Retail Business Group

Al Tayer Group is a diversified regional business established in 1979 with its headquarters in Dubai, UAE. Since its inception, the Group has grown rapidly and currently operates in 12 countries in the Middle-East and beyond, with over 9,000 employees. It has built leading operations in multiple sectors, including automotive, contracting, retail and services.

In retail, Al Tayer Group has firmly anchored its position as the largest luxury retailer in the Middle East through the representation of major brands such as Alexander McQueen, Boucheron, BottegaVeneta, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani and Roger Vivier, to name but a few. Al Tayer Group is also responsible for opening and operating the largest Harvey Nichols outside the United Kingdom as well as the first Bloomingdale’s stores outside the United States. Complementing its position in luxury retail, the Group’s portfolio also includes leading lifestyle brands such as Gap, Banana Republic and Mamas & Papas. Further, the Group has joint ventures with Bulgari, Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, ErmenegildoZegna, Jimmy Choo and LoroPiana.

Headquartered in the UAE, the retail division has expanded operations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman, and currently operates over 200 stores across the region.