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Luxury Brands in Dubai and the Great Marques of the Region

Luxury brands in Dubai occupy some of the largest boutiques these houses run anywhere, and the great marques now hold flagship stores across Riyadh, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul, making designer shopping in the Middle East a destination in itself.

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At a glance

The Great Marques at a glance

Main addresses
The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Via Riyadh, Place Vendôme Lusail, İstinye Park
Private shopping
Most flagships offer private salons by appointment
Regional exclusives
Ramadan and Eid capsule collections are released each year
Tax
UAE VAT 5%, largely refundable to visitors on eligible goods

Designer shopping

Designer shopping in the Middle East

For the great fashion and jewelry houses, the Gulf is not a side market but a priority. Many have opened multi-level flagships here with private salons, made-to-order services and pieces created only for the region, especially around Ramadan and Eid. Clients are known by name, and service is attentive in a way that is rare elsewhere.

Below are the houses with the strongest presence in the region and where to find them. For the malls themselves, see the best malls and souks in the Middle East; for timepieces and high jewelry, our guide to luxury watches and jewelers.

The gilded atrium of Fashion Avenue, the luxury wing of The Dubai Mall
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And where to find them

The great marques and where to find them

Each house's own website lists its current boutiques; addresses change as flagships move and expand.

Louis Vuitton

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Istanbul

The French house operates several boutiques in Dubai, including a large maison in The Dubai Mall, and stores across Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha and Istanbul.

Official site ↗

Chanel

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Kuwait

Fashion, fragrance and fine jewelry boutiques in the region's leading malls, with a strong presence in Dubai and Doha.

Official site ↗

Hermès

Across the Gulf

Elegant, quietly appointed boutiques in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha and Kuwait, much loved for silk carrés, leather goods and home pieces.

Official site ↗

Dior

Dubai, Riyadh, Doha and beyond

Fashion and Dior Joaillerie boutiques throughout the Gulf, often with dedicated rooms for couture appointments.

Official site ↗

Cartier

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha

Jewelry and watch boutiques across the region, including private salons for high-jewelry clients.

Official site ↗

Van Cleef & Arpels

Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Kuwait

High-jewelry boutiques in the leading malls, known for the Alhambra collection, which resonates with the region's love of geometric pattern.

Official site ↗

Bulgari

Dubai, Riyadh, Doha and beyond

Jewelry and watch boutiques throughout the Gulf, plus the Bulgari Resort Dubai and Bulgari Residences on Jumeirah Bay.

Official site ↗

Gucci

Across the Gulf

Fashion boutiques in every major Gulf mall, often with regional capsule collections.

Official site ↗

Prada

Across the Gulf

Fashion boutiques in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha; the group's Miu Miu line has its own stores.

Official site ↗

Saint Laurent

Dubai, Riyadh, Doha

Ready-to-wear and leather goods in the region's top malls, with a strong following in Dubai and Riyadh.

Official site ↗

Valentino

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha

Couture-inspired boutiques in Dubai and across the Gulf, popular for occasion wear.

Official site ↗

Loro Piana

Across the Gulf

Fine cashmere and lightweight fabrics suited to the Gulf climate, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha.

Official site ↗

Tiffany & Co.

Across the Gulf

Jewelry boutiques in the main malls, with a sizable presence in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

Official site ↗

Rolex (authorized retailers)

Across the region

Rolex sells through authorized dealers such as Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons in the UAE; the brand's website lists them by city.

Official site ↗

Elie Saab

Beirut, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh

The Lebanese couturier, a favorite for evening gowns and bridal wear, has boutiques in Beirut, Dubai and the Gulf.

Official site ↗

Zuhair Murad

Beirut and the Gulf

Another celebrated Lebanese couture house, known for red-carpet gowns, with salons in Beirut and the Gulf.

Official site ↗

Shopping with a personal

Shopping with a personal shopper in Dubai

The most rewarding way to shop the great houses is by appointment. Your hotel concierge, or the mall's own personal shopping service, can book private viewings, arrange for pieces in your size to be held, and have purchases delivered to your suite. Early mornings and the late evening hours after dinner are the quietest times.

Dress for the malls is smart casual; shoulders and knees covered is considerate, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Read more in our guide to local customs and etiquette.

Base yourself at one of Dubai's finest hotels or a luxury hotel in Riyadh, and if a house's branded residences catch your eye, our guide to branded residences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh shows what is on offer.

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