaction to the opening of our very first store in Kuwait, which shows the potential of our brand in the Middle East.

We are now delighted to announce the expansion of our franchise partnership with Alshaya Group with five stores due to open in 2026 in UAE, Bahrain and Qatar – beginning with Dubai Mall in March…

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